Question 1

Where does Dr. Milind Merchant practice?

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Dr. Milind Merchant practices at Siddhant Eye and Orthopedic Clinic - Andheri West and 1 other centres.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Milind Merchant?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Milind Merchant for Knee Replacement, ACL &PCL Reconstruction, Hip Replacement. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Milind Merchant's education qualification?

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Dr. Milind Merchant has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Milind Merchant specialises in ?

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Dr. Milind Merchant specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Joint Replacement Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Milind Merchant have?

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Dr. Milind Merchant has an overall experience of 22 years. View where has Dr. Milind Merchant practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Milind Merchant?

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Dr. Milind Merchant is a Specialist Orthopedic Doctor practicing in Mumbai. He is extensively trained in Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgery, Total Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement and Fracture Surgeries. He is practicing in various hospitals in Mumbai. 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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