A: Dr. Archana Gaonkar practices at Brahma Kumaris' Global Hospital & Research Centre - Andheri West.

A: Dr. Archana Gaonkar specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician.

A: Dr. Archana Gaonkar is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician in Andheri West, Mumbai Dr. Archana Gaonkar practices at Brahma Kumaris' Global Hospital & Research Centre in Andheri West, Mumbai and Surya Hospitals in Santacruz West, Mumbai.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

A: Gynaecology is the medical specialization that deals with the female reproductive system. Hence, a Gynaecologist is a doctor who specializes in the health and the problems of the female reproductive system that includes the vagina, ovaries, uterus and breasts. Additionally, gynaecologists are also trained in Obstetrics and hence can deal with pregnancy and child birth too.

A: Where a Gynaecologist deals with the health and wellbeing of the female reproductive system, an Obstetrician specializes in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. A Gynaecologist is trained in Obstetrics too. Hence, when a woman is pregnant, she can either consult a Gynaecologist or an Obstetrician, but for issues related to the female reproductive system, she should consult with a Gynaecologist.