Special Interest in Diabetology
General Physicians are highly trained specialists who provide non-surgical health care to patients. They evaluate the medical condition of the patients by suggesting a few lab tests to finalize the diagnosis. They also perform health check-ups on a regular basis to evaluate the status of a disease or medical condition.
A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, the following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a General Physician:
General Physicians diagnose and treat the patients through therapeutic ways and lifestyle modifications. So, if an individual is having any of the following medical conditions, it is recommended to visit a General Physician first, and then the physician suggests specialists for further evaluation:
Consulting a General Physician online and keeping the medical record in electronic format is beneficial due to the following reasons:
Depending on the availability of the doctor and convenience of the patient, pre-booking can be done for the consultation of a General Physician. However, the doctor fee should be paid either before or after the consultation.
Yes, one can consult a General Physician to get treated for joint paints. However, if the symptoms or joint paints are not resolved over time, General Physicians may refer the patient to an Orthopedist or a Rheumatologist.