Chandigarh, March 16 -- The department of general surgery at PGIMER on Friday launched its state-of-the-art Endocrine and Breast Surgery Clinic, set up to cater to the increasing cases of thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, neuroendocrine and breast disorders (benign or malignant).

Specifically designed for patients of endocrine and breast-related diseases, the clinic will also provide services to patients suffering from diabetic foot. It will function twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays, and registration timings will be 12 pm to 1 pm. Dr Vivek Lal, director, PGIMER, inaugurated the clinic on the four floor of the New OPD.

On clinic's launch, Dr Divya Dahiya, professor and head of general surgery unit-II, said, "In our unit, we examine over...