Tirupati: Apollo Hospital launches monthly liver clinic

Tirupati :Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, a pioneer in providing world-class healthcare services, has inaugurated a monthly Liver clinic by its Head, Liver Diseases & Transplantation centre Dr Elankumaran K along with his team in Tirupati. This initiative aims to bring specialised liver transplant care closer to the residents of Tirupati and its neighbouring areas, minimising the need for extensive travel for consultations.

Speaking on the objectives of the clinic, Dr Elankumaran told the media on Saturday that, “Liver health is very important in the well-being of an individual. Diseases like viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases etc., are increasing every year. Liver disease has become one of the most common public health problems in India”.

The liver transplant programme at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai is backed by state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled specialists. The monthly clinic will offer consultations for liver-related disorders, pre-transplant evaluations, post-transplant follow-up, and general guidance on liver health. Patients will have the opportunity to benefit from vast knowledge and receive personalised advice tailored to their specific needs.