Departments

Plastic surgery is arguably the medical specialty with the widest range of sub-specialties within it. Most areas of medicine ‘own’ a particular tissue or part of the body.
For example, Orthopaedics deals specifically with bones and Dermatology with skin.

Our patients have a vast range of medical issues affecting almost every part of the body, ranging from severe burns to cleft palates to excess skin following dramatic weight loss.
Our ethos is to combine problem solving with our specialist knowledge of working with body tissues to find the best way to reconstruct parts of the body in each unique case.

The centre delivers the full range of specialist burns and plastics services to adults and children. It should be understood that A burn is a thermal insult to the skin and underlying tissue.
A good understanding of the physiology of burns is essential to effectively manage the burn patient’s care, in order to optimize recovery from a potentially life-threatening injury.
An ABCDE approach is used to assess the patient, along with gaining a comprehensive history, including mechanisms of injury, the time elapsed since the burn, and any treatment already initiated.

Plastic surgery is concerned with correcting or restoring form and function. It can involve reconstructive surgery, the treatment of burns, the removal of lesions, and cosmetic surgical procedures.

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Cardiologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels—the cardiovascular system. You might also visit a cardiologist so you can learn about your risk factors for heart disease and find out what measures you can take for better heart health.

Then, your cardiologist decides if your condition can be managed under his or her care using medicines or other available treatments. If your cardiologist decides that you need surgery, he or she refers you to a cardiovascular surgeon, who specializes in operations on the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. You remain under the care of your cardiologist even when you are referred to other specialists.

Cardiology is a complex field, so many cardiologists specialize in different areas. All cardiologists are clinical cardiologists who focus on the diagnosis, medical management (use of medicines), and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Some clinical cardiologists specialize in pediatric cardiology, which means they diagnose and treat heart problems in children. When clinical cardiologists treat only adult patients, they specialize in adult cardiology.

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Our team approach to dentistry promotes continuity of care that is comprehensive, convenient, cost effective and efficient.
Members of the team include dental assistants, lab technicians and dental hygienists. Leading the team is the dentist, a doctor specializing in oral health.

Dentists are doctors who specialize in oral health. Their responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing oral diseases.
• Promoting oral health and disease prevention.
• Creating treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of their patients.
• Interpreting x-rays and diagnostic tests.
• Ensuring the safe administration of anesthetics.
• Monitoring growth and development of the teeth and jaws.
• Performing surgical procedures on the teeth, bone and soft tissues of the oral cavity.

Dentists' oversight of our clinical team is critical to ensuring safe and effective oral care.
Even seemingly routine procedures such as tooth extractions, preparing and placing fillings or administering anesthetics carry potential risks of complications such as infection, temporary or even permanent nerve damage, prolonged bleeding, hematomas and pain and as such we ensure all these are prevented.

Dentists' areas of care include not only their patients' teeth and gums but also the muscles of the head, neck and jaw, the tongue, salivary glands, the nervous system of the head and neck and other areas.
During a comprehensive exam, dentists examine the teeth and gums, but they also look for lumps, swellings, discolorations, ulcerations — any abnormality. When appropriate, they perform procedures such as biopsies, diagnostic tests for chronic or infectious diseases, salivary gland function, and screening tests for oral cancer.

In addition, dentists can spot early warning signs in the mouth that may indicate disease elsewhere in the body. Dentists' training also enables them to recognize situations that warrant referring patients for care by dental specialists or physicians.

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Did you know that nearly half of patients going to primary care offices have some sort of ENT issue?

Think about it. Almost everyone has had a stuffy nose, clogged ears, or sore throat, but ENT specialists treat a diverse range of conditions and disorders of the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck region—from simple to severe, for all persons, at all stages of life.

ENT specialists are not only medical doctors who can treat your sinus headache, your child’s swimmer’s ear, or your dad’s sleep apnea. They are also surgeons who can perform extremely delicate operations to restore hearing of the middle ear, open blocked airways, remove head, neck, and throat cancers, and rebuild these essential structures. This requires an additional five to eight years of intensive, post-graduate training beyond medical school.

Organized ENTs have been setting the treatment standards that pediatric and primary care providers have been following since 1896, making otolaryngology one of the oldest medical specialties in the world.

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General surgery Clinic is a clinic that focuses issues related to the human abdominal contents including esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland (depending on local referral patterns).
They also deal with diseases involving the skin, breast, soft tissue, trauma, Peripheral artery disease and hernias and perform endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

The Clinic has been equipped with modern day technologies to ensure minimal access surgeries are done in the facility. We conduct laparoscopy, Colorectal surgery, breast surgery, Vascular surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Peadiatric surgery.

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A hematologist is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.
The medical aspect of hematology is concerned with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma and sickle-cell anemia.

Hematology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the physiology, pathology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of blood-related disorders.

Here in Arubah Specialist Hospital Hematologists work in various settings, including blood banks, pathology laboratory and full clinic.

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Nephrology is a specialty of internal medicine that focuses on the treatment of diseases that affect the kidneys.

You have two kidneys. They’re located below your ribcage on either side of your spine. The kidneys have several vital functions, including:

• removing waste and excess fluid from the blood
• maintaining your body’s electrolyte balance
• releasing hormones with functions such as managing blood pressure

The Nephrology Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disorders such as:

• Amyloidosis : A disease characterized by an abnormal buildup of proteins (called amyloids) in various organs in the body.
• Diabetic kidney disorder:Kidney disease that results from diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure; almost a third of people with diabetes develop diabetic nephropathy because of other long-standing medical conditions that contribute to kidney disease.
• Electrolyte disorders: A disorder resulting in an imbalance of minerals in the body, potentially leading to damage to vital body systems, such as the muscles and brain.
• Glomerulonephritis: A type of kidney disease that involves the glomeruli, very small, important structures in the kidneys that supply blood flow to the small units in the kidneys that filter urine.
• Hypertension (chronic hypertension): Also referred to as high blood pressure, a condition in which the arteries have persistently elevated blood pressure which can lead to damaged organs, as well as several illnesses, such as renal failure (kidney failure), aneurysm, heart failure, stroke, or heart attack.
• Kidney disease: A condition with a wide range of causes in which the kidneys are damaged and unable to fully remove waste and excess fluid from the body. Left untreated, kidney disease can progress to kidney failure.
• Kidney failure: Also known as renal failure, a medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood.
• Lupus nephritis: An inflammation of the kidney caused by systemic lupus erythematosus, a disease of the immune system.
• Nephrotic syndrome: A syndrome in which the kidney filters insufficiently remove waste and excess fluids from the blood before sending them to the bladder as urine.
• Pyelonephritis: Inflammation of the substance of the kidney as a result of bacterial infection.
• Polycystic kidney disorder: A genetic disorder in which clusters of cysts develop primarily within the kidneys, leading to high blood pressure and kidney failure.
• Renal insufficiency: Poor function of the kidneys that may be due to a reduction in blood-flow to the kidneys caused by renal artery disease.

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A neurologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system. The nervous system is made of two parts: the central and peripheral nervous system. It includes the brain and spinal cord.

Illnesses, disorders, and injuries that involve the nervous system often require a neurologist’s management and treatment.

Neurologists manage and treat neurological conditions, or problems with the nervous system. Symptoms that commonly require a neurologist include:

• coordination problems
• muscle weakness
• a change in sensation
• confusion
• dizziness

People who are having problems with their senses, such as touch, vision, or smell, may also need to see a neurologist. Problems with senses are sometimes caused by nervous system disorders.

Neurologists also see patients with:

• seizure disorders, such as epilepsy
• stroke
• multiple sclerosis
• neuromuscular disorders, such as myasthenia gravis
• infections of the nervous system, including encephalitis, meningitis, or brain abscesses
• neurodegenerative disorders, such as Lou Gehrig’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease
• spinal cord disorders, including inflammatory and autoimmune disorders
• headaches, such as cluster headaches, and migraine

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Arubah Specialist Hospital has had a high success rate in the managaement of pregnant ladies and other cases related to the clinic.

The clinic focuses on the medical and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies and surgeries with the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality.

The Clinic also focuses on the biological causes and interventional treatment of infertility, and on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of women with urinary incontinence and prolapse of the pelvic organs.

We have well trained specialist to handle this issue and all related.

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Here in Arubah Specialist we operate the three main types of eye care professionals which are ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians.
Ophthalmologists and optometrists are both involved with the examination of healthy eyes and the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

Opticians are trained in filling prescriptions for eyeglasses and determine the proper eyeglass frames and adjust frames for proper fit. In certain situations, opticians may be licensed to fit contact lenses.
Opticians often work closely within the same practice as an optometrist or ophthalmologist, or an optician may have an independent practice.

Ophthalmologists are trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to performing complex and delicate eye surgery.
They may also be involved in research about eye diseases and treatments. Some ophthalmologists will acquire additional fellowship training in a subspecialty area of ophthalmology, such as retina, cornea, glaucoma, pediatrics, oculoplastics, refractive surgery, uveitis, pathology, or neuro-ophthalmology.

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Orthopedics is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, correction, prevention, and treatment of patients with skeletal deformities - disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and skin. These elements make up the musculoskeletal system.

Your body's musculoskeletal system is a complex system of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves and allows you to move, work and be active. Once devoted to the care of children with spine and limb deformities, orthopedics now cares for patients of all ages, from newborns with clubfeet, to young athletes requiring arthroscopic surgery, to older people with arthritis.

Orthopedists use medical, physical and rehabilitative methods as well as surgery and are involved in all aspects of heath care pertaining to the musculoskeletal system.
It is a specialty of incredible breadth and variety.

Orthopedists treat a immense variety of diseases and conditions, including fractures and dislocations, torn ligaments, sprains and strains tendon injuries, pulled muscles and bursitis ruptured disks, sciatica, low back pain, and scoliosis knock knees, bow legs, bunions and hammer toes, arthritis and osteoporosis, bone tumors, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy, club foot and unequal leg length abnormalities of the fingers and toes, and growth abnormalities.

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A paediatrician is a child's physician who provides not only medical care for children who are acutely or chronically ill but also preventive health services for healthy children.

A paediatrician manages physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the children under their care at every stage of development, in both sickness and health.

The aims of the study of paediatrics is to reduce infant and child rate of deaths, control the spread of infectious disease, promote healthy lifestyles for a long disease-free life and help ease the problems of children and adolescents with chronic conditions.

Paediatricians diagnose and treat several conditions among children including:-

• Injuries
• Infections
• Genetic and congenital conditions
• Cancers
• Organ diseases and dysfunctions

Paediatrics is concerned not only about immediate management of the ill child but also long term effects on quality of life, disability and survival.

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Physicians prevent, diagnose, and treat various diseases in order to improve their patients’ overall health.
They are essentially divided into two groups of health practitioners: General Practice Physicians and Specialist Physicians.

As their title implicitly states, General Practice Physicians (more commonly referred to as General Practitioners or Family Physicians) are not specialists in just one area of expertise, which means they are able to diagnose and treat general illnesses, but will need to refer patients to Specialist Physicians whenever the disease/disorder needs further medical attention.

Their common daily task involves

• Diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and other health disorders by conducting routine checkups and/or physical examinations.
• Prescribing and administering appropriate treatments, in accordance with diagnoses.
• Instructing and counselling patients and their relatives.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, monitoring changes in patients’ condition, and making changes in the line of treatment if the condition doesn’t improve.
• Managing an interdisciplinary health team and instructing them on how to implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care.

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Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy is a specialty that, by using evidence-based kinesiology, electrotherapy, shockwave modality, exercise prescription, joint mobilization and health education, treats conditions such as chronic or acute pain, soft tissue injuries, cartilage damage, arthritis, gait disorders and physical impairments typically of musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological and endocrinological origins.

Physical therapy is used to improve a patient's physical functions through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, rehabilitation and patient education. It is practiced by physical therapists (known as physiotherapists).

Physical therapy has been found to be effective for improving outcomes, both in terms of pain and function, in multiple musculoskeletal conditions.

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Modern technology gives doctors many options when it comes to diagnosing a patient’s condition. Some techniques are invasive, others exploratory, and others are minimally or non-invasive.
Diagnostic radiology refers to a group of methods that utilize non-invasive techniques to identify and monitor certain diseases.

With regard to technology, the facility has deployed the first 4D Ultrasound scanner in Calabar, cross river state with real time colour imaging service.

Diagnostic radiology refers to the field of medicine that uses non-invasive imaging scans to diagnose a patient.
The tests and equipment used sometimes involves low doses of radiation to create highly detailed images of an area.

Your radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disease and injury, using medical imaging techniques such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET), fusion imaging, and ultrasound. Because some of these imaging techniques involve the use of radiation, and require training to understand radiation safety and protection.

Your Radiologist Plays a Key Role in Your Healthcare By:

• Acting as an expert consultant to your referring physician (the doctor who sent you to the radiology department or clinic for testing) by aiding him or her in choosing the proper examination, interpreting the resulting medical images, and using test results to direct your care.
• Treating diseases by means of radiation (radiation oncology) or minimally invasive, image-guided therapeutic intervention (interventional radiology).
• Correlating medical image findings with other examinations and tests.
• Recommending further appropriate examinations or treatments when necessary and conferring with referring physicians.
• Directing radiologic technologists (personnel who operate the equipment) in the proper performance of quality exams.

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Urologists diagnose and treat diseases of the urinary tract in both men and women. They also diagnose and treat anything involving the reproductive tract in men. In our facility and most, they may perform surgery.
For example, they may remove cancer or open up a blockage in the urinary tract.

Some of the organs Urologist look after include the kidney, prostate, bladder, urethra, testes, penis and associated glands.

That is:
• kidneys, which are the organs that filter waste out of the blood to produce urine
• ureters, which are the tubes through which urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder
• bladder, which is the hollow sac that stores urine
• urethra, which is the tube through which urine travels from the bladder out of the body
• adrenal glands, which are the glands located on top of each kidney that release hormones

If you are having any issues related to the above areas then a urologist can help by discussing the problem, examining you, investigating and reaching an accurate diagnosis. Although there is a common misconception that Urologist treat only treat men, urologists actually treat men, women and children.

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