The Department of General Medicine is an integral part of Ramesh Hospitals. It provides comprehensive medical care to patients above 4 years of age. It also offers outpatient, inpatient and 24/7 emergency care services with an emphasis on excellent doctor-patient communication. The outpatient department offers a wide range of medical services. It has experienced consultants and specialists who render expert care to patients with various health care problems like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, thyroid conditions and all kind of fevers & infectious diseases. The department strictly promotes the concept of preventive and proactive healthcare. Inpatients are given specialized medical attention to ensure minimal hospital stay, and stringent safety measures are observed in the patient care areas to prevent hospital-acquired infections. Multi-disciplinary in approach, the department provides efficient support services to other specialities by attending to cross-referrals and carrying out procedures like ascetic tapping, pleural tapping puncturing and Ascitic fluid aspiration. The outpatient department functions from 9am to 5 pm every day, except on Sundays. Our multidisciplinary team for internal medicine is highly qualified in the respective subspecialties and immensely committed towards delivering patient-centric health care. With mind the importance of each life, our specialists strive to deliver excellence to our patients.
FAQs
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What falls under internal medicine?
Internal medicine is the mother branch of medicine under which all other super-specialists like cardiology, neurology, etc.
What is MD in internal medicine?
MD internal medicine is a recognized postgraduate degree conforming to the stringent criteria of NMC (earlier medical council of India). The MD qualified doctors are permitted to practice and treat all medicine cases sans
interventions in cardiology or endoscopy in gastroenterology or performing dialysis in chronic kidney diseases.
What is the difference between internal medicine and general practice?
General practitioners are MBBS graduates who practice fundamental aspects of medicine, surgery to name a few.
What procedures do internal medicine doctors do?
Generally simple procedures like Pleural aspiration, peritoneal aspiration, pericardial aspiration. Ultrasound-guided aspiration of the Liver abscess, CSF analysis by spinal Tap, bone marrow aspiration, and biopsy can be done.
What to do while taking internal medicine treatment
Just follow the prescription and, if required by follow up teleconsultation.
What is General Medicine?
General Medicine, an integral part of Ramesh Hospitals, provides comprehensive medical care to patients above 14 years of age. It offers outpatient, inpatient, and 24/7 emergency care services with an emphasis on excellent Doctor-Patient communication. It also provides training to DNB residents in Medicine wherein the residents undergo hands-on training under the expert guidance of consultants in the medicine department
The outpatient department offers a wide range of medical services, has Consultants. One of the consultants has a postgraduate diploma degree in Diabetology from U K. Internal Medicine specialists can render expert care to patients with communicable and non-communicable diseases,
common diseases like Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, common rheumatological diseases, various types of Anemia, common digestive disorders, common kidney-related issues and all types of Infectious diseases. The Department strictly promotes the concept of preventive and proactive healthcare.
How does a general physician decide on a treatment plan?
After analysing the patient's health conditions, monitoring test reports, and comparing treatments, general physicians decide on a personalised treatment plan. Our general physician in Vijayawada MG Road at Aster Ramesh works with other doctors to gain better health insights and prepare for complete medical support.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by general physicians?
General physicians always use safe, reliable tools and technologies to diagnose and treat patients. For analysis, they use X-ray machines, ultrasound devices, blood pressure monitors, digital thermometers, and electronic health records (EHRs). For treatment, they use spirometers, vaccine injections, and dermatoscopes.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a general physician?
While visiting a general physician for the first time, you should take your past medical records, treatment reports, body checkups or tests, and medications. You can also ask our general physician in Vijayawada MG Road at Aster Ramesh to prepare these documents for the first visit.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a general physician?
To prepare for your first visit, you can list down the necessary questions to discuss your health problems. You should also take along all the necessary health documents. Our general physician can help us know what’s required for the first visit.
What falls under internal medicine?
Internal medicine is the mother branch of medicine under which all other super-specialists like cardiology, neurology, etc.
Do internists perform surgery?
Internists do not perform any surgeries since it is the domain of surgical specialty.
What does a doctor in internal medicine do?
Internal Medicine doctors practice various illnesses related to all sub-branches of Internal Medicine.
What is the difference between internal medicine and primary care?
MBBS graduates give primary care, and the practice of Internal medicine involves secondary care, and tertiary care is given by super-specialist.
Is dialysis the only option if I develop ESRD?
Unless renal transplant is envisaged and planned patient has to be on maintenance dialysis either or hemodialysis.
What does a general physician do?
General physicians offer necessary medical support for various health issues. These problems don’t generally require surgical treatments but need immediate relief as they can become more painful diseases. These experts also work with surgeons and other specialists in case of emergencies.
What question should you ask a general physician?
There are several questions you can ask a general physician regarding health problems or treatment options. These can include what symptoms they diagnose, which treatment options they offer, what medications you need, and how long you should come for tests.
What are the most common types of conditions that general physicians treat?
General physicians treat several common conditions, such as diabetes, indigestions, muscular pains, high blood pressure, migraines, bleeding or fractures, skin allergies, and viral infections. Our general physician treats these issues with effective medications and personalised treatment plans.
When should I consider seeing a general physician?
There are several health conditions that are considered to be treated by general physicians. These include heavy breathing, nausea, fainting, bleeding or deep cuts, vaccinations, viral infections, or regular health checkups. Our general physician remains well-prepared to treat these health problems any time.
What is the role of a general physician in a patient's treatment journey?
A general physician plays a crucial role during a patient’s treatment. They work collaboratively with other doctors to monitor vital health signals like heartbeats, pulse rate, oxygen levels, etc. They address critical conditions that need special attention and immediate medical support from specialists.
