Question 1

Where does Dr. Vikas Shankar practice?

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Dr. Vikas Shankar practices at Shankar Skin Clinic - Bankipore.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Vikas Shankar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Vikas Shankar for Laser Surgery, Hair Transplant Surgery, Tattoo Removal. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Vikas Shankar's education qualification?

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Dr. Vikas Shankar has the following qualifications - MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Vikas Shankar specialises in ?

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Dr. Vikas Shankar specialises as General Physician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Vikas Shankar have?

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Dr. Vikas Shankar has an overall experience of 18 years. View where has Dr. Vikas Shankar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Vikas Shankar?

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Dr. Vikas Shankar is a General Physician in Patna with 18 years of experience, practising at Shankar Skin Clinic. Qualifications include MBBS from A N Magadh Medical College, Gaya. Memberships include Indian Association of Dermatologists and Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL). Areas of focus include Dermabrasion, Allergy Testing, Mole Removal, Psoriasis Treatment, Medical Vitiligo Treatment and Nail Diseases Treatment.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Are General Physician and General practitioner the same?

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To a common man with non-medical background, a general physician and general practitioner mean the same thing. To start with both are medical doctors. A general practitioner would be spending 4-5 years at medical school, while a general physician spends 8 years. A general practitioner often refers medical cases that require in-depth investigation to the general physician.

Question 8

Can a General Physician perform surgery?

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No, a general physician mainly provides non-surgical treatment for a number of health conditions, illnesses, and injuries. A general surgeon and not a general physician performs surgeries. General physicians specialize in primary care and build long-term relationships with the patients. The treatment provided by physicians revolves around basic medication, physical therapy, and other non-surgical techniques to treat various conditions

Question 9

Do General Physicians provide home consultations?

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General physicians or practitioners provide routine healthcare like physical examinations and immunizations, and treat a host of medical conditions. They usually have regular, ongoing, long-term patients and provide medical care to patients of different age groups. Providing home consultations is a choice that the general practitioner has to make. General check-ups or routine examinations may be provided at home.

Question 10

For which symptoms should one consult a General Physician?

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A general physician is usually the primary contact for any health issue. A general physician treats you for cardiovascular, respiratory, muscle-bone, neurological, gastrointestinal, and endocrine related health issues that can be treated without surgical intervention. So, if you have any symptoms related to any of these systems, you can consult a general physician.

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