KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital

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KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital is a reputable healthcare facility that stands as one of the premier hospitals in Malaysia and South East Asia. Construction for this hospital was started in 1993. It was officially launched in March 1996. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and a team of more than eighty residents and specialists, KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital pays keen attention to providing dedicated and skilled treatment and care. From up-to-date procedural approaches and treatment protocols, it is ensured that the expectations of any patient that lands in their rooms are fully met under one roof. It stands as a 200-bedded hospital facility promising comfort and satisfactory admission and recovery of patients. KPJ Ampang has been fully accredited by the Malaysian Society of Quality in Health (MSQH). It takes pride in being the first private hospital to achieve full accreditation status by the MSQH for the sixth consecutive four-year term. Moreover, it has earned its accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI), which is the worldwide leader in improving the quality of healthcare. The Ministry of Health also awarded KPJ Ampang with the Baby-Friendly Hospital (BFH) status in 2006. In 2018, it was also named as one of the first hospitals in South East Asia to receive Planetree Gold certification from Planetree International for excellence in person-centered care. Alongside the best infrastructure and technology, KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital also promotes and prioritizes transparency in communication between its patients and doctors. This has dramatically helped the hospital stand out in providing quality patient care. Important treatment procedures carried out at the KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital include chemotherapy, immunotherapy deep brain stimulation, endoscopic thyroidectomy, endovascular repair of the thoracic aortic aneurysm, flexible sigmoidoscopy, lower anterior resection (LAR), Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP), and knee osteotomy surgery. The hospital also undertakes diagnostic tests under one roof. These diagnostic procedures include allergy tests, bone scans, cardiac computed tomography, colonoscopy, blood tests, electrocardiogram, mammography, Holter monitoring, liver function tests, endoscopy, and hormone tests. At the KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, the top specialties at the patient’s disposal are: 1. Pacemaker implantation 2. Breast disease management 3. Knee osteotomy 4. Endocrine tumor 5. Non-invasive cardiology 6. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) 7. Liver disease management 8. Gynecologic cancer 9. Central nervous system disease management • Breast Disease Breast Disease makes up a wide range of pathological conditions involving breasts, both benign and malignant. With any breast pathology, the most common symptoms felt by the patient include breast tenderness, breast mass, and discharge from the nipple. There are several causes that contribute to breast infection and inflammation. Some common breast diseases include bacterial mastitis and breast abscess. Neoplastic changes in the morphology of the breast can also lead to an abnormal formation of mass in breast tissue. This can result in a benign mass such as fibroadenoma or a malignant mass like ductal carcinoma of the breast. Furthermore, depending upon the type of mass, an extensive plan is mapped out for appropriate diagnosis and management of the patient. There are several breast diseases commonly experienced by women, and breast cancer itself is the most common type of cancer in women. KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital promises quality management for anyone who presents with breast symptoms. With specialists like Dr. Anita Bagwani onboard, patients are eased through the tedious process of investigations and management. KPJ Ampang provides advanced equipment and facilities for laboratory investigations, mammography, MRI, and diagnostic procedures like FNAC. This is to ensure that attention is not not only paid to diagnosing breast diseases remarkably but also treating them at the hands of experts. • Endocrine Tumor An endocrine tumor is a cancer that arises from the specialized cells inside the organs forming the endocrine or nervous system that has undergone neoplastic changes. These tumors are rare and can occur anywhere inside the body. Some of the common sites of endocrine tumors include the small intestines, lungs, appendix, rectum, and pancreas. One of the most important contributing factors in causing this tumor is genetic predisposition. Some of the endocrine tumors include carcinoid tumors, adrenal cancer, pheochromocytoma, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma. There are different ways that these tumors behave. Some common symptoms include loss of weight, fatigue, and symptoms of skin flushing, diarrhea, and frequent urination. KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialists Hospital caters to patients with the most skilled and well-trained endocrinologists on board, for the management of these rare tumors. Based on the type of tumor, the tumor site, the spread of cancer, or the hormone it releases, the overall treatment plan is mapped out. From state-of-the-art machinery like SPECT CT Scan to the expert physicians and surgeons, KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialists Hospital ensures the best diagnostic and treatment facilities for the patient. • Liver Disease Liver disease encompasses all the pathological diseases that involve inflammation of the liver affecting the physiological functions that it carries out for the human body. Most common types of liver diseases can be caused by common viruses like Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus and certain drugs which depend on the liver for their metabolism. In most cases, the patient does not feel any symptoms at all, but in some cases, patients may complain of fatigue and loss of appetite. Liver diseases are usually diagnosed based on history, examination, and blood test results. The most concerning complications of liver diseases are its progression to permanent liver cirrhosis and ultimately to liver cancer. Based on multiple factors, such as the cause of the disease, its advancement, and the overall symptoms of the patient, the treatment regimen is planned and executed. With the advancement of medicine, oral medications can also be prescribed. Moreover, liver transplantation may also be needed in cases where the disease progresses to permanent damage to a large part of liver tissue. At KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialists Hospital, a patient can conveniently undergo blood tests for the diagnosis of liver disease as well all the causes of the disease can be ruled out before an extensive treatment regimen is planned. With the expert gastroenterologists on board, the treatment is commenced as soon as the cause and effect are evaluated. Based on several factors, the best possible treatment options are discussed with the patient in detail, and the plan is drawn. This not only ensures that the patient stays fully informed and remains compliant with the management plan but also encourages the patient to stay fully connected with the specialist treating him.

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