Question 1

Where does Dr. Sharmila Bhanu practice?

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Dr. Sharmila Bhanu practices at Shepherd Nursing Home - Perambur.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Sharmila Bhanu?

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Dr. Sharmila Bhanu has been recommended by 9 patients and has recieved stories from 10 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Sharmila Bhanu's education qualification?

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Dr. Sharmila Bhanu has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Sharmila Bhanu specialises in ?

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Dr. Sharmila Bhanu specialises as Gynecologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Sharmila Bhanu have?

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Dr. Sharmila Bhanu has an overall experience of 31 years. View where has Dr. Sharmila Bhanu practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Sharmila Bhanu?

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Dr. Sharmila Bhanu is a Gynecologist in Perambur, Chennai and has an experience of 31 years in this field. Dr. Sharmila Bhanu practices at Shepherd Nursing Home in Perambur, Chennai. She completed MBBS from Madurai Kamaraj University in 1991,MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1997 and DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology from National Board Of Examination in 1998. 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?

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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