The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- general blood analysis
- lipid metabolism
- carbohydrate metabolism
- mineral metabolism
- protein electrophoresis
- immune stasus
- immunofluorescence assay (IFA)
(total Lyme titer or IgG and IgM titers) - enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
- PCR detection
- inflammation indicators
- indicators blood coagulation
- joint aspiration- to exclude other causes of
effusion (eg, septic arthritis, gout, pseudogout) - CSF analysis - In patients with meningitis
- ECG - to identify Lyme carditis
- symptomatic specific treatment
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- control examinations
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology at the Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi offers the full range of medical services in this field. The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of patients of all age groups with soft tissue diseases, rheumatic and metabolic bone diseases. The treatment is provided both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The department works in compliance with the highest standards of medical care using the very latest innovations in this medical field. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Shaloo Bhasin Gagneja.
The department pays special attention to the early diagnostics and treatment, pain management, improvement of the quality of life and prolonging the life of patients suffering from chronic rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic pathologies affect the joints, soft and connective tissues. An medical examination by rheumatologist is indicated for patients who experience pain in the joints, back or neck, accompanied by stiffness in the morning or a rash, recurring fever and painful oral ulcers, increased dryness of the mucous membranes, non-healing ulcers.
The team of the department's doctors has long experience and deep knowledge in the treatment and prevention of rheumatic diseases. In addition, the doctors provide psychological support to patients, and also always take into account their needs and wishes. The department has an impeccable reputation for its provision of top-class medical care.
The main focuses of the department's clinical practice include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Diagnostics and treatment of psoriatic arthritis
- Diagnostics and treatment of ankylosing spondylitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus
- Diagnostics and treatment of gout
- Diagnostics and treatment of osteoporosis
- Diagnostics and treatment of other rheumatic diseases
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
- Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners (Internal Medicine), National Examination Board.
- Clinical Officer in Rheumatology at the National University Hospital in Singapore.
- EULAR course on ultrasound of the musculoskeletal system.
Professional Career
- Head of the Department of Rheumatology at the Primus Super Specialty Hospital New Delhi.
- Consultant in Rheumatology, Primus Super Specialty Hospital Chanakyapuri.
- Consultant in Rheumatology, Columbia Asia Palam Vihar Hospital.
- Consultant in Rheumatology, Columbia Asia Hospital Palam Vihar.
- Associate Consultant in Internal Medicine, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon.
- Medical Consultant, Internal Medicine, Mata Chanan Devi Hospital, New Delhi.
- Senior Resident, Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, AIIMS, New Delhi.
- Senior Resident, Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
- Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners (Medicine), Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre, New Delhi.
Prizes and Honors
- 2010 Presentation of oral reports, IRACON.
- Hypertrophic pachymeningitis in systemic sclerosis and scleroderma, International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.
- Cognitive dysfunction in systemic lupus erythematosus, Indian Journal of Rheumatology.
- Review article on the role of dopplerography as a marker of disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis.
- 2015 Poster presentation, APLAR.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Primus Hospital
About hospital
Due to the difficulties associated with the organization of treatment in Turkey, Switzerland, South Korea and India, we are not currently processing requests to these regions.
If you are interested in treatment in Germany, please leave a request and our specialists will contact you as soon as possible.
The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the world were used. The infrastructure of the hospital and a calm environment contribute to rapid recovery and well-being of patients.
The hospital is an internationally recognized leader in the field of top-class treatment of orthopedic diseases, brain and spinal cord surgery, gastroenterology, ENT surgery, cochlear implantation and nephrology, as well as in IVF procedures.
Thanks to the world-famous surgeons and the most advanced technologies, the hospital has set new standards in the field of medical care. In addition, medical personnel are very serious about sterility compliance and pride themselves on the highest score for the lowest infection rates.
The doctors of the hospital are actively engaged in research activities, due to which they have introduced many internationally approved innovations. In their clinical practice, they prefer an individual approach to the treatment of each patient, which ensures an optimal result.
In 2010, the hospital was accredited by NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers).
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi live in comfortable rooms made in bright colors. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing personal belongings. Each room is also equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The hospital has enhanced comfort rooms with a TV, telephone, Internet, refrigerator, daily fresh newspapers and magazines.
Meals and Menus
The hospital offers healthy and tasty three meals a day developed by the experienced nutritionists. If for some reason you do not eat certain foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your nutritional preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Religious services can be provided upon request.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can stay at the hotel of your choice. Our managers will help you to choose the most suitable option.