Question 1

Where does Dr. Ravi Venkatesan practice?

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Dr. Ravi Venkatesan practices at Apollo Hospital - Greams Road, Apollo Heart Centre - Greams Road and 2 other centres.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Ravi Venkatesan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Ravi Venkatesan for Spinal cord stimulation devices , Pain Management, Cervical Problem. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Ravi Venkatesan's education qualification?

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Dr. Ravi Venkatesan has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Diploma in Orthopaedics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Ravi Venkatesan specialises in ?

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Dr. Ravi Venkatesan specialises as Orthopedic surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Ravi Venkatesan have?

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Dr. Ravi Venkatesan has an overall experience of 37 years. View where has Dr. Ravi Venkatesan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Ravi Venkatesan?

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Dr. Ravi Venkatesan is a Orthopedic surgeon in Greams Road, Chennai and has an experience of 37 years in this field. Dr. Ravi Venkatesan practices at Apollo Hospital in Greams Road, Chennai,Apollo Heart Centre in Greams Road, Chennai and Apple Hospital in Perambur, Chennai. He completed MBBS from University of Madras in 1989,DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery from Natinal Board Of Examinations, New Delhi in 2000 and Diploma in Orthopaedics from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M G R Medical Univeristy in 1996. He is a member of Tamilnadu Medical Council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Spinal cord stimulation devices ,Pain Management,Cervical Problem,Spinal Canal Stenosis and Arthritis Management etc.. 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.

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