ClinicalDepartments
GGH Khammam features world-class departments staffed by senior medical specialists.
Cardiology
Clinical Specialty<p>The Cardiology department provides evaluation and management of heart-related conditions including hypertension, chest pain, and cardiac risk assessment. Services include ECG, cardiac consultations, and follow-up care for cardiac patients, with referral pathways for advanced interventions when required.</p>
Cardiac consultations & evaluation; ECG & basic cardiac diagnostics; Management of hypertension & heart disease; Chest pain evaluation; Follow-up care for cardiac patients; Referral for advanced cardiac procedures when required
Dental
Clinical Specialty<p>The Dental department provides oral health services including extractions, fillings, root canal treatment, scaling, and oral surgery. Dental health education and preventive programmes are also conducted.</p>
Routine dental check-ups & oral examinations; Tooth extractions & fillings; Treatment of gum disease; Management of dental infections & abscesses; Minor oral surgical procedures; Oral hygiene education & preventive care
Dermatology & STD
Clinical Specialty<p>The Dermatology department treats skin diseases, sexually transmitted infections, and leprosy. Services include skin biopsy, cryotherapy, and counselling for chronic skin conditions.</p>
Diagnosis & treatment of skin infections & disorders; Management of chronic skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis); Confidential STD screening & counselling; Treatment of allergic skin conditions; Minor dermatological procedures; ICTC/ART referral linkage
Emergency & Casualty
Clinical Specialty<p>The Emergency department operates 24/7 providing immediate care for trauma, medical emergencies, poisoning, snake bites, and all life-threatening conditions. Triage-based assessment ensures critical patients receive priority care.</p>
24x7 emergency triage & treatment; Trauma & accident care; Resuscitation & stabilisation services; Poisoning & snake bite management; Coordination for emergency surgeries & ICU referral; Rapid coordination with 108 ambulance services
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Clinical Specialty<p>The ENT department manages diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and head-neck region. Services include audiometry, tonsillectomy, septoplasty, micro-ear surgery, and management of hearing disorders and allergic conditions.</p>
Diagnosis & treatment of ear, nose & throat infections; Hearing assessment & management; Foreign body removal (ear/nose/throat); Tonsillectomy & other minor ENT surgeries; Sinusitis management; Voice & throat disorder consultations
General Medicine
Clinical Specialty<p>The General Medicine department provides comprehensive medical care for adults, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Our team handles fever clinics, lifestyle diseases, infectious disease management, and multi-organ consultations.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>
<p>General OPD consultations; Diagnosis & management of diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders; Treatment of infectious diseases (fever, TB, malaria, typhoid); Chronic disease follow-up & monitoring; Pre-surgical fitness evaluation; Referral coordination with specialty departments</p>
General Surgery
Clinical Specialty<p>The General Surgery department performs a wide range of surgical procedures including emergency surgeries, elective operations, laparoscopic procedures, and trauma care. The department is equipped with modern operation theatres and a dedicated post-operative care unit.</p>
Elective & emergency general surgeries; Hernia, appendix & gallbladder surgeries; Abscess drainage & wound management; Minor surgical procedures (cyst removal, biopsies); Pre- & post-operative care; Trauma & injury-related surgical care
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Clinical Specialty<p>Our O&G department provides comprehensive maternal and reproductive healthcare including antenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, normal and caesarean deliveries, family planning services, and gynaecological surgeries. The department operates a 24/7 labour ward.</p>
Antenatal check-ups & high-risk pregnancy monitoring; Safe institutional deliveries (normal & caesarean); Postnatal care & lactation support; Family planning counselling; Gynaecological consultations & minor procedures; Reproductive health screening
Ophthalmology
Clinical Specialty<p>The Eye department provides comprehensive ophthalmic care including cataract surgeries, glaucoma management, retinal screening for diabetic patients, refraction services, and treatment of eye infections and injuries.</p>
Comprehensive eye examinations & vision testing; Cataract screening & surgery; Glaucoma screening & management; Treatment of eye infections & injuries; Free/subsidised spectacles under govt. schemes; Diabetic retinopathy screening
Orthopaedics
Clinical Specialty<p>The Orthopaedics department specializes in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, fracture management, joint replacements, and trauma care. Our team handles road traffic accident cases, sports injuries, and degenerative bone conditions.</p>
Fracture diagnosis & management (casting, surgery); Trauma & accident-related care; Joint pain & arthritis management; Minor & major orthopaedic surgeries; Post-fracture rehabilitation guidance; Physiotherapy referral
Paediatrics
Clinical Specialty<p>The Paediatrics department provides specialized healthcare for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. Services include NICU, SNCU, immunization, growth monitoring, and management of childhood diseases. The department runs the national immunization programme.</p>
Newborn care & screening; Routine immunization as per national schedule; Growth & nutrition monitoring; Treatment of common childhood illnesses & infections; Malnutrition management; NICU/SNCU referral coordination
Psychiatry
Clinical Specialty<p>The Psychiatry department provides mental health services including counselling, psychotherapy, and pharmacological treatment for depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance abuse disorders.</p>
Psychiatric assessment & diagnosis; Individual counselling & therapy support; Medication management; De-addiction counselling & support; Family counselling & psychoeducation; Referral for specialised/inpatient care when needed
Pulmonology
Clinical Specialty<p>The Pulmonology department specialises in diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders including asthma, COPD, and tuberculosis. Services include pulmonary function assessment, DOTS-based TB treatment, and management of chronic cough, breathlessness, and respiratory infections.</p>
Diagnosis & management of asthma & COPD; TB screening, diagnosis & treatment (DOTS); Treatment of respiratory infections & pneumonia; Pulmonary function assessment; Management of chronic cough & breathlessness; Coordination with govt. TB & respiratory health programmes
