Instituto de Especialidades Médicas (IEM) is a multispecialty medical center in Moca, Dominican Republic. The clinic treats both adults and children. Key specialties include gynecology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and neurology. The pediatric unit covers neonatology, pulmonology, and speech pathology. IEM opened in February 1989. Its medical team has 106 doctors.
The orthopedic department focuses on knee surgery and arthroscopic joint replacement. Neurologists provide advanced care for cognitive aging and dementia. A dedicated oncology service offers brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Diagnostic tools include CT scans, sonography, and gastro-endoscopy. IEM also has a 24-hour emergency room and an on-site pharmacy.
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The orthopedic department focuses on knee surgery and arthroscopic joint replacement. Neurologists provide advanced care for cognitive aging and dementia. A dedicated oncology service offers brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Diagnostic tools include CT scans, sonography, and gastro-endoscopy. IEM also has a 24-hour emergency room and an on-site pharmacy.
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Diagnostic tools include 3D CT scans, X-rays, and Doppler ultrasound. The dental department offers orthodontics, oral implantology, and pediatric dentistry. Surgical options include cataract surgery and various ENT procedures. IRMIE also runs a home-care program called IRMIE en Casa. This service helps patients who cannot travel to the center. The institute also organizes community breast cancer screening drives.
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