Speciality Liver Clinic Launched by SIMS Hospital
Speciality Liver Clinic Launched by SIMS Hospital
CHENNAI: SRM Institutes for Medical Science (SIMS) announced the launch of a specialty liver clinic recently. The clinic was inaugurated by Dr CE Eapen, professor and head, department of hepatology and medical superintendent, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, in the presence of Dr K Sridhar, Sr Vice President, SIMS & Director - Institute of Craniofacial, aesthetic and plastic surgery, professor B S Ramakrishna, director, Institute of Gastroenterology, SIMS, Vadapalani, Dr Rajasekhar Perumalla, head, department of transplant surgery, SIMS, Vadapalani and SB Pathmanaban, chief marketing officer, SIMS, Vadapani.The Liver Clinic provides access to the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease.
The Liver Clinic provides access to the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease. This model will have specially trained gastroenterologists, Hepato-biliary surgeons and oncologist diagnosing patients and putting them in a regime to manage and prevent liver failure. SIMS Liver clinic will offer the highest technological service e matched by expert and caring staff. Specialist liver consultants work within large multi disciplinary teams to offer the best care to patients.
Speaking on the specialty liver clinic, professor Ramakrishna said, "The SIMS Liver Clinic offers screening programmes that can be used to diagnose problems in the liver long before they start to cause symptoms. Liver disease shows no definite symptoms until it is well advanced, so screening can help you get the treatment you need as early as possible."
The Clinic will also clear the myths on liver transplant surgery and other queries on liver diseases. Dr Rajasekhar said, "Lack of awareness on liver health and a comprehensive screening facility is one main reason for the country registering an increasing number of cases of liver diseases. The Liver Clinic is being launched as part of SIMS' effort to reach out to the masses." He also said that the SIMS Liver Clinic is focused at offering detailed assessment, management and complete liver care.
This is the only centre which conducts periodical specialised clinics, and will benefit the people creating awareness, assessment and prevention," he further added.
