Question 1

Where does Dr. Prashant Mehta practice?

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Dr. Prashant Mehta practices at Mehta Hospital - Thaltej.

Question 2

What does Dr. Prashant Mehta specialises in ?

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Dr. Prashant Mehta specialises as Gastroenterologist.

Question 3

Who is Dr. Prashant Mehta?

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Dr. Prashant Mehta is a Gastroenterologist in Thaltej, Ahmedabad Dr. Prashant Mehta practices at Mehta Hospital in Thaltej, Ahmedabad.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

Who are Gastroenterologists?

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Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study of the digestive system and its disorders affecting organs from mouth to anus. Gastroenterologists are the doctors who are specialized in examining, diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and disorders related to digestive system organs.

Question 5

What are the qualifications of Gastroenterologists?

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A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Gastroenterologist:
Diplomate in Gastroenterology
CCST - GastroenterologyMRCS (UK)
DNB - Surgical Gastroenterology
Fellowship in Gastroenterology
MRCP (UK)
MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I.Surgery
MASGE
Ph. D - Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition Unit
DM - Gastroenterology
DNB - Gastroenterology
FRCP - Gastroenterology

Question 6

How often should I visit Gastroenterologists?

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A patient who is diagnosed with the digestive disorder should visit Gastroenterologist once in a month or as directed by the doctor. However, a healthy person must visit Gastroenterologist once in a year to check the condition of the digestive system.

Question 7

Why should an individual consult a Gastroenterologist?

Question 8

Are Gastroenterologists and Proctologists the same?

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Gastroenterologists and Proctologists are the same and the only difference is Gastroenterologists will do only diagnostic procedures whereas Proctologists can perform surgery related to the digestive system.

Question 9

Can Gastroenterologist treat hernia?

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Gastroenterologists can treat hernia that occurred on the stomach. This type of hernia is called hiatal hernia [bulging of the upper part of the stomach]. However, before treating hernia, your Gastroenterologist may suggest a few tests to diagnose the type of hernia.

Question 10

Can Gastroenterologist cure piles?

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Generally, piles can be treated and cured by a general surgeon. However, if there are any complications involved, the patient can be referred to a well experienced and trained Gastroenterologist to get treated piles.

Dr. Prashant Mehta

Thaltej, Ahmedabad

Mehta Hospital

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