Question 1

Where does Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar practice?

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Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar practices at The Meta Derm - Adyar.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar for Caesarean Section (C Section), Tubectomy/Tubal Ligation, High-Risk Pregnancy - HIV/Hepatitis B/C in Pregnancy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What do patients say about Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar?

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Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar has been recommended by 194 patients and has recieved stories from 130 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar's education qualification?

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Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar has the following qualifications - MBBS, DGO, DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology, M.B.B.S.

Question 5

What does Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar specialises in ?

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Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Gynecologist/Obstetrician.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar have?

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Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar has an overall experience of 35 years. View where has Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. R. Shoba Vijayakumar?

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Dr. Shoba Vijayakumar is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 27 years of experience, currently practicing in Chennai. Dr. Shoba Vijayakumar specialises in infertility,Ultrasound, Obstetric and Gynaecology, HIV and Hepatitis B/C care during Pregnancy and also Family Medicine and Aesthetic Gynaecology procedure . She performs Obstetric, Gynaec surgeries, Diagnostic Laparoscopy, Deliveries and other procedures at Prime Indian Hospital, Arumbakkam, Arokya Hospital, KK Nagar.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 8

Who is a Gynaecologist?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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 10

What are the common procedures performed by a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician?

Accepted Answer

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.

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