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 Bhayandar East & nearby areas in Mumbai, 40 Results

Dr. Bhavana Joshi Clinic

Bhayandar West, Mumbai

₹ 200

Next available - Monday 10:45 am - 1:30 pm

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Dr. Bhavana Joshi

34 years of experience

MBBS

Infectious Disease Treatment

Diabetes Management

Health Checkup General

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Bhaktivedanta Hospital

Mira Road, Mumbai

₹ 250

Next available - Monday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Orange Hospital

Mira Bhayandar, Mumbai

₹ 400

Next available - Monday 10:30 am - 11:30 am 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Dr. Gaurish Shetty

14 years of experience

MD - Medicine, MBBS

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Agarwal Nursing Home

Bhayandar West, Mumbai

₹ 400

Next available - Monday 10am - 3pm

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Dr. Lila Agarwal

46 years of experience

MBBS

Gynae Advice

Tubectomy Tubal Ligation

Hysterectomy Abdominal Vaginal

Infertility Evaluation Treatment

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Balaji Hospital-Mira Road

Bhayandar East, Mumbai

₹ 800

Also Available on call

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Dr. Laxman G. Jonwal

34 years of experience

MD - Medicine, Post Graduate Certficate in Ksharsutra & Ano-Rectal Diseases, BAMS

Ayurved Sewa Chudamani Award by Shree Bhuvaneshwari Pith, Gondal, Rajkot, Gujarat in 2015.
Hon. Sr. Ayurvedic Consultant at Shree Vardhman Jain Sewa Kendra.
Member of Maharashtra Council of Indian Medicine.