Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Ethiraj?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Ethiraj for Laparoscopy, ENDOSCOPY (UGI). To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Ethiraj's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ethiraj has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - General Surgery.

Question 3

What does Dr. Ethiraj specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ethiraj specialises as General Surgeon.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Ethiraj have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ethiraj has an overall experience of 6 years. View where has Dr. Ethiraj practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Ethiraj?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ethiraj is a General Surgeon and has an experience of 6 years in this field. He completed MBBS from Melmaruvathur Adiparasakthi Instt. Medical Sciences and Research in 2014 and DNB - General Surgery from National Board Of Examinations Nbe in 2021. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Laparoscopy and ENDOSCOPY (UGI) etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a general surgeon?

Accepted Answer

A general surgeon is a doctor highly skilled in surgery of a wide range of and most commonly occurring diseases.

Question 7

What are the procedures for which a general surgeon can perform surgery?

Accepted Answer

A general surgeon performs surgery for the digestive tract (oesophagus and related organs), abdomen and its contents, appendicitis, hernia, gallbladder, breast, skin and soft tissue, and endocrine system.

Question 8

Can a general surgeon perform surgery for cancer treatment?

Accepted Answer

A surgeon who has completed training in general surgery and then specialized in oncology can perform surgery for cancer treatment.

Question 9

How is a general surgeon different from a specialist surgeon?

Accepted Answer

A general surgeon is highly skilled in surgical procedures for various parts of the body. They are trained in pre-, during-, and post-operative surgical care and in managing injuries due to accidents. A specialist surgeon, after training in general surgery, undergoes additional training in a particular specialty related to a specific system of the body (e.g., orthopedic surgery).

Question 10

Can a general surgeon do surgery for appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Removal of appendicitis is called an appendectomy, which is a common surgical procedure performed by a general surgeon.