General Surgeon, Sattur, Dharwad

Dr. Prashanth TubachiGeneral surgery in Dharwad, explained step by step.

Dr. Prashanth Tubachi, MBBS, MS, is a general surgeon with 18 years of experience. He consults at SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Monday to Saturday.

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Dr. Prashanth Tubachi, general surgeon
Dr. Prashanth TubachiMBBS, MS

General Surgeon

  • MSGeneral Surgeon
  • KMCReg. No. 70093
  • 18 yearsOf experience
  • Mon to SatConsultations

Your first visit

The word surgery can be worrying. The first visit is about finding out whether you need an operation at all, and if so, which one and when.

  1. He listens first

    Your symptoms, how long they have lasted, other illnesses and the medicines you take. A family member is welcome in the room.

  2. Examination and tests

    A careful examination, then your scans and blood tests. More tests are advised only when they will change the plan.

  3. A clear plan

    Whether surgery is needed, keyhole or open, the risks, the hospital stay, the cost estimate and how recovery will go.

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Every first visit starts with listening, and a family member is welcome in the room.

What to bring

Bring whatever you have. If something is missing, the doctor will tell you what is needed.

  • Ultrasound, CT or other scan reports
  • Previous prescriptions and discharge summaries
  • A list of your medicines, especially blood thinners and diabetes tablets
  • Blood test reports from the last three months

General surgery

Conditions treated

General surgeons treat problems of the abdomen, skin and soft tissues, often with keyhole surgery. These are the most common reasons people come to see Dr. Tubachi.

  • Hernia

    Bulges in the groin, at the belly button or over an old scar, repaired with mesh, often by keyhole surgery.

  • Gallbladder stones

    Pain after meals and repeated attacks, treated by removing the gallbladder, usually by keyhole surgery.

  • Appendicitis

    Sudden pain in the lower right belly, diagnosed quickly and operated on the same day when needed.

  • Piles, fissure and fistula

    Bleeding, pain or swelling around the back passage, treated with medicines or a short procedure.

  • Lumps and bumps

    Fatty lumps, cysts, abscesses and swellings under the skin, removed under local or general anaesthesia.

  • Breast and thyroid lumps

    Lumps checked with scans and tests, and removed when they need to be.

  • Wounds and diabetic foot

    Wounds that will not heal, ulcers and foot infections in people with diabetes, treated to save the limb.

This list covers the most common reasons for a visit. If your problem is not listed, send a request and ask.

Training and experience

MBBS, MS, with 18 years of experience.

  1. MBBS

    Qualification

    Medical degree.

  2. MS

    Qualification

    Postgraduate degree in surgery.

  3. General Surgeon

    SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad

    Consults at SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad.

  4. 18 years

    In practice

    18 years of caring for patients.

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Every operation is planned with the anaesthesia and nursing team.

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Keyhole surgery means smaller cuts, less pain and a quicker return home.

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Recovery is planned before the day of the operation.

Where Dr. Tubachi consults

SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad

Dr. Tubachi consults at SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, P. B. Road, Sattur, Dharwad.

  • 18Years of experience
  • Mon to SatConsultation days
  • 3Languages: Hindi, English and Kannada
  • Consultations by appointment, Monday to Saturday
  • The clinic team calls back to confirm your time
  • Bring earlier reports and scans to your visit
  • Directions on Google Maps, one tap away

Watch and understand

Short talks on the questions patients ask most. The videos will be added as they are recorded.

  • Video coming soon

    Keyhole or open surgery: the difference

    4 mins
  • Video coming soon

    Hernia: when should it be repaired?

    3 mins
  • Video coming soon

    Getting ready for an operation

    4 mins

What patients say

Stories from patients and families, in their own words.

    Good surgery starts before the operation.

    Some medicines are stopped or adjusted before surgery, and others help you recover. The panel lists the medicine groups you may hear about.

    • Tell the surgeon about every blood thinner and diabetes medicine you take.
    • Do not eat or drink for the hours advised before surgery.
    • Fever, spreading redness or pus from a wound, or severe belly pain after surgery needs a doctor the same day.

    Questions patients ask

    At SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, P. B. Road, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka 580009. Consultations run Monday to Saturday; send a request and the clinic team will confirm the time.

    No. You can book directly. If another doctor has seen you, bring their notes and prescriptions.

    Severe or worsening belly pain, pain with vomiting and fever, a hernia that becomes painful and cannot be pushed back, or vomiting blood. Go to the nearest emergency department at once.

    Often, but not always. It depends on the problem, earlier operations and your health. The surgeon explains which approach suits you, and why.

    Ultrasound, CT or other scan reports; Previous prescriptions and discharge summaries; A list of your medicines, especially blood thinners and diabetes tablets; Blood test reports from the last three months.

    Hindi, English and Kannada.

    No. It is a general, AI-assisted summary to help you understand the terms you may hear. Only your doctor can prescribe.

    Consult Dr. Tubachi

    Send a consultation request and the clinic team will call you to confirm the day and time.

    OPD
    Monday to Saturday. The clinic team confirms the time when you book.At SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, P. B. Road, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka 580009
    Languages
    Hindi, English, Kannada

    Request a consultation

    Share your details and the clinic team will call you back to confirm the day and time.

    30-minute slots, Mon to Sat

    In an emergency, do not use this form. Go to the nearest emergency department.