About The Doctor
Dr. Rupanjana Roy is a qualified Geriatrician with post graduation in geriatric medicine with more than 8 years of practice in Kolkata & Gurugram. She is an expert in her field, specializing in the nonsurgical treatment of knee osteoarthritis, chronic gastric & intestinal problems, elderly pneumonia, rehabilitation etc.
Specialization
Frequently Asked Questions About Geriatrics Medicine
What is Geriatric Medicine?
The Geriatric Department aims at maintaining the physical and mental well-being of the elderly population. This department has the expertise to carry out all kinds of comprehensive geriatric evaluations for the aged patients imparting a sense of comfort to the caregivers and family members. The Department aims to promote good health by treating and preventing disabilities and diseases in old aged patients. The department focuses on improving the quality of life, which is the actual concern of all elderly patients. The team respects and takes care of every patient’s privacy and confidentiality, and also ensures that they receive superior quality services. The expert geriatricians specialize in assessment and management of the unique healthcare requirements of the elderly patients and closely work together with other specialties such as a nutritionist, occupational therapist, speech and hearing specialist, physiotherapist and psychological counselor or psychiatrist. The geriatricians very skillfully manage various old age problems like falls, incontinence, memory problems and is skilled at treating multiple chronic disorders.