
General Surgeon ·
Batra Hospital , Delhi, India
42 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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The consultation typically lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.
We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours, or based on the doctor's and patient's availability.
No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.
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Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can proceed with treatment packages tailored to your diagnosis, assisted by our case managers.
Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, which will include the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about travelling to your medical destination.
The most common conditions General Surgeons treat include, but are not limited to, hernia, gallbladder stones, appendicitis, piles (hemorrhoids), fissures, fistulas, abdominal pain, thyroid swellings, breast lumps, skin/soft tissue swellings, and gastrointestinal conditions.
Laparoscopic surgery is defined as a surgical procedure performed through small incisions, utilising a camera and specialised instruments to facilitate the operation. Laparoscopic surgery creates less pain, fewer scars, and allows a faster recovery than open surgery, which requires a larger incision to perform the same procedure.
General Surgeons deal with emergencies requiring surgical care, such as perforated ulcers, intestinal obstruction, traumatic abdominal injuries, burst appendix, or uncontrolled bleeding.
Yes. General Surgeons often perform the initial surgeries for cancers of the Gastrointestinal system (stomach, colon, liver, pancreas), breast cancer (BC), and thyroid cancer. After the initial surgery, for more advanced cancers, General Surgeons may work with surgical oncologists.


Dr. Shagufta Parveen is a Clinical researcher and medical writer with expertise in clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. She holds a B.Pharm and Doctor of Pharmacy (Post-Baccalaureate) degree from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad.
During her clinical stint at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital and Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, she gained hands-on experience in the Clinical Pharmacology Department. Combining scientific knowledge with strong medical writing skills, Dr. Shagufta develops evidence-based healthcare content, treatment guides, and patient education resources.
Her work focuses on simplifying complex medical concepts while maintaining scientific accuracy, helping readers better understand healthcare advancements and treatment options.
In addition to her writing expertise, she is actively involved in scientific research and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications.
Her research work is accessible through the following links:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lMVK1eIAAAAJ&hl=en
https://carcinogenesis.com/index.php/JOC/article/view/870
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