Question 1

Where does Dr. Sheila Bharathan practice?

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Dr. Sheila Bharathan practices at Indian Hospital - Arumbakkam.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Sheila Bharathan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Sheila Bharathan for HIV Treatment, Infertility Evaluation / Treatment, Hysterectomy (Abdominal/Vaginal). To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Sheila Bharathan's education qualification?

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Dr. Sheila Bharathan has the following qualifications - MBBS, DGO, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Sheila Bharathan specialises in ?

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Dr. Sheila Bharathan specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Infectious Diseases Physician .

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Sheila Bharathan have?

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Dr. Sheila Bharathan has an overall experience of 44 years. View where has Dr. Sheila Bharathan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Sheila Bharathan?

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Gynaecologist & obstetrician with special interest in treating women living with HIV & AIDS. Done pioneering research in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV & AIDS. Awarded the lifetime achievement award by Government of Tamilnadu for having done the maximum number of surgeries on women living with HIV & AIDS . Also experienced in laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. . 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?

Accepted Answer

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.

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