Question 1

Where does Dr. Philip Mathew practice?

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Dr. Philip Mathew practices at Vennala Clinic - Vennala.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Philip Mathew?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Philip Mathew for Infectious Disease Treatment, Electrocardiography (ECG), Health Checkup (General). To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Philip Mathew's education qualification?

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Dr. Philip Mathew has the following qualifications - MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Philip Mathew specialises in ?

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Dr. Philip Mathew specialises as General Physician, Gastroenterologist, Pediatrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Philip Mathew have?

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Dr. Philip Mathew has an overall experience of 55 years. View where has Dr. Philip Mathew practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Philip Mathew?

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Dr. Philip Mathew is a General Physician, Pediatrician, Gastroenterologist in Ernakulam with 55 years of experience, practising at Vennala Clinic. Qualifications include MBBS from Govt. Medical College, Kottayam. Memberships include Indian Medical Association (IMA). Areas of focus include Viral Fever, Electrocardiography (ECG), Health Checkup (General) and Infectious Disease Treatment.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Are General Physician and General practitioner the same?

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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.

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Can a General Physician perform surgery?

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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?

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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?

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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.

Dr. Philip Mathew

Vennala, Ernakulam

Vennala Clinic

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