Question 1

Where does Dr. Ritu Petkar practice?

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Dr. Ritu Petkar practices at Gynova Clinic - Viman Nagar and 2 other centres.

Question 2

What do patients say about Dr. Ritu Petkar?

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

Question 3

What is Dr. Ritu Petkar's education qualification?

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Dr. Ritu Petkar has the following qualifications - MBBS, DGO.

Question 4

What does Dr. Ritu Petkar specialises in ?

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Dr. Ritu Petkar specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Ritu Petkar have?

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Dr. Ritu Petkar has an overall experience of 18 years. View where has Dr. Ritu Petkar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Ritu Petkar?

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Dr. Ritu Petkar is a Gynecologist and Obstetrician in Viman Nagar, Pune and has an experience of 18 years in these fields. Dr. Ritu Petkar practices at Gynova Clinic in Viman Nagar, Pune,The Jehangir Hospital in Varvand, Pune and Jehangir Hospital in Koregaon Park, Pune. She completed MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 2003 and DGO from College of physicians and Surgeons Mumbai in 2011.. 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?

Accepted Answer

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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