Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Sumithra Ammanatha?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is Dr. Sumithra Ammanatha's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sumithra Ammanatha has the following qualifications - MBBS.

Question 3

What does Dr. Sumithra Ammanatha specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sumithra Ammanatha specialises as General Physician.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Sumithra Ammanatha have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sumithra Ammanatha has an overall experience of 57 years. View where has Dr. Sumithra Ammanatha practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Sumithra Ammanatha?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Sumithra Ammanatha is a Doctor and has an experience of 57 years in this field. The doctor completed MBBS from Kerala University in 1966. Service provided by the doctor is: Diseases in Pregnancy.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who are Gastroenterologists?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study of the digestive system and its disorders affecting organs from mouth to anus. Gastroenterologists are the doctors who are specialized in examining, diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and disorders related to digestive system organs.

Question 7

What are the qualifications of Gastroenterologists?

Accepted Answer

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Gastroenterologist:
Diplomate in Gastroenterology
CCST - GastroenterologyMRCS (UK)
DNB - Surgical Gastroenterology
Fellowship in Gastroenterology
MRCP (UK)
MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I.Surgery
MASGE
Ph. D - Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition Unit
DM - Gastroenterology
DNB - Gastroenterology
FRCP - Gastroenterology

Question 8

How often should I visit Gastroenterologists?

Accepted Answer

A patient who is diagnosed with the digestive disorder should visit Gastroenterologist once in a month or as directed by the doctor. However, a healthy person must visit Gastroenterologist once in a year to check the condition of the digestive system.

Question 9

Why should an individual consult a Gastroenterologist?

Question 10

Are Gastroenterologists and Proctologists the same?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenterologists and Proctologists are the same and the only difference is Gastroenterologists will do only diagnostic procedures whereas Proctologists can perform surgery related to the digestive system.