HP Ghosh Hospital in Saltlake, Kolkata, announced the debut of its newest project, the Chest Tree, an inventive and distinctive way to highlight its extensive respiratory care services. The hospital’s commitment to treating a variety of respiratory disorders with cutting-edge equipment and a staff of highly qualified physicians is symbolised by the chest tree.

The launch was attended by Mr. Somnath Bhattacharya, CEO of HP Ghosh Hospital, Dr. Ansuman Mukhopadhyay, MBBS, MD (T.B, Respi.) DNB, Senior Consultant, Dr. Sumit Sengupta, MBBS, MD(GM), MRCP (UK), CEST (UK) in Respiratory Medicine FRCP (LONDON) -Senior Consultant, Dr. Sanghabrata Sur, MBBS, DNB, DTCD (Respiratory Medicine), Fellow in Sleep Medicine- Consultant, Dr. Pinaki Bandyopadhyay, Medical Superintendent and many others.

The Chest Tree illustrates the range of respiratory problems that are treated at HP Ghosh Hospital. These conditions include lung cancer, COPD, asthma, TB, allergies, sleep disorders, pulmonary hypertension, and quitting smoking. Patients can easily comprehend the range of services offered because each branch of the tree reflects a distinct area of expertise.

Both COPD and pulmonary hypertension are chronic illnesses that need for multidisciplinary care and long-term management. By introducing the Chest Tree, they are highlighting our dedication to providing state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in addition to presenting their extensive range of services. This programme will greatly improve patient knowledge and accessibility to specialised care.

The hospital has state-of-the-art PCR and quick culture systems for respiratory microbiology, as well as CT scans, bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, thoracoscopy, and other respiratory care technologies. Patients can receive comprehensive and specialised care from the hospital’s interdisciplinary specialty clinics, which include Kolkata’s first interdisciplinary ILD Clinic and the city’s first Lung Cancer Screening Programme. The hospital guarantees that patients receive the best care possible at all times of the day by providing respiratory critical care with specialist cover around-the-clock. HP Ghosh Hospital’s dedication to patient care and convenience is further evidenced by its daily outpatient departments (OPDs) in respiratory medicine, day care assessments for elderly and disabled patients, and after-hours respiratory consultant clinics.

Priyanka Dutta