Question 1

What is Dr. Rekha Priya's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Rekha Priya has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery.

Question 2

What does Dr. Rekha Priya specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Rekha Priya specialises as General Surgeon.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Rekha Priya have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Rekha Priya has an overall experience of 8 years. View where has Dr. Rekha Priya practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Rekha Priya?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Rekha Priya is a General Surgeon and has an experience of 8 years in this field. She completed MBBS from West Bengal University of Health Sciences in 2018 and MS - General Surgery from West Bengal University of Health Sciences in 2023.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is a general surgeon?

Accepted Answer

A general surgeon is a doctor who performs various surgeries on medical conditions involving abdominal organs like stomach, liver, colon and rectum, as well as breast surgeries.

Question 6

What are the procedures for which a general surgeon can perform surgery?

Accepted Answer

General surgeons can perform open or laparoscopic surgeries related to the digestive tract, breast, hernia, appendicitis, abdomen and its contents, soft tissues, the endocrine system, and gallbladder. They can take care of critically ill patients too.

Question 7

Can a general surgeon peform surgery for cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

No, a general surgeon cannot perform surgery for cancer treatment. Only a surgical oncologist performs surgery on cancer patients because they are specially trained to treat cancers.

Question 8

How is a general surgeon different from a specialist surgeon?

Accepted Answer

A general surgeon has knowledge and skill to perform surgery which focuses mainly on abdominal disorders. It may include bleeding, hernia repair, trauma, etc. whereas a specialist surgeon has in-depth knowledge and skill related to a specific area or tissue of body were the surgery is to be done. It may include various cancer surgeries, neurosurgeries, cosmetic surgery, orthopaedic surgery, etc.

Question 9

Can a general surgeon do the surgery for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Appendicitis is an inflammatory disorder of appendix, which is an organ located near the large intestine. This can be treated by the general surgeon by using laparoscopic surgery, which removes the inflamed appendix.

Question 10

Can a general surgeon perform dental surgery too?

Accepted Answer

No, only a dental surgeon who is trained in different dental surgeries of the teeth, gums, etc. can perform dental surgery. They are also called as oral or maxillofacial surgeons.

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