Question 1

Where does Dr. Vivek D. Patkar practice?

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Dr. Vivek D. Patkar practices at Shushrusha Citizens Co-Operative Hospital - Dadar West and 1 other centres.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Vivek D. Patkar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Vivek D. Patkar for Prenatal Checkup, menopause advice, Pregnancy Hypertension (Preeclampsia/ Eclampsia). To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What do patients say about Dr. Vivek D. Patkar?

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Dr. Vivek D. Patkar has been recommended by 2 patients and has recieved stories from 2 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. Vivek D. Patkar's education qualification?

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Dr. Vivek D. Patkar has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, DGO.

Question 5

What does Dr. Vivek D. Patkar specialises in ?

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Dr. Vivek D. Patkar specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. Vivek D. Patkar have?

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Dr. Vivek D. Patkar has an overall experience of 52 years. View where has Dr. Vivek D. Patkar practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. Vivek D. Patkar?

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Dr. Vivek D. Patkar is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician in Dadar West, Mumbai and has an experience of 52 years in these fields. Dr. Vivek D. Patkar practices at Shushrusha Citizens Co-Operative Hospital in Dadar West, Mumbai,Tejnaksh Hospital in Sion West, Mumbai and Talwalkar Polyclinic in Matunga, Mumbai. He completed MBBS from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion,Mumbai in 1972,MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion,Mumbai in 1976 and DGO from College of physicians and Surgeons Mumbai in 1976. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Prenatal Checkup,menopause advice,Pregnancy Hypertension (Preeclampsia/ Eclampsia),Pregnancy-Related Issues and Nutrition for Pregnant Women etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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