Question 1

Where does Dr. Somashekhar practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Somashekhar practices at Civil Hospital - Dharwad City.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Somashekhar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Somashekhar for Cuts and Wounds, Pneumonia, Individual. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Somashekhar's education qualification?

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Dr. Somashekhar has the following qualifications - MBBS, M.B.B.S.

Question 4

What does Dr. Somashekhar specialises in ?

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Dr. Somashekhar specialises as General Physician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Somashekhar have?

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Dr. Somashekhar has an overall experience of 9 years. View where has Dr. Somashekhar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Somashekhar?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Somashekhar is a Doctor in Dharwad City, Dharwad and has an experience of 9 years in this field. Dr. Somashekhar practices at Civil Hospital in Dharwad City, Dharwad. She completed MBBS from Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, India in 2016 and M.B.B.S from Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2016. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Cuts and Wounds, Pneumonia,Individual,FEVER and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Are General Physician and General practitioner the same?

Accepted Answer

To a common man with non-medical background, a general physician and general practitioner mean the same thing. To start with both are medical doctors. A general practitioner would be spending 4-5 years at medical school, while a general physician spends 8 years. A general practitioner often refers medical cases that require in-depth investigation to the general physician.

Question 8

Can a General Physician perform surgery?

Accepted Answer

No, a general physician mainly provides non-surgical treatment for a number of health conditions, illnesses, and injuries. A general surgeon and not a general physician performs surgeries. General physicians specialize in primary care and build long-term relationships with the patients. The treatment provided by physicians revolves around basic medication, physical therapy, and other non-surgical techniques to treat various conditions

Question 9

Do General Physicians provide home consultations?

Accepted Answer

General physicians or practitioners provide routine healthcare like physical examinations and immunizations, and treat a host of medical conditions. They usually have regular, ongoing, long-term patients and provide medical care to patients of different age groups. Providing home consultations is a choice that the general practitioner has to make. General check-ups or routine examinations may be provided at home.

Question 10

For which symptoms should one consult a General Physician?

Accepted Answer

A general physician is usually the primary contact for any health issue. A general physician treats you for cardiovascular, respiratory, muscle-bone, neurological, gastrointestinal, and endocrine related health issues that can be treated without surgical intervention. So, if you have any symptoms related to any of these systems, you can consult a general physician.

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