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Dr. Aditya Sharma
Associate Director- Orthopaedics Sports Injury and Joint Replacement
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury
Experience: 17+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Shilpi Sharma
Associate Director & Unit Head - Surgical Oncology (Head & Neck)
Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Head & Neck Oncology
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Rajneesh C Shrivastava
Associate Director - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. G S Sidhu
Associate Director - Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Experience: 25+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Anurag Singh
Associate Director - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and Implantologist
Dental Care, Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology
Experience: 25+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Kulwant Singh
Associate Director
Nephrology, Kidney Transplant
Experience: 16+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Gagandip Singh
Associate Director - Cardiac Sciences - Cardiology
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology-Pacemaker
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Yogendra Singh
Director – Interventional Cardiology
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology-Pacemaker
Experience: 28+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Seema Singh
Associate Director - Breast & Robotics Onco Surgery
Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Breast Cancer, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 15+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Vikram Kumar Singh
Associate Director
Neonatology, Paediatrics (Ped)
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Rahul Singh
Associate Director & Unit Head – Minimal Access, Hernia & Metabolic Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery, Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic
Gender: Male
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Dr Yashpal Singh
Associate Director – Endovascular & Vascular Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Amandeep Singh Sandhu
Associate Director - GI, MAS & Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic, Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gender: Male
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Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Srivastava
Associate Director – Respiratory & Sleep Medicine
Pulmonology
Experience: 17+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ashish Taneja
Associate Director - Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Anand Mohan Thakur
Associate Director
Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, Interventional Neurology, Spine Surgery, Neuro Oncology, Paediatric (Ped) Neurosurgery
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Venkatesh Thammishetti
Associate Director - Nephrologist And Renal Transplant Physician
Nephrology
Experience: 15+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Shivam Tiwari
Associate Director - Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Robotic Surgery
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Robotic Surgery
Gender: Male
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Dr. Rajesh Vashistha
Associate Director
Paediatric (Ped) Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Uro-Oncology, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Breast Cancer, Thoracic Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Head & Neck Oncology, Neuro Oncology, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology
Experience: 35+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Sawan Kumar Verma
Associate Director – Neurology
Neurosciences
Experience: 16+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Vivek Kumar Verma
Associate Director - Pulmonology
Pulmonology, Allergy
Experience: 18+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Lalit Verma
Associate Director - Paediatric Hepatology
Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences, Paediatric Liver Transplant
Gender: Male
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Dr. Sunil Kumar Wadhwa
Associate Director – Cardiac Sciences - Cardiology
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology-Pacemaker
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Mitendra Singh Yadav
Associate Director – Interventional Cardiology
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Experience: 16+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Kaushal Kishore Yadav
Associate Director & Unit Head – Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology
Experience: 16+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Noor Ullah Zargar
Associate Director - Paediatric Surgery
Paediatrics (Ped), Paediatric (Ped) Surgery
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Manish Agarwal
Head of the department - General and laparoscopic surgery
General Surgery, Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Robotics
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
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RD Geeta Buryok
Head – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Dietetics, Nutrition And Dietetics
Experience: 27+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Rohit Chawla (PT)
Unit Head Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Saket
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Medicine
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ajit Dandekar
Head
Mental Health And Behavioural Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry
Gender: Male
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Dr. Kashish Kalra
Head of Dept and Consultant
Dermatology
Experience: 14+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Aastha Khungar
Head of the Department
Dietetics, Nutrition And Dietetics
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Varun Khurana (PT)
Unit Head - Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Unit,Gurgaon
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Medicine
Experience: 11+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Tarun Lala (PT)
Head - Zonal Head South Zone, Head - Neurorehab, Physiotherapy and Rehab Services
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Medicine
Experience: 24+ 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.