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Dr. P.K. Koshy, M.D., D.V.D.,
Consultant Dermatologist & Venereologist
K.G. Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute, Coimbatore. India
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Skin and Sexually Transmitted diseases are on an increasing trend due to rapidly changing social and environmental factors. Skin afflictions may not only be a disease in itself, but may also be an indication of an underlying more serious ailment. Identification of such afflictions poses a great challenge in providing quality Healthcare.
At K.G. Hospital, the Department of Dermatology offers expert treatment for disorders like vitilago (leukoderma), psoriasis, acne, eczema and other pigmentary disorders. The dermatologists work in tandem with other co-specialists as a team to ensure that patients derive maximum benefits of multi-specialty hospital.
Excellent supporting facilities related to Microbiology, Clinical pathology, Biochemistry, Histopathology with Immuno- fluorescence studies etc. are available to help in diagnosing and treating different dermatological diseases and conditions and Sexually Transmitted Diseases that present to this hospital.
The outpatient facility is provided on all working days as well as on Sundays and holidays, from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m and consultancy is available on out-office room procedures like electro Cautery, Desiccation, Skin Biopsy and Cryo-surgery.
The well-equipped laboratory facility of the department provides sophisticated investigations like immuno-fluorocense tests of skin biopsy in case of blistering disorders, Immunoglobulin assays and complement assay hair root study etc. besides routine histo-path study and skin smear examination for AFB (L).
The department functions closely in association with Rheumatology, Cosmetic Surgery, General Surgery and Gynecology to handle specific problems. The Venerology effort is backed up by a fully functioning Urology and Microbiology set-up.
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