Who is a General Physician?

A General Physician is a medical doctor specialized in providing non-surgical health care to patients. They diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses. They also perform various health check-ups on a regular basis to evaluate the situation of a disease or a medical condition.

What qualifications do General Physicians have?

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS], recognized by the General Medical Council is the basic requirement for an individual to be a General Physician. Additionally, the following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a General Physician:

• MD - Physician
• BMBS
• Mb BCh
• Doctor of Medicine
• D.M.S 

Do General physicians perform surgeries?

In most cases, the primary role of General Physicians is non-operative and they cannot perform surgeries. General Physicians usually examine patients before surgery. They can advise surgeons about a patient's health condition and risk status and can recommend appropriate management to minimize the risk of an operation. General Physicians can also assist in post-operative care and other ongoing complications.\

When should an individual consult a General Physician?

General Physicians diagnose and treat patients with medications and lifestyle modifications. It is recommended to consult a General Physician if an individual is suffering from any of the following medical conditions:

• Asthma
• Anemia
• Diabetes
• High/low blood pressure
• Cardiac diseases
• Pneumonia
• Gastric problems
• Body pains
• Cold
• Pulmonary disease
• Liver disease
• Fever
• Thyroid diseases
• Pituitary disease

How do I consult a General Physician?

You can consult a General Physician either online or offline. However, depending on the availability of the doctor and the convenience of the patient, pre-booking may be required for consultation.

How often should an individual consult a General Physician?

Consultation with the General Physician once a year for examination is effective in maintaining proper health. However, depending on the patient’s age and medical condition they are suffering from, then he/she should consult the physician twice or thrice in a year.