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Online General Surgeon Consultation

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Online general surgeon consultation

General surgeons treat problems such as hernias, gallstones, appendicitis, piles and fissures, lumps, thyroid swellings and breast lumps. At VRA Health you can consult a surgeon online to find out whether you need surgery, what kind, and how urgent it is – before you commit to a hospital.

A video consultation is well suited to reviewing scans, understanding your options, getting a second opinion on advised surgery, and follow-up after an operation.

Our surgeons

Our general and laparoscopic surgeons trained at leading institutions:

Many of these operations can be done by keyhole surgery – see minimal access (laparoscopic) surgery.

Conditions we help with

  • Hernias (groin, umbilical and incisional)
  • Gallstones and gallbladder pain
  • Piles, fissures and fistula
  • Lumps and swellings of the skin, breast, neck or thyroid
  • Varicose veins
  • Diabetic foot and wounds that are slow to heal
  • Deciding between open and laparoscopic surgery
  • Recovery questions after an operation

What an online consultation can and cannot do

It can: review your symptoms, photos and scan reports, tell you whether surgery is needed and how urgently, explain the options and risks, give a second opinion, and guide wound care and recovery.

It cannot: examine a lump or your abdomen by touch, perform any procedure, or manage a surgical emergency.

How to prepare

  • Ultrasound, CT or other scan reports (and images if available)
  • Clear photos of any lump, swelling or wound in good light
  • Previous operation notes or discharge summaries
  • A list of your medicines, especially blood thinners and diabetes medicines

Second opinions and patients outside India

Many families use VRA Health for a second opinion before a major decision, or to consult a surgeon they trust from abroad. You can share reports, scans and discharge summaries before the call, and the doctor will go through them with you in plain language. A second opinion is especially useful when you have been advised an operation. Medicines prescribed by a doctor in India may need a prescription from a local doctor before a pharmacy outside India will dispense them.

When to go to a hospital instead

Online consultations are not for emergencies. Go to a hospital at once for severe abdominal pain, abdominal pain with repeated vomiting and no stools or gas, a hernia that becomes painful, hard and cannot be pushed back, vomiting blood, black stools, or a wound with spreading redness and fever. In India call 108 (ambulance) or go to the nearest hospital; abroad, call your local emergency number.

How booking works

  1. Choose a doctor below and pick a slot. Slot times are shown in your own time zone.
  2. The doctor confirms the request, and you pay securely online. The fee is shown on the doctor's profile before you book; patients outside India see it in their own currency.
  3. Join the video call at the booked time from the VRA Health app or your browser.
  4. Download your digital prescription and advice after the consultation.

You can also book on WhatsApp: send "Hi" and follow the steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a general surgeon treat?

General surgeons treat hernias, gallstones, appendicitis, piles and fissures, lumps and swellings, thyroid and breast problems, varicose veins and wounds, and perform many laparoscopic operations.

Can I consult a surgeon online?

Yes. A surgeon can review your symptoms, photos and scans over video and tell you whether you need surgery, how urgent it is and what your options are.

I have been advised surgery. Can I get a second opinion?

Yes. Share your scans and reports before the call, and the surgeon will explain whether surgery is needed now, what the alternatives are and what to expect.

Does every hernia need surgery?

Most hernias that cause symptoms are best repaired, but small painless hernias can sometimes be watched. A surgeon can advise you based on its type, size and your health.

Is laparoscopic surgery better than open surgery?

Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery usually means less pain and a faster recovery, but it is not right for every patient or condition. Your surgeon will explain which is suitable for you.

Can patients outside India consult?

Yes. Slot times are shown in your local time zone, and many patients abroad use the consultation to plan surgery in India.