Question 1

Where does Dr. R. Sandhya practice?

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Dr. R. Sandhya practices at Sri Meenakshi Nursing Home - West Mambalam.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. R. Sandhya?

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Dr. R. Sandhya has been recommended by 2 patients and has recieved stories from 2 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. R. Sandhya's education qualification?

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Dr. R. Sandhya has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Question 4

What does Dr. R. Sandhya specialises in ?

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Dr. R. Sandhya specialises as Gynecologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. R. Sandhya have?

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Dr. R. Sandhya has an overall experience of 28 years. View where has Dr. R. Sandhya practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. R. Sandhya?

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Dr. R. Sandhya is a Gynecologist in West Mambalam, Chennai and has an experience of 28 years in this field. Dr. R. Sandhya practices at Sri Meenakshi Nursing Home in West Mambalam, Chennai. She completed MBBS from Madurai Medical College in 1990 and MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 2003. She is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA).. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

Does a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician treat infertility in women?

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Yes, a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician is trained to deal with infertility and related health issues in women. Consulting a Gynaecologist can be a great way to understand and evaluate the reason for infertility and explore the various avenues of treatment available. In case of infertility in women, you should consult with your Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, who will then refer to a specialist if required.

Dr. R. Sandhya

Gynecologist

28 Years Experience Overall (18 years as specialist)

West Mambalam, Chennai

Sri Meenakshi Nursing Home

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