Question 1

Where does Dr. Ashith Rao practice?

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Dr. Ashith Rao practices at Dr Das Hospital - Chembur East.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Ashith Rao?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Ashith Rao for Foot Drop, Hip Arthroplasty, Hip, Ankle, Knee Injury. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Ashith Rao's education qualification?

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Dr. Ashith Rao has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Ashith Rao specialises in ?

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Dr. Ashith Rao specialises as Orthopedic surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Ashith Rao have?

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Dr. Ashith Rao has an overall experience of 50 years. View where has Dr. Ashith Rao practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Ashith Rao?

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Dr. Ashith Rao is a Orthopedic surgeon in Chembur East, Mumbai and has an experience of 50 years in this field. Dr. Ashith Rao practices at Dr Das Hospital in Chembur East, Mumbai. He completed MBBS from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in 1973 and MS - Orthopaedics from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in 1976. He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Foot Drop,Hip Arthroplasty,Hip, Ankle, Knee Injury,Neck and Spine Biopsy and Spine Mobilization etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is an Orthopaedist?

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An orthopaedist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the skeletal system. An orthopaedic doctor attends to any disorder or condition or injury pertaining to the bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments associated with the skeletal system. These medical professionals treat conditions like arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, and leg and foot pain

Question 8

What is the difference between an Orthopaedist and an Orthopaedic surgeon?

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Orthopaedists are sometimes mistakenly referred to as orthopaedic surgeons. An orthopaedist deals with conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. He provides pre-surgical consultation and post-surgical follow up. An orthopaedic surgeon provides same care as orthopaedist, but performs surgery as well. He performs surgery to cure back pain, ruptured discs, bone tumours, carpal tunnel, arthritis and other injuries.

Question 9

Does an Orthopaedist treat foot and ankle related problems?

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Yes, an orthopaedist deals with musculoskeletal problems within the body. Problems related to foot and ankle fall under this category. Common foot problems like bunions, ankle sprains, arthritis, and sports injury are treated by an orthopaedist. Diagnosis of foot and ankle related problems are done through imaging tests. The mode of treatment depends on the severity of the problem.

Question 10

Does one need a doctor referral to see an Orthopaedist?

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One can consult an orthopaedist by booking an appointment. Consultation with the orthopaedist is conducted in his/her clinic or at a healthcare centre. In some cases, patients go to a general physician for any condition or disorder related to the musculoskeletal system. Once preliminary investigation is done, the general physician may refer the patient to an orthopaedist for further examination.

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