Question 1

Where does Dr. Priya Kannappan practice?

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Dr. Priya Kannappan practices at Dr. Mehta's Hospitals - Chetpet.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Priya Kannappan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Priya Kannappan for Percardiocentesis, female genital procedures, menopause advice. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What do patients say about Dr. Priya Kannappan?

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Dr. Priya Kannappan has been recommended by 7 patients and has recieved stories from 4 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. Priya Kannappan's education qualification?

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Dr. Priya Kannappan has the following qualifications - MBBS, DGO, MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Question 5

What does Dr. Priya Kannappan specialises in ?

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Dr. Priya Kannappan specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. Priya Kannappan have?

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Dr. Priya Kannappan has an overall experience of 21 years. View where has Dr. Priya Kannappan practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. Priya Kannappan?

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Dr. Priya Kannappan is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician in Chetpet, Chennai and has an experience of 21 years in these fields. Dr. Priya Kannappan practices at Dr. Mehta's Hospitals in Chetpet, Chennai,Jayam Hospital & GFC Fertility in Kodambakkam, Chennai and Lifeline Hospital in Kandanchavadi, Chennai. She completed MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2005,DGO from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2009 and MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Manipal University in 2012. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Percardiocentesis,female genital procedures,menopause advice,Open Fibroid Removal Surgery and Caesarean Section etc.. 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.

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