Apollo Group Inaugurates 66th Hospital in Navi Mumbai

The Apollo group of hospitals inaugurated the 66th hospital in Navi Mumbai. Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu, Shri CH. Vidyasagar Rao inaugurated the hospital in the presence of guest of honor Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Dr. Deepak Sawant, Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare, Maharashtra was also present on this occasion.

Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said, "Apollo Hospitals in Navi Mumbai is the most advanced hospital in this region, and it will address the medical needs of our people. I do laud Dr Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals for launching a hospital of truly international standards in the region. The people of Maharashtra will be benefited by this hospital, and it will certainly also motivate patients from across India and other countries to come here for advanced medical treatment.

Apollo Hospitals in Navi Mumbai is the 66th hospital of the group's network of the hospital. Speaking on occasion, Shri C.H.Vidyasagar Rao, Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu, said, "I am delighted to inaugurate Apollo Hospitals in Navi Mumbai, a world class healthcare facility with clinical and technological advancements on par with global standards; it is well poised to serve the people of Maharashtra. I congratulate Dr Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals for transforming the landscape of Indian healthcare."

‘Apollo Hospitals in Navi Mumbai is a world class healthcare facility with clinical and technological advancements on par with global standards. ’

Dr Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals, said,"Our mission is to bring healthcare of international standards within reach of every individual, and since our inception in 1983, we have been honored with the trust of almost 50 million people who came to us from across 121 countries. Now, Apollo Hospitals in Navi Mumbai, a world class tertiary care hospital will serve the people of Maharashtra and also patients who come to India looking for high-quality medical care at an affordable cost. With over three decades of clinical acumen, established protocols, and proven expertise, Apollo Hospitals will set new benchmarks in healthcare delivery and patient experience in Maharashtra."

Spread over 7,00,000 sqft Apollo Hospitals; Navi Mumbai houses more than 50 specialties, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and offers multi- disciplinary high-end tertiary care. The 500-bedded super specialty hospital is equipped with cutting edge technology, 14 Operating Theaters, 3 Cath Labs, 69 consultation suites, superior 5-bed standard units, spacious single rooms and 4500 sq.ft.of presidential suites.

Apollo Hospitals in Navi Mumbai is equipped with all the diagnostics equipment including Cath Lab, Digital Mammogram, X-ray stereotactic biopsy, 3 Tesla MRI and more. The hospital will provide comprehensive services in major specialities including, Cardiology, Orthopedics & Joint Replacements, 24*7 Emergency & Critical Care services, General Medicine, General & Laparoscopic Surgery, Bariatric & Weight loss surgery, Nephrology & 24x7 Dialysis, Urology, Neurology, Neuro-Surgery, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Pulmonology, Medical & Surgical Gastroenterology, Anesthesiology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Radiology and Pathology. Soon, Solid Organ Transplant (Live and Cadaver) and Medical Oncology & Surgical Oncology will be established in Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Each of these departments is led by highly experienced and skilled doctors, educated and trained at the foremost medical institutions in UK, USA, and India. The nursing services and the patient-care providers are specially trained to provide compassionate care round-the-clock.

Source: Medindia

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