Vision & Mission
The Department of Orthopaedics is situated on the 4th floor of the Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Lavale Hill-base Campus. The department contributes actively in the fields of education, research and service. The department is equipped to educate the Undergraduate & Post-graduate students.
Vision
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We aim to provide best possible Orthopedics treatment to all the patients to uphold “Movement is life & life is movement” for all.
Mission
- The Department of Orthopaedics is dedicated to relieving pain, improving function,
and restoring quality of life to the individuals who suffer from musculoskeletal injury or disease.
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We accomplish these goals by providing the most advanced clinical and surgical orthopaedic patient care,
offering superior orthopaedic education and training, and conducting innovative research.
The Department of Orthopaedics is situated on the 4th floor of the Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Lavale Hill-base Campus. The department contributes actively in the fields of education, research and service. The department is equipped to educate the Undergraduate & Post-graduate students.
Vision
- We aim to provide best possible Orthopedics treatment to all the patients to uphold “Movement is life & life is movement” for all.
Mission
- The Department of Orthopaedics is dedicated to relieving pain, improving function, and restoring quality of life to the individuals who suffer from musculoskeletal injury or disease.
- We accomplish these goals by providing the most advanced clinical and surgical orthopaedic patient care, offering superior orthopaedic education and training, and conducting innovative research.
HOD Profile
Name:-Dr. Arundhati Pande
Qualification:-MBBS, MS
Experience:
Dr. Pande has more than 18 years of experience in teaching and clinical work. Her specialties include Topical Phaco, Oculoplasty, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Cornea, and Glaucoma. She is well-known among students and staff for her friendly nature.
Papers:
Dr. Pande has authored more than 10 national and international research papers.
Presentations:
She has presented her work at international, national, state, and local ophthalmology conferences. Dr. Pande has also delivered motivational talks to various institutes and companies.
Patent:
She holds a Government of India patent for the use of Tridex in ocular diseases.
Awards:
Dr. Pande has received numerous awards at ophthalmology conferences and as a podium finisher in Half Ironman events, marathons, and more.
Personal Achievements:
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Five-time Half Ironman finisher and marathoner (42.2 km run).
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Accomplished cyclist and swimmer.
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Avid trekker and Vipassana meditator.
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Completed a course on Hindu temples.
Infrastructure facilities
Department -
- Fully Air-conditioned Individual Cabins for all faculty members, with desk space for residents
- Departmental library
- Office
- Room for Non Teaching staff
OPD - Reception Counter, Waiting hall, Refraction room, patient examination room, Dark room, Minor procedure room, B – scan, Cataract work -up room, Demo room.
Ward - Separate male and female wards, total 10 beds, nursing station, doctors room, clinic room, pantry room and separate male and female toilets.
Newly added equipments - NCT tonometer, Appasamy operating microscope with inbuilt recorder, Operating table
Library
Department
Library
Library
OPD
WARD
DRESSING ROOMS
Plaster application and plaster removal rooms
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy
Operation Theatre
Ophthalmology OPD
Major Equipments Slit Lamp
Perimetry
B Scan
Refraction
Ophthalmic Operation Theatre
Services
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OT services
Small incision cataract surgery, Phaco emulsification Cataract surgery, Pterygium surgery, Squint surgery, DCT/DCR, Corneal Transplant procedure. Lids and Oculoplasty: Orbitotomy, Ptosis, Ectropion, Entropion Correction, Paediatric Cataract with Rehabilitation.
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OPD services:
Cornea clinic, Glaucoma clinic, Retina clinic,Squint Clinic, Oculoplastic, Clinic Neuro-opthalmology, Routine day care procedure, Perimetry, Orthoptic exercises, Refraction, B scan, Screening for Retinopathy of prematurity. -
Existing services:
OCT Topcon, FFA Angiography, Perimetry, OPD Set up with Three slit lamp microscopes, Applanation Tonometer, B scan, A scan, Zeiss operating microscope, Zeiss phacoemulsification machine, Refraction room – Autorefractometer , Synaptophore
Cornea clinic, Glaucoma clinic, Retina clinic,Squint Clinic, Oculoplastic, Clinic Neuro-opthalmology, Routine day care procedure, Perimetry, Orthoptic exercises, Refraction, B scan, Screening for Retinopathy of prematurity. -
Newly Launched services:
Eye bank, YAG laser capsulotomy, YAG Peripheral Iridotomy, ROP Screening, IOL master
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Newer surgical ventures:
Lids and Oculoplasty : Orbitotomy, Ptosis, Ectropion, Entropion Correction,Cosmetic Rehabilitation, Squint correction surgeries, Corneal Transplant procedure Paediatric Cataract with Rehabilitation
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Upcoming Facilities:
Retina Lasers, OCT angiography, Corneal Topography – Pentacam Cryoprobe
Key Focus Areas
- Cataract Screening Camps
- Providing comprehensive outpatient care
- Providing surgical care of highest quality
- Awareness programs and educational lectures for general population, faculties and medical students
