NIMS launches Comprehensive Obesity Clinic in Hyderabad

Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences has inaugurated a Comprehensive Obesity Clinic to provide evidence-based and multidisciplinary treatment for obesity and metabolic disorders. The clinic will offer personalised care through specialists, dietary guidance, physical activity plans and long-term follow-up for patients.

Hyderabad: A Comprehensive Obesity Clinic established by the Department of Endocrinology, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) was inaugurated on Thursday.

The clinic provides scientific, evidence-based, and multidisciplinary care for individuals with obesity and related metabolic disorders and also promotes awareness, early intervention, and strengthens obesity care in the community, NIMS Director, Dr Nagari Bheerappa, said.

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The clinic will involve endocrinologists, dieticians, and physiotherapists to provide comprehensive and individualised patient care. Scientific dietary modification, regular physical activity, behavioral support, and structured long-term follow-up will form the foundation of obesity management.

Dr Beatrice Anne, Head, Endocrinology, said that the clinic will be open from 11 am to 1 pm (old building, room number 36) from Monday to Saturday.