Question 1

Where does Dr. Priyanka practice?

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Dr. Priyanka practices at VN Desai Municipal General Hospital - Santacruz East.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Priyanka?

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Dr. Priyanka has been recommended by 2 patients and has recieved story from 1 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Priyanka's education qualification?

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

Question 4

What does Dr. Priyanka specialises in ?

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Dr. Priyanka specialises as Gynecologist, General Physician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Priyanka have?

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Dr. Priyanka has an overall experience of 12 years. View where has Dr. Priyanka practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Priyanka?

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Dr. Priyanka is a Gynecologist and General Physician in Santacruz East, Mumbai and has an experience of 12 years in these fields. Dr. Priyanka practices at VN Desai Municipal General Hospital in Santacruz East, Mumbai. She completed MBBS from Mysore Medical Colloge, Mysore in 2014 and MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Maharashtra Universtity of Health Sciences, Nashik in 2018.. 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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