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Dr. Vivek Garg
Principal Consultant & HOD
Eye Care / Ophthalmology
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Gaurav Garg (Uro)
Principal Consultant - Urology/Andrology
Urology, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 11+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ashish Garg
Principal Consultant - Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Experience: 18+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Manish Gaur
Principal Consultant – Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology
Experience: 10+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Smriti Goel
Principal Consultant - Ophthalmology & Senior Cataract and Refractive Surgeon
Eye Care / Ophthalmology
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Anupam Goel
Principal Consultant - General Surgery
General Surgery, Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Robotics, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 11+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Rohit Goel
Principal Consultant - Cardiology
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology
Experience: 14+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Sandeep Govil
Principal Consultant - Psychiatry
Mental Health And Behavioural Sciences, Psychiatry
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Anjali K Gupta
Principal Consultant
Laboratory Medicine / Pathology, Pathology
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Chandresh Gupta
Principal Consultant
General Surgery, Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Ekta Gupta
Principal Consultant - Pain Management & Palliative Care
Pain Management, Palliative Care
Gender: Female
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Dr Onkar Gupta
Principal Consultant - Critical Care - Intensive Care
Pulmonology, Critical Care
Experience: 13+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Mayank Gupta
Principal Consultant - Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology, Gastro Intestinal & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology
Experience: 9+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Aparna Gupta
Principal Consultant - Ophthalmology
Eye Care / Ophthalmology
Experience: 20+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Ashish Gupta
Principal Consultant - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 15+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Arpana Haritwal
Principal Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Gynaecologic Laparoscopy
Experience: 21+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Hunaid Hatimi
Principal Consultant - HPB Surgery, Liver and Multi Organ Transplant
Surgical Gastroenterology, Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences, Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gender: Male
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Dr Nishchint Jain
Principal Consultant – Neuro Interventional Radiology
Interventional Radiology
Gender: Male
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Dr. Chirag Jain
Principal Consultant - Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology, Cancer Care / Oncology, Breast Cancer, Head & Neck Oncology, Robotic Surgery
Experience: 11+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Mohit Jain
Principal Consultant
General Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Robotics
Experience: 16+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Akram Jawed
Principal Consultant - Hand to Shoulder surgery
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Bipin Jibhkate
Principal Consultant - Critical Care Medicine
Critical Care
Experience: 18+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Amol Joshi
Principal Consultant - General Surgery
General Surgery, Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Robotics, Robotic Surgery
Gender: Male
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Dr Mugdha Jungari
Principal Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Gender: Female
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Dr. Parul Kakkar
Principal Consultant - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 12+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Abhay Kalra
Principal Consultant
Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Urology, Kidney Transplant, Uro-Oncology, Robotic Surgery
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: English
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Dr. Sunil Katoch
Principal Consultant - Max Institute of Musculoskeletal Sciences and Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Spine Surgery
Experience: 37+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Arvind Kaul
Principal Consultant - Dermatologist
Dermatology
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: English
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Dr Kiranjeet Kaur
Principal Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr Sandeep Khandelwal
Principal Consultant – Critical Care
Critical Care
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Soumya Khanna
Principal Consultant - Clinical lead - Breast Plastic Surgery & Lymphedema
Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience: 12+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Nevin Kishore
Principal Consultant - Respiratory Medicine
Pulmonology
Experience: 27+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Vikram Kumar
Principal Consultant - Paediatric Liver Transplantation, Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Paediatric (Ped) Gastroenterology, Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences, Paediatric Liver Transplant
Experience: 20+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Shraddha Lohia
Principal Consultant – Paediatric Nephrology
Paediatric (Ped) Nephrology
Gender: Female
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.