Question 1

Where does Dr. Prerna Khandelwal practice?

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Dr. Prerna Khandelwal practices at R K Hospital - Santacruz East.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Prerna Khandelwal?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Prerna Khandelwal for Diseases in Pregnancy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Prerna Khandelwal's education qualification?

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Dr. Prerna Khandelwal has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Prerna Khandelwal specialises in ?

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Dr. Prerna Khandelwal specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Prerna Khandelwal have?

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Dr. Prerna Khandelwal has an overall experience of 15 years. View where has Dr. Prerna Khandelwal practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Prerna Khandelwal?

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Dr. Prerna Khandelwal is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician in Santacruz East, Mumbai and has an experience of 15 years in these fields. Dr. Prerna Khandelwal practices at R K Hospital in Santacruz East, Mumbai. She completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Miraj in 2011 and MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Rajasthan University of Health Science, Jaipur in 2015. Service provided by the doctor is: Diseases in Pregnancy.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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