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Dr. Tarun Kumar
Associate Director - Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Experience: 15+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Abhijeet Kumar
Associate Director - Nephrology & Renal Transplant Medicine
Nephrology, Kidney Transplant
Experience: 16+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Amit Singh Malhotra
Associate Director - Urology, Kidney Transplant & Robotic Surgery
Urology, Kidney Transplant, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 14+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ratna Mallik
Associate Director - Cardiac Sciences - Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Female
Dr. Manjusha
Associate Director - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Experience: 36+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr (Col) Adnan Masood
Associate Director - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Neelima Mishra
Associate Director - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 35+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Samir Kumar Mishra
Associate Director & Coordinator - Department of Anesthesia
Anaesthesia
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
Dr. Nitin Mittal
Associate Director – Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Eye Care / Ophthalmology
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Deepali Mohanty
Associate Director – Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 30+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Aditya J. Nanavati
Associate Director - HPB Surgery, Liver and Multi Organ Transplant
Surgical Gastroenterology, Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences, Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gender: Male
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Dr. Vineet Narula
Associate Director - ENT (Ear Nose Throat)
ENT(Ear Nose Throat)
Experience: 15+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Tarique Naseem
Associate Director Urology
Urology, Kidney Transplant, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Himani Negi
Associate Director – Obstetrics & Gynecology, Lap. Gynaecology
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Experience: 31+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Nigam
Associate Director & Unit Head - General Surgery
General Surgery, Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery
Experience: 52+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Anadi Pachaury
Associate Director & Unit Head – Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology, Head & Neck Oncology, Gastro Intestinal & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 13+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Anurag Pandey
Associate Director – Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience: 25+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Saket Pandey
Associate Director – Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology
Gender: Male
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Dr. Sudheer Pargewar
Associate Director - Interventional Radiology
Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences, Interventional Radiology
Gender: Male
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Dr (Major) Satya Swarup Pattanayak
Associate Director – Nuclear Medicine & PET CT
Nuclear Medicine
Gender: Male
Dr Shizan Pervez
Associate Director – Radiation Oncology & Radiosurgery
Radiation Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology
Experience: 11+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. (Maj) Madasu Mukhya Pran
Associate Director - Radiology
Radiology
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
Dr. Ritesh Pruthy
Associate Director
Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Uro-Oncology, Musculoskeletal Surgical Oncology, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Breast Cancer, Thoracic Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Head & Neck Oncology, Hematology Oncology, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology, Gastro Intestinal & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Jyoti Raina
Associate Director - Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Oncology
Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Robotic Surgery, Gynaecologic Laparoscopy
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Amrita Ramaswami
Associate Director
Cancer Care / Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Haematology, Hematology Oncology
Experience: 14+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Vishal Vasant Ramteke
Associate Director – Nephrology
Nephrology
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Muninder Singh Randhawa
Associate Director - Urology
Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Urology, Uro-Oncology, Robotic Surgery, Kidney Transplant
Gender: Male
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Dr. Mukesh Kumar Rathore
Associate Director
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Experience: 18+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Rakhi Rawat
Associate Director - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Experience: 23+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr Gulshan Rohra
Associate Director & Head - CTVS
Cardiac Surgery (CTVS), Cardiac Sciences, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 10+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Ashish Sachan
Associate Director - GI Surgery, Minimal Access & Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 12+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Amitabh Saha
Associate Director & Clinical Administrator
Mental Health And Behavioural Sciences, Psychiatry
Experience: 27+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Tapish Sahu
Associate Director & Head – Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Experience: 15+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Bhaskar Saikia
Associate Director & Incharge Paediatrics ICU
Paediatrics (Ped), Paediatric (Ped) Intensive Care
Experience: 20+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Gaurav Saini
Associate Director - Trauma & Sports Medicine, Institute of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 16+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Pushpender Sangwan
Associate Director & Head – Critical Care Medicine
Critical Care
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Vineet Sehgal
Associate Director
Paediatric (Ped) Pulmonology
Experience: 28+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Blessy Sehgal
Associate Director & Unit Head – Nephrology & Renal Transplant
Nephrology
Gender: Female
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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.