Dedicated weekly clinic to provide one-stop evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation
Faridabad — Fortis Escorts Hospital in Faridabad has launched the city’s first dedicated Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Clinic, the hospital said in a press release on Sunday. The clinic aims to strengthen access to specialised neurological services for residents of Faridabad and neighbouring areas and will operate every Friday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The hospital said the clinic will deliver comprehensive care for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, including dystonia, writer’s cramp, pharyngospasm, tremors and other abnormal movements. Services will include early diagnosis, multidisciplinary assessment, advanced medical therapy and structured rehabilitation.
“Parkinson’s disease is becoming increasingly prevalent, yet many of its early warning signs remain unrecognised or are often dismissed as a normal part of ageing. Greater awareness of these subtle symptoms, timely evaluation, and early initiation of appropriate treatment is crucial in improving outcomes and preserving quality of life,” said Dr. (Prof) Vinit Banga, Director and Head, Neurology, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, in the release.
Advanced procedure highlighted at launch: Deep Brain Stimulation
The clinic inauguration coincided with the hospital reporting the successful management of an advanced case of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. According to the press release, a 62-year-old woman who had progressive tremors, rigidity and left-sided motor impairment underwent a complex, five-hour Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery performed by a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. (Prof) Vinit Banga and Dr. Neha Pandita.
The release said the patient had a prior history of spine surgery 15 years earlier and that conventional medical therapy was no longer providing adequate symptom control. Following DBS, the patient experienced immediate relief from stiffness and involuntary movements, recovered without complications and was discharged in a stable condition, the hospital reported.
What the clinic offers and local implications
Fortis Escorts described the clinic as a one-stop facility for patients needing specialist evaluation and long-term management of movement disorders. The hospital emphasised multidisciplinary care involving neurology, neurosurgery, rehabilitation and allied specialties.
- Clinic timing: Fridays, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
- Conditions covered: Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders including dystonia, tremors, writer’s cramp and pharyngospasm.
- Highlighted treatment: Deep Brain Stimulation as an option for patients not responding to medical therapy.
The launch is likely to be of immediate relevance to patients and caregivers in Faridabad because it provides local access to specialised evaluation and advanced interventional treatment that would otherwise require travel to larger tertiary centres. The hospital framed the clinic as part of efforts to increase early detection and timely initiation of therapy.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Clinic days | Fridays |
| Timings | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Key team | Dr. (Prof) Vinit Banga; Dr. Neha Pandita |
| Notable procedure reported | Five-hour Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) on a 62-year-old patient |
The hospital release did not provide details on consultation fees, long-term follow-up protocols, or the schedule for DBS and other advanced procedures beyond the reported case. It also did not supply outcome metrics beyond the single patient cited at launch.
Clinics dedicated to movement disorders can shorten the time to specialist assessment and multidisciplinary care, hospital officials said, allowing earlier discussion of medication optimisation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and, when indicated, interventional options such as DBS.
Residents seeking further information were advised to contact Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, directly for appointments, eligibility for advanced procedures and rehabilitation plans, the press release stated.
No independent data on the local burden of Parkinson’s disease in Faridabad was provided in the release.
