Patients are also seen at the Hospital, the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Children’s Hospital. A wide range of services is provided, including comprehensive consultative care, infusion therapies and bone density assessments. Our faculty is growing with the recruitment of two Pediatric Rheumatologist and one additional Adult Rheumatologist, enabling us to better serve patients of all ages and at locations accessible to a larger number of residents. There is a multispecialty facility that is staffed by rheumatology, endocrinology orthopedic, and occupational therapy professionals. The facilities are general rheumatology practices located in medicine multispecialty facilities. Service to our pulmonary hypertension patients has been greatly enhanced by the formation of a new, multispecialty Pulmonary Hypertension Center Because of our focus on research, we can offer patients with scleroderma, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis the opportunity to participate in clinical research. Many of our studies are designed and administered by our own faculty. However, we also participate in large treatment trials designed to test new therapies for diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma.
Women's Care - Services Our nationally and internationally recognized faculty have written textbooks, created science, and trained tomorrow's physicians. Most of our doctors are listed in the Best Doctors. Appropriately, our faculty are just as diverse as the women we serve. Family Planning Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology / Incontinence) Fertility Gynecologic Cancer Gynecology Low and High-risk Pregnancy Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital is pleased to outline the Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstruction Surgery Program (Urogynecology) with an outpatient and general gynecology office. There are board certified Obstetrician Gynecologist with a specialty in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. Patient Care Services: · Urinary Incontinence · Painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis · Overactive bladder · Nocturia · Recurrent urinary tract infections · Pelvic organ prolapse · Cystocele(fallen bladder) · Rectocele · Uterine prolapse · Vaginal vault prolapse Latest technologies: · In-office cystoscopy and urodynamic evaluation · In-office injectable therapy for stress urinary incontinence · Non mesh surgical reconstruction · Minimally invasive sling surgery to correct stress incontinence.
Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Infectious Disease The Infectious Diseases Division at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital provides diagnosis and treatment for patients who have, or may have, infectious disease problems. Patients in the hospital are seen by the Infectious Disease Inpatient Service. Outpatients are seen in the Infectious Diseases Outpatient Clinic. HIV-infected patients are seen by self-referral as well as by physician referral. Long-term primary care is provided for HIV-infected patients, or the patients may remain with their primary care physician and be seen at longer intervals in our Outpatient Clinic for adjustment of HIV treatment and medications. Clinical areas of special interest are: · Hospital infection control · Orthopedic infections · Endocarditis · Infectious diarrhea · Transplant infections · Travel Medicine
Psychiatry Services The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Institute of Psychiatry offers patients, caregivers and their professional providers access to the latest evidence-based practices and advances in research. The IOP has been named Hospital of the Year by the National Alliance on Mental Health Ghana and West Africa. Adult Services Child & Adolescent Services Geriatric Services Center for Drug & Alcohol Programs (CDAP) Brain Stimulation Services (ECT, TMS, VNS or DBS) National Crime Victims Center Sleep Center Insomnia Clinic Weight Management Center Recreation Therapy Research, Education & Training The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Kings & Queens Medical University College currently ranks ninth in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among Departments of Psychiatry, and is home to a number of nationally recognized clinicians, researchers, and programs. Research Basic science. Clinical trials. Translational research. Education & Training Medical students. Residencies and fellowships. Clinical psychology. Continuing education. Patient & Family Information Patient Family Partnership Council Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital established an IOP Patient Family Partnership Council that consists of four family members and four consumers, each having first-hand experience with mental illness and/or addiction, who serve on IOP Patient Satisfaction Team, Admission Criteria Task Force and participate in IOP New Employee Orientation. The group facilitated Crisis Intervention Training for Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Safety & Security staff and a weekly spiritual support group for IOP inpatients. They were featured in the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital , helping to destigmatize mental illness. Our Vision and Mission The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Patient Family Partnership Council seeks to enhance the delivery of patient and family-centered care (see below) through a partnership between patients and families, and doctors and staff. Our vision is to achieve a level of care where patient and family involvement is expected and welcomed by all. The Patient Family Partnership Council will encourage two-way communication between patients and families, and doctors and staff, in an environment of trust and respect. Membership Patients and family members from Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital are eligible to become members of the Council. Members should be committed to building a partnership to understand the needs of the patients and families they represent and to implement programs and policies to address health care challenges within Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital. Each council member must submit an application and be interviewed. The Council shall strive to create a membership that reflects the diversity of the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital patient population in terms of medical diagnoses, geographic areas and cultural diversity. For more information or if you would like to become a member, please contact us
Why Choose Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Primary Care Doctor? Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital offer a network of primary care providers. You can choose the practice that best meets your needs and receive care from top physicians in a setting that's comforting and convenient. At the same time, you and your primary care provider have access to the tremendous resources and specialists of the Kings & Queens Medical University College. Teamwork - We partner with our patients, listen to your concerns, provide you with complete information and engage you in the decision-making process. We also draw on the experience and expertise of our colleagues to ensure you receive the best advice and care possible. There is a spirit of collaboration within our practices and the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital - Primary Care network that extends to the Kings & Queens Medical University College. Excellence - We provide superb primary care through our Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital - Primary Care network, which offers an impressive roster of board-certified physicians. When specialty care is needed, we have the benefit of working with Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital, which is at the forefront of the latest advances in medicine and has been recognized as one the nation's top academic medical centers. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital includes Cancer Center, Storm Eye Institute, Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Children's Hospital, a hospital for cardiovascular and digestive disorders and many other centers of excellence. Community - We know that patients appreciate receiving advanced medical care close to home, work or school. We have practices located throughout the that have served their local communities for many years. Flexibility - Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital - Primary Care provides you with the possibility of choosing an internist or family medicine physician as your primary care provider. Our primary care doctors often work closely with Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital specialists through consultations and referrals but have the freedom to refer you to other medical providers according to your needs and wishes. When you choose a doctor from our exceptional primary care network, you will create a long-lasting, effective partnership between you and your primary care team. They will care for you throughout your life while also coordinating your health care with the area’s largest and best network of specialists when needed. And now with Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital, MyChart, our online patient-centered health care management tool, you can securely access records, test results, appointments, prescriptions and more. You can even email your primary care team. Go to Find a Doctor to choose Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital primary care physician and make an appointment today at +233-2400000. Find a Doctor The primary care doctors that are part of the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital physician network are changing what's possible in health care by creating long-lasting, effective partnerships between you and your primary care team. We will work with you to protect and improve your health, striving to prevent problems and carefully considering the best course of action when you are faced with illness or injury. All Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital physicians have attained board certification by the Ghana Board of Medical Specialties. This certification is granted only to physicians who have completed a certified training program and demonstrated mastery of their specialty by passing a series of rigorous examinations pertaining to their area of interest. With this certification and a strong relationship and affiliation to Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital you and your family can be assured of the highest of quality and professional skill when you see an Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital physician. Find a doctor who specializes in internal medicine An internist (or internal medicine physician) is a doctor who has received three years of post-graduate training in dealing with health care issues of adults. Internists diagnose and treat a wide variety of common medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol problems. They also are skilled at managing many less common conditions, and are skilled at making appropriate diagnoses. An internist serves also to coordinate referrals to specialists when appropriate, and to help guide you through the complexities of the health delivery system. Find a doctor who specializes in family medicine Family medicine physicians also receive three years of additional training after medical school and place a great emphasis on preventative medicine. They are similar to internists in that they treat a wide variety of conditions, provide diagnostic services and coordinate referrals to specialists. In addition, family physicians also provide comprehensive health care for children and adolescents
Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Interventional Radiology Interventional radiologists are involved in the treatment of the patient, as well as the diagnosis of disease. They treat an ever-widening range of conditions inside the body from outside the body by inserting various small instruments or tools, such as catheters or wires, with the use of various x-ray and imaging techniques (i.e., CT scanners, MRI scanners, ultrasound scanners). Interventional radiology offers an alternative to the surgical treatment of many conditions and can eliminate the need for hospitalization, in some cases. At Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital interventional radiologists are part of the Heart and Vascular Center and the Department of Radiology. We provide state-of-of the-art diagnostic and interventional radiology services in a timely and cost effective manner for our patients and do research to develop new technologies for the future. Interventional radiology can be defined as a specialty where trained radiologists use various imaging techniques and modalities to guide percutaneous minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The procedures are called percutaneous procedures because, as opposed to surgery, they are done through the skin using a needle stick or a small cut down technique. The procedures are usually simpler and safer, less traumatic, less painful, less invasive and in general as effective, and more cost-effective than comparable open surgical procedures.
Heart & Vascular Services Learn more about some of the programs and services offered at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's Heart & Vascular Center by reviewing the specific program webpages listed below. Adult Congenital Heart Program Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's strategic approach to treating adults with congenital heart defects combines the expertise of our top pediatric cardiologist with that of an adult cardiologist specially trained in treating congenital heart disease. Advanced Heart Failure Program Our Advanced Heart Failure Program is the statewide referral center for congestive heart failure treatment in Ghana and West Africa. This program cares for patients whose lives are affected by heart failure and offers hope in the form of specialized medical and surgical therapy. Arrhythmia Center Arrhythmia Treatment Center provides comprehensive clinical, research and education programs to treat the growing incidence of cardiac arrhythmia, which is among the top reasons for hospitalizations in Ghana and West Africa. Cardiac Surgery Our experienced cardiac surgeons perform many types of procedures including minimally invasive coronary bypass, open heart surgery and valve surgeries. Cardiovascular Health Program The Cardiovascular Program is dedicated to improving cardiovascular health by offering one-stop access to a full range of preventive cardiology services including cardiovascular disease programs. Chest Pain Center As a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center, our patients are fast-tracked upon arrival for immediate care, offering the best chances for survival. Pediatric Heart Program The pediatric cardiology and surgical specialists at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Children's Hospital provide inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services for a full range of pediatric cardiovascular disorders. Ghana And West Africa Heart Valve Center Look to the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center for high-quality treatment from experienced cardiovascular specialists. Vascular Services Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital offers the full spectrum of detection, monitoring and therapies for circulatory disorders, including arteriosclerosis, aneurysms and carotid stenosis and advanced venous disorders. Women's Heart Care Our program is committed to the education of women about the risks of heart disease, and to state-of-the-art prevention, early detection and treatment of heart disease in women. Heart & Vascular Team At the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center, we've assembled an outstanding team of nationally and internationally recognized physicians, as well as a highly specialized group of cardiovascular specialists, nurses, technicians, and vascular surgeons with a wealth of experience in vascular surgery. Many of our cardiac and vascular surgeons and experts are household names in their fields and subspecialty areas, and patients come to see them from all over the country for treatment, including heart and vascular surgery. Whether a patient needs a blocked artery opened up anywhere in the body, a heart attack prevented or repaired, an arrhythmia cured, or even a heart transplant performed, the world-class staff of Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart & Vascular Center is uniquely trained, qualified and experienced to provide the highest level of expert care. In addition to their exceptional ability to treat a patient’s illness, all our physicians and support staff pride themselves in making the well-being and happiness of patients – and family members – a top priority. The more comfortable, relaxed and informed everyone is, the better the outcome for the patient. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital cardiovascular specialists, as well as our cardiac and vascular surgeons, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and also collaborate with community-based primary care physicians to provide patients with world-class heart care (including vascular surgery) close to home. Search for a specialist
Islet transplantation is the transplantation of isolated islets from a donor pancreas and into another person. It is an experimental treatment for type 1 diabetes mellitus. Once transplanted, the islets begin to produce insulin, actively regulating the level of glucose in the blood. Islets are usually infused into the patient's liver.If the cells are not from a genetically identical donor the patient's body will recognize them as foreign and the immune system will begin to attack them as with any transplant rejection. To prevent this immunosuppressant drugs are used. Recent studies have shown that islet transplantation has progressed to the point that 58% of the patients in one study were insulin independent one year after the operation. In the period from 1999 to 2004, 471 patients with type 1 diabetes have received islet transplants at 43 institutions worldwide
