Question 1

Where does Dr. Kumar S Shetty practice?

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Dr. Kumar S Shetty practices at Fortis Hospital - Mulund West.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Kumar S Shetty?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Kumar S Shetty for Foot Pressure/Vascular Assessment, Leg Pain, Degenerative Articular Diseases. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Kumar S Shetty's education qualification?

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Dr. Kumar S Shetty has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Orthopaedics, M.B.B.S.

Question 4

What does Dr. Kumar S Shetty specialises in ?

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Dr. Kumar S Shetty specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Orthopedist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Kumar S Shetty have?

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Dr. Kumar S Shetty has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. Kumar S Shetty practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Kumar S Shetty?

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Dr. Kumar S Shetty is a Orthopedic surgeon and Orthopedist in Mulund West, Mumbai and has an experience of 14 years in these fields. Dr. Kumar S Shetty practices at Fortis Hospital in Mulund West, Mumbai. He completed MBBS from Muhs in 2007,Diploma in Orthopaedics from CPS MUMBAI in 2012 and M.B.B.S from Muhs in 2007. He is a member of Medical Council of India (MCI). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Foot Pressure/Vascular Assessment,Leg Pain,Degenerative Articular Diseases,Column and Plantar Fasciitis 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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