Clinical Departments

The Accident & Emergency (A&E) Unit at RSUTH offers 24-hour emergency care and serves as the hospital’s primary first responder, delivering immediate, life-saving medical attention for people presenting with life-threatening conditions and all forms of urgent medical needs. Our highly trained, expert team, utilizing state-of-the-art resources, provides initial treatment, rapid management, and critical stabilization for a broad spectrum of acute illnesses, severe injuries, and trauma, ensuring comprehensive, time-critical intervention for all emergencies at any time of the day or night.

The Community Medicine Department of RSUTH is dedicated to promoting public health and preventing diseases through education, research, and community-based interventions. The department focuses on improving the health of individuals and populations by addressing environmental, social, and behavioural determinants of health. Our team of consultant community physicians, resident doctors, public health officers, epidemiologists, and health educators work collaboratively to implement preventive healthcare programs, health education campaigns, immunization drives, and disease surveillance activities. The department also provides training and outreach services to rural and urban communities, emphasizing health promotion, sanitation, and primary healthcare delivery. Through continuous community engagement, research, and policy advocacy, the Community Medicine Department of RSUTH plays a vital role in advancing population health, reducing disease burden, and fostering healthier, more resilient communities.

The Dental department of RSUTH offers Dental Specialties in providing coordinated care for adults and children who require specialized dental care. They specialize in diagnosis and treatment of dental issues and help patients develop and maintain better oral hygiene regimens. Dental care being offered here can be depending on patient needs. The dental team in RSUTH includes Dental surgeons/consultants, consultant family dentist, dental doctors, dental hygienists, therapist and nurses who perform various dental surgeries and procedures some of which are ,tooth cleaning intra oral x-rays, tooth extractions, conservative/restoration/fillings dentistry, root canal/pulp therapy, advanced conservation, periodontology, dental sleep medicine, orofacial pain treatment, orthodontics, and prosthodontics and orthodontics. Oral and maxillofacial surgeries and fractures are also performed.

The Dietetics Department of RSUTH is committed to promoting health and wellness through proper nutrition and individualized dietary care for patients and the general public. The department focuses on the prevention and management of diseases through evidence-based nutritional therapy, ensuring that patients receive the right diet tailored to their medical and physiological needs. Our team of dietitians, nutritionists, and dietary aides work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive nutritional assessment, meal planning, and dietary counseling for both inpatients and outpatients. Services include clinical nutrition management for medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney and liver diseases, obesity, malnutrition, and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as education on healthy eating habits and lifestyle modification. The Dietetics Department of RSUTH remains dedicated to improving patient recovery, enhancing quality of life, and fostering long-term wellness through the power of good nutrition.

The Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Department of RSUTH specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck in both adults and children. The department provides comprehensive care for a wide range of ENT conditions such as hearing loss, ear infections, sinusitis, tonsillitis, nasal obstructions, voice disorders, and head and neck tumors. Our team of ENT surgeons, audiologists, resident doctors, and specialized nurses utilize advanced diagnostic tools and surgical techniques to deliver high-quality medical and surgical interventions, including endoscopic sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, tympanoplasty, and hearing assessments. The department also offers audiology and speech therapy services to support patients with communication or balance disorders. With a patient-centred approach and modern facilities, the ENT Department of RSUTH remains committed to restoring and maintaining optimal ear, nose, and throat health for improved quality of life.

The Family Medicine Department of RSUTH provides comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated healthcare for individuals and families across all ages, genders, and medical conditions. The department serves as the first point of contact for patients, offering preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care through a holistic approach that addresses both physical and psychosocial well-being. Our team of family physicians, resident doctors, nurses, and support staff are skilled in managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, conducting routine health screenings, and providing health education and counseling. The department also plays a vital role in referral coordination, ensuring patients receive timely specialist care when needed while maintaining continuity of care. Emphasizing accessibility, patient-centred service, and community-oriented practice, the Family Medicine Department of RSUTH remains dedicated to delivering quality primary healthcare and fostering long-term doctor–patient relationships built on trust and compassion. The services run from 8am-4pm every week day and is available for out-patient care, routine medical check-ups based on all medical information provided by patients and health consultation. Family medicine doctors serve as primary health care consultants for all specialties of medicine and make referrals to see specialties when necessary.

Our Internal physicians specialize in offering expert clinical care for adults in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of internal disease. The department is made up of different specialties which include; Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Infectious disease, Nephrology, Endocrinology. Our team of consultants in the different specialties work together to provide the best patient care, management and treatment plan for each patient. Successful treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis and the team of specialist offer the best in the diagnosis of various internal diseases ranging from health to complex illness. The focus of internal medicine in RSUTH is to promote health and prevent diseases while providing people with healthier and improved quality of life for adults.

The Paediatrics Department of RSUTH provides comprehensive healthcare services for infants, children, and adolescents, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood illnesses. The department is committed to promoting the healthy growth and development of children through expert medical care, immunization programs, nutritional guidance, and management of both acute and chronic conditions. Our team of consultant paediatricians, resident doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals work collaboratively to deliver compassionate, family-centred care in a safe and supportive environment. Services offered include neonatal care, outpatient and inpatient paediatric consultations, emergency care, immunization, developmental assessments, and management of infectious and non-communicable diseases. The Paediatrics Department of RSUTH remains dedicated to ensuring that every child receives the highest standard of medical attention for a healthy start and a brighter future.

The Ophthalmology/Lens unit deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders in adults and children. RSUTH eye doctors (ophthalmologists and optometrists) are expert trained in the structure and function of the eye, and the diagnosis and treatment of all types of vision and eye conditions after comprehensive eye examinations with the use of medications (drug treatments), implement laser therapy and ocular surgeries (RLE (refractive lens exchange), Glaucoma, cataracts, eye tumor removal and many others). Our Optometrists provide the most suitable corrective lenses for our patients in the treatment of various refractive errors such as myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, presbyopia etc to aid vision. Eye condition that cannot be treated are also properly managed by our physicians to improve quality of life with such conditions. Our team of eye doctors include, consultant ophthalmologists, ophthalmic surgeons, physicians, optometrists, intern doctors who together, provide the best eye care and management for our patients.

The O&G department specialize in the care of pregnant women, their unborn children and the management of diseases specific to women and the general health of the female. The two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynaecology come together to provide the best health care for pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period and the general health of the female, the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts respectively. The experts of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology work in multidisciplinary teams to provide day to day ante-natal care for pregnant women through to child delivery, and also provide post-natal care to both mother and child till full recovery with out-patient consultancy in the O&G clinic. you will find support on your lifelong journey from childbearing age to menopause and beyond.

The Physiotherapy Department of RSUTH provides specialized rehabilitative care aimed at restoring, maintaining, and improving physical function, mobility, and overall quality of life for patients of all ages. The department focuses on the prevention, treatment, and management of movement disorders resulting from injury, illness, surgery, or disability. Our team of experienced physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, and therapy aides employ evidence-based techniques such as exercise therapy, manual therapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, and posture correction to aid recovery and enhance performance. The department works closely with other clinical units, including orthopaedics, neurology, surgery, and internal medicine, to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary care. Whether for post-surgical rehabilitation, stroke recovery, pain management, or sports injury therapy, the Physiotherapy Department of RSUTH is dedicated to helping patients regain independence, strength, and confidence in their daily lives.

The radiology department’s primary role is to provide optimal Radiological and imaging diagnostic and treatment services for patients with diseases affecting all the organs/systems of the Central Nervous System (CNS), Gastrointestinal tract (GIT), Genito-urinary system (GUS), Cardio-Pulmonary System (CPS) and Musculo-Skeletal System (MSS) to diagnose inflammatory, metabolic, infectious, infestational or Neoplastic diseases and Trauma using medical imaging techniques such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET), fusion imaging, and ultrasound. With RSUTH being a teaching hospital, the radiology department also provides Training and Research programs for the training of resident doctors, medical students on elective posting, and Intern Radiographers.

The Surgery Department of RSUTH provides comprehensive surgical care for both adults and children, offering a wide range of elective and emergency surgical services. The department is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions requiring operative intervention, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes at every stage of care. Our team of consultant surgeons, resident doctors, surgical nurses, and theatre staff work collaboratively to perform procedures in specialties such as general surgery, orthopaedics, urology, cardiothoracic, plastic and reconstructive, paediatric, and gastrointestinal surgery. The department also emphasizes preoperative evaluation, meticulous intraoperative care, and effective postoperative management to promote quick recovery and reduce complications. With well-equipped operating theatres and advanced surgical technology, the Surgery Department of RSUTH remains committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred, and life-saving surgical services.