Question 1

Where does Dr. K. Santhakumari practice?

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Dr. K. Santhakumari practices at Sri Krishna Clinic - Avadi and 1 other centres.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. K. Santhakumari?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. K. Santhakumari for Infertility Evaluation / Treatment, Gynae Problems, Diseases in Pregnancy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What do patients say about Dr. K. Santhakumari?

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Dr. K. Santhakumari has been recommended by 6 patients and has recieved story from 1 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. K. Santhakumari's education qualification?

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Dr. K. Santhakumari has the following qualifications - MBBS, DGO.

Question 5

What does Dr. K. Santhakumari specialises in ?

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Dr. K. Santhakumari specialises as Gynecologist, General Physician, Plastic Surgeon, General Surgeon.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. K. Santhakumari have?

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Dr. K. Santhakumari has an overall experience of 41 years. View where has Dr. K. Santhakumari practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. K. Santhakumari?

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Dr. K. Santhakumari is a Gynecologist,General Physician and Plastic Surgeon in Avadi, Chennai and has an experience of 41 years in these fields. Dr. K. Santhakumari practices at Sri Krishna Clinic in Avadi, Chennai,Sri Krishna Clinic in Arumbakkam, Chennai and Sri Krishna Clinic in Manali, Chennai. She completed MBBS from Stanley Medical College & Hospital , Chennai in 1984 and DGO from K. G. Hospital, chennai in 1986. She is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Infertility Evaluation / Treatment,Gynae Problems,Diseases in Pregnancy,Infertility and Endoscopy 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?

Accepted Answer

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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