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The Department of Family Medicine at SMF has been providing comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated healthcare since 1994. As the first point of contact for patients and families, the department emphasises preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative care, addressing health needs across all age groups.

Department Overview


  • Established at the inception of Sundaram Medical Foundation in 1994 
  • Provides holistic healthcare for individuals and families 
  • Focuses on long-term patient relationships and continuity of care 
  • Strong interdepartmental coordination for timely referrals and multidisciplinary management 
  • Running a postgraduate DNB Family Medicine training programme since 2001 

Treatment


  • Regular outpatient services for common general ailments 
  • Follow-up care for specialty consultations 
  • Preventive health packages and wellness programmes 
  • Adult immunisation services 
  • Pre-employment health check-ups 
  • Overseas student health check-ups and vaccinations 
  • Home care services 
  • Transitional care services for continuity after hospital discharge

Procedures and Interventions


  • Preventive health screening and risk assessment 
  • Immunisation and vaccination services 
  • Coordination of referrals and multidisciplinary care 
  • Home visits and transitional care planning 

Facilities


  • Ethical medical practice based on standard treatment guidelines 
  • Clearly defined protocols for all diagnostic and therapeutic services 
  • Cost-effective healthcare delivery 
  • Clear, respectful, and empathetic communication 
  • Highly approachable team of doctors and dedicated support staff

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