Best General Physicians in Hyderabad

A General Physician is a doctor who specializes in the nonsurgical treatment of a wide range of medical conditions and diseases in adult patients.

A qualified General Physician completes 5½ years of training in MBBS and a further 3 years of training in MD Internal Medicine. Further additional fellowship and certification courses may also be done.

A General Physician is usually the first point of contact for most people when it comes to any health problem. A General Physician may treat the condition or refer to a specialist as and when required.

General Physician treat diseases affecting the heart, lungs, digestive tract, kidneys, liver, hormone producing glands, muscle and bone but they do so without performing any surgical procedures.

General Physicians can help with management of, fever and respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, high cholesterol and lipids, sexual transmitted disease, dehydration, cuts and wounds, immunization, etc.

A General Physician can provide follow up care and maintenance for chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, depression, etc.

General Physician play an important role when people have surgical procedures and do so both before and after the surgery. They are trained to identify any possible risks for and complications after surgical procedures

 A General Physician will discuss your problem with you and inquire in detail about your symptoms and perform an examination if required, and order blood tests and imaging tests and refer you to a specialist if needed.

A General Physician may ask for blood tests such as CBP, ESR, liver and renal function, blood sugar levels, etc. Additional tests such as X-rays, abdominal ultrasound, CT, MRI, may be advised.

Apart from discussing symptoms, seeking advice on probable causes, side effects of prescribed medications, restrictions on activities or diet, and additional management and preventive measures is helpful.