Areas of interest: Integrated
physical function; Diagnostic; Risk factor modification;
Empire Clinic was established by doctor Anish Singh, a leader in
specialist and diagnostic services in obesity and clinical medicine. Dr Singh’s
philosophy is that lifestyle modification plays a critical part in preventing
many diseases. Put simply, prevention is better than cure. Dr Singh’s patients are provided with a tailored service, starting with an initial consultation with
the nurse. This will generally include a physical examination, a look at their
past medical history an assessment of their lifestyle and behavioural
influences on health. Based on the results of this consultation, a series of
screening tests quantify the patient’s risk of disease. Most of the tests are
non-invasive and they’re primarily targeted at identifying risks related to
diabetes, stroke, heart disease, obesity and some cancers. A
medical specialist then meets with the patient to discuss the results and make
recommendations for reducing their disease risk. A management program is
developed specifically tailored to the patient’s individual requirements. The
ultimate result is improved health and vitality, meaning the body operates at
its optimum, giving the patient a healthy body shape and improved quality of
life. The patients progress is monitored and assessed throughout the process.