Question 1

Where does Dr. Sankya Shanmugam practice?

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Dr. Sankya Shanmugam practices at Apollo Clinic - Velachery.

Question 2

How can I take Dr. Sankya Shanmugam's appointment ?

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You can take Dr. Sankya Shanmugam's appointment online through Practo for in-clinic visit with the doctor.

Question 3

What is Dr. Sankya Shanmugam's education qualification?

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Dr. Sankya Shanmugam has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - ENT, Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO). You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 4

What does Dr. Sankya Shanmugam specialises in ?

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Dr. Sankya Shanmugam specialises as ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Sankya Shanmugam have?

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Dr. Sankya Shanmugam has an overall experience of 17 years. View where has Dr. Sankya Shanmugam practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Sankya Shanmugam?

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Dr. Sankya Shanmugam is a ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist in Velachery, Chennai and has an experience of 17 years in this field. Dr. Sankya Shanmugam practices at Apollo Clinic in Velachery, Chennai,Geri Care Hospital in Kodambakkam, Chennai and Apollo Clinic - Velachery, Chennai in Velachery, Chennai. She completed MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka in 2007,DNB - ENT from National Board Of Examinations in 2018 and Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO) from THE TAMILNADU DR.M.G.R.MEDICAL UNIVERSITY in 2011.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist?

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An ear-nose-throat (ENT) doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. Otorhinolaryngologist is another name by which an ENT doctor is referred to. ENT is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and conditions of the ear, nose, throat, and related areas of the head and neck.

Question 8

Is an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist and an Otorhinolaryngologist different?

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Otorhinolaryngologist is a doctor who treats conditions related to the ear, nose and throat. The more commonly used name to refer to an otorhinolaryngologist is an ENT specialist. Any health conditions that involves the ear, nose and throat are treated by an ENT doctor.ENT doctors administer medication or do surgical procedures to correct any physical defects in these organs.

Question 9

Does one need a referral to consult an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist?

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Generally, a person can consult an ENT specialist by taking a prior appointment. Those who have not booked an appointment can walk into the doctor’s clinic and wait in a queue for a consultation. In some cases, a patient may be referred to by another doctor or general physician to an ENT specialist. Such people may consult with a referral

Question 10

Should one consult an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist in case of sinusitis?

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An ENT specialist deals with problems related to ear, nose, and throat. A chronic infection of the sinuses causes sinusitis. You may visit a primary care doctor for sinusitis problem, but an ENT is the final authority to treat the condition. The sinuses are interconnected parts to the ear and nose, so an ENT is the best for treating sinusitis.

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