Question 1

Where does Dr. Venugopalan K practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Venugopalan K practices at A J Diagnostic Centre & Clinic - Edapally North.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Venugopalan K?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Venugopalan K for Insulin Treatment, Health Checkup (General), Diabetes Management. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Venugopalan K's education qualification?

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Dr. Venugopalan K has the following qualifications - MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Venugopalan K specialises in ?

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Dr. Venugopalan K specialises as General Physician, General Practitioner.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Venugopalan K have?

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Dr. Venugopalan K has an overall experience of 43 years. View where has Dr. Venugopalan K practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Venugopalan K?

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Dr. Venugopalan K is retired Additional Chief Medical Officer at the Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore (FACT) Ltd. Having served in various hospitals and health centers for the past 34 years, he is extensively experienced in managing all types of Diabetic patients, Pulmonary Medicine, Occupational Health and all common medical conditions. He is also proficient in minor surgical procedures and emergency medical management. Dr. Venugopalan K practices at A J Diagnostic Centre & Clinic in Vattekkunnam, Edapally, Ernakulam. He completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Kozhikode in 1982. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Health Checkup (General), Diabetes Management, Insulin Treatment, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment, Fever Treatment, Allergy Treatment etc.. 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.

Question 8

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?

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?

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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.

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