Question 1

Where does Dr. Manikandan practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Manikandan practices at Apollo Hospitals - Vaiyapurinagar.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Manikandan?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Manikandan for Cancer Screening, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gastritis Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Manikandan's education qualification?

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Dr. Manikandan has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pediatrics, DM - Gastroenterology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Manikandan specialises in ?

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Dr. Manikandan specialises as Gastroenterologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Manikandan have?

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Dr. Manikandan has an overall experience of 18 years. View where has Dr. Manikandan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Manikandan?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Manikandan is a Gastroenterologist in Vaiyapurinagar, Karur and has an experience of 18 years in this field. Dr. Manikandan practices at Apollo Hospitals in Vaiyapurinagar, Karur. He completed MBBS from Annamalai University in 2008,MD - Pediatrics from Sri Balaji Vidya Peeth University in 2013 and DM - Gastroenterology from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai in 2016. He is a member of Tamil nadu medical council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Cancer Screening,Laparoscopic Surgery,Gastritis Treatment,ERCP and Hepatitis B Treatment etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who are Gastroenterologists?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study of the digestive system and its disorders affecting organs from mouth to anus. Gastroenterologists are the doctors who are specialized in examining, diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and disorders related to digestive system organs.

Question 8

What are the qualifications of Gastroenterologists?

Accepted Answer

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, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Gastroenterologist:
Diplomate in Gastroenterology
CCST - GastroenterologyMRCS (UK)
DNB - Surgical Gastroenterology
Fellowship in Gastroenterology
MRCP (UK)
MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I.Surgery
MASGE
Ph. D - Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition Unit
DM - Gastroenterology
DNB - Gastroenterology
FRCP - Gastroenterology

Question 9

How often should I visit Gastroenterologists?

Accepted Answer

A patient who is diagnosed with the digestive disorder should visit Gastroenterologist once in a month or as directed by the doctor. However, a healthy person must visit Gastroenterologist once in a year to check the condition of the digestive system.

Question 10

Why should an individual consult a Gastroenterologist?

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