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Dr. Ashish Mittal
Director
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury
Experience: 28+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Kanika Batra Modi
Director & Clinical Lead- Gynae Onco
Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Robotic Surgery
Gender: Female
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Dr Ishan Mohan
Director – Head & Neck Oncosurgery
Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Head & Neck Oncology
Experience: 24+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Sumit Mrig
Director & Unit Head
ENT(Ear Nose Throat), Audiology
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Urmi Mukherji
Director & Head of Histopathology Institute of Surgical & Anatomical Pathology & Transfusion Services
Laboratory Medicine / Pathology
Gender: Female
Dr. Arif Mustaqueem
Director
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Experience: 15+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Shoeb Nadeem
Director - Cardiology
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology
Experience: 16+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Kamna Nagpal
Director - Obstetrics & Gyanecology
Infertility & IVF, Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Experience: 33+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Charu Naithani
Director - Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Department of Dental & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental Care, Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Vimal Kumar Nakra
Director - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 42+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ashish Nandwani
Director - Nephrology & Renal Transplant
Nephrology, Kidney Transplant
Gender: Male
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Dr. Tushar Aditya Narain
Director - Urological Oncology and Robotic Surgery
Surgical Oncology, Urology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Uro-Oncology, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 13+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Rajvilas Anil Narkhede
Director
Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences, Gastrointestinal Surgery
Experience: 17+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Hemangi Negi
Director
Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Gynaecologic Laparoscopy
Experience: 27+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr Sameer Pagad
Director – Intervention Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Sciences
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Manoj Pahukar
Director - Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Complex Trauma Surgery
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Mrinal Pahwa
Director & Unit Head - Urology, Uro-Oncology & Kidney Transplant
Urology, Kidney Transplant, Uro-Oncology
Experience: 18+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Guru Prasad Painuly
Director
General Surgery, Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Robotics, Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic & Bariatric Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 43+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Luna Pant
Director - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Robotic Surgery, Gynaecologic Laparoscopy
Experience: 39+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Vikas Panwar
Unit Head & Director - Department of General Surgery and Robotics
General Surgery, Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Robotics, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Girish Parmar
Director - Endocrinology
Endocrinology & Diabetes, Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology
Experience: 17+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ajay Prabhakar Patekar
Director - Anaesthesiology
Anaesthesia
Experience: 32+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Sushant C Patil
Director - Interventional Cardiology
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology-Pacemaker
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr Gaurav Patil
Director – Gastroenterology & Advanced Endoscopy
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Manoj Pethe
Director - Pulmonology & Respiratory Medicine
Pulmonology
Experience: 31+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Jasmita Popli
Director – Ophthalmology ( Cataract, LASIK, & Glaucoma Management )
Eye Care / Ophthalmology
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Sanjay Raina
Director
Endocrinology & Diabetes, Internal Medicine
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Uddhavraj Dudhedia
Director and Head (Chief) - Advanced Robotic Gynaecology, Endometriosis, Neuro Gynaecology, Indo Swedish Uterine Transplant program and Urogynaecology
Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 23+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Tanya Buckshee Rohatgi
Director - Reproductive Medicine, Onco - Fertility and IVF, Training Program Director – RCOG Program ( UK)
Infertility & IVF
Experience: 24+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Punish Sadana
Director
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology-Pacemaker
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Siddharth Sahai
Director & Unit Head - Medical Oncology
Medical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Rajnish Sardana
Director - Clinical Cardiology & Electrophysiology
Cardiac Electrophysiology-Pacemaker
Gender: Male
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Dr Tripti Saxena
Director – Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Uro-Oncology, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Breast Cancer, Thoracic Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Head & Neck Oncology, Neuro Oncology, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology
Gender: Female
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Dr. Jagdish Sethi
Director - Urology, Uro-Oncology & Kidney Transplant Services
Kidney Transplant
Experience: 18+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ritu Sethi
Director & Unit Head - Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Sunil Shahane
Director - Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Emergency & Trauma, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury
Experience: 30+ Years
Gender: Male
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Frequently Asked Questions
A gastrostomy is a surgical procedure where a feeding tube is inserted directly into the stomach through the abdominal wall. It's used to provide nutrition to individuals who cannot eat or swallow properly.
Gastrostomy tubes are needed by individuals who have difficulty swallowing due to conditions such as neurological disorders, head and neck cancers, or severe gastrointestinal disorders.
A gastrostomy tube can be inserted using different techniques, including percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) or open surgical procedures.
The primary purpose of a gastrostomy tube is to provide a way to deliver liquid nutrition, medications, and fluids directly into the stomach when oral intake is not possible.
Yes, some gastrostomy tubes are placed temporarily to support patients during recovery from surgery or when they have a short-term inability to eat normally.
Yes, there are various types of gastrostomy tubes, including low-profile buttons, balloon-type tubes, and long tubes for more complex cases.
Gastrostomy tubes are often secured using external devices, such as skin adhesive, suture or a bolster, to prevent displacement.
Risks include infection, tube dislodgement, leakage around the tube site, bleeding, and complications related to anaesthesia.
Yes, gastrostomy tubes can become blocked due to factors like thick formula or inadequate flushing. Regular maintenance is important.
Nutritional formula or liquid food is administered through the tube using a syringe, gravity, or a pump, depending on the patient's needs.
Yes, gastrostomy tubes can administer medications when patients cannot swallow pills or liquids.
Proper cleaning and care of the gastrostomy site are crucial to prevent infection. Keeping the area dry and clean is essential.
In some cases, individuals may be able to eat small amounts orally, even with a gastrostomy tube, to maintain some oral intake.
Yes, damaged or worn-out gastrostomy tubes can be replaced during a medical procedure.
Low-profile gastrostomy tubes are designed to lie flat against the skin and can be hidden under clothing more easily than larger tubes.
Long-term use can lead to skin irritation, granulation tissue formation, and the potential need for additional interventions.
A gastrostomy tube can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals who would otherwise struggle with eating and nutrition.
Yes, gastrostomy tubes can often be removed once the patient's condition improves and they can resume oral intake.
In some cases, gastrostomy tubes can increase the risk of gastroesophageal reflux, which might contribute to respiratory issues.
Gastrostomy involves accessing the stomach, while jejunostomy involves accessing the small intestine (jejunum) for feeding.
No, alternatives include nasogastric tubes, which are passed through the nose into the stomach, and jejunostomy tubes for direct small intestine feeding.
Yes, children with feeding difficulties due to congenital conditions or medical issues might receive gastrostomy tubes.