Question 1

Where does Dr. Rohit Kurkarni practice?

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Dr. Rohit Kurkarni practices at OM Hospital - Senapati Bapat Marg.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Rohit Kurkarni?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Rohit Kurkarni for Arthritis and Pain Management, Knee care, Knee Arthroplasty. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Rohit Kurkarni's education qualification?

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Dr. Rohit Kurkarni has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Diploma in Orthopaedics.

Question 4

What does Dr. Rohit Kurkarni specialises in ?

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Dr. Rohit Kurkarni specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Joint Replacement Surgeon.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Rohit Kurkarni have?

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Dr. Rohit Kurkarni has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. Rohit Kurkarni practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Rohit Kurkarni?

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Dr.Rohit Kurkarni is an Orthopedist, Knee Surgeon and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Senapati Bapat Marg, Pune and has an experience of 5 years in these fields. Dr. Dr.Rohit Kurkarni practices at OM Hospital in Senapati Bapat Marg, Pune. The doctor completed Diploma in Orthopaedics from Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai in 2009, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery from Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai in 2013 and MBBS from Maharashtra Universtity of Health Sciences, Nashik in 2009.. 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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