Overview of the Department
The Department of General Medicine, ANIIMS, Sri Vijaya Puram is a fully functional clinical department operating at G B Pant Hospital with a capacity of 120 inpatient beds. In addition, the department is supported by 14 Dialysis beds and 12 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds, ensuring comprehensive care for critically ill patients.
The department also runs a Day Care Chemo-Immunotherapy Unit (CITU), which is operational and provides chemotherapy and immunotherapy services for patients with cancer-related illnesses.
The Department of General Medicine is well supported by allied specialties such as TB & Chest, Dermatology, and Psychiatry, enabling a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, diagnosis, and management.
Department of General Medicine
| S.no | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Robert James | Professor and HOD |
| 2 | Dr. Bhavaniprasad Shilamath | Assistant Professor |
| 3 | Dr. Sarika Ratnam | DNB Resident |
| 4 | Dr. Nitin | DNB Resident |
| 5 | Dr. Saurabh Kumar | Junior Resident |
| 6 | Dr. Sumit Kumar Dalai | Junior Resident |
| 7 | Dr. Sher Singh | Junior Resident |
| 8 | Dr. Suyash Pratap Singh | Junior Resident |
| 9 | Dr.Sukriti Singh | Junior Resident |
| 10 | Dr. Kallepuram Sanjana | Junior Resident |
| 11 | Dr. Varsha Venkateshwar | Junior Resident |
| 12 | Dr. Shilpi Sarkar | Junior Resident |
| 13 | Dr. Shahin Kassim | Junior Resident |
| 14 | Dr. Farhaan Ashraf | Junior Resident |
| 15 | Dr. Naseeba Bibi | Junior Resident |
| 16 | Dr. Sandeep Nair a | Junior Resident |
| 17 | Dr. Eshita Rana | Junior Resident |
| 18 | Dr. Kaarthick C S | Junior Resident |
| 19 | Dr. Mohammed Febin | Junior Resident |
Facilities
The Department of General Medicine is supported by well-equipped laboratory services from the Pathology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry departments. Comprehensive radiology support is available with Ultrasound, CT Scan, and MRI facilities. The department works in tandem with surgical specialties to deliver holistic healthcare services.
The department handles a heavy clinical workload with 52,201 OPD patients annually and an average of 6,430 inpatient admissions per year, maintaining more than 90% bed occupancy.
- Hemodialysis Unit: 14 beds, operational 24×7 with approximately 1,500 dialysis sittings per month, led by Dr. Bhavaniprasad S. M.
- ICU: 12-bed intensive care unit catering to critically ill patients.
- CITU: Dedicated Immuno-Chemotherapy Unit for centralized cancer care and uninterrupted drug supply.
- Cardiac Diagnostics: 2D/4D Echocardiography machine for advanced cardiac evaluation.
- ART Centre: Operational under the Department of General Medicine as per NMC guidelines.
Teaching Activities
ANIIMS has an annual intake capacity of 114 MBBS students. The Department of General Medicine actively imparts undergraduate medical education in accordance with NMC guidelines through experienced faculty members.
Regular theory classes, clinical postings, and student assessments are conducted to train future physicians. The department is also working towards introducing an E-Pharmacy system for efficient drug stock management. Additionally, ANIIMS admits 2 DNB Medicine residents per year.
Departmental Statistics
IPD Statistics
| Ward | IPD 2024 | IPD 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NMW 1 | 1229 | 1524 |
| NMW 2 | 1446 | 1780 |
| FMW 1 | 861 | 1006 |
| FMW 2 | 923 | 995 |
| MICU | 607 | 1125 |
| Total | 6430 | |
OPD Statistics
| Period | Total Patients |
|---|---|
| Apr–Dec 2024 | 19,421 |
| Jan–Mar 2025 | 7,257 |
| Apr–Dec 2025 | 25,225 |
| Total | 51,903 |
Procedures Performed
| Procedure | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiography | 1736 | 2264 | 4000 |
| Dialysis | 13142 | 17164 | 30306 |
| Chemotherapy | 414 | 918 | 1332 |
Committee Members
- Dr. Robert James: Member – Curriculum Committee (Phase III, Part II)
- Dr. Bhavaniprasad Shilamath: Member – Curriculum Committee (Phase III, Part I), Campus Development Committee, Medical Officer In-charge (MTC under NVHCP), Department Nodal Officer – NOHP-PCZ
Department Achievements
A one-day CME Programme was organized by the Department of General Medicine, ANIIMS on 16.08.2025.
- Dr. Bhavaniprasad Shilamath – Approach to Fever
- Dr. Saikat Datta – Approach to Hypertension, Missed Complications of Diabetes
- Dr. S. S. Singh – Management of Snake Bite
The programme was attended by DNB residents, junior residents, and final-year MBBS students.
Dr. Bhavaniprasad Shilamath
Assistant Professor
Publications
| S. No. | Publication Details | Journal / Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incidence and Outcome of Adverse Reactions to Anti-Snake Venom in Envenomous Snake Bite Cases: A Cross-Sectional Study. |
International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2024; 16(12); 1278-1279 |
| 2 | Clinical Profile in Envenomous Snake Bite Cases. |
International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2024; 16(12); 2559-2560 |
| 3 | Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Headache in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis in a Tertiary Care Centre – A Cross-Sectional Study. | International Journal of Medicine and Public Health |
| 4 | Correlation Between Rheumatic Heart Disease and Socioeconomic Determinants in Urban and Rural Population. |
The Journal of Heart Valve Disease Print ISSN: 0966-8519 | Online ISSN: 2053-2644 |
| 5 | Assessment of Inflammatory Biomarkers in Early Detection of Degenerative Aortic Valve Disease. |
The Journal of Heart Valve Disease Print ISSN: 0966-8519 | Online ISSN: 2053-2644 |
| 6 | Comparative Study of Oral Anticoagulants in Patients with Mechanical Heart Valves: A Real-World Clinical Analysis. |
The Journal of Heart Valve Disease Print ISSN: 0966-8519 | Online ISSN: 2053-2644 |
| 7 | Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Progression and Outcomes of Mitral Valve Stenosis. |
The Journal of Heart Valve Disease Print ISSN: 0966-8519 | Online ISSN: 2053-2644 |
| 8 | Concomitant Infection of Enteric and Scrub Typhus. |
Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease Society Volume 2, Issue 1, January–March 2024 ISSN: 2950-4392 |
| 9 | Goat Fever. |
Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease Society Volume 2, Issue 3, July–September 2024 ISSN: 2950-4392 |
Academic Activities
Regular case presentations and PPT presentations are conducted three times a week for academic DNB residents and non-academic junior residents to promote continuous learning and clinical excellence.
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