Question 1

Where does Dr. N.Ragunanthan practice?

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Dr. N.Ragunanthan practices at RathiMed Speciality Hospital - Anna Nagar.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. N.Ragunanthan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. N.Ragunanthan for ACL &PCL Reconstruction, Arthroscopy, Spinal Therapy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. N.Ragunanthan's education qualification?

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Dr. N.Ragunanthan has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, MRCS (UK), FRCS - Orthopedics, MBBS, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery.

Question 4

What does Dr. N.Ragunanthan specialises in ?

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Dr. N.Ragunanthan specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Joint Replacement Surgeon, Orthopedist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. N.Ragunanthan have?

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Dr. N.Ragunanthan has an overall experience of 24 years. View where has Dr. N.Ragunanthan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. N.Ragunanthan?

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Dr. N.Ragunanthan is a Orthopedist and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Anna Nagar, Chennai and has an experience of 21 years. Practices at Rathimed Speciality Hospital in Anna Nagar and Apollo Hospitals. He completed MBBS from Coimbatore Medical College in 1997,MS - Orthopaedics from Madras Medical College in 2001 and DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery from National Board of Examination, India in 2002. He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS). Only Specialist who performs latest Kinematic Knee Replacement. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is an Orthopaedist?

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An orthopaedist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the skeletal system. An orthopaedic doctor attends to any disorder or condition or injury pertaining to the bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments associated with the skeletal system. These medical professionals treat conditions like arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, and leg and foot pain

Question 8

What is the difference between an Orthopaedist and an Orthopaedic surgeon?

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Orthopaedists are sometimes mistakenly referred to as orthopaedic surgeons. An orthopaedist deals with conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. He provides pre-surgical consultation and post-surgical follow up. An orthopaedic surgeon provides same care as orthopaedist, but performs surgery as well. He performs surgery to cure back pain, ruptured discs, bone tumours, carpal tunnel, arthritis and other injuries.

Question 9

Does an Orthopaedist treat foot and ankle related problems?

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Yes, an orthopaedist deals with musculoskeletal problems within the body. Problems related to foot and ankle fall under this category. Common foot problems like bunions, ankle sprains, arthritis, and sports injury are treated by an orthopaedist. Diagnosis of foot and ankle related problems are done through imaging tests. The mode of treatment depends on the severity of the problem.

Question 10

Does one need a doctor referral to see an Orthopaedist?

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One can consult an orthopaedist by booking an appointment. Consultation with the orthopaedist is conducted in his/her clinic or at a healthcare centre. In some cases, patients go to a general physician for any condition or disorder related to the musculoskeletal system. Once preliminary investigation is done, the general physician may refer the patient to an orthopaedist for further examination.

Dr. N.Ragunanthan

Anna Nagar, Chennai

RathiMed Speciality Hospital

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