Dr Sunkaran Pillay is one of the experienced obstetricians and gynaecologist Durban. He has been in the field for close to a decade, he believes in a providing a personal, professional & holistic approach to women’s healthcare. Book an appointment on his website here or call 031 701-1061.
What is a gynaecologist and what is their job?
Firstly, gynaecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive systems and the breasts. A gynaecologist treats patients with female reproductive organs. They are responsible for performing the standard yearly exam on women (mostly adults) to ensure their reproductive health. During this exam, the doctor will physically examine the woman, perform a pap smear, perform STD tests, complete a breast exam and monitor the woman’s use of birth control.
Gynaecologist Durban are in demand and very crucial as women are concerned about their health which helps in preventing diseases like cancer. You might be wondering how often do you need to visit a gynaecologist right? Well a perfect answer to this is that women should start seeing their gynaecologists least once every year when they turn 18 years old, or when they start being sexually active.
Dr Sunkaran Pillay is one of the experienced obstetricians and gynaecologist Durban. He has been in the field for close to a decade, he believes in a providing a personal, professional & holistic approach to women’s healthcare. Book an appointment on his website here or call 031 701-1061.
How to choose the right Gynaecologist Durban?
- Consider Recommendations
Finding the right gynaecologist can be very challenging. Which is why, it is important to take time to research the reliable ones around you. One of the best ways to tell whether a gynaecologist is worth seeing is if the people you trust like your close female friends, and relatives vouch for them. When you ask for recommendations, find out about important factors like the doctor’s skills, experience, and bedside manner.
- They Should Be Experienced
Experience is important. While you’re searching online, check out the gynaecologist’s credentials. You should be able to find the doctor’s bio on the same website that offer reviews, as well as on their practice’s website. Find out:
- Where the doctor went to medical school and completed their residency
- If they’re accredited by Department of Health and if they are accredited by the South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
- How many years they’ve practiced?
- What their specialties are
- Which hospital(s) they’re affiliated with
- Whether they’ve had any complaints, disciplinary actions, or malpractice suits filed against them.
- Always Read Reviews
Once you have the names of Gynaecologist Durban the next important step is to check out the reviews on their websites, across all social media platforms and most importantly the doctor rating websites. This can help you to find out from the people who has visited them and share their experience.
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