Question 1

Where does Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan practice?

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Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan practices at Aval Clinic - Perumbakkam.

Question 2

How can I take Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan's appointment ?

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You can take Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan's appointment online through Practo for in-clinic visit with the doctor.

Question 3

Why do patients visit Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan for Gynae Problems. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan's education qualification?

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Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 5

What does Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan specialises in ?

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Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan specialises as Gynecologist.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan have?

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Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan has an overall experience of 16 years. View where has Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan?

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Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan is a Gynecologist in Perumbakkam, Chennai and has an experience of 16 years in this field. Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan practices at Aval Clinic in Perumbakkam, Chennai. She completed MBBS from THE TAMILNADU DR.M.G.R.MEDICAL UNIVERSITY in 2009 and DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology from The Voluntary Health Services and Medical Centre, Adyar, Chennai in 2015. Service provided by the doctor is: Gynae Problems.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 8

Who is a Gynaecologist?

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Gynaecology is the medical specialization that deals with the female reproductive system. Hence, a Gynaecologist is a doctor who specializes in the health and the problems of the female reproductive system that includes the vagina, ovaries, uterus and breasts. Additionally, gynaecologists are also trained in Obstetrics and hence can deal with pregnancy and child birth too.

Question 9

Is there a difference between Gynaecologist & Obstetrician?

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Where a Gynaecologist deals with the health and wellbeing of the female reproductive system, an Obstetrician specializes in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. A Gynaecologist is trained in Obstetrics too. Hence, when a woman is pregnant, she can either consult a Gynaecologist or an Obstetrician, but for issues related to the female reproductive system, she should consult with a Gynaecologist.

Question 10

What are the common procedures performed by a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician?

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Gynaecologist:

1.	Dilation and Curettage (D&C) – The uterine lining is removed either by suction or with a curette. 
2.	Hysteroscopy– A hysteroscopy treats minor conditions inside the uterus in a non-invasive manner.

Obstetrician:

1.	Normal delivery - An Obstetrician helps in childbirth.
2.	C-section – In case of any complications, the Obstetrician operates on the patient to ensure safe childbirth.

Dr. Karthika Mayilvahanan

Perumbakkam, Chennai

Aval Clinic

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