Question 1

Where does Dr. Nikhil Patil practice?

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Dr. Nikhil Patil practices at Suyog Orthopaedic Hospital - Dombivli East.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Nikhil Patil?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Nikhil Patil for Arthroplasty, Shoulder Replacement, Knee Pain. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Nikhil Patil's education qualification?

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Dr. Nikhil Patil has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diploma in Orthopaedics, MBBS.

Question 4

What does Dr. Nikhil Patil specialises in ?

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Dr. Nikhil Patil specialises as Orthopedic surgeon, Orthopedist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Nikhil Patil have?

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Dr. Nikhil Patil has an overall experience of 19 years. View where has Dr. Nikhil Patil practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Nikhil Patil?

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Dr. Nikhil Patil is a Orthopedic surgeon and Orthopedist in Dombivli East, Thane and has an experience of 19 years in these fields. Dr. Nikhil Patil practices at Suyog Orthopaedic Hospital in Dombivli East, Thane. He completed MBBS from Maharashtra Universtity of Health Sciences, Nashik in 2007,Diploma in Orthopaedics from THE WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES in 2010 and MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik in 2007. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Arthroplasty,Shoulder Replacement,Knee Pain,Knee and Hip Replacement and Arthroscopic Surgery 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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