General Physician near Mohali

Clinic Details

• Follow-up visits with the same doctor
• Sunday morning OPD, so you don't need a weekday off
• Consultation in Hindi or English
• Admission at Paras Health Panchkula if ever needed

What She Treats

• Diabetes and thyroid problems
• High blood pressure
• Fevers and infections, including dengue, typhoid and malaria
• Fatty liver and high cholesterol
• Vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency, anaemia
• Tiredness, weakness and unexplained weight loss
• Care for older adults and medicine reviews
• Health check-ups

Making the Most of the Trip

• Book ahead, especially for Sunday
• Bring every report and medicine, so nothing has to wait for a second visit
• If blood tests are likely, come fasting so samples can be given the same day
• Ask which follow-ups really need you in person

Common Reasons Mohali Patients Visit

Patients from Mohali often come for diabetes and thyroid follow-up, high BP, fatty liver found on a routine scan, and long fevers that haven't settled with first-line treatment. Families also bring older parents for a full review of their medicines and reports. More on diabetes treatment in Panchkula and physician for elderly in Panchkula.

If you are already being treated elsewhere, that is fine. A second opinion often helps simplify treatment, and your current doctor's reports are a useful starting point.

About Dr. Ranjana Bhatt

MBBS (Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi), DNB General Medicine, fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital), certificate in Diabetes and Metabolic Care. Over 15 years of experience. Associate Director, Internal Medicine, Paras Health Panchkula. Read her full profile.

Visiting the Clinic

OPD timings: Monday to Saturday, 5 PM to 7 PM, and Sunday, 11 AM to 2 PM, at 1st Floor, Booth 194, Sector 20, Panchkula. Admission, when needed, is at Paras Health Panchkula. The clinic details are the same as on the general physician in Panchkula page.

Health Concerns Common in Mohali

Mohali has a large working population in IT, offices and industry, along with many young families and retired parents. Long hours, irregular meals and little exercise often show up as fatty liver, weight gain, high cholesterol and rising sugar, sometimes in people still in their 30s.

Thyroid problems are common among women, and seasonal fevers including dengue rise every year between August and November.

Health Tips for Long Working Hours

• Stand up and walk for a few minutes every hour
• Carry a home-cooked lunch more often than ordering in
• Keep sugary drinks and packaged snacks out of your desk drawer
• Aim for at least seven hours of sleep
• Use the weekend for a longer walk or a game
• Get a basic check-up every year after 30

Bringing Elderly Parents for a Check-up

Many Mohali families bring parents from other cities to live with them. A move is a good time for a full review: list every medicine, gather old reports, and check BP, sugar, kidney function and vitamin levels.

Medicines bought in different cities often have different brand names for the same drug, and duplicates are surprisingly common. Sorting this out at the start avoids side effects and confusion later.

Seasonal Fevers in Mohali

From August to November, dengue and other fevers rise across Mohali, especially around new construction and areas with poor drainage. If a fever lasts more than two days, or comes with body ache, rash or vomiting, get a blood test rather than waiting it out.

Avoid painkillers like ibuprofen until dengue has been ruled out, keep drinking fluids, and watch for warning signs such as severe stomach pain, bleeding gums or drowsiness. These need hospital care the same day.

What to Bring to Your First Visit

• All old reports and prescriptions, in date order if possible
• The medicines you take, in their strips or bottles
• Home BP or sugar readings, if you check them
• A short list of the questions you want answered

This helps make the most of your visit, especially if you are coming from Mohali and want to avoid a second trip just for reports. If you are already under treatment elsewhere, bring that doctor's latest prescription so treatment can continue without any break. For elderly parents, a family member who knows their daily routine is very helpful at the first visit, especially if they have memory problems or take many medicines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ranjana Bhatt, MBBS, DNB (General Medicine), Associate Director, Internal Medicine, Paras Health Panchkula.