Question 1

Where does Dr. Archana Wagela practice?

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Dr. Archana Wagela practices at Apex Hospital - Borivali West and 1 other centres.

Question 2

What is Dr. Archana Wagela's education qualification?

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Dr. Archana Wagela has the following qualifications - Doctor of Medicine, DGO.

Question 3

What does Dr. Archana Wagela specialises in ?

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Dr. Archana Wagela specialises as Gynecologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Archana Wagela have?

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Dr. Archana Wagela has an overall experience of 15 years. View where has Dr. Archana Wagela practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Archana Wagela?

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Dr. Archana Wagela is a Gynecologist in Kandivali, Mumbai and has an experience of 15 years in this field. Dr. Archana Wagela practices at Apex Hospitals Kandivali in Kandivali, Mumbai,Apex MultiSpeciality Hospital in Borivali East, Mumbai and Apex Superspeciality Hospitals in Borivali West, Mumbai. She completed Doctor of Medicine from Davao Medical School Foundation Inc in 2011 and DGO from C P S Mumbai in 2018.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a Gynaecologist?

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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.

Question 7

Is there a difference between Gynaecologist & Obstetrician?

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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.

Question 8

What are the common procedures performed by a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician?

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Gynaecologist:

1.	Dilation and Curettage (D&C) – The uterine lining is removed either by suction or with a curette. 
2.	Hysteroscopy– A hysteroscopy treats minor conditions inside the uterus in a non-invasive manner.

Obstetrician:

1.	Normal delivery - An Obstetrician helps in childbirth.
2.	C-section – In case of any complications, the Obstetrician operates on the patient to ensure safe childbirth.

Question 9

Does a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician treat infertility in women?

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Yes, a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician is trained to deal with infertility and related health issues in women. Consulting a Gynaecologist can be a great way to understand and evaluate the reason for infertility and explore the various avenues of treatment available. In case of infertility in women, you should consult with your Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, who will then refer to a specialist if required.

Question 10

How often should females visit a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician?

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In general, females are advised to visit their Gynaecologist/Obstetrician at least once a year. Annual exams include a number of preventive health screening procedures that can help you keep a tab on your reproductive health and are also advantageous in identifying serious health problems in initial stages. Pregnant women should consult their Gynaecologist/Obstetrician at least three times during pregnancy.

Dr. Archana Wagela

Borivali West, Mumbai

Apex Hospital

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