Hospital in Mapusa, Goa, India

www.vrundavanhospita.com

We take great pleasure in introducing Vrundavan Hospital And Research Centre. After graduating from Goa Medical College. Dr. Digambar Naik visualized the requirements for quality health care in the state of Goa. Dr. Naik dreamt of providing comprehensive facilities in the preventive, curative and rehabilitative care to the common man, at an affordable cost. This was at a time when healthcare to the common man was available only at the government facilities.

This led to the commencement of Vrundavan Hospital from leased premises. From there on the reputation of the hospital grew and within a couple of years, sheer volume of patients compelled Vrundavan to start operations from its own larger premises at Karaswada.

Today the hospital is manned by a well-qualified team of medical, Para -medical and supporting professionals. It holds high esteem for its special units of Intensive Care, Nephrology, ENT, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Trauma, Critical Care, etc. Accredited with the ISO 9001 : 2000 Certification for Quality Health Care Services, we at Vrundavan Hospital and Research Centre provide quality medical care, and, the very latest health facilities under one roof.

We have facilities which include, physical examinations, dental check-ups, Eye check-ups, Stress & Lifestyle management, Pap smear, Chest X-ray, ECG, 2D Echo, Colour Doppler, Carotid colour Doppler, Spiral C.T, USG, Mammography, EEG and Holter Monitoring.

Our Consultants are outstanding in their fields and we are proud that we excel in, Joint replacement (Hip , Knee and Shoulder) surgery, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology ( Vitreo Retinal Surgery), Urology, Neurology, Neuro-surgery, Oncology, ENT, Pediatrics, Nephrology, Dentistry, Plastic Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynecology, Psychiatry, Obesity Clinic, General Surgery and General Medicine.

OUT PATIENTS
There are 6 well-furnished consulting rooms for consultation with a large waiting area for the patients.

DIAGNOSTICS

Diagnostic facilities available include
Laboratory
Digital X-ray
Electrocardiography (ECG)
Echocardiography (ECHO)
Computerized Stress Test
Holter Monitoring
Ultra-sonography (USG)
Spiral Computerized Tomography Scan (CT Scan)
Colour Doppler
EEG
Spirometry
Audiometry
Bone Densitometry
Body Fat Monitoring
Periscope

INDOOR BEDS

The present 60 beds are divided into general, Semi - private, private, and deluxe rooms. General beds are distributed in male, female general wards, Semi - private and private rooms are available with attached toilet. Deluxe rooms are provided with the facilities like air-conditioner, TV and telephone etc.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Vrundavan is the state-of-the- art hospital with Emergency Medical Services Department with Eleven bedded unit with facilities for carrying out Basic Life Support & Advanced Cardiac Life Support. It’s staffed with Emergency Medical Officers & trained paramedical staff. It has an ambulance and is equipped with a portable ventilator.

ROUND THE CLOCK EMERGENCY & NEURO TRAUMA UNIT

The Trauma Centre at Vrundavan is an ultra-modern set up, which offers a comprehensive trauma team for management of emergency (Accident) and trauma patients. Road traffic accidents, industrial accidents, falls at home are associated with fractures, spinal injuries, chest and abdominal injuries, crush injuries, head injuries and injury to delicate vessels, nerves & tendons. Our team of experts in Orthopaedics and allied surgical braches like General surgery, Neurosurgery, Plastic surgery etc manage above patients as a team to provide efficient timely service using modern medical technology at an affordable cost. caters to the population in and around Bardez and neighboring talukas. To-date, the Centre has handled large number of medico legal cases and majority of these relate to serious accidents.

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
This unit has 6 Intensive Care beds, which are for Acute Coronary and Critical Care. The facilities of this unit meet International Standards. By way of ICU equipment we have four ventilators imported from Dragger, Germany. Infusion pumps and syringe pumps from B. Braun, Germany. Phox plus Arterial Blood gas Analyzer imported from the US, individual cardiac monitors linked up to a Central Monitoring System. We also have a Portable Echocardiography machine from GE in the ICU.

CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LAB
Vrundavan Hospital which started operations slightly over a decade ago, is now introducing a Cardiac Catheterization Lab , the first in North Goa.

During the last decade heart diseases have been steadily rising and fortunately there has been great advancements in treating heart diseases. Cardiovascular medicine enjoys the edge in treating patients. A heart attack needs immediate treatment and the rapidity of treatment is of vital importance. It is important that patients having a heart attack should reach a fully equipped hospital as soon as possible.

Over the years Vrundavan Hospital has been rendering quality services in existing various superspecialty facilities. A new state-of-art cardiac cath lab adds to existing various superspecialty facilities. This latest addition to the Department of Cardiology has several advanced options.

We now offer our patients, a Coronary Angiogram, also called Cardiac Catheterization. The coronary angiogram is the most useful test for diagnosing CAD because it allows the doctor to see exactly where the coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked.

Any narrowing or blockage that exists can then be identified. In some cases, the doctor performs a primary angioplasty, or balloon procedure, immediately following the angiogram in order to open the coronary artery for blood flow.

The Cardiac Cath Lab is designed to diagnose & treat patients suffering from heart diseases as well as patients with blockage in circulatory System. We use angioplasty, stents, and Laser to treat narrowed or blocked vessels around the heart. These procedures are also performed in the arteries to the kidneys, brain, arms & legs.

Vrundavan Cardiac Catheterization Lab is supported with a team of highly trained & experienced Interventional Cardiologists in association with highly experienced CathLab technicians.

OPERATION THEATRES:
Two state-of-the-art major operation theatres are presently functioning in the hospital. Major surgical procedures in Neuro¬surgery, Urosurgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmic, ENT, and Gynecology are carried out. The operation theatres are supported by sophisticated equipments on 24 hours standby protocol, including ventilators, defibrillators, pulse-oximeter, monitors and advanced anesthesia equipments

RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Our Radiology department has a state of the art Spiral CT scanner which reduces the examination time, radiation doses, contrast load, and can cover larger areas with thinner sections, with high resolution, and no compromise on image quality. With this Vrundavan Hospital has now increased its investigative armamentarium. The newest high speed CT –e CT Scan machine from GE Medicals U.S.A. is able to perform a number of new procedures so far not performed in Goa. Besides the department has a 500 mA X-ray machine. This department routinely carries out all investigations including contrast studies. In addition one portable x-ray machine is also available for bed side or operation theatre radiology. A Phillips C. arm is also available for use in the operation theaters.

We have recently introduced Digital X-Ray which is superior to X-Ray

PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
A fully equipped laboratory is functioning at our hospital and services are available around the clock. All the Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and serology investigations are carried out. However, to provide quick services, we have an Automatic Bio-Chemistry Analyzer for complete biochemistry, drug levels, and blood cell counter. This laboratory is manned by a qualified team of doctors and technicians.

GENETIC COUNSELLING
Headed by an eminently qualified doctor who is trained in all aspects of medical genetics at the most advanced centers / laboratories in the USA, UK and Singapore, the Genetic counseling centre is approved by the appropriate authority, Government of Goa.

NEPHROLOGY DEPARTMENT
Vrundavan Hospital started its Nephrology Department with a very simple goal in sight – to provide top quality, affordable renal care to the people of Goa, in Goa, and to create awareness about kidney related diseases. We already have a well established Haemodialysis facility using imported, state of the art B. Braun machines and Fresinues machine. This department is a leading centre for the management of all renal problems and our widely experienced, medical, technical and nursing staff treats patients round the clock. We attend to the well being of need y people stricken with end-stage kidney disease. We help to nurture hope and confidence to make life more meaningful, even for the neediest.
The various procedures carried out at our Nephrology unit include the following.
• Hemo dialysis
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Continuous renal replacement therapy
• Continuous Arterio Venous Haemodialysis
• Continuous veno – Venous Haemodialysis
• Slow Continuous Ultrafiltration
• Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration
• Continuous Veno-Venous Haemodiafiltration
• Plasmapheresis and Plasma Exchange.
• Charcoal Hemoperfusion

OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT
The primary aim of Vrundavan Laser Eye Care Centre and the underlying theme behind its existence is to provide world class ophthalmic care to all patients irrespective of their socio economic status. This means we are committed to providing quality eye care through early detection and prevention of blindness and excellence in surgical treatment of anterior and posterior segment eye disorders. Also in an environment where our emotional bond with our patient scores over mere economics and the healing human touch is never neglected. The strong foundation of Vrundavan hospital and Research Centre along with the
committed leadership of ophthalmic department, high work ethics and excellent supporting staff of paramedics helps in establishing this as a hospital at par with National leaders in eye care.

Our laser eye care centre excels in the following

General Ophthalmology
• Comprehensive computerized eye check
And spectacle/ contact lens prescription

Retina and Vitreous
• Diabetic retinopathy treatment centre
• Diode laser photocoagulation
• Retinal Detachment surgery
• Vitrectomy for vitreous haemorrhage
• Digital fundus fluorescren angiography

Cataract
• “No stitch” cataract surgery by phacoemulsification technology with foldable lens implant
• Paediatric cataract surgery
• Complicated cataract surgery

Glaucoma
• Routine glaucoma screening
• Laser glaucoma surgery
• ‘Triple” (Combined glaucoma and phacoemulsification)
• Trabeculectomy


LASIK LASER REFRACTIVE SURGERY

A high proportion our population today is hindered from seeing clearly by refractive errors such as short sightedness, long sightedness and astigmatism. Wearing glasses or contact lenses have helped many to see better.

Today, there is another option to enjoy clear vision without the hassle of spectacles – LASIK surgery, which has become very popular and accepted by people worldwide including many leading celebrities and sports personalities.

LASIK is a highly automated, computer- controlled procedure which takes 3-5 minutes, is virtually painless and offers rapid, next day recovery. The treatment commences with eye drop anesthesia being introduced to the patient’s eye. Then using the microkeratome or corneal cutter, the surgeon cuts a hinged corneal flap. The flap is then lifted and laser treatment is applied to the corneal bed to correct the errors. The flap is then replaced with no stitches required. Antibiotic-steroid, anti-inflammatory and for moisturizing eye drops are required for one week.

DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Good quality dental care is no accident. It takes years of experience, full concentration and participation of all parties to ensure long lasting results. Knowing this Vrundavan has brought together an outstanding team of reputed and highly qualified dental and paramedical staff to ensure that your experience will be pleasant and your dental care will be pleasant and your dental care will be excellent.
Our dental department has successfully carried out innumerable cases of the following
• Scaling and Oral prophylaxis
• Restorations in tooth coloured composite
• Root canal treatment with metal crown
• Root canal treatment with porcelain crown
• Cosmetic veneeer / laminate
• Crowns in white metal
• Crowns in porcelain / ceramic
• Crowns in porcelain / ceramic metal free
• Complete dentures
• Tooth Bleaching complete in office
• Tooth Jewellery with skyce
• Implants with crowns

ORTHOPAEDIC DEPARTMENT
This Department has the most all the equipment required and our highly qualified Orthopedic Surgeons routinely carry out Hip and Knee replacement operations at an affordable cost. In trauma we routinely do fracture fixations, close reduction manipulations of joint under GA. Complicated traumas referred from outside Goa or from other hospital in Goa are often seen at Vrundavan Hospital. Complicated external fixations and interlocking nails, spinal fractures fixation, and crush injuries management is routine for our on call consultants who also excel.

• Shoulder joint replacement
• knee joint replacement
• Hip joint replacement
• Arthroscopy Diagnostic
• Arthroscopy Therapeutic
• ACL repair
• Hallux Valgus
• Shoulder reconstruction
• Carpal tunnel decompresion
• Orchidectomy


ENT DEPARTMENT
All routine Throat surgeries like: Tonsillectomy, etc. is performed. Since all diagnostic modalities including C.T. Scan, are available, major head and neck cancer work, (both diagnostic & therapeutic) is done with a team comprising of ENT Surgeons, and Onco-surgeons. Our consultant has a special interest in Endoscopic surgery, Pediatric ENT, and hearing disabilities.

NEUROLOGY
The Neurology Department is one of the super-specialties offered at Vrundavan. As a routine, complicated cases are admitted and have a high success rate. It is headed by an eminent visiting Consultant.
Consultation, diagnosis, operations and management of patients with suspected dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, amnesia, aphasia, language problems, head injury, visual impairments, epilepsy, brain tumor, cord and neuromuscular disorders is done.

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology consists of a fully functional private labor room in close proximity to an operation theatre to manage all critical cases. Three Gynecologists are handling this department.

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Surgical intervention and treatment of serious skin related deformities and emergencies caused by accident are handled by expert consultants of Vrundavan. Reconstruction of Eyebrows, Lip repair, Skin grafting, tendon repairs, face lift, etc., are some of the surgeries conducted here.

• Eyelid surgery
• Breast Augmentation
• Breast reduction
• Breast up lift
• Tummy tuck
• Nose Surgery
• Face lift
• Liposuction
• Bat ear correction
• Botox full face

DEPARTMENT OF RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
This department manages patients with respiratory Diseases, Allergy and chest diseases and various aspects of respiratory allergy.

DIGESTIVE DISEASE CARE & ENDOSCOPY, LAPAROSCOPY CENTRE
Medicine and the field of surgery have developed rapidly in the past few years. Procedures and treatment once thought impossible are now common. Research and technology provide ways and means to explore and create new frontiers in surgery. One such frontier, Laproscopy and minimally invasive surgery is available and widely used. This digestive disease care center is well equipped with state-of- the art equipment from Fujinon including a flexible fibre optic flexible bronchoscope to perform every endoscopic and Laparoscopic procedure utilizing the current Minimal Access techniques of surgery and Gastroenterology.

The frequently performed endoscopies at Vrundavan Hospital includes

• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Video Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy.
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Video ERCP (for Obstructive Jaundice and Pancreatic Disease)
• Sclerotheraphy, banding, glue injection for esophageal and fundal services
• Esophageal stricture dilatations and stenting for benign and malignant conditions.
• Pneumatic dilatations for Achalasia cardia & endoscopic hemorrhoidal treatment.
• Polypectomy/Foreign body extractions.
• Laparoscopic Surgery (Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Hernia Repair, Fundoplication etc)

CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY
Our department of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery excels in Lung Resections (Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Segmentectomy, Wedge Resections, Open – Lung Biopsy), Decortification, Bulla Plication, Lung Volume Reduction Surgery, Chest wall resection and reconstruction for tumors, Surgery for Esophageal motility disorders, Surgery for benign and malignant esophageal tumors, Thymoma excision for Myasthenia Gravis, Mediastinal Tumour Excision, Tracheal Resection and Anastomosis, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Video-Bronchoscopy and Video – Thoracospy Abdominal Aortic and Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm repair, Aorto-lliac and Peripheral Arterial Bypass, Carotid endarterectomy and Aneurysm repair, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Reconstruction.

PERISCOPE
Periscope uses automatic simultaneous limb NiBP (Non-Invasive Blood Pressure.) measurement and ECG waveform to calculate important parameters like Arterial stiffness Index, Pulse wave velocities, Ankle brachial Index, Ejection slope etc Additionally, it incorporates Oscillometric envelopes and interpretive nomograms. These are established as independent markers to analyze the arterial stiffness and Atherosclerosis. Also calculates Pulse Pressure, % MAP. Ejection Time estimates Ejection fraction All these parameters give a complete picture of vascular function of the patient. It is a very useful tool for prevention; detection and treatment follow up of vascular disease.

HEALTH CHECKUP DEPARTMENT
A series of Specialist Consultations, routine and special Laboratory investigations,Digital X-ray, ECG, Ultrasonography screening, Echo-cardiography and Treadmill test, Stress Test, Bone densitometry, Body fat mass monitoring are done at low cost to the entire satisfaction of our patients.

Preventive health checkup packages are tailored for male and female clients. We also conduct pre-employment and annual health check-up for various categories of employees, up to senior executives, for the various corporates we are empanelled by. These include the following:
1. Basic Health Check up
2. General Health Check up
3. Comprehensive Health check up
4. Comprehensive Heart Check up
5. Healthy Women Profile
6. Senior Citizen Profile
7. Golden Health Check up
8. Legs For Life Check up

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
Well equipped and with three physiotherapists in the department the indoor patients and the outdoor patients are well taken care of besides the post operative and ICU patients.

DERMATOLOGY
We are marching towards achieving the holistic concept of total health care. We manage all types of skin and venereal diseases using conservative methods.

DIETETICS
The hospital cafeteria manages the dietary requirements of the patients, patient relatives, and staff as well. The cafeteria operates under the guidance and supervision of the hospital dietician.

MEDICAL & GENERAL STORES
These are located within the hospital complex. 24 hours drug store facility is available so the patients need not go out of the hospital to collect the drugs. Administrative back up facilities with medical record section provides a complete cover as regards to the maintenance of the patients medical records

LIBRARY
A well stocked reference library containing the latest Indian and foreign books and journals in various specialties has been provided for the use of consultants and medical and paramedical staff. The library also has a vast collection of educational CD’s

MOBILE TRAUMA AND CRITICALCARE UNIT
The Trauma & Critical Care Mobile Unit is an innovative and unique initiative of Dr. Digambar Naik, Managing Director of Vrundavan Hospital & Research Centre. It is a sophisticated mobile platform that has the capability to render Advanced Life Support and intensive therapy for any emergency medical situations including cardiopulmonary cases, orthopedic & trauma cases, road traffic accidents, post operative transfers etc.

The entire patient cabin is air-conditioned and is integrated and designed by Aeon Medical, India’s first mobile healthcare company. All the systems are CE approved.

The ambulance is a self contained mobile ICU with all medical support systems available on board with a high qualified team consisting of doctors, nurses and paramedics.

It is equipped with an Auto-loading stretcher cum trolley which enables the patient to be shifted to or from the ambulance to the residence or hospital bed in a seamless manner, without any movement trauma to the patient.

It has a Scoop Stretcher, approved by NATO that scoops up the patient with orthopedic, Spinal or pelvic injuries with minimal discomfort to be transferred to the ambulance.

Also present is a Porta Vac which is an automatic suction system that is fully ambulance compatible. This has no Indian substitute so far.

There is a Transport Ventilator manufactured in Germany. It is extremely road worthy and is capable of handling any pulmonary distress cases and is also capable of reviving a critically ill patient in the ambulance itself. It can be used for hours together so shifting a patient from a long distance is absolutely safe.

It also has a high end Patient Monitor that continuously monitors the patients vital parameters like electrocardiograph, oxygen saturation in the blood, blood pressure, respiration rate etc. So the doctor can begin a full fledged therapy in the ambulance itself with all the appropriate drugs, IV fluids etc without waiting to reach the hospital.

The ambulance also has an electrically operated water supply system which is hygienically designed for storage of both fresh and unhealthy water.

With all these modern systems available on board the ambulance itself, the treatment and stabilization of critically ill patients can be achieved in the ‘golden hour’ itself thereby improving the outcome tremendously which in turn will help us save many lives.

EMPANELMENTS
We are also proud to inform you that we have been empanelled by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( A Government of India Enterprise ) for treatment of BSNL employees vide their order No A/A-II/WLF/Med Facility/Goa/2003/5 . We are also empanelled by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited yet another Government of India Enterprise for emergency, in patient and hospitalization for their employees, dependents, retired employees and their dependents as well, vide their letter of award for empanelment of hospital number WRTS/MAP/C & M/7997. We are also empaneled by Airport Authority of India and Food Corporation of India for treatment of their employees and dependents. We are empaneled by Employees State Insurance Corporation for their staff and dependents. Wide their letter 32-F-19/1/95MR(CRI). We are also health care providers to the Ex- servicemen contributory health scheme. Further we are also empanelled by Konkan railway cooperation for the treatment employees and their dependents.

VRUNDAVAN INCOME TAX BENEFIT
Any sum paid by an employer in respect of any expenditure actually incurred by an employee on his medical treatment or of any member of his family at this hospital shall be exempt from income tax in the hands of employee as per the sec.17 (2) of the income tax act in 1961.

VRUNDAVAN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
1. INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

During our quest towards professionalism we stumbled across the acute lack of trained and qualified paramedical professionals in the state of Goa. It was Dr. Digambar Naik’s vision that led to the commencement of the International Institute of Paramedical Technology in the year 2000. IIMT, is managed by Bhagirathi Surya Naik Memorial Trust which also manages the Vrundavan Institute of Nursing Education. IIMT is a centre of excellence of paramedical technology, offering high class paramedical courses and the faculty includes specialists and super specialists from the respective fields. The practical training is offered at Vrundavan Hospital which is Goa’s only ISO certified hospital with all diagnostic specialties under one roof.

The institute offers following courses like :

1) Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
2) Diploma in ECG Technology and Intensive care
3) Diploma in Medical X Ray Technology
4) Diploma in CT Scan Technology
5) Diploma in Respiratory Technology
6) Diploma in Hospital Management Technology
7) Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology
8) Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology
9) Diploma in Medical Ultrasound and Echocardiography Technology

The eligibility for the diploma programme is 12th standard pass in any stream. The courses are for one year duration plus three months internship. All the above courses are approved by Government of Goa.

2. VRUNDAVAN INSTITUTE OF NURSING EDUCATION
Nursing is one of the noblest profession dedicated and devoted to the service of mankind. Nursing plays a very vital role in the service to the society. Nursing is both an art and science

In 2005 the Vrundavan Institute of nursing education commenced General Nursing Midwifery and Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery diploma courses at Porvorim. Both these courses are recognized by the Maharashtra Nursing Council and the Indian Nursing Council.

In 2007 Vrundavan college of nursing is starting a B.Sc Nursing programme designed to train capable nurses who are compassion personified. This degree programme is recognized by Maharashtra Nursing Council and the Indian Nursing Council.

Vrundavan Institute of Nursing Education has its goal to turn out well qualified, skilled and competent nurses to meet the health care needs of the society. Here, imparting quality and value based education, grooming the students to serve the sick and ailing with a holistic approach and selfless attitude and in a worshipful manner without caste, creed, race and religion or gender are the academic priorities.

The Institute has full time faculty members possessing a wide range of expertise and rich experience in nursing and preservation of life.