Kolkata-based Woodlands Hospital needs no introduction. Over the last five decades of its existence it has emerged as one of India’s most reliable healthcare institutions. Its enviable reputation as a leading hospital is because it has been keeping track with global advancements in medical science, investing in state-of-the-art equipment, attracting the country’s best talents, as well as supported by a dedicated team of nursing and paramedical staff groomed in the ‘Woodlands’ culture.
Strengths and services: The hospital’s much acclaimed ‘integrated cardiac facility’ comprises an advanced cath lab, a dedicated cardiac OT, a fully equipped non-invasive cardiology unit and an integrated intensive care unit.
The state-of-the-art equipment like dual source dual energy CT Scan machine – ‘Somatom Definition and a 3 Tesla MRI – Magnetom Verio’, the best in cardiac imaging is available at the hospital. A cardiac ambulance (Toll Free No: 1800-345-9000) is available ’round-the-clock’ to deal with any cardiac emergency swiftly and efficiently. The department is equipped with a panel of reputed interventional cardiologists and a full time cardiac surgeon with his team who are adept at performing LIMA RIMA bypass surgery on the beating heart, where no cut in the leg or hand is made and the success rate is excellent.
The hospital’s ‘critical care unit’ consists of 64 beds, headed by an Intensivist and his team of resident doctors and skilled nurses providing critical care of the highest level. There are separate sections for surgical, medical and cardiac cases. Isolation beds are available for specific cases. The urology department is well-equipped to handle complete management of urinary tract problems starting from diagnostic cystoscopy, TRUS, treatment of stones by ESWL, PCNL to urethroplasty, nephrectomy, TURP and various other urinary problems. It also offer special clinics on prostate and bladder cancer. The Revolix Continuous Wave Laser is a state-of-the-art vapourising and enucleating laser used for prostate treatment. Normal deliveries to most complicated high risk pregnancy cases and critical gynaecological surgeries are dealt with at gynaecology and obstetrics, neonatal management department backed by the service of a panel of leading gynaecologists. The neonatal unit takes care of critically ill babies. The nephrology and renal transplantation department offers round-the-clock facilities for both haemo and peritoneal dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Renal transplantations are carried out regularly with positive clinical results. All types of complicated orthopaedic surgeries including knee replacements are performed regularly at the orthopaedics department of the hospital.
State-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities: All the specialised units are supported by round the clock services provided by the following:
- Pathology and blood bank – enrolled with RIQAS, the quality control program organised by NHS UK, accurate reports are ensured.
- Department of radiodiagnosis – with modern facilities in digital X ray, ultrasonography and mammography. CT and USG -FNAC as well as interventional radiology. A dual source multi slice CT (Somatom Definition) and a 3 Tesla MRI (Magetom Verio).
- Electrophysiology unit-latest technology for EMG, EEG, NCV and EP Study are available in this unit.
The department ofgastroenterology and bronchoscopy is equipped to take care of any gastro complicacies and surgeries. The outpatients’ department of the hospital is open for 12 hours with speciality clinics in cardiology, cardio thoracic and vascular surgery, neurology, neuro-surgery, neuro-spine, general surgery, gynaecology, paediatrics, dermatology, urology, etc. The clinics are manned by the best physicians and surgeons of the above mentioned disciplines. Apart from this, the hospital also provides ‘comprehensive health check-up’ packages tailor-made for corporates and individuals. Besides, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and experienced manpower in place, Woodlands has always stressed upon satisfaction of patients.
Nursing education: Woodlands runs a school as well as a college of nursing, both of which are housed in a campus of 4.05 acres at Joka. The students of the nursing school have been bagging the top positions in the state for the last few years.
Ensuring safety and security of patients: The hospital has taken all precautionary measures to ensure the safety and security of the patients. There is also a full time resident Fire & Security Manager to monitor the safety and security arrangements.
Future plans: “Plans are now afoot to expand our services in neurology, therapeutic gastroenterology, bariatric surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery”, said Probir K Bose, Director, Woodlands.
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