Preventive Medicine Treatment in India
About Preventive Medicine
Key Highlights
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Proactive approach to maintain health and prevent disease onsetEarly detection of conditions when they are most treatablePersonalized risk assessment based on family history, lifestyle, and geneticsComprehensive health screenings including blood tests, imaging, and physical examsLifestyle counseling for nutrition, exercise, stress management, and smoking cessationVaccination schedules and immunization managementliChronic disease prevention strategies for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer/liliCost-effective long-term healthcare strategy reducing future medical expenses/li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Annual wellness exams for adults over 18 years
- Family history of chronic diseases (heart disease, diabetes, cancer)
- Presence of risk factors like obesity, smoking, or sedentary lifestyle
- Age-appropriate screenings (mammograms, colonoscopies, bone density tests)
- Management of pre-existing conditions to prevent complications
- Travel medicine and pre-travel health consultations
- Occupational health assessments and exposure monitoring
- Pre-conception counseling and pregnancy planning
- Medication review for potential interactions and side effect prevention
How to prepare
- Schedule appointment during morning hours for fasting blood tests if required
- Fast for 8-12 hours if lipid panel or glucose testing is planned
- Bring complete list of current medications, supplements, and vitamins
- Compile family medical history information for parents, siblings, and grandparents
- Prepare questions and health concerns to discuss with the physician
- Wear comfortable clothing for physical examination
- Bring previous medical records, test results, and immunization records
- Complete any pre-visit questionnaires or health risk assessments
- Hydrate well before appointment unless instructed otherwise
Risks & possible complications
- False positive or false negative screening results requiring additional testing
- Anxiety or stress related to screening outcomes or health information
- Minor discomfort during blood draws or physical examinations
- Rare allergic reactions to vaccines or contrast materials during imaging
- Overdiagnosis or overtreatment of borderline conditions
- Financial costs of screenings not covered by insurance
- Time commitment for multiple appointments and follow-up tests
- Psychological impact of learning about genetic predispositions to diseases
Recovery & hospital stay
- No specific recovery period needed as this is primarily an outpatient consultation
- Review and implement physician recommendations for lifestyle modifications
- Schedule follow-up appointments based on screening results and risk factors
- Begin any prescribed preventive medications as directed
- Complete recommended vaccination schedules
- Implement dietary and exercise changes gradually as advised
- Monitor health parameters like blood pressure or glucose if recommended
- Return for routine follow-up as scheduled (typically annually for healthy adults)
- Contact physician if any concerning symptoms develop between visits
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (immediate return to normal activities)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering preventive medicine in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for preventive medicine in India include Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform preventive medicine. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for preventive medicine compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Preventive Medicine in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing preventive medicine.
Gurgaon, India
141 Doctors
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Internal Medicine Specialists for Preventive Medicine
Explore experienced internal medicine specialists who regularly perform preventive medicine and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 26 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 7 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 21 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Siliguri
- 41 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon
- 17 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 11 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 3 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 8 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 35 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Goa
- 16 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 21 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 9 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal
- 36 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 30 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 16 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 9 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mysore
- 14 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 14 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 14 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria