About the Department & USPs

The Dietetics Department at SMH Hospital is committed to providing expert nutritional guidance and support to help patients achieve their health goals. Our team of certified dietitians offers personalized dietary plans and education to promote optimal health and well-being.

Conditions We Treat

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Kidney Disease
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Food Allergies and Intolerances
  • Obesity
  • Pediatric Nutrition Issues
  • Prenatal and Postnatal Nutrition
  • Elderly Nutrition Needs

Caring Hands

  • Clinical Dietitian
  • Pediatric Dietitian
  • Renal Dietitian
  • Oncology Dietitian
  • Diabetes Educator/Dietitian
  • Enteral Nutrition Specialist
  • Advanced Nutritional Analysis Tools
  • Body Composition Analyzers
  • Telehealth Nutrition Services

You can seek the advice of a dietician if you have conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, kidney disease, digestive disorders, or nutritional deficiencies.

Yes, diet is one of the major factors that helps control diabetes and high blood pressure. Excessive sugar, salt, and fat in the diet must be reduced, while the intake of grains, fruits, vegetables, and proteins must be increased to control these conditions effectively.

A healthy weight can be achieved through healthy meals, physical activity, and adequate hydration. A dietician can help you prepare an appropriate diet plan.

Nutrition is significant in the recovery from illness or surgery because it helps the body recover faster and also prevents any complications from occurring during the recovery period.

Yes, diet counselling is beneficial for children and elderly patients because it helps provide the appropriate nutrition at any given time in their lives.