Question 1

Where does Dr. Ashit Shah practice?

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Dr. Ashit Shah practices at Namaha Healthcare - Kandivali West.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Ashit Shah?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Ashit Shah for Knee Replacement, Knee Pain Treatment, Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Ashit Shah's education qualification?

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Dr. Ashit Shah has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Ashit Shah specialises in ?

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Dr. Ashit Shah specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Joint Replacement Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Ashit Shah have?

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Dr. Ashit Shah has an overall experience of 36 years. View where has Dr. Ashit Shah practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Ashit Shah?

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Dr Ashit Shah is one of the few Joint replacement surgeons in India who exclusively practice surgery of the Knee. After completing his Orthopaedics degree from the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Hospital, he further trained in England for 8 years and was bestowed the M CH degree as well as the FRCS Tr. & Orth. degree from London. He then took up a fellowship in Knee Surgery at Guys Hospital London. He returned to India in 2004 and has been practicing Knee Replacement Surgery exclusively for the past 16 years.. 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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