Question 1

Where does Dr. Rajat Nirkhe practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajat Nirkhe practices at Bhakare Super Speciality Hospital and Research Institute - Katraj.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Rajat Nirkhe?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Rajat Nirkhe for Hip Arthroplasty, Neck and Spine Biopsy, Knee Arthroplasty. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Rajat Nirkhe's education qualification?

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Dr. Rajat Nirkhe has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Fellowship in Joint Replacement.

Question 4

What does Dr. Rajat Nirkhe specialises in ?

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Dr. Rajat Nirkhe specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Joint Replacement Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Rajat Nirkhe have?

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Dr. Rajat Nirkhe has an overall experience of 13 years. View where has Dr. Rajat Nirkhe practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Rajat Nirkhe?

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Dr. Rajat Nirkhe is a Orthopedic surgeon and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Katraj, Pune and has an experience of 13 years in these fields. Dr. Rajat Nirkhe practices at Bhakare Super Speciality Hospital and Research Institute in Katraj, Pune. He completed MBBS from PDMMC,Amravati in 2011,DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery from RUBY HALL CLINIC, PUNE in 2013 and Fellowship in Joint Replacement from Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune in 2017. He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Hip Arthroplasty,Neck and Spine Biopsy,Knee Arthroplasty,Spine Mobilization and Kyphoplasty etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is an Orthopaedist?

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An orthopaedist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the skeletal system. An orthopaedic doctor attends to any disorder or condition or injury pertaining to the bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments associated with the skeletal system. These medical professionals treat conditions like arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, and leg and foot pain

Question 8

What is the difference between an Orthopaedist and an Orthopaedic surgeon?

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Orthopaedists are sometimes mistakenly referred to as orthopaedic surgeons. An orthopaedist deals with conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. He provides pre-surgical consultation and post-surgical follow up. An orthopaedic surgeon provides same care as orthopaedist, but performs surgery as well. He performs surgery to cure back pain, ruptured discs, bone tumours, carpal tunnel, arthritis and other injuries.

Question 9

Does an Orthopaedist treat foot and ankle related problems?

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Yes, an orthopaedist deals with musculoskeletal problems within the body. Problems related to foot and ankle fall under this category. Common foot problems like bunions, ankle sprains, arthritis, and sports injury are treated by an orthopaedist. Diagnosis of foot and ankle related problems are done through imaging tests. The mode of treatment depends on the severity of the problem.

Question 10

Does one need a doctor referral to see an Orthopaedist?

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One can consult an orthopaedist by booking an appointment. Consultation with the orthopaedist is conducted in his/her clinic or at a healthcare centre. In some cases, patients go to a general physician for any condition or disorder related to the musculoskeletal system. Once preliminary investigation is done, the general physician may refer the patient to an orthopaedist for further examination.

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