Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Ravikiran Andra?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Ravikiran Andra for Umbilical Hernia Surgery, Incision and Drainage, Upper GI Endoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible). To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Ravikiran Andra's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ravikiran Andra has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery.

Question 3

What does Dr. Ravikiran Andra specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ravikiran Andra specialises as General Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Ravikiran Andra have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ravikiran Andra has an overall experience of 5 years. View where has Dr. Ravikiran Andra practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Ravikiran Andra?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ravikiran Andra is a General Surgeon and Laparoscopic Surgeon and has an experience of 5 years in these fields. He completed MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2019 and MS - General Surgery from KLE's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum in 2024. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Umbilical Hernia Surgery,Incision and Drainage,Upper GI Endoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy (Flexible),Thyroidectomies and Stapler Surgery For Piles etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a general surgeon?

Accepted Answer

A general surgeon is a doctor highly skilled in surgery of a wide range of and most commonly occurring diseases.

Question 7

What are the procedures for which a general surgeon can perform surgery?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Can a general surgeon peform surgery for cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

A surgeon who has completed his training in general surgery and, then specialized in oncology can perform surgery for cancer treatment.

Question 9

How general surgeon is different from a specialist surgeon?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Can a general surgeon do the surgery for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Removal of appendicitis is called as appendectomy and is a common surgical procedure performed by a general surgeon.