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Internal Medicine at SKMC





    Care for Complex Medical Conditions with a Multidisciplinary Approach

    The Internal Medicine Division at SKMC provides specialized care for adult patients with complex and undifferentiated medical conditions. The division manages general medical patients and offers consultative services for surgical and cardiac patients. With a multidisciplinary approach, SKMC delivers high-quality care through its well-structured inpatient, outpatient, and consultation services, ensuring timely diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, and coordinated follow-up.

    Care for Complex Medical
    Why SKMC?

    Why SKMC?

    SKMC integrates a multidisciplinary team approach to provide early, comprehensive care for adult inpatients, ensuring timely investigations and appropriate management.

    SKMC offers specialized units such as high-dependency medical units, a medical assessment unit, and short-stay and general medical wards to accommodate a variety of patient needs.

    SKMC provides co-management and perioperative care for high-risk surgical patients, enhancing outcomes and reducing complications.

    The division operates a range of specialized clinics, including anticoagulation, pre-operative, thrombosis, and geriatrics clinics, to address diverse medical needs.

    The acute care clinic within the emergency department assesses and manages medical patients who require observation or short-term care, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.

    Our Expertise

    General Medical Conditions

    General Medical Conditions

    • Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Management.
    • Diabetes Mellitus and Endocrine Disorders.
    • Respiratory Diseases such as Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
    • Renal Disorders and Electrolyte Imbalances.
    • Infectious Diseases and Sepsis Management.

    Perioperative and Surgical Co-Management

    Perioperative and Surgical Co-Management

    • Preoperative Risk Assessment for High-Risk Surgical Patients.
    • Management of Medical Conditions in Perioperative and Postoperative Phases.
    • Prevention and Management of Surgical Complications.

    Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Management

    Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Management

    • Anticoagulation Therapy Monitoring.
    • Prevention and Management of Thromboembolic Events.
    • Individualized Care Plans for Patients on Long-Term Anticoagulation.

    Geriatric and Long-Term Care

    Geriatric and Long-Term Care

    • Management of Chronic Diseases in Elderly Patients.
    • Long-Term Care for Patients with Complex Medical and Behavioral Needs.
    • Coordination of Care for Frail and High-Risk Elderly Populations.

    Specialized Consultative Services

    Specialized Consultative Services

    • Medical Consultations for Surgical and Cardiac Patients.
    • Assessment and Management of High-Complexity Medical Cases.
    • Coordination with Other Specialties for Comprehensive Patient Care.

    Innovations and Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

    Medical Assessment Unit (MAU)

    Medical Assessment Unit (MAU)

    A 21-bed monitored unit providing expedited multidisciplinary review, prioritized investigations, and early disposition planning for all medical admissions.

    Short-Stay Unit

    Short-Stay Unit

    A 30-bed unit, including 15 high-dependency beds, for patients with an expected length of stay of up to 5 days.

    Acute Care Clinic

    Acute Care Clinic

    Located within the emergency department, this clinic evaluates and manages medical patients who do not require inpatient admission or need short-duration observation. It also serves discharged patients who need further follow-up or management.

    Preoperative Clinic for High-Risk Patients

    Preoperative Clinic for High-Risk Patients

    A dedicated clinic for assessing and optimizing the medical status of high-risk patients before surgery, reducing the risk of perioperative complications.

    Specialized Outpatient Clinics

    Specialized Outpatient Clinics

    Including rapid-referral, thrombosis, and geriatrics clinics, these services address the needs of specific patient populations and ensure seamless follow-up care.

    Meet Our Experts

    Dr. Tajammal Zahoor

    Dr. Tajammal Zahoor

    Consultant Physician

    Dr. Husen Abdulrahman

    Dr. Husen Abdulrahman

    Consultant Physician

    Dr. Hala Ramadan Altalatini

    Dr. Hala Ramadan Altalatini

    Specialist Physician

    Dr. Haitham Ahmed Ali

    Dr. Haitham Ahmed Ali

    Consultant Physician

    Dr. Ammar Mansour Abbas

    Dr. Ammar Mansour Abbas

    Specialist Physician

    Dr. Aliasgar Lokhandwala

    Dr. Aliasgar Lokhandwala

    Specialist Physician

    Dr. Ahmed Yousif Mohammed Osman

    Dr. Ahmed Yousif Mohammed Osman

    Consultant Physician

    Dr. Khalil Chughtai

    Dr. Khalil Chughtai

    Consultant Physician

    Dr. Kavita Singtwadia

    Dr. Kavita Singtwadia

    Specialist Physician

    Dr. Corina Barbaza Weber

    Dr. Corina Barbaza Weber

    Specialist Physician