Question 1

Where does Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM practice?

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Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM practices at MGM Healthcare - Anna Nagar.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM for Surgical Oncology, Sentinel Node Biopsy, Bone Cancer. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM's education qualification?

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Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM has the following qualifications - MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM specialises in ?

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Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM specialises as General Physician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM have?

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Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM has an overall experience of 29 years. View where has Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM?

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Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM is a Doctor in Anna Nagar, Chennai and has an experience of 29 years in this field. Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM practices at MGM Healthcare in Anna Nagar, Chennai. The doctor completed MBBS from Annamalai University in 1997. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Surgical Oncology,Sentinel Node Biopsy,Bone Cancer,Pancreatic Cancer and Gynecological Cancer Treatment etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Are General Physician and General practitioner the same?

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To a common man with non-medical background, a general physician and general practitioner mean the same thing. To start with both are medical doctors. A general practitioner would be spending 4-5 years at medical school, while a general physician spends 8 years. A general practitioner often refers medical cases that require in-depth investigation to the general physician.

Question 8

Can a General Physician perform surgery?

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No, a general physician mainly provides non-surgical treatment for a number of health conditions, illnesses, and injuries. A general surgeon and not a general physician performs surgeries. General physicians specialize in primary care and build long-term relationships with the patients. The treatment provided by physicians revolves around basic medication, physical therapy, and other non-surgical techniques to treat various conditions

Question 9

Do General Physicians provide home consultations?

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General physicians or practitioners provide routine healthcare like physical examinations and immunizations, and treat a host of medical conditions. They usually have regular, ongoing, long-term patients and provide medical care to patients of different age groups. Providing home consultations is a choice that the general practitioner has to make. General check-ups or routine examinations may be provided at home.

Question 10

For which symptoms should one consult a General Physician?

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A general physician is usually the primary contact for any health issue. A general physician treats you for cardiovascular, respiratory, muscle-bone, neurological, gastrointestinal, and endocrine related health issues that can be treated without surgical intervention. So, if you have any symptoms related to any of these systems, you can consult a general physician.

Dr. SIVAKUMAR MAHALINGAM

Anna Nagar, Chennai

MGM Healthcare

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