Aster MIMS Kozhikode now targets spinal tumors with a specialisedSpine Tumor Clinic that will function every Friday evening between 3 pm to 5 pm.Taking the multi-disciplinary approach of the other specialised tumor clinics, the Spine Tumor Clinic will have the combined expertise of eight departments to evaluate and plant treatment regimen for the patients.
Inaugurating the SpineTumor Clinic, Dr. Rahul Menon, CEO, Aster MIMS said, “The Spinal Tumor Clinic is our new offering to the patients. These speciality clinics take a team approach to treating the patient employing the best skills from various departments. The Spinal Tumour Clinic will have the Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Orthopaedic, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Oncology, Radiology, Pathology and Physical Medicine departments.”
U. Basheer, Executive Director, Aster MIMS, Dr. Rahul Menon, CEO; Dr. NarayanankuttyWarrier, Sr. Consultant and HOD, Medical Oncology; Dr. Suresh S. Pillai, HOD, Orthopaedics, Dr. K G Ramakrishnan, HOD, Radiology and Dr. Lilly, HOD, Pathology, Dr Jacob P Alappat, Dr Noufal Basheerand other specialists from the various departments were also present at the inauguration.
Dr. Rahul Menon, CEO, Aster MIMS said, “Spinal tumors often require delicate and complex surgery. The Spinal Tumor Clinic will empower the patient with the best available treatment of international standards backed by our experienced medical team.”
