PGIMER Chandigarh to Relocate Neurology and Neurosurgery OPDs to New Centre from April 20
PGI to shift neurology & neurosurgery OPDs to Advanced Neuroscience Centre from April 20
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The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh will relocate its neurology and neurosurgery outpatient departments to the Advanced Neurosciences Centre starting April 20. This move aims to enhance patient care and streamline services, addressing the rising demand for neurological treatment in northern India.
- 01Neurology and neurosurgery OPDs will move to the Advanced Neurosciences Centre on April 20.
- 02The new facility aims to improve patient care and efficiency in neurological services.
- 03Significant increase in patient visits to neurology OPD, from 44,862 in 2021 to 82,587 in 2023.
- 04New 24-hour emergency services and an autonomic laboratory will be established.
- 05Access to the centre will be through Gate No. 3 of PGIMER, Chandigarh.
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The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh will shift its neurology and neurosurgery outpatient departments (OPDs) to the Advanced Neurosciences Centre starting April 20. This transition aims to enhance patient care and operational efficiency, as stated by Prof. Vivek Lal, the director of PGIMER. The new centre will house both departments under one roof, addressing the increasing patient load for neurological disorders in northern India. From 44,862 patients in 2021, the number of visits to the neurology OPD surged to 82,587 in 2023, indicating a growing demand for specialized care. The centre will also introduce 24-hour emergency services and an autonomic laboratory, which is currently unavailable in any major northern Indian institute. Patients can access the centre via Gate No. 3 of PGIMER, and arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth transition.
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The relocation of the OPDs to the Advanced Neurosciences Centre will streamline services for patients with neurological disorders, reducing wait times and improving access to specialized care.
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