What does a general physician do and how can they help?

<ul><li>General physician is a primary care provider who provides general medicine and non-surgical care.</li><li>They offer generalized treatments and recommend patients to specialists if needed.</li><li>They examine injuries/sudden changes, conduct/advise tests for further diagnosis, and prescribe generic medicines.</li></ul>

What qualifications do general physicians have?

They should have these qualities:<ul><li>Technology-oriented and experienced.</li><li>Expertise - they should have these degrees: MBBS and a Post Graduation (MD) degree in general medicine</li><li>Good testimonials/Awards/Recognition.</li><li>Hygiene and sterilization of tools/equipment.</li></ul>

What is the difference between a general physician and a specialist?

<ul><li>General practitioners treat generic diseases that emerge suddenly and educate/facilitate preventive care.</li><li>Whereas specialists are focused on one area, where they provide in-depth care and treatment for their patients.<ul><li>Specialists may or may not have expertise in surgery, but can perform minimally invasive treatments, or provide a broader range of medicines to treat your issues as opposed to general practitioners.</li></ul></li></ul>

What issues can general physicians help with?

General Physicians can probe into following conditions:<ul><li>Low/high blood pressure.</li><li>Immunity disorders, infections, flu, typhoid, malaria, and dengue.</li><li>Migraines, muscle aches, pink eye, skin rashes, and bumps.</li><li>Physical injury or poisoning.</li><li>Respiratory issues like asthma, bronchitis, or sinusitis.</li><li>Bladder or urinary issues.</li></ul>

When can one visit a general physician?

You should visit general physicians if following events transpire:<ul><li>If your body temperature goes above 103 ° Fahrenheit, or fever lasts for more than 3 days.</li><li>Your cold presents with any of these symptoms:<ul><li>Difficulty swallowing, chest pain, breathlessness. and/or cold persists for more than 2 weeks.</li></ul></li><li>If you detect any of the following signs in your bowel movement/urination:<ul><li>Contains blood, color/consistency is improper, fluctuating frequency.</li></ul></li><li>You experience other alarming signs: Sudden weight change, unexplained pain, or stroke.</li></ul>

Is it better to go to a general practitioner or a specialist?

Go to a general practitioner first, if your condition deteriorates thereafter or if they refer you to a specialist, then go to a specialist. Sometimes slight symptoms can be resolved with basic care.

General Physicians in Elliot Road & nearby areas in Kolkata, 19 Results

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Elliot Road, Kolkata

₹ 200

Next available - Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm

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Dr. Ahmed Sultan

22 years of experience

B.Sc, MBBS

Cardioversion

Chest Pain Treatment

Cardiac Ablation

Health Checkup General

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Dr. Zafar Medicine Centre

Elliot Road, Kolkata

₹ 150

Next available - Friday 10:30am - 1pm

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Dr. Shabbir Ahmed

37 years of experience

MBBS

Infectious Disease Treatment

Fever Treatment

Diabetes Management

Health Checkup General

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Ahmed Medical Stores

Elliot Road, Kolkata

₹ 100

Next available - Saturday 11am - 2pm

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Dr. S. Pramanik

33 years of experience

MBBS

Fever Treatment

Health Checkup General

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Qutbi Clinic

Elliot Road, Kolkata

₹ 300

Next available - Friday 11am - 1pm 5:30pm - 8pm

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Dr. H. Akhtar

28 years of experience

MBBS, FCCP - Pulmonary Medicine

Fever Treatment

Health Checkup General

Preventive Treatment

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Hossaini's Clinic

Elliot Road, Kolkata

₹ 150

Next available - Friday 10am - 1pm

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Dr. Q. Ahmed

37 years of experience

MBBS

Fever Treatment

Health Checkup General

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Gd Hospital & Diabetic Institute

Taltala, Kolkata

₹ 600

Next available - Saturday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Park Clinic

Minto Park, Kolkata

₹ 600

Next available - Friday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Dr. Parthajit Das

20 years of experience

FRCP, MSc - Sports Medicine, MRCP, CCT - Rheumatology, MD - General Medicine, MBBS

Psoriasis Treatment

Osteoporosis

Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment

Sarcoidosis

Rheumatism Treatment

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Gd Hospital & Diabetic Institute

Taltala, Kolkata

₹ 300

Next available - Thursday 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Also Available on call

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Dr. Sujoy Adhikary

11 years of experience

Short Term Training on BLS & ACLS Provider Course, Certificate Course in Evidence Based Diabetes Management (CCEBDM), Certificate Course in Management of Thyroid Disorder, MBBS

Certificate of appreciation in 2019.
Ohysician (General medicine & Diabetes) at G.D Hospital and diabetes institute.
Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA).

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Eye Pavilion

Park Street, Kolkata

₹ 400

Next available - Friday 3pm - 5pm

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Dr. Rajani Saraf

32 years of experience

MBBS

Corneal Ulcer Treatment

Retina Examination

Canaloplasty

Lasik Eye Surgery

Corneal Surgery

1 more Service

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Mercy Hospital

Park Street, Kolkata

₹ 500

Next available - Friday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Dr. Samarjit Ghosh

9 years of experience

MBBS

All Round Performance Award in 2012.
Medical officer Trauma at Fort William.
Member of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic and Trauma Care association.

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Life Line Nursing Home

Park Street, Kolkata

₹ 500

Next available - Friday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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Dr. Rajendra Kumar Jalan

51 years of experience

Diploma in Tuberculosis Diseases (TDD), MBBS

Nothing in particular to.
General practice at Jalan'Clinic.
Member of Family physician Association Of India.

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My wife age 39 yrs ,she is diagnosed low hemoglobin 7 ,and low RBC, other test like LIPD PROFILE,BLOOD SUGAR,are normal. Last 15 days she was feeling shortness of breathing,tiredness and musscle pain ,so physician doctor suggested to test. Doctor provided some iron and vitamin tablets for 2 weeks. Pls suggest do we need to go some specialist or any special medicine or any more test need

Asked anonymously on 10th February, 2022 at 9:47 am

Hello kindly get these test iron profile and vit b12 and serum folate and peripheral level. Take an iron-rich diet. You can follow up with reports with your nearby General Physician.

Dr. Ramit Singh Sambyal

There is pain in one side of the stomach and the stomach remains bloated and more gas is produced.

Asked anonymously on 5th November, 2021 at 4:49 pm

Undergo USG abdomen. Take omeprazole once a day for 7 days. Consult a general physician after usg and he will prescribe you the line of treatment.

Dr. Prashant Soni

Morning Doctor - I am Victor Moses and 47 Yrs old... I've found small heat boil on my head ( little above my forehead )... It's hurting very badly n having severe pain... For last 36 hours.... Pls suggest the medicine. Thanks & Regards

Asked anonymously on 2nd November, 2021 at 9:23 am

Tab zerdol twice a day. Application of ice over the boil will relieve pain.

Dr. Prashant Soni

Patient has gatric issues , is bloated and severe pain in lower abdomen

Asked anonymously on 1st November, 2021 at 12:47 pm

Take tab norflox TZ twice a day for 3 days. It may be due to some infection. Also take omeprazole once a day for a week empty stomach in morning.

Dr. Prashant Soni

My brother aged 50 years has suddently got down from bed while sleeping, has no voice and unconscious and now admitted in hospital at Aligarh. Please advise

Asked anonymously on 17th October, 2021 at 9:04 am

Get NCCT Head done. There may be trauma to head.

General Physicians in Elliot Road & nearby areas in Kolkata, 19 Results

Elliot Road, Kolkata

Dr. Ahmed Sultan

Elliot Road, Kolkata

Dr. Shabbir Ahmed

Elliot Road, Kolkata

Dr. S. Pramanik

Elliot Road, Kolkata

Dr. H. Akhtar

Elliot Road, Kolkata

Dr. Q. Ahmed

Taltala, Kolkata

Minto Park, Kolkata

Dr. Parthajit Das

Taltala, Kolkata

Dr. Sujoy Adhikary

Park Street, Kolkata

Dr. Rajani Saraf

Park Street, Kolkata

Dr. Samarjit Ghosh

Park Street, Kolkata

Dr. Rajendra Kumar Jalan

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