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21 General Surgeons available in Palavakkam, Chennai
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Dr. S Muthukkumaran
Dr. V.Purushothaman
Dr. Patta Radhakrishna
Dr. T.S.Chandrasekar
Dr. Premkumar Balachandran
1. Who is a general surgeon?
A general surgeon is a doctor highly skilled in surgery of a wide range of and most commonly occurring diseases.
2. What are the procedures for which a general surgeon can perform surgery?
A general surgeon performs surgery for digestive tract (oesophagus and related organs), abdomen and its contents, appendicitis, hernia, gallbladder, breast, skin, and soft tissue and endocrine system.
3. Can a general surgeon peform surgery for cancer treatment?
A surgeon who has completed his training in general surgery and, then specialized in oncology can perform surgery for cancer treatment.
4. How general surgeon is different from a specialist surgeon?
A general surgeon is highly skilled in surgical procedure for various parts of the body. They are also trained in pre, during and post-operative surgical critical care and injury due to accidents. However, a specialist surgeon, after having training in general surgery, gets additional training in a particular speciality related to a specific system of the body. e.g. orthopedic surgery
5. Can a general surgeon do the surgery for appendicitis?
Removal of appendicitis is called as appendectomy and is a common surgical procedure performed by a general surgeon.
| Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. S Muthukkumaran | 100% | 7 | 17 | 1500 |
| Dr. V.Purushothaman | 100% | 8 | 35 | 800 |
| Dr. Patta Radhakrishna | 98% | 88 | 32 | 800 |
| Dr. T.S.Chandrasekar | 92% | 88 | 30 | 700 |
| Dr. Premkumar Balachandran | 100% | 8 | 29 | 1000 |
| Dr. Bharathi R | 94% | 18 | 19 | 700 |