Question 1

Where does Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN practice?

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Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN practices at Bishop Benziger Hospital - Kollam.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN for GENERAL PRACTITIONER, Internal Medicine, MD. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN's education qualification?

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Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN has the following qualifications - MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN specialises in ?

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Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN specialises as General Physician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN have?

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Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN has an overall experience of 27 years. View where has Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN?

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Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN is a Doctor in Kollam, Kollam and has an experience of 27 years in this field. Dr. SANTHOSH JOHN practices at Bishop Benziger Hospital in Kollam, Kollam. The doctor completed MBBS from Kerala University in 1997. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: GENERAL PRACTITIONER,Internal Medicine,MD,General Doctor and GENERAL MEDICINE 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?

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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. SANTHOSH JOHN

Kollam, Kollam

Bishop Benziger Hospital

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