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Dr. Juned Shaikh
Director - Robotic Urology
Urology, Kidney Transplant, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Prasoon Kant Shamshery
Director - Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury
Experience: 29+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Tripti Sharan
Director - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Experience: 28+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Nagender Sharma
Director - Medical Oncology
Medical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Uro-Oncology, Breast Cancer, Thoracic Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Head & Neck Oncology, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology
Experience: 14+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Pawan Sharma
Director – Cardiology
Cardiology
Experience: 28+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Sunandan Sharma
Director
Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Uro-Oncology, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Breast Cancer, Thoracic Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Head & Neck Oncology, Neuro Oncology, Hematology Oncology, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology, Gastro Intestinal & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 15+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Preeti Sharma
Director - Department of Cardiac Sciences
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology-Pacemaker
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. (Brig) Amit Sharma
Director & Chief Anaesthesia – OT & Surgical Critical Care Services
Anaesthesia, Critical Care
Experience: 25+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
Dr Rahul Sharma
Director – Pulmonology & Critical Care
Pulmonology, Critical Care
Experience: 13+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma
Director
Bone Marrow Transplant, Haematology, Hematology Oncology
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
Dr. Adittya K. Sharma
Director – Urology, Andrology, Kidney Transplant & Robotic Uro-Oncology
Urology, Kidney Transplant, Uro-Oncology, Robotic Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Suresh Shetty
Director - Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Emergency & Trauma
Gender: Male
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Dr. Salil Shirodkar
Director
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology-Pacemaker
Gender: Male
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Dr. Amit Shridhar
Director - Ortho and Spine Surgery
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Spine Surgery
Gender: Male
Dr. Waliullah Siddiqui
Director – Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Liver Transplant Surgery
Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gastro Intestinal & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology, Robotic Surgery
Gender: Male
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Dr. Pankaj Singh
Director – Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Experience: 11+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. A.K. Singh
Ex-Chairman & Advisor – MIND (Max Institute of Neurosciences)
Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Spine Surgery
Gender: Male
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Dr. Namrita Singh
Director & Unit Head - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Hemendra Singh
Director - General Surgery
General Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Robotics
Experience: 42+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Brajendra Prasad Singh
Director - Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Aditya Kumar Singh
Director & Unit Head - Unit Head CTVS
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiac Surgery (CTVS), Robotic Surgery
Experience: 17+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Satbir Singh
Director
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology-Pacemaker
Gender: Male
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Dr. Swadesh Kumar Singh
Director – Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 28+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ambukeshwar Singh
Director - interventional Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology
Gender: Male
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Dr. Gurpreet Singh Babra
Director - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 23+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Nitiraj Singh Oberoi
Director
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Spine Surgery
Experience: 34+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Satinder Pal Singh Tulsi
Director –Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental Care, Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology
Experience: 24+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Vasudha Singhal
Director & Head – Neuroanaesthesiology & Neurocritical Care
Anaesthesia
Gender: Female
Dr. Jatinder Kumar Singla
Director
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Prabhat Ranjan Sinha
Director and Unit Head - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 14+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Amit Kumar Srivastava
Director - Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Vishal Srivastava
Director & Unit Head – Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery
Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)
Experience: 30+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Hridaya Nath Tripathi
Director & HOD – Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 51+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Satish Tyagi
Director - General Surgery
General Surgery, Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery
Experience: 36+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Vineet Tyagi
Director - Orthopedics
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury, Robotic Joint Replacement
Experience: 16+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Nishant Tyagi
Director & HOD- Dental, Prosthodontist, Oral Implantation
Dental Care
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Prateek Varshney
Director – Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Breast Cancer, Thoracic Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Head & Neck Oncology, Gastro Intestinal & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ravindra Vats
Director
Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Gender: Male
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Dr. Vivek Verma
Director – Orthopaedic Oncology & Joint Reconstructive Surgeries (Adult & Paediatrics - Musculoskeletal & Bone Cancer)
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Paediatric (Ped) Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Musculoskeletal Surgical Oncology, Musculoskeletal Oncology
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Rajesh Kumar Verma
Director – Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Experience: 20+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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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.