Srinagar:   Manipal Hospitals Delhi part of Manipal Group-India’s leading healthcare chain unveiled first of its kind multi Specialty OPD in Srinagar today.

    Aimed at providing world-class healthcare services the OPD will be conducted across various departments; Orthopedics, Neurology, Urology and Liver Transplant. 

    Renowned and senior doctors will be conducting regular OPDS. The doctors who were part of the OPD team are Dr Rajeev Verma, Head- Dept. of Joint Replacement and Orthopedics, Dr Vikas Gupta, Head- Dept. of Neurosurgery,Dr. Shafiq Ahmed, Consultant- Dept. of Urology, Dr Manoj Gupta, Consultant- Dept. of Liver Transplantation and Hepato Pancreatic Biliary Surgery.

   Speaking on the occasion Raman Bhaskar, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospitals New Delhi said,“Manipal Hospitals is committed towards offering world class healthcare services and providing easy access to treatment and diagnosis for the people of Srinagar. This is a positive step by us to empower patients with accessibility to quality and tertiary healthcare services through Multi Speciality OPD Services.”

   Rajeev Verma, HOD, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement, Manipal Hospitals New Delhi said, “Replacement surgeries are a boon to people to ensure a better quality of life.  Today there have been medical advancements that offer great solutions to people suffering from arthritis. However, people must follow healthy lifestyle and incorporate exercise in their daily lives to maintain agility and healthy joints.”

   Dr Vikas Gupta, Head- Dept. of Neurosurgery said,“Stroke cases have become quite common and therefore people must be aware of its symptoms and precautions. Reported risk factors for strokes are similar to general cardiovascular disease and include hypertension, diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, elevated cholesterol and lipid levels. Indulging in smoking and physical inactivity can lead to brain stroke.”

   Dr. Shafiq Ahmed, Consultant- Dept. of Urology, said, “ There can be several urological conditions like urinary tract infections,kidney stones, bladder control problems, and prostate problems, among others.  Fortunately, most of them are treatable if detected on time. There are several minimally invasive techniques that can help in treating most of these conditions.”

   Dr Manoj Gupta, Consultant- Dept. of Liver Transplantation and Hepato Pancreatic Biliary Surgerysaid, “Liver transplant is the best solution for end stage liver cirrhosis.  Patient’s old liver is removed completely and is replaced by a new one from the donor. Generally people who have exhausted all forms of liver treatments and have no other viable method to save their live, liver transplant can completely change the quality of life.” (KNT)