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Dr. Pradeep
General Physician(Unverified)
Varkala Shivagiri Shri Narayana Medical Mission Hospital
₹100(approx.) fee
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About Dr. Pradeep
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Dr. Pradeep is a Doctor in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram Dr. Pradeep practices at Shivagiri Shri Narayana Medical Mission Hospital in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.
Q :
Are General Physician and General practitioner the same?
A :
To a common man with non-medical background, a general physician and general practitioner mean the same thing. To start with both are medical doctors. A general practitioner would be spending 4-5 years at medical school, while a general physician spends 8 years. A general practitioner often refers medical cases that require in-depth investigation to the general physician.
Q :
Can a General Physician perform surgery?
A :
No, a general physician mainly provides non-surgical treatment for a number of health conditions, illnesses, and injuries. A general surgeon and not a general physician performs surgeries. General physicians specialize in primary care and build long-term relationships with the patients. The treatment provided by physicians revolves around basic medication, physical therapy, and other non-surgical techniques to treat various conditions