Dr. HEMANGI PETHKAR

For the past decade, DR. HEMANGI have been serving the community of Dombivli, Maharashtra, as a General Family Medicine Practitioner. SHE IS A CERTIFIED ALLOPATHIC PRACTITIONER RECOGNIZED BY MUHS MAHARASHTRA Bringing 10 years of experience as a General Family Medicine Practitioner in Dombivli, Maharashtra. Her unique profile is enhanced by a degree in Clinical Psychology and Counselling, allowing for a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection in patient care. Complementing this are my certifications in Modern Pharmacology, Child Health, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and Skin & Venereal Diseases, ensuring comprehensive and well-rounded medical services for individuals and families. A **General Medical Practitioner (GP)** provides a wide range of healthcare services. They are often the first point of contact for patients and play a key role in managing overall health. Here’s a list of the main services GPs usually provide: ### 🩺 **General Services** - **Diagnosis and treatment** of common illnesses and injuries - **Health check-ups** and routine physical exams - **Management of chronic conditions** (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, asthma) - **Prescribing medications** and managing prescriptions - **Referrals** to specialists when needed - **Follow-up care** after hospital treatment or specialist visits ### 💉 **Preventive Care** - **Immunizations** and vaccinations (e.g. flu shots, childhood vaccines) - **Screenings** (e.g. blood pressure, cholesterol, cancer screening) - **Lifestyle advice** (e.g. smoking cessation, diet, exercise) - **Health education** and promotion ### 👩‍⚕️ **Women’s Health** - **Pap smears** and cervical screening - **Breast exams** - **Contraceptive advice** - **Pregnancy care** and antenatal check-ups ### 👶 **Children’s Health** - Monitoring growth and development - Treating childhood illnesses - Immunizations ### 🧠 **Mental Health** - Assessment and support for anxiety, depression, stress, etc. - Counseling or referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist - Medication management for mental health conditions ### 🏠 **Other Services** - **Minor surgical procedures** (e.g. stitching cuts, removing moles) - **Work and school medicals** - **Medical certificates** for work, travel, or insurance - **Palliative care** and management of terminal illness