Doppler Treatment in India
About Doppler
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and painless procedure with no needles or incisions.No exposure to ionizing radiation, making it very safe.Provides real-time, dynamic images of blood flow and vessel structure.Can often be performed as an outpatient procedure with immediate results.Highly effective for diagnosing a wide range of circulatory problems.Helps guide treatment decisions for vascular conditions./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots.
- Evaluation of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and leg pain when walking.
- Assessment of carotid arteries for stroke risk (carotid duplex).
- Investigating varicose veins, venous insufficiency, or leg ulcers.
- Evaluating blood flow to organs like the liver, kidneys, or after a transplant.
- Monitoring known aneurysms (e.g., abdominal aortic aneurysm).
- Assessing blood flow in a limb after injury or surgery.
- Checking for arterial blockages or narrowing (stenosis).
How to prepare
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing; you may need to change into a gown.
- For abdominal or pelvic scans, you may be asked to fast for 6-8 hours.
- For scans of the legs or arms, no special preparation is typically needed.
- Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking.
- Remove jewelry from the area being examined.
- Follow any specific instructions provided by the radiology department.
Risks & possible complications
- There are no known harmful risks from the sound waves used.
- Minor discomfort from pressure of the transducer on the skin, especially over a tender area.
- Very rare allergic reaction to the ultrasound gel (which is typically hypoallergenic).
- As a diagnostic test, there is a small risk of false positive or false negative results.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no recovery time needed; you can resume normal activities immediately.
- The water-based gel will be wiped off your skin after the procedure.
- You may receive preliminary findings, but a formal report will be sent to your referring doctor.
- No special post-procedure care is required.
- Follow up with your doctor to discuss the full results and any recommended treatment.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering doppler in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with radiology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform doppler. MediFyr helps you compare radiologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for doppler compare across other countries where we have data.
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Radiologists for Doppler
Explore experienced radiologists who regularly perform doppler and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 16 Years Experience
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Nanavati Hospital Mumbai
- 15 Years Experience
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Kamineni Hospital Vijayawada
- 12 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Metro Hospital Noida Sector 11
- 12 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai
- 12 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 11 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Kamineni Hospital King Koti
- 10 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar
- 9 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Metro Hospital Noida Sector 11
- 8 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Kamineni Hospital King Koti
- 8 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Kamineni Hospital Vijayawada
- 6 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 2 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 5 Years Experience
- Interventional Radiologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 21 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Manipal Hospital Siliguri
- 22 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon
- 13 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 31 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon
- 10 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass
- 5 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road
- 4 Years Experience
- Radiologist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass