Question 1

Where does Dr. Altaf Khan practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Altaf Khan practices at Mangalore Urology Centre - Falnir.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Altaf Khan?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Altaf Khan for Minimally Invasive Urology, Treatment Of Erectile Dysfunction, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Altaf Khan's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Altaf Khan has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery.

Question 4

What does Dr. Altaf Khan specialises in ?

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Dr. Altaf Khan specialises as Urologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Kidney and Transplantation Specialist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Altaf Khan have?

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Dr. Altaf Khan has an overall experience of 21 years. View where has Dr. Altaf Khan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Altaf Khan?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Altaf Khan is a well-known Urologist, Andrologist, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeon in Mangalore. He also does renal transplantation.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a urologist?

Accepted Answer

A urologist is a medical specialist who deals with the disorders of the male and female urinary system as well as the male reproductive tract. Urologists provide treatment to different parts of the urinary tract, including kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and adrenal glands. They also treat diseases related to the penis, prostate, seminal vesicles, epididymis, and testes.

Question 8

What diseases can urologists treat?

Accepted Answer

Some of the conditions that the urologists can treat are:
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Kidney stones
Incontinence
Bladder prolapse
Painful bladder syndrome
Bladder, prostate, testicular and kidney cancer
Male infertility
Cryptorchidism (undescended testes)
Erectile dysfunction (ED) 
Enlarged prostate gland

Question 9

What is the difference between an urologist and a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

While urologists diagnose and treat conditions of the urinary tract along with those of the male reproductive system, nephrologists specialise in the treatment of kidney diseases. Also, a urologist can perform surgery, but a nephrologist is not qualified to do it.

Question 10

When should I visit a urologist?

Accepted Answer

You should visit a urologist if you experience:
Repeated or urgent urge to urinate
Blood in the urine
Lower back or pelvic pain
Painful urination that burns
Difficulty in urination 
Leakage of urine
Dribbling, weak urine stream
A reduced sexual desire  
A lump in the testis
Difficulty in maintaining an erection

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Dr. Altaf Khan

Dr. Altaf Khan

Urologist,

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21 Years Experience Overall (16 years as specialist)

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