Media Release

Udupi, Jul 20: Dr Avinash Shetty, medical superintendent of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal announced the introduction of consultation via video call service for patients with effect from Monday July 20.

"To control the spread of COVID-19, certain restrictions are in place. In view of this, most of our patients are in trouble with their timely consultation with doctors and for follow up. Realizing this fact and to continue to provide consultation and follow-up support to patients, the management has decided to introduce consultation via video consultation services.

"MyTeleOPD video consultation provides a powerful platform to engage with patients and provide consultation anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Doctors and patients can now use telemedicine over video consultation application without downloading or installing an app, as it works readily on smartphones. MyTeleOPD video consultation allows patients to stay connected with their doctors from the comfort of their homes.

"Under this service, people can contact their doctors by sitting in their homes. The doctors will give teleconsultation or video call consultation and medical advice through the phone. People can contact our specialist doctors of all the departments from Monday to Friday between 9.00 am to 4.00 pm by calling: 080 47192235.

Trauma and emergency services will be functional as usual 24X7.