One of the finest hospitals of the subcontinent located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh , India.

The deeply ingrained credo Healthcare with a smile has earned Medwin Hospitals accolades and acclaim from more than 150 private and public sector enterprises that rely on Medwin Hospitals for treatment of their employees. Over the years, it has constantly evolved the quality of superspecialty healthcare. So much so, that today the name of Medwin Hospitals is synonymous with excellence in healthcare. Dr.Byrapaneni Ramesh Babu, Managing Director of Medwin Hospitals and an Interventional Cardiologist of repute, is a crusader who's passion for lifting the standards of healthcare in India can only be matched with his zeal to make hi-tech healthcare affordable for all. SPECIALITIES Medwin Hospital, a premier, multispeciality medical centre offering all super specialities has started off in its long and comitted journey to achieve excellence in modern health care. Advances in the field of medicine, progress in the medical technology of diagnostic and therapeutic systems is increasingly benefiting mankind. It is helping to continually raise the expectations and quality of life for the whole human race both on preventive and curative medical fronts. The philosophy of winning over medical maladies, with meticulous applications of the medical advances, is being nurtured by a team of eminent and experienced medical professionals.
Services Remaining in tune with its objective to provide the best tertiary care, Medwin Hospitals has constantly upgraded all its services, equipment and added new specialities. It applies the latest technology while catering to the most basic of human needs: personalized care! Laboratory Service

These include pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Vascular Laboratory, Cardiology and Radiology & Imaging. The laboratories are fully automated and have facilities for tumor maker studies, electrophoresis, ELISA, chemilumiscence, western blot and CD 4 and CD 8 counts. Biochemistry This diagnostic facility covers Clinical chemistry and Endocrinology. The department is equipped with AUTO ANALYSER, BLOOD GAS ANALYSER, and ELECTRO PHORETIC UNIT among other hi-tech devices. Medwin has a tie-up with Boehringer, Knoll of West Germany, and the world leaders in Quality Control Programme. The department has facilities to

carry out all hormonal assays and RADIO-IMMUNO ASSAYS including Enzyme Labeled Immuno abSorbent Assay (ELISA). Medwin Laboratory Services is in the threshold of being accredated by the National Accredation Board for Laboratories, yet another emphatic affirmation of the efficacy and accuracy of the services. Microbiology This Department has facilities for carrying out all culture and sensitivity tests with specific identification of pathogenic organisms, antigen-antibody reaction, torch complex, compliments and many more investigations not performed in other labs. The unique feature in Medwin Diagnostic Services is the availability of sophisticated backup equipment for all the hi-tech devices it possesses. It is this unique feature that makes the 24 hrs services possible, of course with absolute diagnostic efficacy. Medwin Laboratory Services is in the threshold of being accredated by the National Accredation Board for Laboratories, yet another emphatic affirmation of the efficacy and accuracy of the services. Vascular Laboratory Possibly the best-equipped non-invasive vascular laboratory with Duplex scanner and the Doppler Assist from Huntleigh Diagnostics, UK which can perform color spectral analysis, photoplethysmography, pulse volume recoding, segmental pressure recording and venous reflux tests. Cardiology A digital cathlab with image quality of 1024 matrix from Shimadzu, Japan with 3D DSA application package forms the backbone of cardiac diagnostic and interventional services. Other facilities include 12-Channel ECG, TMT, and the latest GE Vingmed System 5 Color Dopple. Radiology and Imaging The department is equipped with two X-ray plants with image intensifiers, two ultra sound scanners with special probes, whole body CT scanner and MRI with facilities for MR angiography. It is the first lab to be accredited under the new accreditation system. Sleep Lab Many individuals experience fatigue, irritability, depression and lack of concentration due to sleep disorders. Such symptoms can affect your job, you marriage, your health and your over all quality of life. If left untreated, these sleep disorders may increase the risk of high BP, heart attack or stroke. Medwin Sleep lab is here to help individuals return to their normal lifestyle through diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Blood Bank
Medwin Hospital has a licensed blood bank for whole blood and blood components. Included in the activities of the Blood Bank are Blood and Examination Operations. The blood bank is fully equipped with refrigerators, deep freezers, cooling centrifuge, tube sealers, platelet incubator and blood collection monitor. Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), Packed cell and whole blood are supplied regularly to meet the demands of all departments including cardiothoracic surgery and renal transplant unit.

In Examination Operations, in order to accurately match the transfused blood and the patient, all blood type, cross matching test, and platelet tests are conducted. Careful analyses and all mandatory screening tests are done every day to make sure the blood processed from donors is fit for use.

Patients' Rights and Responsibilities Values are the Foundation for any Organization, based on which the vision is reached through the implementation of the mission

With a deep sense of respect towards our guests, we would like to bring to your notice that with a mutual cooperation of understanding our roles, a better quality care can be provided by us, which strengthens your confidence in us. We both certainly have an active role in fulfilling rights and responsibilities, which would ensure a greater satisfaction in the care. You have the right to know the complete information regarding your diagnosis investigation, treatment, prognosis and the costs involved in a way you can understand. We care for and will ensure your safety, privacy and confidentiality of your treatment. If you need to express any grievance, you can with our Medical Superintendent. Any clarifications regarding your bills can be made with our billing executive. In your interest, we recommend you to allow minimum visitors, which will enable a quicker recovery for you and minimize the chances of hospital-acquired infection to your visitors. Visiting hours 4.30 pm to 7pm. We recommend you not to keep any valuables in the room and avoid use of tobacco or alcoholic drinks while you are here. With the sense of responsibility to the precious elements of nature, we highly recommend the safe and minimum use of electricity and water. At your service we have the following facilities: - Round the clock pharmacy at the ground floor - Valet parking - Ambulance services - Cafeteria in the 1st floor - Special health packages both for OP and IP - Laundry facility, for which you can contact our House Keeping Department. ONCOLOGY

IGRT at Medwin reduces the chances of recurrence of cancer. Medwin brings clear vision and

accurate treatment through IGRT. Medwin's Radiation therapy targets only the tumor, not the healthy cells What is IGRT? IGRT Image Guided Radiation Therapy is a revolution in the cancer treatment, redefines the way cancer is treatment as it combines the IMRT Machine (Cancer treatment machine) and CT Scan.

What are the advantages of IGRT? It does treatment exactly where it is required and the healthy parts are not affected. Tumours can be imaged just before the delivery of radio therapy enabling radiation oncologists to verify its exact location, thereby reducing the margin of healthy tissue exposed to radiation to five millimeters and, I certain cases, to as little as one or two millimeters. If a tumour has shifted even slighted since a patients last visit, the radiation beams can be adjusted so that they hit it precisely. A large number of patients undergo complete treatment because of lower levels of discomfort and distress with IGRT treatment. The chances of recurrence of cancer are reduced as the detection of the exact tumour location and size and the precise method of destroying the cancer cells leaves little room for the cancer to manifest itself again. ORTHOPAEDICS Medical & Allied Surgical & Allied The Department of Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgery provides a broad range of special services, all related to the body's bones, joints and muscles. We address injuries and diseases affecting the limbs, including the leg, hip, knee, ankle, foot, shoulder, elbo w , w rist, hand, and spine. Our Orthopaedic surgery team offers a w ide range of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for bone and joint diseases and injuries. Areas of special emphasis include arthritis, hip replacement surgery, knee joint replacement surgery, spine surgery, sports injuries, wrist, elbow & shoulder injuries, tumours, trauma, and paediatric orthopaedics. Our orthopaedic surgeons have diverse expertise and are committed to providing effective solutions for people with a wide range of orthopaedic problems from broken bones to spinal disorders, from crippling arthritis to sports injuries. We use minimally invasive & key-hole procedures whenever possible to reduce pain and speed recovery. A multidisciplinary approach

is the hallmark of our care Orthopaedic department and its multidisciplinary staff has responded both academically and technologically to patient needs in the area of joint reconstruction, with the mission of rendering exceptional care to improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from joint diseases, disorders and injuries. Total Joint replacement and reconstruction Joint replacement and reconstruction of the hip and knee such as Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, Resurfacing of hip, Revision joint surgeries, Limb reconstruction using Ilizarov and AO systems. Our experts have experience using many different types of advanced prosthetic devices for joint replacement. Sports medicine We treat many sports-related injuries using minimally invasive techniques such as arthroscopic techniques and image intensifier Corrective surgery, spinal surgeries and other conditions for children and adolescents Therapeutic services & Physiotherapy services We offer physical medicine and rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, and occupational therapy to help patients restore motion and strength.

Features

Artificial joint replacement - Hip Replacement/Resurfacing Surgery, Knee Joint Replacement Surgery, Revision Arthroplasty Arthroscopy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Meniscus repair Orthopaedic Trauma services Ligament Injuries Limb Lengthening, deformity correction Limb preservation, Ilizarov surgery Rotator cuff repair Bone & Joint Infections Shoulder disorders Spinal disorders Sports-related injuries Rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis Nerve decompression surgery Scoliosis Plastic Surgery / Microvascular Surgery with reconstruction Surgery Head Injury Neuromuscular Diseases Congenital limb & spinal deformities Bone & Joint infections

Juvenile Arthritis Metabolic bone disorders

Partial List of Procedures :

Joint Replacement Surgeries : o Total Hip Joint Replacement (T.H.R.) o Total Knee Joint Replacement (T.K.R.) Trauma-Fracture Surgeries : o Paediatric Fractures, Sports Injuries o Conservative Treatment ( Reduction Plaster ) o Intra-articular fracture fixation by A-O principles o Long bones fracture surgeries ( Screw-Plate fixation, Closed Nailings, Bone Grafting , Tension Band Wirings, Pinning ) Arthroscopic Surgeries : o Sports Injuries-Ligament Injury Repair / Reconstruction ( ACL / PCL ) o Key hole surgery for disorders of knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle are offered o Meniscus injuries ( Knee Joint Arthroscopy ) o Rotator cuff injuries o Arthritis / Loose Body removal ( OA Knee Joint, Osteoarthritis & Knee Effusion ) Spine Surgeries : o Traumatic spine fractures o Disc surgeries o Spine reconstructive surgeries o Spine Tuberculosis surgeries Bone Tumor and Other Bone Disease Surgeries : o Residual Poliomyelitis Surgeries o Congenital Deformity correction Surgery

Any Orthopaedic Trauma or Musculoskeletal conditions of

Knees Hips Shoulders Elbows Hand & Wrist Foot & Ankle Spine Sports medicine Physical and occupational therapy

Physiotherapy is indispensable in the areas wherein the proper functioning of the body is deterred by ageing, injury or disease. It is about working to maintain movement, and to restore functional movements and ability throughout the lifespan of the people.

Physiotherapy requires a lot of understanding of the patients' ailment. It is concerned with identifying and maximizing movement potential, within the spheres of promotion, prevention, intervention & rehabilitation. Physiotherapists draw on techniques from a range of approaches for example theories of learning, neuro-physiological, and bio-chemical approaches to manage individuals with any kind of ailment. Physiotherapy, in addition, supports to maintain an active lifestyle, incorporating physical activity and several difficulties are catered with several common activities, maintaining oral drug effect whist exercising. Our altruistic services pertaining to the department includes :

Helping people reach their optimal level of function Clinical judgment to determine the most appropriate treatments and to evaluate their effects Working independently and circumspectly as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team Using various techniques to rehabilitate and re-educate the patients such as Mobilization and Personalized Exercise Programmes

RHEUMATOLOGY

The faculty of Rheumatology provides diagnosis and treatment for patients with rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, gout, osteoporosis, scleroderma, myositis, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease and related diseases. The faculty offers the following medical services:

Outpatient consultations Hospital consultations

Diseases treated are as follows:

Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Ankylosing Spondylitis and other Spondyloarthropathies Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis Scleroderma Wegener's Granulomatosis Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica Vasculitis Gout and Pseudogout

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Orthopaedic mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care, primarily in the field of Orthopaedics. The Hospital endorses the integration of patient and clinical care with research and educational endeavours. We have special commitment to serving children with orthopaedic disorders when they are in need of Orthopaedic care. In addition to being a centre of excellence for the treatment of complex lower limb Orthopaedics, we are striving for recognition as a leading centre of excellence for complex joint reconstruction and revisions.

Sleep Lab
Many individuals experience fatigue, irritability, depression and lack of concentration due to sleep disorders. Such symptoms can affect your job, you marriage, your health and your over all quality of life. If left untreated, these sleep disorders may increase the risk of high BP, heart attack or stroke. Medwin Sleep lab is here to help individuals return to their normal lifestyle through diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Sleep disorders A sleep disorder is any conditions that interrupts normal sleep-wake pattern. Following are the most commonly experienced sleep disorders. a) Snoring and Sleep apnea Snoring is a common problem. But loud snoring can be a symptom of serious sleep disorder called sleep apnea. People with this disorder actually stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep due to complete or partial blockage of airway in the nose or throat. The resulting low levels of oxygen increase BP and may cause a slowdown in the heart rate or stop it for a few seconds. Poor sleep quality caused by sleep apnea leads to excessive daytime sleepiness, headaches, etc. b) Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a common problem that is characterized by excessive uncontrolled sleep during the day, which interferes with daily activities at work. Other symptoms that the patients may experience are vivid nightmares or hallucinations at the onset of sleep and temporary paralysis of arms and legs. c) Insomnia People with insomnia experience chronics problems in falling asleep or staying asleep. This may be due to the number of causes like stress or depression etc. Other Sleep disorders

Periodic Limb Movements The notable symptom of this disorder is repetitive kicking

or jerking of arms or legs throughout the night. Patient often experiences a crawling or sensation or restless feeling in the legs while going to bed which can lead to the inability to fall asleep and remain asleep. Chronic lung diseases, which can worsen during the sleep. Significant changes in your sleep-wake schedule, such as those due to shifts at work or jet lag. Nightmares or night terror.

Sleep studies / Sleep Testing If the sleep physician determines that a sleep study is required, you will one or two nights in the sleep room. A nearby room would be equipped with sophisticated equipment to monitor the sleep patterns, heart activity, blood oxygen levels and body movements. Treatment If a sleep disorder is diagnosed, it can usually be treated effectively. Sleep specialists at the sleep lab will recommend suitable treatment to fix the problem. Treatment may include medications, weight loss, and change in daily habits, simple nasal mask to relieve snoring and CPAP machine for severe obstructive sleep apneas.

An Excellent Centre for Learning

Medwin Hospitals, committed to further the cause of medical education has gained reputation as a center of excellence for medical and para-medical training. It is recognized by Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK for a FRCS program, by the National Board of Examiners for its Diplomate National Board (DNB) program and by the Medical Council of India for housemanship program. The hospital offers Diploma courses in Medical Laboratory Technology and also conducts a 2-year course in Emergency Medical Technology. The Jaya school of Nursing conducts Diploma courses in Nursing and the students, graduating are much sought-after professionals.

Tie Up Organizations The deeply ingrained credo Healthcare with a smile has earned Medwin Hospitals accolades and acclaim from more than 150 private and public sector enterprises that rely on Medwin Hospitals for treatment of their employees.

Airport Authority of India Air force Group Insurance Society Army Group Insurance Fund Air India Atomic Minerals Division Andhra Bank AP Power Genration Corp. Ltd AP State Electricity Board Bharath Dynamics Limited Bharat Earth Movers Ltd B.H.E.L. Hyderabad TeleCommunications B.S.N.L Central Bureau of Investigation Customs & Central Excise Central Coal Fields Limited Central Government Health Scheme Central Indu. Security Force Central Institute of Tool Design Chief Ministers Relief Fund Central Power Dist. Com. of AP. L C.P.W.D Central Reserve Police Force Central Warehousing Corporation Central Water Commission Dredging Corp. of India LTD. Defence Research laboratory Defence Mettalogical research Directorate of Rice Research Directorate of Oil Seeds D.R.D.L D.R.D.O Directorate of Rice Institute E.S.I

Food Corporation of India Ltd Fertilizers Corporation of India Geogical Survey of India Hindustan Cables Limited Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd Hindustan Shipyard Ltd Indian Air Lines Indian Oil Corporation Income Tax Manganese Ore India Ltd. Max New York Life Mahanadi Coal Fields Ltd M.E.C.O.N Military Enginerring Services Military / Sainik Hospital MH-Secunderabad Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd Naaram Nuclear Fuel Complex N.M.D.C N.R.S.A National Thermal Power Corporation Oil Natural Gas Commission Opusasia Technologies Pvt. Ltd Postal Hyderabad Reserve Bank of India Regency Ceramics Ltd. State Bank of Hyderabad State Bank of India Singarani Colleries Co. Ltd. Security Printing Press SVP National Police Academy Vishakapatnam Port Trust Vishakapatnam Steel Project

Arogya Bhadra Scheme Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Birla Sun Life Insurance Ltd. Family Health Plan Good Health Plan Ltd. Heritage Health Services Pvt Life Insurance Corp of India Media Assist India Pvt Ltd. Medicare Medsave Healthcare Ltd. National Insurance Company New India Insurance Oriental Insurance Company Paramount Health Care Saint-Gobain Vetrotex India Ltd. SCCL Group Insurance Scheme TTK Health Care Management United India Insurance

ARTICLES

PCB seeks Rs 10L bank guarantee from 3 hospitals for flouting bio-waste norms
TNN Dec 9, 2011, 04.43AM IST HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) has now directed three city hospitals - Care Hospital (Banjara Hills), Medwin Hospitals (Nampally) and KIMS Hospital (Minister Road) - that were recently found flouting bio-medical waste norms, to submit a bank guarantee of Rs 10 lakh each. This money, APPCB officials said, would be forfeited in case the hospitals failed to set up an effluent treatment plant and sewerage treatment plant within their premises immediately. It may be recalled here that the PCB, earlier this week, had conducted surprise checks at these medical institutions to see if they were treating their waste as per the bio-medical waste management norms. The checks revealed that all the three major hospitals had no such provisions and that most of the infectious waste from here was being dumped into Hyderabad's water bodies. In fact, KIMS, the survey showed, dumps close to 4.5 lakh litres of such waste into the Hussainsagar Lake every day.

Hyderabad | Posted on Dec 05, 2011 at 11:27am IST

Corporate hospitals discharge untreated water

HYDERABAD: Three corporate hospitals in the city, KIMS Hospitals at Minister Road, Care Hospitals at Banjara Hills and Medwin Hospitals at Nampally, were found to be violating biomedical waste management rules under the Environment Protection Act 1986 during surprise inspections conducted by two teams of the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) headed by Madhusudhan Rao and Raghu. As per rules, the segregation of infectious waste, plastic waste, sharps and domestic waste is essential in order to prevent outbreak of any infection and contamination. The yellow bags in which only human anatomical waste is supposed to go were containing plastic waste also. Blue bags, supposed to be filled with plastic waste, were found to be containing general domestic waste like food leftovers. The APPCB conducted surprise inspections at the KIMS orthopaedic, gastroenterology, gynaecology, oncology, general ward and infertility wards. KIMS is constructing a new block for which the hospital has not taken Consent for Establishment (CFE) from the APPCB. It was also found that about 4,50,000 litres/day of waste water was directly discharged into the municipal drain joining the Hussainsagar near Ranigunj. A sample of the same was collected and submitted to the boards laboratory for analysis. The HCE has not yet commissioned the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) as is required under the rules. Medwin and Care Banjara are also not segregating bio-medical waste and are discharging untreated waste water into municipal drains in spite of several notices issued by the APPCB. The infected/expired blood units from the blood banks located in HCEs are disposed into municipal garbage. They are also not following the Atomic Energy Regulatory Boards guidelines for disposal of radio active waste and the same is being mixed with general waste. Further action will be taken by the Board after receiving reports from the laboratory.

Husain Sagar, more than just a lake

Karthik Pasupulate Dec 14, 2011, 12.00AM IST (Husain Sagar, more than just a lake) Many would be surprised to know that Hussain Sagar was the final challenge for the swimmers of Hyderabad, a la the English Channel. "The challenge was to paddle up to the rock of Gibraltar (on top of which the Buddha Statue stands today) and get back. Only the strongest of swimmers could do that to stake claim to being one of the hardiest swimmers of Hyderabad," recalls Hyderabad-based historian Sajjad Shahid. It's another thing that swimming in the Hussain Sagar is perhaps an even greater challenge today, albeit for entirely different reasons, what with tales of sailors developing skin infections and stomach upsets after falling into the lake, going around!