Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
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Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital (or GTBH or GTB Hospital) is a 1500 bed hospital situated in the National Capital Region of Delhi
, India, and is affiliated to and acts as the teaching hospital of University College of Medical Sciences
. GTBH was established in 1979 (fully functional in 1987) with 350 bed capacity which has now been expanded to 1500 bed capacity. It is the first Delhi Government tertiary care hospital in Trans-Yamuna (East Delhi
) area, catering to the East Delhi
population as well as patients from adjacent states. It is an associated teaching hospital attached to the University College of Medical Sciences
, University of Delhi
.
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and as such it can trace its history parallel to that of UCMS.
UCMS was founded in 1971, due to the efforts of the Health Minister
of New Delhi. It was proposed by the minister to provide medical education to every student who attained the eligibility criteria and wished to become a doctor. The criteria being stringent (minimum 60% aggregate), but it still caused a 100 or so students to be left out, even with the presence of two Medical Colleges in Delhi – MAMC and LHMC. That year classes began in the makeshift Department of Chemistry
, Delhi University, North Campus. This was to become the UCMS of tomorrow. It then started having its clinical postings (practicals) at Meerut Medical College. Shortly, it was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital in South Delhi
.
In 1986, it shifted to its present location at Dilshad Garden
and was associated with Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, a 1000 bedded institution, as its teaching hospital.
Thus GTBH actually became functional in 1986 though construction was over in 1979 and some departments began functioning before 1987.
Facilities=
Outpatient clinics are held in the Outpatient Department.
These are 3 floors (ground, 1st and 2nd floors. Each floor has approximately 100 rooms.
The following departments are available :
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
, India, and is affiliated to and acts as the teaching hospital of University College of Medical Sciences
University College of Medical Sciences
University College of Medical Sciences or U.C.M.S is medical college affiliated to the University of Delhi imparting medical education in Delhi, India...
. GTBH was established in 1979 (fully functional in 1987) with 350 bed capacity which has now been expanded to 1500 bed capacity. It is the first Delhi Government tertiary care hospital in Trans-Yamuna (East Delhi
East Delhi
East Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. It is bounded by the Yamuna River on the west, North East Delhi to the north, Ghaziabad District of Uttar Pradesh state to the east, and Gautam Buddha Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh to the south...
) area, catering to the East Delhi
East Delhi
East Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. It is bounded by the Yamuna River on the west, North East Delhi to the north, Ghaziabad District of Uttar Pradesh state to the east, and Gautam Buddha Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh to the south...
population as well as patients from adjacent states. It is an associated teaching hospital attached to the University College of Medical Sciences
University College of Medical Sciences
University College of Medical Sciences or U.C.M.S is medical college affiliated to the University of Delhi imparting medical education in Delhi, India...
, University of Delhi
University of Delhi
The University of Delhi is a central university situated in Delhi, India and is funded by Government of India. Established in 1922, it offers courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Vice-President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the Chancellor of the university...
.
Access
Roads- Eastern Approach Road from Kashmiri Gate and Wazirabad Road from Delhi University, North Campus, Outer Ring Road
- Direct road from Vikas Marg via Laxmi-nagar to GT road
- Direct road from Vikas Marg via Gandhi-Nagar to GT road
- Direct road from Nizzamuddin via Gazipur road to Seemapuri border
Bus
- University Special
- 280,281,165,33,333,212,375,205,235,239
- Delhi Metro
- Jhilmil Station – further by pedal cycle Rikshaw or 5 minute walk
- Dilshad Garden Station then a direct Metro Bus service
History
It was envisioned as a teaching affiliate to University College of Medical SciencesUniversity College of Medical Sciences
University College of Medical Sciences or U.C.M.S is medical college affiliated to the University of Delhi imparting medical education in Delhi, India...
and as such it can trace its history parallel to that of UCMS.
UCMS was founded in 1971, due to the efforts of the Health Minister
Health minister
A health minister is the member of a country's government typically responsible for protecting and promoting public health and providing welfare and other social security services....
of New Delhi. It was proposed by the minister to provide medical education to every student who attained the eligibility criteria and wished to become a doctor. The criteria being stringent (minimum 60% aggregate), but it still caused a 100 or so students to be left out, even with the presence of two Medical Colleges in Delhi – MAMC and LHMC. That year classes began in the makeshift Department of Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
, Delhi University, North Campus. This was to become the UCMS of tomorrow. It then started having its clinical postings (practicals) at Meerut Medical College. Shortly, it was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital in South Delhi
South Delhi
South Delhi is an administrative district of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India.It is bounded by the Yamuna River to the east, the districts of New Delhi to the north, Faridabad District of Haryana state to the southeast, Gurgaon District of Haryana to the southwest, and South West...
.
In 1986, it shifted to its present location at Dilshad Garden
Dilshad Garden
Dilshad Garden also known as DG by its residents is a large housing colony situated in East Delhi that was primarily developed by Delhi Development Authority . A nearby colony named Dilshad Colony is sometimes confused to be its part...
and was associated with Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, a 1000 bedded institution, as its teaching hospital.
Thus GTBH actually became functional in 1986 though construction was over in 1979 and some departments began functioning before 1987.
Facilities=
- Out Patient Clinics (Outpatient department or OPD)
- Inpatient care (admissions)
- Emergency services
- Critical care
- Specialist care
- Laboratory services
- Imaging services
- Medico legal aid
- Nodal Center under National Programs
- Teaching facilities
- Examination services
Outpatient clinics
These are 3 floors (ground, 1st and 2nd floors. Each floor has approximately 100 rooms.
The following departments are available :
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- OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems...
http://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html- diagnosis/therapeutics/admissions/dark room procedures/ - OrthopedicsOrthopedicsOrthopedics is the study of the musculoskeletal system. The Greek word 'ortho' means straight or correct and 'pedics' comes from the Greek 'pais' meaning children. For many centuries, orthopedists have been involved in the treatment of crippled children...
http://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html - ENTOtolaryngologyOtolaryngology or ENT is the branch of medicine and surgery that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck disorders....
http://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html - PediatricsPediatricsPediatrics or paediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. A medical practitioner who specializes in this area is known as a pediatrician or paediatrician...
http://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html - PathologyPathologyPathology is the precise study and diagnosis of disease. The word pathology is from Ancient Greek , pathos, "feeling, suffering"; and , -logia, "the study of". Pathologization, to pathologize, refers to the process of defining a condition or behavior as pathological, e.g. pathological gambling....
http://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html - DentistryDentistryDentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered...
http://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html - DermatologyDermatologyDermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails....
http://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html - PhysiologyPhysiologyPhysiology is the science of the function of living systems. This includes how organisms, organ systems, organs, cells, and bio-molecules carry out the chemical or physical functions that exist in a living system. The highest honor awarded in physiology is the Nobel Prize in Physiology or...
http://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html - PsychiatryPsychiatryPsychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the study and treatment of mental disorders. These mental disorders include various affective, behavioural, cognitive and perceptual abnormalities...
http://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html - Medicinehttp://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html
- RadiologyRadiologyRadiology is a medical specialty that employs the use of imaging to both diagnose and treat disease visualized within the human body. Radiologists use an array of imaging technologies to diagnose or treat diseases...
http://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html - MicrobiologyMicrobiologyMicrobiology is the study of microorganisms, which are defined as any microscopic organism that comprises either a single cell , cell clusters or no cell at all . This includes eukaryotes, such as fungi and protists, and prokaryotes...
http://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html - Surgeryhttp://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html
- ObstetricsObstetricsObstetrics is the medical specialty dealing with the care of all women's reproductive tracts and their children during pregnancy , childbirth and the postnatal period...
and GynaecologyGynaecologyGynaecology or gynecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system . Literally, outside medicine, it means "the science of women"...
http://www.ucms.ac.in/ACADEMIC%20DEPARTMENTS.html - NeurologyNeurologyNeurology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Specifically, it deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of disease involving the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their coverings, blood vessels, and all effector tissue,...
- OncologyOncologyOncology is a branch of medicine that deals with cancer...
- Pulmonary Medicine and TuberculosisTuberculosisTuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
- NeurosurgeryNeurosurgeryNeurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spine, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system.-In the United States:In...