General Medicine
The Department of General Medicine at Christian Fellowship Hospital forms the backbone of adult medical care, providing comprehensive evaluation and management of a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Rooted in Christian values of compassion, service, and ethical practice, our department is dedicated to holistic patient care. We serve as the first point of contact for most adult patients and coordinate care across specialties when required.
The General Medicine department was established in 1973 by Dr Kuruvilla Varkey, M.D., after he came back after his postgraduation from CMC Vellore. The first physician of the hospital was Dr Mary Cherian, MRCP. Before that, infections were rampant at that time with many cholera and tetanus cases. For several years Dr Kuruvilla was the sole physician managing the large department with the help of junior doctors and visiting consultants.
In the mid-90s the DNB (Diplomate in National Board) postgraduate training in general medicine was started. At present we have intake of three DNB postgraduates per year. In the last 5-10 years, superspeciality departments have been established. (Cardiology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, rheumatology etc. )
Services
At CFH the General Medicine Department follows a systematic and patient-centred diagnostic approach to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions.
Our physicians manage a wide spectrum of conditions, including but not limited to:
- Acute Medical Illnesses & medical emergencies etc like heart attack, stroke etc.
- All types of Fever and infections
- All Respiratory illnesses
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Chronic Diseases like Diabetes, Hypertension, Thyroid disorders, Dyslipidemia, Seizure disorder, Asthma, COPD etc
- Anemia and nutritional deficiencies
- Lifestyle and Preventive Medicine
- Smoking and alcohol-related illnesses Nutritional counselling
Diagnostic approach includes:
- Detailed medical history and symptom analysis.
- Comprehensive physical examination.
- Rational use of laboratory investigations.
- Blood and urine tests.
- Anemia evaluation.
- Blood sugar and HbA1c.
- Lipid profile.
- Thyroid, renal and liver function tests.
- Basic cardiac and respiratory assessments (ECG, ECHO, Pulmonary function tests).
- Radiological investigations such as X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan , MRI Brain (as indicated). Preventive health screening and risk assessment.
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Our General Medicine Facilities
Our General Medicine department is supported by essential facilities to ensure safe and effective patient care, including:Well-equipped OP consultation rooms
Inpatient medical wards ( General & Private) and ICU.
Diagnostic laboratory and radiographical (Imaging) services
On-site pharmacy with essential medications
Infection prevention and patient safety measure
Working Hours
General Medicine OPD
🏥 Room No: 146 & 147
📅 Days: Monday to Saturday
🕒 Timings: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Appointment OPD
🏥 Room No: 208
📅 Days: Monday to Saturday
🕒 Timings: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Diabetic Clinic
🏥 Room No: 151
📅 Days: Monday to Saturday
🕒 Timings: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
(Appointment only)
Working Hours | OP timings
General Medicine OPD
Room No: 146 & 147
Days: Monday to Saturday
Timings: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Appointment OPD
Room No: 208
Days: Monday to Saturday
Timings: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Diabetic Clinic (Appointment only)
Room No: 151
Days: Monday to Saturday
Timings: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Working Hours | OP timings
General Medicine OPD
Room No: 146 & 147 | Days: Monday to Saturday | Timings: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Appointment OPD
Room No: 208 | Days: Monday to Saturday | Timings: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Diabetic Clinic (Appointment only)
Room No: 151 | Days: Monday to Saturday | Timings: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Working Hours | OP timings
General Medicine OPD
Appointment OPD
Days: Monday to Saturday
Timings: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Diabetic Clinic (Appointment only)
Timings: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM