OUR SPECIALTIES
General Medicine
General Medicine in GIMS hospital focuses on abdominal contents including esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts, and often the thyroid gland.
Our physician focuses on treating the whole patient and not the individual disease. Close coordination is maintained with the referring physician and appropriate specialty physicians in the pre-operative evaluation and post-operative management of the patient.
The Department of General Medicine at our hospital continues to lead the way in improving patient outcomes with leading-edge surgical care.
Cardiology
GIMS is one of the Top Cardiology Hospital in Liberia , with ultra-modern facilities and treatments. In order to provide world-class care for the management of heart diseases, GIMS Hospital has set up the GIMS Cardiac Centre, with state of the art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and doctors.
The centre caters to both adults and children. From facilities to doctors to nursing staff, GIMS Cardiac Centre conforms to global standards.
Gynecology
Gynecology in GIMS hospital focuses on a well equipped Labour Room and it is fully air conditioned with adjustable labour cots, central suction and central oxygen at each bed. The department of Gynecology is now a tertiary care center for managing all high risk pregnancy and delivery.
GIMS Hospital , is one of the best maternity hospitals in Liberia.
There is an emergency OT attached to LR complex with 24 hour staff, anaesthetist for emergency caesareans and other major surgeries. In LR 24 hour service of duty doctors with experience has been made available.
Diabetology With Internal Medicine
Diabetology in GIMS hospital focuses on deals with various forms of diabetes including type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, pancreatic diabetes and maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY). GIMS hospital follows modern approach to comprehensive and personalized treatment for all forms of diabetes.
Treatment Facilities
- Comprehensive evaluation of blood sugar control, kidney functions, liver function.
- Genetic testing for rare forms of diabetes including MODY in collaboration with higher centers
- Telemedicine for insulin dose adjustment
- Safe Sharps Program: for safe disposal of insulin needles and syringes
- Continuous glucose monitoring
- Diabetic ulcer and foot management
- Adult immunization for diabetes subjects
Surgery
The surgery department at GIMS Hospital is completely outfitted to handle any surgical cases from head to toe. The department works around the clock to handle both elective and emergency patients.
The surgeon in the department has no time constraints in order to consistently improve patient outcomes, shorten recovery times, and improve patient safety. The state of art Two operation theatres in the OT , dedicated nursing staff in OT and excellent anaesthetic backup 24 hours a day are the main reasons for the outcome of this department. The post operative ward does commendable work in immediate post operative management.
Treatment Facilities
- Gastrointestinal, Lepatobiliary and Pancreatic surgeries.
- Colorectal surgeries
- Appendicectomy, Hernia repair & other procedures
- Haemorrhoidectomy
Pediatrics
Paediatrics is one of the first departments established at GIMS hospital and provides expert care for all ages from newborn to adolescents. At present, the department has 2 senior consultants and 4Junior consultants assisted by a team of dedicated nurses and paramedical staff.
Every day, outpatient work begins at 9 am, and consultants are accessible for these services until 9 PM. We have one Paediatric surgical consultant who conducts regular OPD and is available 24/7 for emergency cases.
Our well-baby clinic provides patient care as well as frequent medical camps and educates parents on topics like breastfeeding, immunisations, hygiene etc. which are inevitable for the healthy development of the child. Health awareness and education are provided by a qualified development therapist