Question 1

Where does Dr. Kunal Patel practice?

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Dr. Kunal Patel practices at Punit Hospital - Borivali West.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Kunal Patel?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Kunal Patel for Arthroscopy, Spinal Therapy, Hip Replacement. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Kunal Patel's education qualification?

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Dr. Kunal Patel has the following qualifications - DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, MBBS, Fellowship in Joint Replacement, Diploma in Orthopaedics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Kunal Patel specialises in ?

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Dr. Kunal Patel specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Joint Replacement Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Kunal Patel have?

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Dr. Kunal Patel has an overall experience of 20 years. View where has Dr. Kunal Patel practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Kunal Patel?

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Dr. Kunal Patel is an Orthopedist in Mumbai with 19 years of experience, practising at Punit Hospital. Qualifications include MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Diploma in Orthopaedics from College Of Physician and Fellowship in Joint Replacement from Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Memberships include Pune Orthopaedic Society, Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Bombay Orthopaedic Society, Indian Arthroscopy Society, Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Indian Orthopaedic Association. Areas of focus include Knee Braces For Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, Lower Back Pain, Joint Replacement Surgery, Arthroscopy and Spondylitis. Recommended by 99% of 869 patients on Practo.. 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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