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Dr. Ritu Gupta
Senior Consultant
Dermatology
Experience: 23+ Years
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English
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Dr. Ravindra Gupta
Senior Consultant
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Experience: 44+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Ankit Gupta
Senior Consultant – Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Experience: 14+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Piyush Gupta
Senior Consultant
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Alisha Gupta
Senior Consultant – Paediatric Surgery & Urology
Paediatric (Ped) Surgery, Paediatric (Ped) Urology
Gender: Female
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Dr. Anshul Gupta
Senior Consultant - General Surgery
General Surgery, Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery
Experience: 16+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Sajal Gupta
Senior Consultant - Cardiology
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Experience: 16+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Ritesh Gupta
Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 28+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Tina Gupta
Senior Consultant - Psychiatry
Mental Health And Behavioural Sciences
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr Avinash Gupta
Senior Consultant - Haematopathology
Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematology Oncology
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
Dr. Ashok Gupta
Senior Consultant - Minimal Access / Laparoscopic Surgery, General Surgery
Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic
Experience: 39+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Himanshu Gupta
Senior Consultant – Plastic & Onco Reconstructive Surgery
Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Cancer, Head & Neck Oncology
Gender: Male
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Dr. Rajiv Jain
Senior Consultant - Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgery
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Experience: 39+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. V.K. Jain
Senior Consultant
General Surgery, Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Robotics
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. J.K. Jain
Senior Consultant
Dermatology
Experience: 25+ Years
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: English
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Dr Amit Jain
Senior Consultant – HPB Surgery & Liver Transplant
Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr Madhur Jain
Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Gender: Male
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Dr Anubhav Jain
Senior Consultant & Unit Head – Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Experience: 11+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Nishesh Jain
Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dt Prachi Jain
Senior Manager & HOD – Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics
Dietetics, Nutrition And Dietetics
Gender: Female
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Dr. Navin Jain
Senior Consultant and Medical ICU In-charge
Critical Care
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
Dr. Priyanka Jain
Senior Consultant – Lab Medicine
Laboratory Medicine / Pathology
Experience: 22+ Years
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
Dr. Rishabh Jaiswal
Sr Consultant – Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy & Sports Injury
Experience: 13+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Pankaj Jawandhiya
Senior Consultant – Nephrology
Nephrology
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English
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Dr. Neetu Kamra
Head
Dental Care, Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology, Periodontology, Endodontist & Cosmetic Dentist
Experience: 26+ Years
Gender: Female
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Dr. Saket Kant
Senior Consultant - Endocrinology
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Experience: 19+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Amrit Kapoor
Senior Consultant - ENT (Ear Nose Throat)
ENT(Ear Nose Throat)
Experience: 11+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr Rajeev Kapur
Senior Consultant – Aviation Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 41+ Years
Gender: Male
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Dr. Kamal Kishore Karnani
Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Experience: 20+ 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.