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50+ Speciality Departments

State-of-the-Art Infra

Facilities

  • Critical Care Medicine

    Being a referral center for all the ICUs in the region, KMCH’s ICU is one of the best and busiest in South India. It has dedicated ICUs to treat surgical, trauma, Medical, Coronary, Transplant, Pediatric, Cardiothoracic and neuro ICU’s with a total bed strength of 150 beds. It provides good care with the help of a professional team comprising of Intensivists, Qualified Respiratory therapists, Clinical pharmacists, ICU Nurse Educators, Critical care nurses, Nutritionists, Physiotherapists, Department secretaries and social workers. It has an excellent infrastructure which is comparable to International Standards.

  • Emergency Services

    Trauma is an emotional shock producing a lasting harmful effect, because of unpleasant experience from wound or injury. Road Traffic Accident is one of the common causes of trauma.

    Apart from road traffic accidents and other accidents, trauma is also caused by heart attacks (myocardial infraction), poisoning, burns, snakebites, etc. Death due to these causes can be avoided by providing immediate medical attention. In practice most death cases are prevented in the first hour of the accident, which is also known as the “GOLDEN HOUR” in the medical parlance. Prevention of death is possible by providing careful handling of the victim at the accident spot, providing first aid treatment, transporting the patient to the nearest hospital and providing proper medical treatment.

    Kovai Medical Center & Hospital is a multi-disciplinary super specialty 894 bed hospital with modern medical facilities and state-of-the-art medical equipments. KMCH has extensive medical expertise, facilities and infra structure to treat all kinds of trauma patients. KMCH is recognized as one of the best Trauma care centers in the country.

  • Endocrinology And Diabetology

    We at endocrinology department treat diseases affecting the metabolism of the human body. Glands secretes hormones that have effects on the way the body appears, acts, and maintains itself. Endocrine diseases are manifested due to hormonal over-activity or under-activity or due to tumors. Patients are often referred for treatment and evaluation of Hyperthyroidism (overactive Thyroid gland), Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid gland) and Thyroid cancer. We also treat diseases of the Pituitary such as Acromegaly (which is excessive production of Growth hormone), Cushings Syndrome (Excess production of Cortisol), Diabetes mellitus or excess production of Prolactin, various disruptions of Gonadal hormones (e.g. excess hair in women, breast development in men, arrested puberty, polycystic ovary syndrome, amenorrhea), bone disease (such as osteoporosis, rickets and hyperparathyroidism), diseases of the adrenal glands etc.

  • Fertility And Reproductive Medicine

    The Fertility Center is an ISO Certified Department dedicated to the service of infertile couples, brings every available modality of treatment at an affordable cost. The Excellent Team of Clinicians, Scientists, para medics and counsellors strive to achieve the goal of “A baby for every couple”. Ethical treatment as per ICMR and international guidelines is rendered with compassion and personal care. The current success rate of 30-40% matches global standards.

  • Gastroenterology And Hepatology

    We look at the study and treatment of disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small & large bowel, pancreas, liver and biliary system. We offer outpatient and inpatient facilities and also provide endoscopy services.

  • Haematology

    Deals with disease related to Blood, Bone marrow , Lymph nodes and spleen.

    Team Vision
    • To provide comprehensive, Holistic approach to patient care, treatment and patient education in hematological disorders.
    • To bring world class service near to patient’s home and make a difference in treatment of hematological disorders
  • Internal Medicine

    Internal medicine is a medical speciality which focuses on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Non-surgical conditions in adults. This speciality has a number of sub- specialities ranging from Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Infectious disease, Pulmonolgy to Immunology. A doctor who is certified in this speciality is known as an internist in KMCH we are two internists working, My self and Dr.Vijay anand. We treat variety of cases starting from infectious diseases to Immunology. In KMCH we are called “Consultant Physicians”. We work in co-ordination with our various sub-specialities like Cardiology, Neurology and Etc.

    The department of general medicine handles patients with infectious disease; working up of Patients with fever of unknown origin & management of poison cases. After careful clinical assessment patients are subjected to lab investigation which includes biochemical, serological & cultures of body fluids, several diagnostic procedures like pleural fluid aspirahun, ascetic fluid aspiration, FNAC & lumbar puncture (for CSF analysis) are attempted in bedside. With the help of speciality consultants liver biopsy, lymph node biopsy & musile biopsy are done in needed patients. In difficult cases radiological (ultra sound or CT guided) assistance is used for biopsy. PET scan (nuclear medicine) is used in some patients for localizing infection. Therapeutic procedures attempted includes thoracountesis, ascetic fluid pavacentestis, USG guided liver abscess aspiration.

  • KMCH Heart Institute

    “For any cardiac problem, immediate and effective care is crucial.KMCH Heart Institute brings together highly experienced professionals from Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Anaesthesiology, Critical Care Team and other supportive departments to deliver quality cardiac care that is on par with the best cardiac centers in the world.” Performing Heart Surgeries of all types from simple to highly complex

  • Neonatology

    NICU at KMCH provides excellent care in management of all premature and sick neonates. All common and essential procedures in managing neonates, which include, resuscitation, CPAP ventilation, Invasive Ventilation with pulmonary graphic display, Blood and Blood product transfusion, Exchange transfusion, Umbilical venous and arterial line catheterisation, Percutaneous Central venous line insertion, Peripheral arterial line catheterisation, Intercostal Chest drain insertion, Suprapubic Bladder aspiration, Bone marrow aspiration, Lumbar puncture, Total Parenteral Nutrition preparation and infusion, Neonatal Ultrasound imaging, Echocardiography, Peritoneal Dialysis etc.

  • Nephrology / Urology

    The Department of Nephrology performs one of the largest numbers of kidney transplants in this region with success rates comparable to the best in the world. Dr. Vivek Pathak has pioneered the break through steroid free kidney transplantation technique which improves success rates and minimises post operative complications. It has expertise and state of the art equipment to deliver world class care for all cases including medical emergencies.

  • Neurosciences

    Neurology Department is guided by internationally accepted protocol and integrated care pathways. The busy department has 3 consultants and treats over 200 outpatients and 50 inpatients every day. It has a dedicated ICU with 11 beds for stroke, head injury and other serious neurological conditions. A large number of patients are treated with focus on stroke, epilepsy, head ache, movement disorders and neuromuscular disorders. This is the first hospital in Coimbatore to initiate several neurological advancements like deep brain stimulation for Parkinsons, advanced treatment for multiple sclerosis and clot bustering therapy for stroke. It also has an epilepsy surgery programme and high quality neurophysiology lab.The Departments is highly interested in teaching and runs regular lectures and journal clubs.

  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology

    The Department of Obstertrics and Gynecology has been functioning in Kovai Medical Center and Hospital since its inception in 1990. It has been giving stellar service in Obstertrics and Gynecology care to woman not only in Coimbatore but also in many surrounding districts. This department has developed a very good name in the field for routine obstertric care, high risk obstertric care and obstertric critical care. Advanced care in Neonatology also helps the patients to achieve a happy outcome even after extreme conditions in pregnancy.

  • Paediatrics

    Paediatric department in KMCH, offers a wide range of high quality health care services in the age group of 0-18 years. It includes Newborn care and Paediatric care. We have highly qualified Paediatricians, Neonatalogists and Paediatric surgeons to provide good Health care services. Registrars are available round the clock for emergency care. KMCH is a 894 bedded Multi-speciality Hospital with rooms ranging from Deluxe Suite to General Ward to meet the demands of all class people

  • Paediatric surgery

    Paediatric surgery encompasses care of children before birth through adolescence and deals with various conditions including correction of congenital malformation, various cancer, injuries and conditions requiring transplantation.

  • Pulmonology

    It comprises of three consultants, one clinical counselor, one sleep technician and two bronchoscopy technicians.

    Department has been a forerunner in the field of intervention pulmonology, was the first to procure endobronchial ultrasound in south east Asia in 2008. We were among the forerunners to start medical thoracoscopy with flexirigid thoracoscope in south India in 2010. We have extensive experience with therapeutic rigid bronchoscopic procedures for both benign and malignant tracheobronchial obstructions including debulking, use of electrocautery snare, argon plasma coagulation, silicone dumon stents, Montgomery tube and self-expanding metallic stent placement.

  • Psychological Medicine

    Department of Psychological medicine combines compassionate care and medical expertise to provide comprehensive in-patient and out-patient treatment for psychiatric disorders. Treatment is voluntary and individually tailored ,provided by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of a Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Trained Nurses.

  • Rheumatology

    Rheumatology is a new and advancing medical specialty that focuses on arthritis and related rheumatic diseases of the joints, muscles and bones. The unit in this hospital is a major centre for rheumatology and connective tissue diseases providing high quality care for the full range of rheumatic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus and other connective tissue diseases, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. We have particular expertise in multisystem connective tissue diseases. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team: rheumatologist, physiatrist, physiotherapist, and occupational therapist in the shortest possible time. A expert team of orthopedic and spinal surgeons liaise with the Rheumatologist and provide surgical support.

  • General / Laparoscopic / Gastrointestinal And Bariatric Surgery

    General surgical department is comprising of 4 consultants, each one does all the General Surgical work and has a sub-specialty interest of their own. Sub-specialties include Vascular surgery, Endocrine surgery, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic surgery, Onco-surgery and Laparoscopic surgery. This is a well established department since 1990 and we have been doing all varieties of open and laparoscopic procedures. Since our hospital is a tertiary referral centre, we get complicated cases and polytrauma cases from many small hospitals.

  • Cardiovascular

    The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, managed by Dr.Prashant Vaijyanath (Director of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) & Dr. Devender Singh, has world class infrastructure. A dedicated medical team performs several surgeries and procedures with results comparable to the best in the world. The department has performed 750 major cardiac and thoracic operations during last year, of which two thirds were coronary artery bypass surgeries. Most of the CABG’s are done off pump thereby reducing post operative neurological, renal and respiratory complications for the patients.

  • Orthopedics and Joint Replacement

    The department of Orthopaedics & Trauma is known for advanced joint replacement surgery, major complex trauma including pelvic-acetabular fracture management, arthroscopic knee surgeries, paediatric orthopaedic surgeries, spine surgeries, deformity correction and bone tumour management.

  • Neurosciences

    Neurology Department is guided by internationally accepted protocol and integrated care pathways. The busy department has 3 consultants and treats over 200 outpatients and 50 inpatients every day. It has a dedicated ICU with 11 beds for stroke, head injury and other serious neurological conditions. A large number of patients are treated with focus on stroke, epilepsy, head ache, movement disorders and neuromuscular disorders. This is the first hospital in Coimbatore to initiate several neurological advancements like deep brain stimulation for Parkinsons, advanced treatment for multiple sclerosis and clot bustering therapy for stroke. It also has an epilepsy surgery programme and high quality neurophysiology lab.The Departments is highly interested in teaching and runs regular lectures and journal clubs.

  • Cosmetic Surgery

    The department which performs scarless cosmetic surgery of breasts using Pin-hole technique both for men and women.

  • Urology

    Our urology department headed by 4 consultants and one Registrar, one urology technician, one specialist urology nurse and 3 urology nurse.

  • Spine Surgery

    The Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Division in KMCH, under Dr Sreedharan Namboothiri P E is one of the most advanced orthopaedic spine center in india with the latest state of the art diagnostic and surgical equipments. Our orthopaedic spine unit has expertise in doing the rarest of the rare cases as well as the cases which are complex and difficult. We are doing the following procedures:

  • Paediatrics surgery

    Paediatric surgery encompasses care of children before birth through adolescence and deals with various conditions including correction of congenital malformation, various cancer, injuries and conditions requiring transplantation.

  • ENT / Head & Neck

    KMCH is fully equipped to handle all types of ear nose throat and head & neck disorders. For example, nasal polyps occur frequently and are fleshy growths within the sinuses and nose that cause nasal block, headache and considerable distress. Advanced instruments such as Karl Storz endoscope, Magnum IV microdebrider and high definition monitors are available for safe and thorough removal of these polyps. Similarly, Medtronic high speed drill system and cutting edge Carl Zeiss operating microscopes are available for micro-ear surgery. CO2 laser system is also available for throat surgery and transoral resection of malignancy.

    Advanced surgical procedures are undertaken for benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck. Tumors of the mouth, throat, voice box, nasal cavity, neck, thyroid and parathyroid are routinely managed. Advanced open resections and minimally invasive procedures are both performed. The division works in close collaboration with related specialties such as plastic surgery for free tissue reconstruction of complex defects, neurosurgery for open craniofacial resection and other skull base procedures, and thoracic surgery for mediastinal dissections. These facilities, expertise and close inter-specialty collaborations ensure that the patient gets the best possible outcome with minimal or no side-efects. Further, endoscopic surgery for sinusitis and skull base neoplasms, and endoscopic orbital and optic nerve decompressions are also done. The division has supporting staff to provide speech and swallowing therapy, nutritional support, respiratory care, physiotherapy and social support.

  • Dentistry & Facio Maxillary Surgery

    Dental department in Kovai Medical Center specialises preventive, interceptive and corrective treatment of teeth and jaw problems.

  • Cardiovascular

    The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, managed by Dr.Prashant Vaijyanath (Director of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) & Dr. Devender Singh, has world class infrastructure. A dedicated medical team performs several surgeries and procedures with results comparable to the best in the world. The department has performed 750 major cardiac and thoracic operations during last year, of which two thirds were coronary artery bypass surgeries. Most of the CABG’s are done off pump thereby reducing post operative neurological, renal and respiratory complications for the patients.

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