Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Sumitha?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Sumitha for Individual. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Sumitha's education qualification?

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Dr. Sumitha has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO).

Question 3

What does Dr. Sumitha specialises in ?

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Dr. Sumitha specialises as ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist, Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist, Orthopedist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Sumitha have?

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Dr. Sumitha has an overall experience of 26 years. View where has Dr. Sumitha practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Sumitha?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sumitha is a ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist,Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist and Orthopedist and has an experience of 26 years in these fields. She completed MBBS from Dr. MGR University of Medical Sciences in 1995 and Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology (DLO) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 1998. Service provided by the doctor is: Individual.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist?

Accepted Answer

An ear-nose-throat (ENT) doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. Otorhinolaryngologist is another name by which an ENT doctor is referred to. ENT is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and conditions of the ear, nose, throat, and related areas of the head and neck.

Question 7

Is an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist and an Otorhinolaryngologist different?

Accepted Answer

Otorhinolaryngologist is a doctor who treats conditions related to the ear, nose and throat. The more commonly used name to refer to an otorhinolaryngologist is an ENT specialist. Any health conditions that involves the ear, nose and throat are treated by an ENT doctor.ENT doctors administer medication or do surgical procedures to correct any physical defects in these organs.

Question 8

Does one need a referral to consult an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist?

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Generally, a person can consult an ENT specialist by taking a prior appointment. Those who have not booked an appointment can walk into the doctor’s clinic and wait in a queue for a consultation. In some cases, a patient may be referred to by another doctor or general physician to an ENT specialist. Such people may consult with a referral

Question 9

Should one consult an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist in case of sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

An ENT specialist deals with problems related to ear, nose, and throat. A chronic infection of the sinuses causes sinusitis. You may visit a primary care doctor for sinusitis problem, but an ENT is the final authority to treat the condition. The sinuses are interconnected parts to the ear and nose, so an ENT is the best for treating sinusitis.

Question 10

Should one consult an Ear-nose-throat (ent) Specialist in case of injury to head and neck?

Accepted Answer

When a person gets injured in the head and neck, the first doctor that handles the case may be a trauma specialist or a neurologist. An ENT specialist deals with ear, nose, and throat, and related areas of head and neck. For better clarity of the impact of the injury, diagnosis and treatment consultation with an ENT is required