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Our Department of Orthopedic Surgery at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam has earned recognition globally. Our Orthopedic surgeons are known for their exceptional surgical skills. They continuously look to find innovative ways to address your orthopedic issues, whether they are simple or complex to help you recover faster, heal better, and see improved results.

The Orthopedic team at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam applies advanced techniques and cutting-edge tools to provide the best care to people with musculoskeletal conditions. From diagnosing your issue through to treatment, our orthopedic surgeons collaborate with the doctors in other specialities to tailor the most effective approach for your specific needs.

Our Orthopedic surgeons at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam are experts in diagnosing and treating problems with bones, joints, muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments. The department offers specialised care in areas like adult bone reconstruction, trauma, paediatric conditions, sports injuries, spine issues, orthopedic oncology, as well as problems with the foot, hand, shoulder and elbow.

Key features of the department include:

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Surgeons use advanced approaches to help patients recover quicker and feel less pain after spinal surgeries.
Robotic-assisted Orthopedic Surgery: Orthopedic surgeons use robotic systems in joint replacements. This helps align joints better, improve movement and speed up recovery.
Limb Reconstruction Services: Surgeons handle complicated limb problems like deformities, uneven lengths and injuries. They use modern methods such as the Ilizarov technique to fix these issues.
Microsurgical Reimplantation: Our specialists focus on treating your problems like reattaching severed fingers, hands or limbs. At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam a skilled microvascular team works to restore your movement and function after reimplantation.
Dedicated 24-hour Trauma ICU: Our specialised team operates nonstop to provide you intensive care and handle severe orthopedic injuries and multiple trauma cases. They make sure you receive quick treatment and constant supervision at all times.

Treatments and Procedures We Provide

The team boasts over two decades of expertise in these treatments:

a. Joint Replacement and Reconstruction

Surgeries for hip, knee and shoulder replacement
Procedures to replace damaged joints
Robotic-assisted surgeries for hip, knee and shoulder replacements
Advanced revision surgeries for complex hip and knee cases
Limb reconstruction using Ilizarov techniques

b. Emergency and Trauma Orthopedics

Managing trauma like complex fractures and treating multiple injuries
Treating injuries in the pelvic region and the acetabulum
Handling orthopedic trauma involving fractures in long bones
Providing advanced care to treat serious spinal injuries
Performing surgical fixation for spinal fractures
Invasive procedures for hip fractures in older adults
Addressing complications or issues following trauma (post-injury outcomes)

c. Spine Care and Surgery

Surgeries for spine problems using endoscopy techniques
Fusion surgeries on the spine done with small incisions
Disc surgeries done with endoscopic or robotic tools
Surgeries to fix spinal deformities in both children and adults
Corrections for scoliosis and kyphosis through surgery
Tumour removal surgeries focusing on the spine
Advanced and intricate spine-related surgeries
Procedures for injuries, spinal disorders, or cancers linked to the musculoskeletal system
Non-surgical treatments like spinal injections to relieve neck and back pain

d. Sports Injuries & Arthroscopy

Treatments using arthroscopy and techniques for sports injuries
Arthroscopy procedures for joints like shoulders and knees

e. Hand and Microvascular Procedures

This specialised unit focuses on hand surgeries to address severe limb injuries.
Surgeons perform reconstructive orthopedic procedures to correct deformities present since birth or developed after
Surgeons treat congenital issues involving the hand and upper limbs.
The orthopedic team performs reattachment surgeries for crushed or amputated fingers and hands.
Tumour removal and reconstruction for the hand and upper limbs are provided.
Care for injuries related to the brachial plexus and peripheral nerves is offered.
Complex microvascular procedures are performed here.

f. Children’s Orthopedics

Clinics cater to paediatric orthopedics and cerebral palsy cases.
Experts manage paralysis and other neuromuscular conditions affecting kids.
Scoliosis or spinal deformities in children are corrected.

g. Dedicated Clinics

There is a clinic for treating back pain.
An osteoporosis clinic includes tests to assess bone health.
Arthritis patients receive specialised care at a dedicated clinic.

h. Other Specialised Services

Correcting deformities
Managing infections
Treating complex orthopedic issues

General gastroenterologists deal with a wide range of stomach and digestion-related diseases. They have the skills to handle hard-to-diagnose cases and offer proper care.

Many patients visit a general gastroenterologist for stomach troubles that do not point to a specific digestive issue. After an evaluation, they might get referred to a different sub-specialist or another type of doctor to continue their treatment.

Who We Are

Our team of digestive health experts works together to find, treat and prevent problems in the digestive system. This includes issues with the pancreas, stomach, liver, gallbladder, oesophagus, small intestine and colon.

Meet Our Experts

Gastroenterologists handle and provide care for problems in the digestive system.
Hepatologists focus on problems tied to the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts.
Nurse practitioners assist with patient care and treatment plans.
Physician assistants support medical teams in managing patient health.

Our department blends top-tier technology with skilled expertise to offer advanced solutions. We focus on invasive options to address complex digestive health challenges, with key highlights including:

POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy): Doctors use this less-invasive method to treat achalasia and problems related to oesophagus movement. Patients heal quicker and see great results.
ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection): This technique allows precise removal of early gastrointestinal cancers while avoiding surgery helping to keep the organs working as they should.
EndoVAC Therapy: Specialists rely on this vacuum-based method to close leaks and fix perforations in the GI tract. It has brought major changes to handling emergencies in gastrointestinal care.
SpyGlass Cholangioscopy: This tool lets doctors see and treat bile duct issues . It provides clearer imaging and better treatment options than before.
STER (Submucosal Tunnelling Endoscopic Resection): Doctors now use this advanced method to take out subepithelial tumours in the stomach and oesophagus with less invasive procedures.
Capsule Endoscopy: Patients swallow a small capsule camera allowing full examination of the small intestine. It helps identify hidden GI bleeding and Crohn's disease.
Celiac Plexus Neurolysis (Celiac Injection): This procedure provides focused pain relief to those dealing with pancreatic cancer or long-term pancreatitis aiming to enhance their daily comfort.

Treatment and Procedures

KIMSHEALTH Gastroenterologists rely on advanced endoscopy techniques to carry out thousands of invasive procedures every year.

Diagnostic Procedures

a. Endoscopic Diagnostic Tests

Upper GI Endoscopy (OGD)
Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy test
Capsule Endoscopy
Radial Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
24-Hour pH Manometry
Test to Measure Oesophageal Pressure (Oesophageal Manometry)
Colonic Transit Study

Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures

a. Treatment of Polyps and Tumours:

Colonoscopic Polyp Removal
Removing Polyp with OGD Technique
EMR or Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) Technique
Submucosal Tunnelling Endoscopic Removal (STER)

b. Variceal Bleeding and Its Control:

Sclerotherapy through Endoscopy
Using Cyanoacrylate Glue Injection during Endoscopic Sclerotherapy
Endoscopic Variceal Ligation Method
Argon Plasma Coagulation via OGD Procedure
EUS-guided Gastric Variceal Bleed Treatment Linked to Portal Hypertension

c. Procedures for Dilation and Decompression:

Balloon Stretching of the Oesophagus
Colonoscopy with dilatation
Oesophagus Expansion using OGD
OGD Combined with Widening and SEMS Placement
Colonoscopy for relieving blockage
OGD or Achalasia Stretching
Performing Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)

d. Managing Foreign Objects and Stents:

Using OGD to remove foreign items
Removing Gastrointestinal Stents
Inserting Metal Stents in the Colon
Putting Stents in the Oesophagus
Enteral Stent Placement
OGD with Placement of Intragastric Balloon
PEG Tube Insertion
Fitting a Nasojejunal Feeding Tube

e. Procedures Linked to ERCP:

ERCP Technique Overview
ERCP with Sphincterotomy Alongside Stone Extraction and Stent Insertion
ERCP Paired with SpyGlass System Exploration
ERCP Method Using Biliary Metal Stent Installation

f. EUS-guided Procedures

EUS-guided Process to Drain Bile Ducts
Using EUS to Drain Pseudocysts
EUS Approach to Address Pancreatic Tumour Issues
EUS-guided Technique to Manage Gastric Variceal Bleeds from Portal Hypertension
EUS Process to Perform Hepatogastrostomy
Liver Biopsy Performed Through EUS Methods

g. Specialised or Combined Techniques

Colonoscopy with APC
OGD paired with Dilation and SEMS Procedure
Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)

Conditions Treated

Doctors specialising in gastroenterology and hepatology at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum Clinic have significant experience caring for people with various conditions that affect the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, stomach, colon, small intestine and oesophagus. To provide the best care, these specialists partner with a team from other fields to figure out the treatment that fits your specific needs. Doctors specialising in gastroenterology and hepatology handle and treat a wide range of health problems, not limited to the ones listed below. Some services might not be available at every KIMSHEALTH location, so it’s a good idea to confirm when booking your appointment.

Tools and Equipment in the Department

The department uses important tools and machines for diagnosing and treating conditions. Here is a list of what they have:

OGD Scope
Colonoscope
ERCP Scope Rectal
EUS Radial Scope
EUS Linear Scope
Paediatric Colonoscope
Single-channel scope for treatments
Double-channel scope for treatments
Paediatric OGD Scope
pH Manometry
Spyglass
Rectal Manometry
Paediatric Gastro Services
Paediatric hepatology & paediatric liver transplant

Special Clinic

Fatty Liver Clinic

Our Fatty Liver Clinic offers state-of-the-art diagnostic services to accurately assess liver health:

Comprehensive liver function assessment
Advanced imaging studies including FibroScan and ultrasonography
Metabolic parameter evaluation
Personalised risk assessment

KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine provides top-level anaesthetic care to the patients. Each year, anesthesiologists look after over a lakh patients. This high patient count combined with active research efforts and hands-on educational programs, builds extensive knowledge in anesthetic care and managing patients during surgery and recovery. The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine includes adult and paediatric anesthesiologists who work together and share a strong commitment to offering the best care possible. Some department members lead key basic and clinical research projects, while others focus on offering engaging courses to learners for ongoing education.

What does Anesthesia mean?

Anesthesia uses special drugs called anaesthetics to prevent pain during surgeries or medical procedures. These drugs block pain signals from travelling through your nerves to your brain. Different types of anesthesia have different purposes. Some numb a specific area of your body. Others work by making your brain numb, helping you sleep during major surgeries.

Types of Anesthesia

The choice of anesthesia depends on what procedure you are having and how extensive it is. Here are the options:

Local anesthesia: This makes a small part of your body numb. Doctors often use this type to perform minor procedures like skin biopsies or cataract surgeries. You stay awake during these procedures.
Sedation: Also called "twilight sleep," this anesthesia makes you relaxed enough to drift off but still able to wake up if doctors need to talk to you. Wisdom teeth removal, cardiac catheterisation, and some colonoscopies often involve sedation. You don't lose full consciousness, but you won't recall much about the procedure after it's done.
Regional anesthesia: This anesthesia numbs a bigger section of your body, like a whole limb or everything below your chest. Examples include an epidural to lessen labour pain or nerve block. Doctors may pair regional anesthesia with sedation, or they might use it on its own.
General anesthesia: This approach puts you in a deep sleep and blocks pain or other sensations. Doctors often use it to perform major surgeries on the head, chest, or abdomen.

Services we offer a. General Anesthesia and Advanced Methods

General anesthesia
Anesthesia controlled by the patient (PCA)
Intravenous-anesthesia (TIVA)
Anesthesia for complex airway and airway surgeries

b. Regional Anesthesia Options

Spinal and epidural anesthesia
Labour epidural and maternity anesthesia
Nerve blocks using ultrasound guidance
Ultrasound-assisted vascular line placement

c. Specialised Anesthesia and High-risk Cases

Anesthesia for cardiac surgeries and ECMO procedures
Neuroanesthesia for brain and nerve surgeries
Anesthesia care in liver and kidney transplants
Bariatric anesthesia for weight-loss surgeries
Oncoanesthesia and HIPEC procedures for cancer treatment
Anesthesia in complex spine surgeries and scoliosis corrections
Providing anesthesia for plastic and microsurgery
Paediatric anesthesia for children

d. Anesthesia Beyond the Operating Room and Interventional Support

Anesthesia in non-operating room settings
Anesthesia for interventional neuroradiology procedures
Chemoport insertion supported with anesthesia

e. Services for Pain Management

Acute and chronic pain management services

Facilities and equipment available at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam

24-Hour acute pain services: This includes patient-controlled analgesia systems and patient-controlled epidural analgesia options.
Consultant anesthesia services available anytime: Consultants are available round the clock to offer care and handle emergencies day and night without pause.
Modern surgical and trauma ICU: It provides cutting-edge critical care facilities to aid recovery after surgeries or trauma-related cases.

a. Cardiac anaesthesia.

b. Transplant anaesthesia.

c. Role of Anaesthesiologist in post op care- cardiac, transplant, etc.

At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam critical care intensivists handle the treatment of the sickest or most injured patients. These specialists focus on helping individuals who undergo major surgeries, suffer severe injuries, or have other serious health conditions.

The critical care team at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam looks after patients needing round-the-clock observation and advanced support. Intensivists, along with trained medical staff, deliver a complete range of critical care services. They are available at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam hospitals every hour of every day throughout the year.

The Critical Care and Multidisciplinary Program focuses on teamwork in patient care. Critical care doctors guide a group of skilled experts. This team has resident doctors, physician assistants, nurses, and nurse practitioners. It also includes respiratory therapists, vascular access specialists and physical and occupational therapists. Speech and language therapists are part of the team, too. At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam critical care doctors closely collaborate with specialists from fields like anesthesiology, pulmonary medicine and cardiovascular medicine. They also work with experts in cardiovascular surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, nephrology, paediatrics, surgery and transplant medicine. They all work together to deliver effective and reliable care in ICUs, operating rooms, and other hospital areas.

KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam has received national recognition for its skill in providing continuous care to seriously ill patients in the hospital.

KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam - Critical Care Department

Around-the-clock consultant-lead ICU Care: Trained intensivists remain available all the time to provide expert treatment without delay.
Cutting-edge Life Support & Multi-organ Care: Facilities include mechanical ventilation, kidney support systems, and other critical treatments are in one place.
Quick Access to Blood Products and Emergency Care: Blood and its components stay available to handle urgent life-threatening cases without delay.
24x7 Support from Interventional Radiology: Access to imaging and guided procedures is constant, with radiology experts ready to assist anytime.
Modern Systems for Critical Monitoring: Advanced ICU tools track vital stats minute by minute to ensure accurate and timely care decisions.
Well-prepared ICU Setup: KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum ICU is fully complied with isolation rooms, infection control rules and teamwork across multiple fields to handle the toughest of critical cases.

Thorough Tests and Procedures in Intensive Care

a. Breathing and Airway Support

Managing complex airways
Using mechanical breathing machines
Placing a tracheostomy
Using bronchoscopy for treatment and diagnosis
Putting in a chest drain tube
Performing thoracentesis

b. Heart Monitoring and Treatments

Monitoring of hemodynamics
Cardiac function tracking
Inserting a pulmonary artery catheter
Placing a temporary cardiac pacemaker
Using intra-aortic balloon pump therapy
Administering vasodilator medications
Performing CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Central venous line insertion
Transesophageal echocardiography
Transthoracic echocardiography
Conducting transcranial Doppler tests

c. Kidney Support and Blood Filtering

Starting continuous renal replacement therapy
Hemodialysis catheter placement
Performing plasma exchange
Inserting a peritoneal drain

d. Brain and Surgical Procedures

Craniotomy
Intensive care and monitoring after surgery

e. Stomach and Intestine Procedures

Endoscopy for upper digestive tract
Colonoscopy
Fluoroscopy

Available Facilities and Tools at Critical Care Department

Advanced Monitoring for Patients: Doctors keep track of heart rates, ECG, oxygen levels, exhaled CO₂, breathing rates and heart function using modern technology.
Specialised Airway Cart for Difficult Cases: An airway cart is stocked with equipment to make complex intubation emergencies easier to handle.
Machines for Continuous Renal Therapy: CRRT devices provide kidney support to patients who are ill or have unstable blood pressure.
Probes to Measure Oesophageal Temperature: These probes help monitor internal body temperatures to manage heat levels during critical treatments.
Central Panel for ICU Monitoring: A central station lets ICU staff watch all patient data at once to speed up care and improve coordination.
Separate ICU Spaces for Patients: Each ICU cubicle is designed to give patients a personal and controlled environment. Large private cubicles include measures to control infections. These designs protect patient privacy while keeping them safe and isolated if required.
Multi-parameter Bedside Monitors: Every bed comes with advanced monitors that keep track of all vital signs. These monitors connect to central systems to allow easy data assessment.

Renowned dermatologist Dr. Rema Devi T J leads the Dermatology and Cosmetology Department at KIMSHEALTH. The department addresses your various skin, hair, and cosmetic needs.

Our team at KIMSHEALTH leads in skin care by combining medical dermatology with advanced cosmetic treatments. Our focus is on providing modern cosmetic solutions to improve your looks and self-esteem. Each day, our state-of-the-art department handles 150 to 200 individuals, looking for solutions to their skin problems.

At KIMSHEALTH, the Dermatology & Cosmetology Department, you will receive treatment by our dermatologists using advanced tools like advanced laser systems, hydrafacial devices, and dedicated procedure rooms.

The patient-friendly setting in our department ensures that each one of you feel at ease during treatment.

Services Provided

Anti-Aging Solutions: Our anti-aging solutions address the signs of you getting older. These simple, non-surgical methods minimise damage while bringing back a youthful look. The treatments focus on specific things like wrinkles caused by facial movement or loose skin. They deliver results that look natural and still let you show emotion.

a. Botox Injection - used to treat wrinkles caused by movement

b. Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)

Skin Rejuvenation Options: We offer skincare solutions to tackle aging signs and environmental harm in one go. These options work to enhance skin texture and tone while giving an overall fresher look. They boost collagen levels and cell renewal to create smoother skin, reduce wrinkles, and improve elasticity.

a. Hydra Facial

b. Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)

c. Fractional laser to resurface the skin

d. Chemical peels

Pigmentation Solutions: Our pigmentation remedies aim to clear discolouration and dark spots. You will get depigmentation treatment with the help of modern equipment and chemical techniques. Some of these equipment and techniques are:

a. Intense Pulsed Light

b. Q Switched NdYAG Lasers

c. Mesotherapy

d. Chemical Peeling

Hair Loss Treatments: Our team uses innovative methods to help you restore hair. These methods activate inactive hair follicles, thus encouraging strong, consistent growth of your hair. These treatments work to tackle different reasons behind hair loss by enhancing scalp blood flow, supplying necessary nutrients, and jumpstarting the body's natural repair system, which leads to fuller, healthier hair.

a. Platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP)

b. Mesotherapy

c. Intradermal injections to target specific areas of hair loss

Treatments for Pimples and Scars: Our acne and scar treatments combine different methods to treat breakouts and make scars less visible. These approaches help the skin heal faster, calm irritation, and boost collagen production to make the skin look smoother and more even.

a. Microneedling or Dermaroller

b. Chemical peels

c. Acne scar revision

d. Laser skin resurfacing

e. Mesotherapy

Hair Removal Treatments: To get rid of unwanted hair for the long term, we use advanced light-based tools that affect hair follicles while keeping nearby skin safe. These treatments work well on many areas of the body and cut down the need to remove hair using temporary methods.

a. Laser Hair Removal

b. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)

Additional Services: Our dermatological treatments focus on solving everyday skin issues through methods that are both targeted and controlled. These approaches aim to speed up recovery while keeping discomfort low. We handle the removal of benign skin growths and specific dermatological conditions with great care to ensure they work well and also look good.

a. Electrosurgery to treat warts, moles, and skin tags

b. Radiofrequency cautery procedures

c. Cryotherapy to manage corns, warts, calluses, and keloids

d. Gentle ear and nose piercing

e. Allergy detection using patch testing

f. Light-based therapy known as phototherapy

Facility Details

Department Services: Our department provides specialised outpatient care, keeping flexible hours to fit different schedules and ensure prompt treatment of both acute and long-term skin issues. The department focuses on patient comfort, offering dedicated rooms geared towards medical dermatology as well as modern cosmetic treatments.

a. Outpatient services available 8am to 5pm Monday through Saturday and 9am to 1pm on Sunday

b. Skilled and experienced consultants on staff

c. Training programs designed to teach postgraduates

d. Trained and knowledgeable nursing team

e. Organised and efficient reception

Therapeutic Equipment: We invest in cutting-edge technology to provide effective and comfortable skin treatments in modern dermatology. We choose each tool based on how well it works, how safe it is, and how it tackles specific skin problems while causing minimal recovery time.

a. Top-tier laser devices to handle cosmetic procedures

b. Hydrafacial tools of the highest quality

c. Effective chemical peeling systems

d. Phototherapy equipment for full-body or targeted treatments

e. Dermarollers and single-use punches

f. Emergency anaphylactic kits ready when needed

Safety Measures: Keeping patients safe is our top priority. We follow strict infection control rules and stay ready for emergencies. Our team performs every procedure in sterile environments with great care. They also train to watch over patients and act fast if something goes wrong.

a. Every procedure follows full aseptic guidelines.

b. Protocols ensure quick emergency action.

c. Rooms are equipped for sterile methods.

d. Complete patient evaluations happen before any treatment.

Specialty Clinics

Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic: We provide a wide range of aesthetic options like anti-aging therapies, skin-refreshing treatments, and facial shaping. Using cutting-edge non-surgical methods such as Botox, PRP therapy, and advanced facial care, we focus on achieving natural results.
Dermatology Clinic: Offering care to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin issues like eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, and autoimmune skin problems. Patients receive tailored plans and support to manage their conditions.
Acne and Scar Management Clinic: Focuses on treating acne and scars using a mix of methods. These include creams, chemical peels, microneedling, and laser treatments to help improve skin over time.
Hair Disorders Clinic: Deals with different types of hair loss and scalp problems. Uses special diagnostic tools and treatments like PRP therapy, mesotherapy, and specific medicines to promote hair growth.
Laser Therapy Clinic: Uses modern laser tools to handle skin concerns such as pigment issues, vein conditions, unwanted tattoos, and hair removal. Treatment plans are designed to fit each individual's needs.
Paediatric Dermatology Clinic: This clinic focuses on treating skin problems in kids. It handles eczema, birthmarks, skin issues from birth, and teenage acne. Care is gentle and works well with sensitive young skin.
Allergy and Patch Testing Clinic: Here, doctors check for skin allergies and contact dermatitis. Using special patch tests, they find allergens to avoid and create suitable treatment plans.
Phototherapy Clinic: The clinic uses controlled UV light therapy to help with psoriasis, vitiligo, and eczema. They offer full-body or focused treatments to get the best results with the least side effects.

Ear, Nose, & Throat conditions can have a huge impact on you, affecting the way you interact with others and your ability to feel the world around you. An Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) specialist or Otolaryngologist has the expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, such as issues with your voice, ear aches, sinus congestion, vertigo, sleep apnea, and so on.

KIMSHEALTH, is among the best hospitals in India, widely renowned for managing and treating ailments related to ENT. We are known for designing a treatment plan curated as per your treatment needs. We have a team of highly experienced and internationally acclaimed Otolaryngologists who work tirelessly so that our patients can experience highly specialised, compassionate, and personalised care.

Key highlights of the department of Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT), KIMSHEALTH are:

Comprehensive ear care with a complete range of ear surgeries
Regional referral centre for challenging and previously failed ENT surgeries
Expertise in treating conditions related to the skull base, such as skull base tumours, optic nerve decompression, pituitary tumours, and CSF leak repairs
State-of-the-art technology & minimally invasive techniques, including but not limited to coblation technology, balloon sinuplasty, PRP-assisted procedures, and endoscopic systems

Treatments and Procedures Offered

Be it any treatment pertaining to ENT, KIMSHEALTH is the one-stop destination.

Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy: We have expertise in minimal blood loss and coblation-assisted adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy. Our doctors perform the surgeries for both paediatric and adult patients with chronic infections or airway obstruction.
Ear Surgeries and Hearing Restoration: We perform endoscopic and microscopic ear surgeries, including eardrum repair, stapedotomy, and procedures to mitigate your hearing issues.
Sinus and Nasal Procedures: Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) for sinusitis, nasal polypectomy, and treatment of fungal infections and sinus tumours.
Skull Base and Advanced Endoscopic Surgeries: Specialised endoscopic procedures, including optic nerve decompression, pituitary tumour removal, CSF rhinorrhea repair, and lacrimal sac & orbit surgeries.
Nose & Sinus Tumour Management: Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery for nose and sinus tumours with a focus on precision and preservation.
Microscopic and Endoscopic ENT Surgeries: Expertise in both microscopic and endoscopic techniques to ensure accurate diagnosis and surgical outcomes across ENT conditions.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea Surgeries: If you have obstructive sleep apnea or you are troubled with chronic snoring, we perform surgeries to improve breathing and your sleep quality.
Audiology Services: We have a full-fledged audiology lab for hearing evaluations, diagnostics, and pre/post support for you if you are recommended for cochlear implant care.
Cochlear Implant Services: Our doctors are experts in performing advanced cochlear implantation. You will be supported by diagnostic and rehabilitative services through the in-house audiology lab.

Facilities and Equipment Available

KIMSHEALTH not only has the best doctors, but we have also brought you state-of-the-art facilities and advanced equipment to treat and manage various ENT conditions.

Advanced Endoscopic Surgeries: We are equipped to perform procedures like endoscopic orbital decompression, post-nasal neurectomy, and middle fossa approach for superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD)
Minimally Invasive Tumour Surgeries: Facility for endoscopic surgeries for tumours of the ear, nose, and throat, ensuring precision with minimal tissue disruption.
Regenerative and Repair Procedures: PRP-assisted myringoplasty and CSF leak repair enhance healing outcomes using cutting-edge biological therapies.
Paediatric ENT Surgical Setup: Specialised instruments and endoscopic support for paediatric procedures, such as choanal atresia correction and tongue-tie release.
Coblation and Precision Technology: Our doctors are also experts in Coblation-assisted technologies for tongue mass excision and other low-thermal, tissue-preserving interventions.
Reconstructive and Functional Surgeries: Our state-of-the-art facilities for facial reanimation surgeries improve the quality of life if you have facial nerve dysfunction.
Balloon Sinuplasty Unit: We have a dedicated setup for balloon sinuplasty. Ballonoplasty is a less invasive option for sinus relief, which helps you in rapid recovery.

Specialised Clinics at KIMSHEALTH

Advanced Ear Surgery & Cochlear Implant Clinic for cochlear implants, hearing improvement surgeries, stapedotomy, and eardrum repair
Sinus & Skull Base Surgery Clinic for complex and revision sinus surgeries, skull base tumours, pituitary tumour removal, and other skull base conditions
Snoring & Sleep Apnea Clinic for obstructive sleep apnea and chronic snoring
Paediatric ENT Clinic for ENT procedures in children, including adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy
Head & Neck Tumour Clinic for treatment and management of the benign and malignant tumours in the head and neck area in associate with the oncology team.
Voice, Airway & Swallowing Clinic for facial nerve decompression.

Doctors, nurses, and other trained staff in the Emergency Medicine Department at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam handle life-threatening injuries, serious illnesses and other urgent health problems. They are ready around the clock every day of the week to assist anyone who needs emergency medical help. Teams in the emergency department assess patients to understand how serious their condition is. If someone requires urgent attention, our department's care team admits them. If not, the team may suggest options like outpatient tests or a follow-up visit with a doctor to address the problem. When patients leave the emergency department, doctors provide advice to ensure follow-up care happens. Emergency physicians often suggest visiting primary doctors afterwards. Patients should check their discharge instructions for details.

The KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam emergency department in South Kerala has met NABH standards for Emergency Room care since 2017. It focuses on maintaining top-quality practices, patient safety and compassionate treatment. A team of expert emergency doctors, trauma specialists, nurses and Emergency Medical Technicians, all trained in life support trauma care and critical situations, works there.

When is the Right Time to Visit the Emergency Department (ED)?

If you’re dealing with serious health issues such as sharp chest pain, a high fever or nonstop vomiting, seeking help matters. Our emergency department is always available, no matter the time—day or night.

But how do you decide if you should head to the ED? It depends on your situation. Here are some reasons to visit us:

Car crashes and falls causing accidents
Pain in the chest
Vomiting or coughing up blood
Overdosing on drugs
High fever
Head injuries from impacts
Injuries from violent acts
Critical or life-endangering situations
Fainting or losing conscious awareness
Serious physical trauma
Poisoning or suspected intake of harmful toxins
Severe burns from fire or heat
Intense or unmanageable headaches
Strong or ongoing stomach pain
Difficulty in breathing
Sudden paralysis or stroke warning signs
Thoughts of self-harm or harming others
Severe bleeding that doesn’t stop

Steps and Care Provided

The KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam emergency team stays equipped to help when seconds make all the difference. Well-prepared and staffed by trained professionals, the facility stays ready day and night to handle every kind of emergency with care, precision and understanding.

Critical needs like Acute Medical, Surgical, Cardiac, Pediatric & Neonatal Emergencies
Trauma & Accident Care
Burns & Poisoning Management
Disaster Management & Mass Casualty Response
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Specialised units for stroke and cardiac care
Tele-triage options for quick assessment

Why Should You Consider KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam for Emergency Care?

KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam Emergency provides round-the-clock care to adults and children in a top-tier facility. Patients here get immediate attention from a skilled team of specialists who work with cutting-edge technology.
Trained Staff: Experienced doctors and trained nurses lead our Emergency Medicine Department to give you top-notch care. They use modern facilities to make sure you get treatment that is both safe and works well.
Open Every Day, All Day: We offer emergency services 24/7 throughout the year.
Top-level Trauma Care for Adults: Patients with severe injuries get rapid care at our Level 1 Adult Trauma Center.
Paediatric Trauma Expertise: We are trained to handle injuries in children and teenagers.
Fast Heart Attack Treatment: EMS alerts our team about incoming heart attack patients so we are ready as they arrive.
Complete Care: KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam connects patients to top specialists and its leading healthcare network.

Getting a new health diagnosis can feel intense and difficult to process. When dealing with hormone-related conditions such as diabetes or thyroid issues, an endocrinologist becomes essential. They have specialised knowledge and stay updated on the latest treatments. For long-term conditions, it’s crucial to find someone you trust because you’ll depend on their guidance over time.

The KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism provides care to address hormonal and metabolic problems, including those linked to diabetes, thyroid, and pituitary health. The team focuses on delivering care with compassion, conducting new research and promoting healthier ways of living.

At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam experienced endocrinologists study the link between diet and illnesses to help people stay healthy. They are skilled in treating a variety of issues related to endocrine glands. The team collaborates with specialists in surgery, radiation oncology, ophthalmology, obstetrics, transplantation, and other fields to address health concerns from multiple perspectives.

The endocrine system includes glands like the pancreas, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, parathyroid, hypothalamus and pineal as well as organs like the ovaries and testes. Other parts of the body involved in processing or responding to hormones are also part of this system.

What do Our Endocrinologists Handle?

Endocrinologists at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam identify and create care plans for endocrine-related issues. Their responsibilities include:

Ordering and reviewing lab tests such as blood work to detect and track conditions.
Suggesting imaging tests to examine endocrine organs and glands.
Performing and analysing bone mineral density tests.
Conducting fine-needle aspiration biopsies on the thyroid.
Developing treatment plans that might involve medication or surgery.
Writing prescriptions for medicines.
Following up with patients over time to manage long-term conditions.

Services and Procedures Available in the Endocrinology Department

a. Thyroid Disorders

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
Enlarged thyroid or goitre
Thyroid cancer treatment and care

b. Diabetes and Metabolic Problems

Managing Diabetes in both kids and adults
Diabetes starting under age 30 (Young-Onset Diabetes)
Cholesterol Disorders
Addressing obesity in children and adults
Recurrent Kidney Stones
Calcium-related Disorders
Sodium and Potassium-related Problems

c. Bone and Mineral Issues

Weak bones and Osteoporosis
Rickets disease
Menopause-related Bone Issues
Other conditions affecting bone health

d. Growth and Puberty Issues

Being too short or very tall
Puberty starting or late
Paediatric Endocrine Disorders

e. Reproductive Endocrinology

Male and Female Infertility
Hormonal problems during menopause and perimenopause
Delayed or absent sexual development
Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD)
Unwanted Hair Growth in Females (Hirsutism)
Disorder of Male Sexual Function

f. Glandular Disorders

Disorders of the Adrenal Gland
Disorders of the Pituitary Gland
Glandular Disorders (General)

Conditions Addressed at KIMSHEALTH

a. Thyroid and Parathyroid Problems

Thyroidectomy – to treat thyroid cancer, large goitres or issues like hyperthyroidism
Guided thyroid fine needle aspiration – helps to diagnose thyroid nodules
Minimal invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) – done to address parathyroid adenomas or hyperparathyroidism
Transnasal endoscopic procedures – sometimes performed to reach areas in pituitary-related conditions

b. Adrenal and Pituitary Problems

Adrenalectomy – to treat adrenal tumours, Cushing’s syndrome or pheochromocytoma
Transsphenoidal surgery – to address pituitary tumours like prolactinomas or acromegaly
MRI & CT scan – to detect lesions in the adrenal glands, pituitary gland or hypothalamus
Brain stereotactic radiosurgery – helps in cases of specific pituitary or skull base tumours

c. Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders

Pancreas transplant – sometimes done in specific cases of Type 1 diabetes combined with kidney failure.
Home enteral nutrition – used to feed malnourished or ill patients dealing with diabetes or endocrine issues.
Wound care – essential to treat diabetic foot ulcers or skin-related problems.
Lipid management – plays a role in achieving better control of metabolism in diabetes and obesity.

d. Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome

Bariatric surgery – used to treat severe obesity and related metabolic conditions.
Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y)
Sleeve gastrectomy
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS)

e. Care through Gender-Affirming Endocrine Support

Hormonal therapy to aid feminisation
Hormonal therapy to support masculinisation
Surgical procedures to feminise facial features
Chest surgery to assist transgender men and individuals who are nonbinary
Chest surgery to help transgender women and nonbinary individuals
Voice modification therapy and surgeries aimed at affirming gender identity

The Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and Liver Transplant Surgery Division at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam focuses on surgeries involving the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts, along with complicated abdominal cancer surgeries. Their team of skilled surgeons is known worldwide and performs many advanced procedures with great results.

At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam surgeons work together and seek to improve by reviewing their extensive surgical experience and outcomes. They participate in clinical trials to test new methods for treating liver, pancreas, and other abdominal conditions that need surgery.

Why Choose KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam for Surgery?

Integrated Care: KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam focuses on teamwork to ensure precise diagnoses and prompt surgeries. Surgeons at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam work directly with other experts who assist in treating surgical patients.
Personalised Treatment: This setup ensures you receive more than just one opinion. The team discusses your care, test results are processed, and appointment schedules are managed. Experts with specialised knowledge work together to help you. Their in-depth knowledge combined with KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam large clinical workload, builds a vast understanding of rare conditions that many surgeons might encounter once in their lifetime.
Modern Surgical Facilities : The operating rooms use advanced diagnostic and surgical tools and are built to handle complicated abdominal surgeries. Surgeons in the division of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, and Liver Transplant surgery focus on patient care, but their teams strengthen their efforts. Inside the operating room, groups of surgeons, surgical technicians, first assistants, nurses and anaesthetists use advanced surgical equipment to achieve great clinical results.

Treatments and Procedures Available

Liver Transplants for adults and children using both living and deceased donors, in planned or emergency cases
Management of acute liver failure
Support for chronic liver conditions
Treatment for cirrhosis
Care for fatty liver issues
Viral Hepatitis like Hepatitis B and C
Help for alcohol-related liver disease
Checking and diagnosing jaundice
Addressing Hereditary and Metabolic liver problems
Gallstones and bile duct blockages
Evaluation to perform Liver transplants along with care during and after the procedure
Liver damage caused by medications

Liver, Pancreas, and Bile Duct Surgery

Performing all types of liver removals, both through Open and Laparoscopic methods
Removing symptomatic liver cysts using Laparoscopic methods
Handling complex surgeries to remove Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma, including the removal of affected blood vessels
Treating injuries to the liver, bile ducts, pancreas and duodenum through surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Removing Choledochal cysts
CCP – Frey’s Head Coring procedure, Duodenum Preserving Pancreatic head resections
Procedures like cystogastrostomy and cystojejunostomy for treating pseudocysts
Surgeries to treat hydatid cysts of all types
Bilioenteric drainage techniques
Handling Post-cholecystectomy complications like bile duct injury, biliary sepsis and biliary stricture
Performing surgeries (Hepatolithiasis) to remove liver stones
Extended cholecystectomy and segment 3/5 hepatico-jejunostomy in cases of gallbladder cancer
Whipple’s surgery (also called pancreatico-duodenectomy), distal pancreatectomy and central pancreatectomy
Removal of neuroendocrine tumours in the pancreas through enucleation or formal resection
Procedures like Splenectomy or repairs such as Splenorrhaphy
Surgery to remove complex tumours in the retroperitoneal area
Operations to remove liver metastases that can be treated
Shunt surgeries like spleno-renal or Rex shunts used to fix extrahepatic portal vein blockages

Ultrasound Imaging

Advanced Ultrasound and Colour Doppler equipment
Specialised Doppler imaging for Liver and Transplant cases
Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound helps identify focal lesions in organs like the liver, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys.

CT Imaging

Multiphase contrast scans help diagnose Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic conditions using a 64-slice CT Scanner.
CT Volumetry is performed through the Terarecon Workstation.
Detailed evaluations include CT Angiography and Venography.
CT Enterography and CT Colography support specific digestive system assessments.

PET Scan & MR Imaging

Understanding lesions and abnormalities in the Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic systems, as well as in organs like the spleen, adrenal glands, peritoneum, retroperitoneum and gastrointestinal tract, is enhanced through these methods.
Special liver-focused MR protocols and contrast agents aid in pinpointing liver lesions.
3 T MRI scans help measure liver fat, iron, copper, and more.
MRI Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) offers detailed imaging of the bile and pancreatic ducts.
Advanced imaging methods such as MR Angiography and Enterography are used.
All imaging modalities have been merged into a PACS system.

Interventions

A. Cath Lab & Procedures with Image Guidance:

Doctors perform fluoroscopic techniques in this lab.
Percutaneous cholangiography is carried out to study the bile ducts.
External biliary drainage methods are available here.
Ultrasound helps guide several procedures.
Doctors use ultrasound for liver biopsies and other abdominal issues.
Special core biopsies are done to analyse liver diseases affecting the entire liver.
CT imaging is used to guide certain procedures.
CT scans assist in biopsies of the liver, pancreas, and other related masses.
Removal of pancreatic or other fluid build-ups using aspiration techniques.
Insertion of percutaneous drainage tubes to control fluid accumulation.
Performing CT-guided cholecystostomy for gallbladder treatment.
Administering CT-guided celiac plexus nerve block for pain relief.
Using CT-guided radiofrequency ablation to treat liver or kidney tumours and metastatic growths.
Carrying out percutaneous ethanol injections to target liver tumours.

B. Vascular Procedures in the Cath Lab

Conducting aortic and visceral imaging, including targeted imaging to locate internal bleeding.
Executing vascular procedures like embolisation of visceral arteries, treating aneurysms with coiling and performing balloon angioplasty.
Placing stents in the bile ducts to restore proper function.
Completing transjugular biopsies for liver tissue sampling.
Transarterial Chemoembolisation (TACE) used for treating hepatocellular carcinoma
Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD) with a combined internal and external drainage option
Creation of a Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Stent Shunt (TIPSS)
Placement of IVC filters or procedures like hepatic venography, venogram and stenting of IVC or hepatic veins
Rehabilitation of the intestines or intestinal transplantation
Transplantation for multiple organs together (multivisceral transplantation)
Pancreas transplantation or a combined pancreas and kidney transplant
Liver transplantation procedures
Kidney transplant
HPB
Laparoscopic and Open Procedures

● Non-cancer surgeries: Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder

● Cancer-related surgeries: Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder

Upper GI: Laparoscopic or Open

● Non-cancer surgeries: Oesophagus, Stomach

● Cancer surgeries: Oesophagus, Stomach

Bariatric procedures
Colorectal Surgeries: Laparoscopic and Open

● Non-cancer surgeries: Anorectal, colon, pelvic floor issues

● Cancer surgeries: Colorectal tumours

HIPEC
Gastrointestinal Procedures
Hepatobiliary Procedures
Pancreatic Procedures - To treat benign issues or cancer
Surgical conditions involving the Liver, Pancreas, Spleen, Biliary Tract, and Retroperitoneum

Facilities and Equipment Provided

The department offers advanced infrastructure diagnostic tools, therapeutic equipment and notable facilities like the KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam Liver Transplant Team. We provide:

Transplant Surgery
Hepatology
Transplant Anaesthesia
Transplant Intensive Care
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Gastroenterology
Cardiology
Pulmonary Medicine
Nephrology
Immunology
Infectious Diseases
Pathology and Transfusion Medicine
Nuclear Medicine
Social Work
Specialised Nursing
Transplant Coordination
Nutrition
The Radiodiagnosis department at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam offers advanced technology, including:
Colour Doppler Ultrasonography
Radiography with Fluoroscopic (CR and DR) equipment
CT scanner with 64 slices
Cath Lab featuring flat panel technology and DSA system
MRI scanner with 3 T
This department has expertise in imaging and procedures tailored for liver transplants and HPB-related services.

Inpatient Facilities:

Special unit for liver intensive care
Round-the-clock intensivist support
Blood bank available 24 hours
Continuous venovenous haemofiltration provided
Access to therapeutic endoscopy services
Colonoscopy procedures offered
Therapeutic ERCP available
Drainage of cysts through endoscopy
Organ support facilities available at all times
Emergency services run 24 hours

Interventional radiologists identify and manage various diseases. They work by using small tools like catheters or wires, which they insert into the body from the outside. To guide these procedures, they use imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds. Interventional radiology provides an alternative to surgery in many situations. It can sometimes even remove the need to stay in a hospital.

Why Should You Choose KIMSHEALTH for Interventional Radiology?

The Radiology Department at KIMSHEALTH holds NABH MIS accreditation and offers top-notch imaging services with modern tools and advanced technology. The department operates a fully digital workflow supported by RIS and PACS systems.
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology services stay open around the clock every day.
The center uses cutting-edge 3 Tesla MRI machines with Artificial Intelligence technology to speed up scan processes.
A team of skilled Radiologists handles everything from basic imaging to advanced techniques across different areas. These include Neuro Radiology, Cardiac and Vascular Imaging, Pulmonary Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Women’s Imaging, Paediatric Radiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Onco Imaging and Transplant Imaging.
To train future specialists, the facility runs residency programs in Radiology and Interventional Radiology — DNB (Radiology) and DrNB (Interventional Radiology) — certified by the National Board of Examinations in New Delhi.
Case discussions and clinico-radiological exchanges help to encourage ongoing learning and build sharper diagnostic skills. Senior consultants mentor younger radiologists to improve their expertise.
Radiologists contribute through publishing papers and writing peer reviews in both national and international journals.
They take part as faculty in state, national and global radiology conferences.

Treatments and Procedures Available

Radiologists and their teams handle advanced diagnostic imaging studies and carry out many types of image-aided therapies.

a. Radiography

Digital Radiography
Techniques like Fusion Imaging/stitch imaging
Special View Radiography
Digital Portable Radiography systems

b. Digital Fluoroscopy

Barium Study for GIT
Special contrast imaging for the Genitourinary system like IVU, RGU, MCU, and HSG
Imaging procedures like Sinusograms and Fistulograms
Exam of the tear ducts through Dacryocystography
Salivary gland imaging using Sialography
ENT Fluoroscopy

c. Digital Mammography with 3D Tomo Synthesis

d. Bone Density Scan / DEXA

e. Dental Radiography

Orthopantomography (OPG)
Lateral Cephalometric Radiograph (LCR)
IOPA (Intra Oral Peri Apical)
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Imaging)
CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography)
‘C’ Arm Image Intensifier Guided Procedures
Procedures in Ortho, Neuro, Gastro, and Uro Surgeries using ‘C’ Arm guidance
Endoscopy procedures performed with ‘C’ Arm imaging
USG (Ultra Sono Graphy)
Regular Ultrasonography
Obstetric and Gynec Ultrasonography including Anomaly & NT Scans
Colour Doppler Flow Imaging (CDFI)
Mobile Ultrasonography

f. 128 Slice and 16 Slice Wide Bore CT (Computed tomography)

Basic CT Scans with Plain and Contrast Imaging.
CT Angiography to analyse the Brain, Pulmonary, Coronary, Liver, Renal, Aortic & limbs.
Detailed 3D imaging using CT technology.
Virtual procedures like Colonoscopy and Bronchoscopy.
Robotic TKR Planning
CT Simulation techniques.

g. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

1.5 Tesla MRI
Standard MRI scans of the full body with Plain or Contrast Imaging including Heart and Breast.
Advanced MRCP to examine the bile ducts.
MR Angiography both with and without contrast imaging.
MRI Venography using contrast and without contrast

h. Advanced 3T MRI Studies

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Tractography
Cardiac MRI scanning
Measuring liver fat
Cartilage imaging
Full-body diffusion imaging

i. PET Scans (Positron Emission Tomography)

FDG scans
Gallium imaging
PSMA scans

Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures:

Brain and Neuro Vascular Interventions
Abdominal and Hepatobiliary procedures
Vascular access and line placement
Aortic and Peripheral Vascular procedures
DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography)
Interventional procedures done with Ultrasound or CT Guidance such as Biopsy, FNAC, catheter drainage, Fiducial marker implants and hook wire placements.
PTBD (Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage)
Biliary stenting
TIPPS (Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt)
Tumour embolisation techniques like TACE (Transarterial Chemoembolisation) and TARE (Transarterial radioembolisation)
Ganglion blocks
Ablation techniques including RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation) and MWA (Microwave Ablation)

Facilities and Equipment Provided

Important tools and machines available in the department:

Fixed Digital Radiography: 3
Mobile Digital Radiography: 3
Digital Mammography using Tomo Synthesis: 1
BMD or DEXA Scanner: 1
OPG machine: 1
IOPA devices: 7
CBCT system: 1
C-arm Image Intensifiers: 4
High-end Ultrasound along with Colour Doppler Scanners: 16
Mobile Ultrasound Scanners: 15
CT Scanners (128-Slice and 16-Slice): 2
MRI Scanners (3 Tesla and 1.5 Tesla): 2
PET-CT Machine: 1
Biplane Cathlab: 1

You can get primary and consultative care for multiple medical conditions or undefined symptoms and complaints. At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam our internal medicine experts specialise in long-term healthcare management, often maintaining lifelong relationships with you.

Conditions and Consultations

Our Internal Medicine team works with you to develop a treatment plan to address your health concerns and conditions:

Chronic health issues, such as diabetes, emphysema, heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity
Illnesses such as colds, sore throat, sinus infections and ear infections
Injuries
Musculoskeletal concerns

Our Specialists Include:

Physicians
Nurse practitioners
Physician assistants
Nurses

What Makes Us Unique

Hospitalist service one of its kind in Kerala—dedicated consultant coverage for inpatients by consultants solely earmarked for inpatient care.
Acute Medicine Unit- State-of-art ICU with 24-hour doctors and specially trained and experienced nurses to care for acutely sick patients.
Integrated Multispecialty collaboratories to manage complex and multisystem cases.
Round-the-clock diagnostic services - Radiology, Rheumatology, Microbiology and Pathology.
Clinical excellence with teaching and research.
Focus on quality and patient safety, accredited by various bodies – NABH, ACHSI
Adult immunisation practices as recommended by WHO and other scientific bodies.
Home care division—to provide post-discharge rehabilitation, medication administration, and other related services.
Care of elderly and bedridden patients in collaboration with the geriatrics department.

Treatment and Procedures We Offer

Non-invasive ventilation
High-frequency nasal cannula
Plasmapheresis in collaboration with the Nephrology Department
Plasma infusion therapy in collaboration with the Transfusion Medicine Department
Physiotherapy for all inpatients and outpatients in collaboration with the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Evaluation and treatment of complex cases and multisystem diseases
Treatment of all infectious diseases
Assessment and treatment of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, hyperlipidemia, and more

Clinical Facilities and Services

Non-invasive ventilation
Infusion pumps
Centralised oxygen supply
Medical Intensive Care Unit (15-bed) with all modern facilities, operated by internists in close coordination with specialists.
Outreach and Specialty Clinics
Weekly clinics for employees of corporate companies
Academic and Professional Training
Regular courses conducted for National Board medical students pursuing postgraduate training in Internal Medicine
MRCP training is provided in collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians, UK
International Medical Services (Visa medicals)
Comprehensive medical evaluations for visa processing to countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada
Preventive and Executive Health Services
Medical checkups with elaborate screening facilities, including appropriate body scans
Preventive and family health checkup programmes utilised by clients from within the state, neighbouring regions, and international locations, including GCC countries, Europe, and North America.
Adult vaccination program

Welcoming your baby into the world feels like a rush of energy and emotions. If your baby requires special medical care you could feel worried, unsure, anxious, or even like you’re facing it all alone. At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam we want you to know we stand by your side. Our skilled team is here to give your baby the highest quality care from the start.

Neonatology focuses on the health of newborn babies and the things that affect their survival and development. Neonatologists work during labour and delivery. They handle high-risk births and work with obstetricians, family doctors, paediatricians, and other specialists. They treat premature or low-birth-weight babies. They also deal with newborns who have birth defects, infections, or trouble breathing.

What Makes Us Different

Our expert team, including several Neonatology consultants, provide care around the clock.
We can handle all types of newborn illnesses except neonatal heart surgeries.
High-risk newborns here have survival rates with good outcomes that match global standards.
Survival rates for premature infants born at 23 to 25 weeks now align with global standards.
A clear follow-up system for high-risk newborns is established.
Over 75 research papers from work in the NICU have been published in respected journals.
Experienced senior consultants have strong academic backgrounds and substantial teaching experience.

Treatments and Procedures:

We provide various care options tailored for newborns:

Neonatal Intensive Care and Critical Support

Provide care at birth to all newborns, including those needing complex resuscitation or born after 23 weeks of pregnancy.
Treat sick newborns facing conditions such as RDS, PDA, BPD, birth asphyxia, or neonatal infections.
Offer advanced resuscitation options with support from a skilled multidisciplinary team.
Ensure transport services for ill newborns backed by an ambulance and trained neonatal transport staff.
Include MNICU services offering Kangaroo Mother Care and allowing ongoing involvement from parents.

Specialised Neonatal and Surgical Support

Neonatal care includes multiple specialities such as Ophthalmology, Retina Specialists, Paediatric Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, and Oncology.
Babies needing surgery, except heart surgery, receive care in areas like Paediatric Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Neurosurgery, Tracheostomy, and Paediatric Dental care.

Genetic and Metabolic Services

Specialists identify and treat babies with inherited metabolic problems.
Experts in genetic and metabolic disorders are available for care.

Growth and Long-term Monitoring

Conducting structured neurodevelopmental follow-ups for over 20 years to monitor high-risk infants
Encouraging parents to participate and offering care that supports developmental needs

Caring for Newborns and Supporting Parents

Providing care to all healthy newborns (MBFHI certified)
Ensuring delayed cord clamping and skin-to-skin bonding with all eligible babies
Helping mothers through lactation consultations to encourage exclusive breastfeeding
Offering antenatal guidance, discharge counselling, and in-room educational videos to guide parents in caring for their newborns

Vaccinations and Preventive Measures

Administering regular vaccinations to all babies
Offering cocoon vaccinations to caregivers and RSV protection for extreme preterm newborns

Advanced Infrastructure at the Neonatology Department of KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam

Our facilities and equipment make the Department of Neonatology stand out from other centres.

NNF Level 3B Accredited Unit: The unit has 33 beds ready for ventilation. It includes three negative-pressure isolation beds.
Care Focused on Families: The team encourages parents to get involved, use breast pumps from the start, provide kangaroo mother care, and begin enteral nutrition by following established feeding guidelines.
Central Lines and Parenteral Nutrition: This includes using umbilical vein and artery cannulas, placing PICC lines, and inserting ultrasound-guided central lines by interventional radiologists. It helps to provide early nutrition through parenteral methods.
Advanced Ventilation Support: The care team uses every method of intubation and advanced ventilation. This also covers high-frequency ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide.
Non-invasive Ventilation: Non-invasive methods, like nasal high-frequency oscillation, are available to support breathing.
Emergency and Advanced Procedures: Facilities include the ability to do intercostal drain placements, start peritoneal dialysis, and perform exchange transfusions.
Tracheostomy: Specialists can perform tracheostomies for newborns in need of long-term airway care.

Your kidneys do tough work. They are your body's filters. They are busy all day and night. But what happens if your kidney needs some extra care?

At the Department of Nephrology in KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam our focus is on you and your kidneys. Our team of doctors under the leadership of Dr Praveen Murlidharan brings world-class knowledge and expertise to diagnose and treat every kind of kidney issue, which may affect you, no matter how simple or complex it is.

Dealing with kidney stones? We can guide you through pain relief and the best ways to remove them so they’re gone for good.

Facing chronic kidney disease? Our team will stick with you, giving the right treatment at every stage and ensuring you’re supported along the way.

KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam Advanced Kidney Transplant Unit leads as a top transplant centre in the region. It provides the latest treatment modalities to you. Whether you need a high-risk transplant or need an ABO-incompatible transplant, we are here for you. A qualified multidisciplinary team supports the unit, along with the latest technology, to deliver the best results, even in tough cases. Known for its exceptional care and forward-thinking approach, KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam earned the No. 2 spot on Outlook Magazine's 2025 list of Best Nephrology Centres in India. This recognition confirms its role as a trusted name in full-service kidney care.

Why Pick Our Nephrology Team?

Team-based care: People often say two heads work better than one. We stand by that belief. Delivering care as a team forms the backbone of our approach. During your treatment, you might work with specialists from different fields.
Latest research: At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam our doctors are able to provide you with the best care with the help of the continuous learning and training they undergo. We encourage our doctors to participate in national and international research that helps them update their skills and knowledge.

Treatments and Procedures Available at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam

Dialysis to help patients manage acute or chronic kidney diseases and drug toxicities.
Procedures like Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for patients in critical condition in the ICU.
Plasma exchange performed with advanced equipment
Kidney transplant program focusing on living-related donors
kidney transplants, including ABO-incompatible and high-risk cases
Multi-organ transplantation services
Treatment and care in pediatric nephrology
Management of glomerular diseases, diabetic kidney issues
Specialised care for diabetes-related kidney problems
Treatment for high blood pressure
Renal stone disease diagnosis and management
Focus on care under onconephrology
Procedures in interventional nephrology
Services in both general nephrology and transplantation
Management of glomerular vascular diseases
Insertion of IJV HD catheters
Placement of femoral HD catheters
Conducting kidney biopsies
Procedures for isolated ultrafiltration
Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED)
Hemodiafiltration (HDF)
Kidney Transplant Procedures

Available Facilities and Equipment

The Department of Nephrology provides a range of offerings such as:

A fully equipped and advanced dialysis centre
Outpatient Nephrology services on all days
General Dialysis Unit
Premium Dialysis Section for exclusive care
Dedicated ICU for Transplant Patients
Specialised Nephrology Intensive Care Unit
Advanced Hemodialysis Machines
Hemodiafiltration (HDF) Technology
Machines for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) with Multifiltration
Prismaflex System for Critical CRRT Needs
Centrifugal Plasmapheresis Equipment

KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology focuses on giving outstanding care to women at any stage of life. It provides women's health services as well as obstetrics and gynaecology. The team works with patients to recommend treatments and ensures follow-up care to try and achieve the best results.

If you're thinking about having children, avoiding pregnancy, or managing troubling female health concerns, the KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam OB-GYN team is here to support you. They provide both surgical and nonsurgical options to help women during all stages of life.

Key highlights of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam are:

Round-the-clock Consultant-led Care: Experienced consultants manage care around the clock to provide expert support to handle all obstetric and gynaecological cases, including urgent situations.
Extended OPD Hours: Flexible appointment slots allow working women and families to visit at times that suit their busy lives.
Multidisciplinary Team of Experts: Obstetricians, gynaecologists, foetal medicine specialists, anaesthetists, and skilled staff come together as a team to deliver complete and coordinated care.
Advanced Labour & Delivery Facilities: Modern birthing suites include advanced beds, continuous monitoring for the baby, and options to manage pain to ensure both safety and comfort during delivery.
State-of-the-art Operation Theatres: Equipped with the latest technology and advanced tools, operation theatres are designed to handle complex procedures. The center supports both small and major gynaecological surgeries, ensuring safety and accuracy.
Qualified and Caring Nursing Staff: Experienced nurses provide personal and understanding care in outpatient clinics, hospital stays, and maternity services.
Specialised Perinatology and High-Risk Pregnancy Unit: Experts handle challenging pregnancies with top-notch foetal checks, thorough maternal evaluations, and NICU neonatology support to achieve the best results.

Available Treatments and Procedures

The department provides many treatments, services, and procedures. These include:

a. General and Specialised Clinics

Breast care
Antenatal check-ups
Post-natal services and family planning support
Menopause support
Urogynecology
Teen health
Complicated obstetrics and high-risk pregnancy management
Golden baby program
Gynaecology outpatient services
High-risk antenatal outpatient care
Critical obstetric care for high-risk cases
Cancer-focused gynaecology clinic

b. Fertility and Reproductive Health

Treatments for infertility such as IVF, ICSI, and IUI
Assisted reproductive techniques to address infertility
Experts in reproductive endocrinology and infertility
Cutting-edge fertility care unit
IVF and ICSI (Lab, Egg Preservation, Fertility Care)
Andrology services

c. Obstetrics

Comprehensive obstetric care
Labour management and diagnosis
C-section procedures
Assisted vacuum deliveries
Traditional vaginal births

d. Gynaecology & Surgical Options

Expert Teams in obstetrics and gynaecology
Specialists in obstetric and gynaecological imaging
Solutions to gynaecological concerns
Proficient in daycare surgical procedures

e. Advanced and Minimally Invasive Surgeries

Specialised in total laparoscopic hysterectomy and advanced laparoscopic surgeries
Skilled in minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques
Expertise in laparo-hysteroscopy methods
Performs hysteroscopies

f. Gynaecologic Cancer Care

Gynae-Oncology Expertise Day at KIMS Care Centre
Provides comprehensive gynaecological oncology services

g. Surgical Treatments

Hysterectomy
Removal of fibroids (Myomectomy)
Ovarian cyst removal (Both open and laparoscopic)
Procedures to treat vault prolapse
Sling surgery or colposcopy
Polyp removal (Polypectomy)
Suction and evacuation
Fractional curettage
Sterilisation through laparoscopy
Insertion of copper T
Sampling of endometrial tissue

h. Additional Offerings

Gynaecological cosmetic treatments
Surgical tool design using AI
Services in clinical nutrition
Physiotherapy
Guidance on contraceptive choices
IUCD or Mirena insertion
Ultrasound techniques

Facilities and Equipment

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam provides cutting-edge facilities with modern tools needed to deliver complete care for women’s health. Some key features available are:

Advanced Endoscopic Suite: This suite contains all necessary tools to carry out invasive diagnostic and surgical tasks like hysteroscopy and laparoscopy.
Dedicated Birth Suite: Designed to provide a safe and positive pregnancy experience, this modern suite ensures comfort and constant monitoring during childbirth.
3D/4D Ultrasound Imaging: These imaging services offer clear high-resolution views to examine foetal development and detect any anomalies.
Colposcopy Unit: The unit includes advanced tools to identify and assess cervical issues in their early stages.
Patient Transportation and Emergency Care Facilities: The hospital provides transport services and equipped facilities to handle emergencies. Organised assistance ensures smooth patient transfers during situations like obstetric emergencies.

Kims cancer centre has comprehensive cancer therapy facilities with all the disciplines which are essential to provide a total care for patients .Majority of cancer patients require multimodality treatment and hence it is important that patients are treated in a comprehensive facility where all forms of therapies are available. Being part of a quarternary hospital ,all forms of supportive therapies are available in-house, all of which make care much easier for the patients. The centre has the following individual departments supported by well qualified and experienced medical and nursing staff providing evidence based care with the backup of cutting edge technolog

Medical Oncology

Cancer patients require systematic treatment with drugs as part of their total therapy as majority of the tumours even in early stages, require the same. It is assumed that even in very early stages some cancer cells can spread to distant sites where there remain dormant and get active.At a later time which is called relapse .This is a reason for instituting systemic treatment for cancers. Medical oncology at KIMSHEALTH Cancer Center offers a patient-first approach and our clinicians address various aspects of cancer diagnosis and therapy using advanced medical technology .Even though chemotherapy is part of a total therapy,in very many situations chemotherapy alone is curative.The biggest challenge in systemic chemotherapy is its non selective nature as both cancer cells and normal cells are affected by the drugs.Despite having complications such as hair loss,nausea,vomiting and decreased blood cell count, recent advances in drug delivery and the introduction of more selective targeted agents,chemotherapy has evolved into a much more tolerable treatment. We offer the full range of systemic therapy:

Chemotherapy:using powerful medicines to target and destroy cancer cells.
Immunotherapy: harnessing the body's own immune systems to fight cancer.
Targeted therapy:precison medicines designed to block specific cancer pathways identified through specialized diagnostic tests
Hormone therapy: used in hormone-sensitive tumours like breast and prostate.

Chemotherapy services is offered at KIMSHEALTH mostly as an outpatient daycare procedure. Patients are followed up after chemotherapy over phone to assess their tolerance and in difficult cases they are advised review.Generally chemotherapy is a time bound programme at definite intervals and given at fixed intervals monitoring their response as well as tolerance.

Hemato Oncology

KIMSHEALTH cancer centre has an exclusive hemato-oncology service for the treatment of haematological malignancies like leukemia, myeloma as well as lymphomas.There is a separate team of doctors particularly trained to offer the services which require intense and constant monitoring of the physical condition of patients. The services also include bone marrow transplant both allogenic and autologous which are administered in specially designed and constructed rooms at KIMSHEALTH CANCER CENTRE.Some of the very latest treatments, such as Car-T cell therapy are also given in our centre for certain select situations.

Radiation Oncology

KIMSHEALTH Cancer centre has a state-of-the-art infrastructure for radiation oncology,and offer radiotherapy treatments of different types such as external beam teletherapy,brachytherapy as well as radionuclide therapy.Teletherapy uses high energy X rays to destroy the cancer cells.We have two high energy linear accelerators fully equipped with a variety of treatment techniques such as 3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT, stereotactic radiosurgery(SRS) A highly skilled team of Radiation oncologists and Radiation physicists offer treatment taking safety aspects to confidential.

In more than 70 percent of situations radio therapy treatment is offered as part of multi modality. treatment.Radiotherapy can cause certain side effects mostly in the treated area including the skin and some of the deep structures through which radiation beam travels.Treatment is offered as an outpatient treatment and will not take more than a few minutes under the machine.During radiation treatment you will not feel any effects and it something like a CT scan and you need to lie still.Your treatment will be monitored on a regular basis for side effects and in majority of case ,this is a well tolerated treatment.

Brachytherapy

This is a procedure wherein radioactive sources are kept within a body a cavity(intracavitary)or closed to the body surface(mould).The common usage of this procedure is as part of treatment in cancers of the uterus.This is also given as an outpatient treatment. Radiotherapy treatment is also offered as palliation for those who are unfit for surgery due to various reasons.

Surgical Oncology

Traditionally surgery was regarded as one of the most important tools in the fight against cancer.Eventhough radical excisions are the norm ,these days conservative and organ preserving surgeries without compromising cure are very popular.

KIMSHEALTH cancer centre has a team of highly experienced surgical oncologist who manage a variety of complex surgical procedures. Reconstructive surgery is provided wherever there is an indication.The hospital stay for most of the common surgeries range from 4 – 10 days.Surgeries are undertaken following a detailed evaluation and discussion at the combined tumour board.

Nuclear Medicine

We have a well established nuclear medicine facility run by experienced nuclear medicine physicians.Nuclear medicine is a medical speciality which involves the application of radioactive substances with short half life both in the diagnosis and therapy of diseases including cancer.

Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine

Our hospital offers diagnostic nuclear medicine tests using very small amounts of radioactive materials to create images for what is happening inside your body at a cellular level. Some of the key scans we provide include:

PET-CT SCANS- To detect cancer, understand its spread ,and monitor treatment response.
SPECT CT IMAGING- Single photon emission computerised tomography test is used for precise organ and tumor characterization.
BONE SCANS-For metastatic evaluation to the bones

By utilising radio isotopes that target specific biological pathways, nuclear medicine enables functional imaging at a molecular level, often identified disease processes before structural changes appear. All procedures are performed under stringent safety protocols by trained nuclear medicine specialists supported by physicists and technologists.

Nuclear scans have a wider application in very many benign situations and is useful to diagnose conditions affecting the lungs,GI Tract,thyroid and parathyroid,kidneys and liver and spleen.The facilities all these are possible at our nuclear medicine facility.

Radio Nuclide Therapy

Some of the commonly used medicines in therapeutic nuclear medicine are listed as follows:

Radioiodine Therapy – Treats hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer.
177Lu-DOTA Therapy – Used for neuroendocrine tumours.
177Lu-PSMA Therapy – Targets prostate cancer.
Samarium / Strontium Therapy – Relieves pain from bone cancer spread.
90Y Radiation Synovectomy – Treats painful, inflamed joints.
131 Iodine or 90Y Lipiodol TARE – Advanced targeted therapy for liver cancer.

Multi Speciality Tumor Board at KIMSHEALTH Cancer Centre

All newly diagnosed cancer patients awaiting treatment are discussed in a multi-specialty combined tumour board to decide their total treatment care. Apart from oncologist ,this ia attended by experts from pathology,radiology and nuclear medicine.This combined approach ensures the best possible care as per international standards to all our patients and provides the best treatment outcomes.We conduct an exclusive tumour board for deciding the management of patient with GI Tract tumours including liver and decisions regarding transplants for liver cancers are discussed at this meeting.

Genomics

Cancer is different in every person and we use genomic testing to study the unique DNA changes in a patients cancer.This helps us understand what is driving the diseases and choose treatments that will work best.Through genomic testing we can identify(1) the exact type of cancer (2) find targeted medicines that match your cancer profile (3)avoid unnecessary therapies.

Precision Oncology: The genomics programme at our hospital forms the cornerstone of precision oncology, integrating molecular insights into routine cancer care.

We utilise advanced next generation sequencing (NGS),gene panels and molecular diagnostics to identified actionable mutations, biomarkers and tumour specific signatures.

By combining genomics with tumour board deliberations,molecular imaging and medical oncology.Our programme ensures truly individualised cancer management.

Pain & Palliative Cancer Care

Cancer treatment is not just about curing the disease-it is also about caring for the person .Our palliative care service provides comprehensive support for patients with advance cancer,focusing on symptoms management, quality of life and holistic well-being.

Our team of oncologist,pain specialists,trained palliative care nurses,nutritionist and counsellors deliver integrated care to patients with advanced cancers.The services include:

Pain and symptom control using drugs like oral morphine and interventional techniques
Supportive eoncolgy for managing fatigue,nausea, breathlessness and treatment related effects
Psycho social care for patients addressing emotional ,social and spiritual needs
End-of-Life Care(EOLC)emphasizing comfort,dignity and family-centred decision making

Palliative care is embedded within our oncology pathways,ensuring that patienst receive continuous support from diagnosis through survivorship.Home care services are also available on request.

Early Detection

We offer early detection and screening facilities to anybody who walks in and chooses to receive our advice. Experienced clinicians after careful history taking including family history and proper physical examination, direct them for appropriate investigations. For women there are special packages at subsidised rates (Sakhi)which would also cover investigations like mammogram and pap smear.

Finding medical answers can feel confusing, even scary, when it involves your child's health. Our team is here to bring all the expertise, research, and innovation of KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam together to support every child in need.

If you are searching for answers no one else has provided, or your child's condition requires specialised care, our multispecialty teams combine their knowledge to understand the situation and decide on the next steps with urgency.

We put our patients' needs above all else. At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam Pediatric experts give their full attention to one child and family at a time. Specialists from different fields work as a team to combine their expertise, talk with you and create a personalised care plan to evaluate and treat your child. Our Pediatric team relies on the latest tools and techniques for diagnosis and treatment.

At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam Pediatric professionals collaborate to understand and address your child's needs, whether they stay in the hospital or visit for outpatient care. Our hospital known for excellence in nursing, ensures skilled Pediatric nurses care for your children. The hospital also provides vital services like medical transport, emergency care teams, Pediatric medicine specialists, nutritionists, and several other Pediatric-focused offerings.

Treatments and Procedures Offered through the Department of Pediatrics – KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam

a. General Pediatric Services

Pediatric care for all general medical needs
Full health check-ups
Preventive medical services
Organised immunisation schedules
Vaccination at home available after consulting a doctor
Vaccines offered to people of any age
Care for newborns

b. Emergency and Critical Care

Emergency treatment for children
Critical care support for children
Services include Emergency and intensive treatment for kids
Specialised care for Pediatric ARDS
Pediatric ECMO for life-saving support
Advanced resuscitation for children's hearts and lungs
Pain-free procedures with sedation for kids
Comprehensive care for severe injuries, liver, and kidney transplants
Treatment available for major injuries and neurosurgical cases
Support offered for burn treatments and required surgeries
Management of poisoning and snake bites
Post-surgery heart care and emergency heart pacing for children

c. Advanced Critical Care Units

Intensive care focused on breathing issues
Special care for severe brain-related conditions
Hemato-oncology care in critical conditions
Critical care focused on heart health

d. Pediatric Respiratory and Allergy Care

Clinic for Pediatric respiratory issues and respiratory diseases in children
Allergy-related concerns and asthma
Skin prick and serum tests to detect allergies
Lung function assessment
FeNO testing equipment available
Ventilation support, both invasive and non-invasive
ECMO treatment
Flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy

e. Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Services in Pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
Endoscopy and GI procedures meant for children

f. Pediatric Cardiology

Cardiology care for children
Issues related to congenital heart conditions

g. Pediatric Nephrology

Peritoneal dialysis and CRRT used in acute kidney care for children
Advanced mechanical ventilation techniques, both invasive and non-invasive, for young patients
Dialysis treatments for managing kidney issues
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy for critical Pediatric cases
Plasmapheresis to manage blood-related conditions
Starting hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis in children
Focus on improving support programs tied to kidney transplants in kids
Treatment for kidney stones in children
Long-term care for Chronic Kidney Disease in young patients
Managing Acute Kidney Injury in newborns and children
Handling cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

h. Pediatric Neurology

Study and care of neurological conditions in children
Managing epilepsy in children
Addressing cerebral palsy in young patients
Headaches in children and teens
Neurodevelopmental issues in kids (autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties)
Genetic and metabolic conditions affecting the nervous system
Disorders that damage nerve coverings like ADEM, GBS, and NMOSD
Testing methods like EEG, video EEG, nerve testing, EMG, and BERA
Studies related to sleep problems
Using the ketogenic diet to treat seizures that do not respond to regular medication

i. Hormonal and Metabolic Health

Hormone-related care for children and teens
Glucose monitoring and insulin pumps for diabetes management

j. Growth and Adolescent Wellness

Paediatric development care
General and developmental paediatric services
Helping with concerns about child and teen growth
Autism
Hyperactivity
Behavior troubles
Speech issues
Learning challenges
Down Syndrome
Early stimulation to aid baby development
Teenage health

k. Skills in Procedures and Interventions

Paediatric procedures:
Inserting endotracheal tubes
Placing central venous lines
Installing hemodialysis sheaths
Inserting peritoneal catheters
Setting up arterial lines
Performing intercostal drainage
Using flexible fiber optic bronchoscopes
Using bedside ultrasound to manage breathing and blood flow.
Operating portable chest X-rays and CT scanners.

Paediatrics Department Facilities and Equipment at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam

Outpatient and Consultation Services
Consultants available in OPDs from 8am to 8pm
Teleconsultation services accessible from home
Home vaccinations arranged after a teleconsultation session
Vaccination Clinic and Well Baby Clinic offered
A set-up space to check a baby's growth, nutrition, vaccination, and development
Managed vaccine program ensuring the cold chain is maintained
Designed Around Children
Staff members are friendly towards children while creating a fun and safe space.
A developmental therapist is present throughout the weekdays.

A team of experts from different fields provides support, including:

Paediatric neurologist
Neonatal specialist
Child psychologist
Paediatric bone specialist
Physical therapist
Occupational therapist
Speech therapist
Eye doctor
Nutrition expert

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department provides a full range of treatments to address many aesthetic issues. Some common functional problems include difficulty breathing through the nose, injuries, muscle weakness or paralysis, and skin cancer needing surgical repair. Cosmetic issues people often seek help for include sagging eyelids or eyebrows, wanting a smaller nose through rhinoplasty, or loose skin around the neck. The surgeons here have deep expertise in all these areas even in complex or delicate cases. They receive referrals for challenging situations that others cannot manage.

Our surgeons train in microvascular surgery for head and neck reconstruction. This training equips them to fix large and difficult defects in these areas often caused by cancer or severe injuries, by using a method called "free tissue transfer." In these surgeries, they move tissue from parts of the body, like the arm, leg, or abdomen, to the head or neck. They reconnect the blood supply to the moved tissue by stitching tiny blood vessels together. These delicate steps take place under a high-powered microscope.

Treatments and Procedures Available at Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery

We offer many different advanced treatments, both surgical and non-surgical, such as:

a. Congenital Anomalies

Repairing cleft lips, cleft palates, and craniofacial clefts
Treating deformities of the ear and nose
Addressing limb issues like hand or finger defects
Reconstructing the genitals

b. Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Surgery for the Face

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
Brow lift
Facelift procedures: Both traditional and endoscopic methods
Skin treatments like chemical peels
Adjusting facial features for a desired shape
Laser hair removal
Skin resurfacing using dermabrasion
Cosmetic ear surgery also known as otoplasty
Rhinoplasty - nose surgery
Procedures to address skin concerns like scars, tattoos, spider veins, and blemishes.
Treatments aimed to reduce wrinkles
Creating dimples
Botox shots
Injectable fillers (such as hyaluronic acid)
Collagen and fat injections

c. Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Surgery for the Body

Liposuction (covers areas like the abdomen, thighs, arms, and chin)
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Surgeries for the breasts: enhancement, reduction, and lifts
Reduction surgeries for arms and thighs

d. Reconstructive Surgery

Rebuilding after injuries to the face, hand, or legs
Repairing damage caused by burns
Fixing areas affected by cancer, like the head, neck, breast, or face
Treating defects, whether from birth or developed later
Advanced microsurgery techniques, including:
Moving healthy tissue from one spot to another
Restoring blood flow in blocked vessels
Reattaching severed body parts
Rejoining small fingers or toes
Repairing major vessels to save damaged limbs

e. Hand Surgery

Fixing hand deformities that people are born with
Treating injuries and trauma to the hand
Using microsurgery to bring back function to the hand

f. Vascular Issues

Operating on complex blood vessel issues with slow or fast blood flow
Repairing and reconstructing tricky blood vessel networks

Facilities and Equipment at the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery

The department offers modern infrastructure and top-notch facilities to handle plastic reconstructive and cosmetic treatments. It includes:

Craniofacial Surgery Unit
This unit handles complex surgeries to correct craniofacial problems in adults and children

Burn Care Unit

With resources to manage burn emergencies, treat wounds, perform surgeries, and provide long-term care for burn-related issues

Lymphedema Services

Focuses on treating primary and secondary lymphedema through non-surgical therapies and surgical solutions

Thinking about Plastic Surgery?

The first thing to do when thinking about plastic surgery is meet with a surgeon to talk about your goals, other options, and the possible risks and benefits of different procedures. After you and the surgeon agree on a treatment plan, they'll schedule your surgery. Depending on your case, the procedure might take place either as an inpatient or outpatient. The surgery team will provide care after the operation.

KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam provides mental health programs to offer personalised and private care. The team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, advanced practice providers and other specialists. They spend time understanding you, your goals, and the difficulties you face. After that, they create a treatment plan tailored to suit your situation.

Our specialists may recommend staying at the hospital to handle complex mental health issues or problems with chemical dependency. You could take part in sessions during the day and head back home at night. Your care team goes over all treatment choices with you and makes sure you are okay with the plan.

How is a Psychiatrist Different from a Psychologist?

Psychiatrists are medical doctors trained to diagnose and treat mental, emotional and behavioural health issues. They can prescribe medicines or offer other medical treatments. Psychologists focus on supporting mental health through talk therapy, evaluations and testing. They help individuals understand and manage emotions, mental conditions and relationships.

Why Choose KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam?

KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam is the only private hospital in Kottayam that runs round the clock emergency psychiatry services along with both outpatient and inpatient care.
We also provide psychiatry services by collaborating across departments.
Our psychiatry team is committed to inclusive, compassionate mental health and addiction care centred around the needs of every patient.
We diagnose and address psychiatric disorders and addiction in pregnant individuals, older adults and those navigating the challenges of mental and physical health issues together.
Our team also operates programs dedicated to supporting caregivers those looking after elderly individuals with dementia. These programs aim to ease the pressures of caregiving and help reduce the emotional toll it takes.

What We Offer in Treatments and Procedures

The specialists at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam Psychiatry and Psychology Department rely on the most up-to-date, research-backed approaches to provide the highest level of care for you and your family.

a. Psychiatry Services Provided for:

Adults with general psychiatric concerns
Individuals struggling with addiction
Mental health needs in older adults (Geriatric care)
Psychiatric issues caused by medical or biological conditions (Organic psychiatry)
Child Psychiatry
Liaison Psychiatry
Gyno Psychiatry

b. Behaviour Medicine Treatments Address:

Psychosomatic issues
Women’s mental well-being
Stress-related problems
Anxiety and depression
Relationship challenges
Psychosis
Mood Disorders
Eating Disorders
Addiction treatment
Therapy and counselling

What We Offer and Use

At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam the Psychology and Psychiatry Department uses modern tools and facilities to provide complete mental health care and precise diagnosis. Some main resources include:

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Machine: Doctors use this machine to treat severe mental illnesses by following proven medical guidelines and expert care.
Biofeedback Equipment: This tool plays a role in tracking body processes to help with anxiety, stress and mind-body-related illnesses without surgery or needles.
Comprehensive Psychometric Assessment Tools: These testing kits cover areas like thinking abilities, personality, brain functions and growth milestones. They work for people of all ages.

KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam top pulmonary medicine experts manage pulmonary diseases using cutting-edge methods like minimally invasive procedures. They provide care to thousands of adults and kids each year facing tough conditions such as asthma, lung cancer and chronic obstructive disease. Experts in pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine offer solutions to breathing and lung-related problems.

Personalised care built around you

Our pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine specialists collaborate with other doctors and medical staff to deliver the care you require. Their aim is to provide thorough, effective treatment tailored to your needs.

Our pulmonary team works with experts in various fields like thoracic surgery, critical care, sleep medicine, paediatric sleep medicine, lung cancer, radiology, radiation oncology, pathology, ENT, rheumatology, allergy and immunology, neurology, and lung transplant. This teamwork tradition ensures your care team creates a treatment plan tailored to your needs and fully considers every part of your condition.

At KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam our doctors are redefining pulmonary and critical care through global research and collaboration. We believe in pushing boundaries to bring you the most advanced care possible.

Why are we the best in the region?

Cutting-edge Interventional Pulmonology Unit
State-of-the-art labs to perform Pulmonary Function testing
Advanced CPET facilities
Two sleep labs on separate floors.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit.
A team of pulmonologists offers patient care while engaging in academics, research, and clinical practice.
Respiratory therapists support ICU care and rehabilitation and educate patients.

The Department of Respiratory Medicine at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam helps patients manage both common and rare respiratory issues. Their pulmonologists have expertise in conditions like:

Diagnosing and treating lung cancer
Managing chronic obstructive lung diseases such as asthma
Treating interstitial lung problems
Addressing pulmonary vascular diseases, including hypertension in the lungs
Evaluating sleep-related disorders
Handling acute and chronic respiratory failure
Treating a variety of lung infections

Available Procedures and Treatments

Services provided by the department include:

Conducting routine bronchoscopy
Thoracic lymph node sampling using Linear EBUS-TBNA
Using Radial EBUS guided by fluoroscopy
Performing Flexi-Rigid Pleuroscopy
Applying Talc Pleurodesis
Utilising Argon-Plasma Coagulation techniques
Performing Electrocautery procedures
Administering Cryotherapy treatments
Managing endobronchial debulking and applying stents
Performing intercostal drainage
Using point-of-care ultrasound to guide respiratory and hemodynamic procedures
Removing foreign bodies from airways
Carrying out both diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopies
Performing Rigid Bronchoscopy
Conducting ILD-bronchoscopies paired with Cryolung biopsies
Mediastinal cryobiopsy procedures
Managing pleural effusions using techniques like digital, ICD, and IPC
Handling massive hemoptysis through treatments like bronchial artery embolisation
Treatment plans and care for sleep apnoea and other sleep-related disorders
Conducting Level 3 sleep studies with Apnoea Link
Adjusting CPAP and VPAP therapy through titration
Performing Level 1 polysomnography and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT) in a sleep lab
Measuring lung volume using body plethysmography
Testing exhaled nitric oxide levels with FeNO assessments
Administering bronchial challenge tests like methacholine testing
Measuring gas transfer efficiency with DLCO (Diffusion Capacity) tests
Carrying out pulmonary function testing (PFT)
Evaluating respiratory mechanics using impulse oscillometry or FOT
6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
Managing Severe and Complex Asthma Cases
Addressing Drug and Allergy Hypersensitivity
Conducting Drug Allergy Testing
Pulmonary Rehab (includes Telerehab)
Support to Quit Smoking
Covid Recovery Care and Post-Covid Support

Available Facilities and Tools

The department provides modern facilities, including:

Body Box, DLCO, PFT, and FOT
CPET Testing
Rigid and Flexible Bronchoscopy
APC and Electrocautery
Cryobiopsy Procedures
Linear and Radial EBUS
Sleep Labs and Sleep Studies
FENO
Pleuroscopy

The Urology Department at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam provides complete treatment to address problems of the urinary system and male reproductive organs. Led by Dr. Renu Thomas, the team uses advanced technology alongside medical expertise to achieve the best results for those facing urological issues.

Our department leads advancements in urology, focusing on surgical methods that use less invasion to help patients heal quicker and face fewer risks. We are known for our skills in:

Endoscopic Combined Intra Renal Surgery (ECIRS) to treat complex kidney stones
Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HoLEP) to manage prostate issues,
Advanced laparoscopic surgeries designed to lower patient discomfort and shorten hospital stays.

If you are looking for the best kidney transplant centres in the region, your search might end here. Till date more than 600 renal transplants have taken place in KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam. Our surgeons have gained fame in performing challenging cases like paediatric, cadaveric, multiorgan, and ABO-incompatible kidney transplants.

For women's urological concerns, our urogynecology services provide thoughtful care, thorough assessments, and treatment plans tailored to their needs.

Treatments Options Available at KIMSHEALTH, Kottayam

Prostate Care Procedures

For your prostate-related issues, our urologists employ the latest technologies to help you with shorter recovery times and reduced discomfort after surgery.

Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HoLEP)
Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) - Monopolar and Bipolar
UROLIFT procedure
REZUM therapy
Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)
Prostate biopsy

Stone Management

We provide methods designed to clear stones while limiting harm to tissues. Our team adjusts treatment plans based on the stone size, placement, and your health background. This helps achieve the best results and lowers the chances of stones coming back.

Laser lithotripsy
Ureteroscopy (URS)
Retrograde Intra Renal Surgery (RIRS)
Flexible Ureteroscopy
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
Miniperc surgery
Endoscopic Combined Intra Renal Surgery (ECIRS)
Percutaneous Cystolithotripsy (PCCL)
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)

Laparoscopic and Less Invasive Surgeries

These modern techniques help patients heal faster with smaller cuts, less blood loss, and shorter hospital stays instead of long recoveries after open surgeries. Our team focus on accuracy while working with your tissues and protecting your key structures in tough situations. Some of the key procedures performed skillfully by us are;

Laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
Invasive prostatectomy and cystectomy
Retroperitoneoscopic operations

Cancer Surgeries

Our combined uro-oncology team pairs surgical skills with modern evidence-based methods to deliver complete cancer care.

Kidney removal surgery or radical nephrectomy
Prostate removal surgery or radical prostatectomy
Bladder removal surgery, also called as radical cystectomy
Bladder tumour resections using transurethral methods (TURBT)
Surgery to remove lymph nodes in the retroperitoneal area (RPLND)
Procedures to treat cancers of the testicles and penis

Reconstructive Surgeries

Our reconstructive urology will help you fix urinary function and repair anatomy with great care and precision. Surgeons with advanced training handle these procedures. Their expertise ensures patients get both functional and cosmetic improvements.

Urethroplasty
Repair of hypospadias
Reconstruction of the bladder neck
Reimplantation of the ureter
Closure of urethral fistulas

Transplantation and Dialysis Access

Our transplant team handles every aspect of kidney transplant care. If you are recommended for a kidney transplant, we will evaluate you before surgery and also monitor you afterwards for long-term health. The team collaborates with nephrologists, immunologists, and coordinators to provide the best outcomes and guide patients through the entire process.

Kidney transplant procedures (paediatric multiorgan, cadaveric, and ABO incompatible)
Creation of Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF)
Insertion of Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) catheters
Placement of permanent catheters (Permcath)

Additional Procedures

We provide expert care to treat a wide variety of urological issues that can affect daily living.

Cystoscopy using both rigid and flexible techniques
Urodynamic evaluations
Surgeries to treat urinary incontinence
Penile prosthesis surgeries
Microscopic varicocelectomy and vasovasostomy procedures
Options available to treat erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease

Facilities

a. Diagnostic Tools

We use modern tools to diagnose urological issues. Our invasive tests help specialists determine the issue with precision. Skilled technicians oversee these tests to gather specific anatomical and functional insights. Doctors use this data to create customized treatment plans for each case.

b. Tools for advanced urodynamic tests

Systems measuring urine flow (uroflowmetry)
Units for both flexible and rigid cystoscopies
Cutting-edge Imaging Technology:
Clear and detailed CT scans
3T MRI systems to capture detailed images
Ultrasound machines
Equipment for fluoroscopic imaging
Nuclear medicine tests (DTPA, DMSA, and PSMA PET scans.)

Surgical Facilities

We built our operating rooms to handle urological surgery. These rooms use high-quality visualization tools and ergonomic setups to enhance accuracy during operations. Skilled teams work alongside advanced tools to perform even complex surgeries.

State-of-the-art operating rooms for invasive procedures
Laser tools designed to treat prostate issues and break down stones
Laparoscopic and endoscopic tools for surgical procedures
Instruments tailored to perform microsurgery

Support Services

These services offer a complete approach to urological care. They focus on every part of your health—before, throughout, and after treatment. Specialists from different fields work together in a connected care model to improve treatment results and assist you in recovering at all stages.

Around-the-clock emergency care for urological issues
Full care plans to prepare for surgeries and recover afterwards
A team-based tumour board to create custom cancer treatments
Support and rehabilitation to manage incontinence and heal after surgery
On-site pharmacy stocked with medications for urological problems
Guidance on nutrition to maintain kidney health

Our Spectrum of Clinics

Stone Clinic: Providing full evaluation and care for complicated urinary stones using modern and less invasive methods like laser lithotripsy, RIRS, PCNL, and ESWL.
Prostate Health Clinic: Focusing on diagnosing and treating conditions like benign prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. Options include medicine-based management and advanced surgical procedures such as HoLEP, TURP, UROLIFT, and REZUM.
Urogynaecology Clinic: Caring for women’s urological problems like urinary leakage, pelvic organ drop, and bladder infections. Offering thorough evaluations and unique treatment plans tailored to each patient.
Urologic Oncology Clinic: Providing care across multiple fields, this clinic treats kidney, bladder, prostate, testis, and penis cancers.
Men's Health and Fertility Clinic: Focusing on issues like erectile dysfunction, male infertility, testosterone deficiency, and Peyronie's disease, the clinic offers services such as hormonal testing, testicular biopsies, TESE procedures, and help with assisted reproduction.
Paediatric Urology Clinic: Offering tailored care to treat children with both congenital and acquired urological issues. This includes imaging designed for kids' genetic tests and using less invasive methods to fix birth-related abnormalities.
Reconstructive Urology Clinic: This clinic addresses complicated urinary tract reconstruction. It uses advanced methods and custom strategies to handle problems like urethral narrowing, hypospadias, and urinary diversions.

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