Question 1

Where does Dr. Vivek practice?

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Dr. Vivek practices at Iswarya Hospital - Tharamani.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Vivek?

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Dr. Vivek has been recommended by 4 patients and has recieved story from 1 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Vivek's education qualification?

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Dr. Vivek has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Vivek specialises in ?

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Dr. Vivek specialises as Orthopedic surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Vivek have?

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

Question 6

Who is Dr. Vivek?

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Dr. Vivek is a Orthopedic surgeon in Tharamani, Chennai and has an experience of 24 years in this field. Dr. Vivek practices at Iswarya Hospital in Tharamani, Chennai. He completed MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2002 and MS - Orthopaedics from Banaras Hindu University in 2007.. 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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