Question 1

Where does Dr. Boppana Chetan practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Boppana Chetan practices at Rheumatology Clinic - Suryaraopet.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Boppana Chetan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Boppana Chetan for Treatment/Management of Gout, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, Osteoarthritis. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Boppana Chetan's education qualification?

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Dr. Boppana Chetan has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Rheumatology, DNB.

Question 4

What does Dr. Boppana Chetan specialises in ?

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Dr. Boppana Chetan specialises as Rheumatologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Boppana Chetan have?

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Dr. Boppana Chetan has an overall experience of 20 years. View where has Dr. Boppana Chetan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Boppana Chetan?

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Dr. Boppana Chetan is a Rheumatologist in Vijayawada with 20 years of experience, practising at Rheumatology Clinic. Qualifications include MBBS from J.S.S Medical College, Mysore, DNB from Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad and MD - Rheumatology from Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad. Memberships include Indian Medical Association (IMA). Areas of focus include Vasculitis, Chronic Joint Pains, Treatment/Management of Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Autoimmune Disorders.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a rheumatologist?

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A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in internal medicine and deals with rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases may affect your muscles, joints, bone, skin, eyes and internal organs. Rheumatic diseases are autoimmune conditions in which your body produces antibodies that attack normal cells. A rheumatologist will diagnose the autoimmune condition and treat it.

Question 8

What diseases does a rheumatologist treat?

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A rheumatologist can treat rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis (joint pain and swelling),  Sjogren's syndrome (dry eyes and mouth), lupus (sensitivity to sunlight and joint pain), ankylosing spondylosis(joint pain), scleroderma (hard skin), andmultiple sclerosis (loss of external sheath of nerve fibre). A rheumatologist can treat osteoarthritis occuring due to old age.

Question 9

What are the symptoms for which you need to see a rheumatologist?

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If you experience the following symptoms, you need to see a rheumatologist: pain and swelling in the joints, morning stiffness, fatigue, sensitivity to light, rashes around the cheeks, anaemia, dryness of mouth and eyes and weight loss.

Question 10

Is a rheumatologist, and an orthopaedic doctor the same?

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No, a rheumatologist and an orthopaedic doctor are not the same. A rheumatologist diagnoses and treats rheumatic diseases which are autoimmune in origin. An orthopaedic doctor diagnoses and treats conditions related to bones, joints, muscles and tendons generally due to an injury or trauma. A rheumatologist cannot perform surgery; while an orthopaedic doctor can operate the patient.

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