Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad
Speciality
Cardiology
In India
, around a million people lose their lives every year because of cardiac problems. At Apollo
Cardiac
Centre of Excellence we aim to reduce the devastating figure of cardiovascular diseases through
pioneering programs in patient care. Our team of proficient doctors, compassionate nurses,
competent
technicians and heart experts bring the promise of supreme excellence in patient care, education
and
research.
Apollo Cardiac Centre of Excellence focuses on the holistic approach to Cardiac Care through
invasive & non-invasive therapeutic & diagnostic services, managed by dedicated team of doctors
and is one of the finest in the country. The centre consists of Interventional Cardiology and
Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery at Apollo is among the largest and the most prestigious in
the region. The department staff works with the newest surgical techniques, equipment and
devices.
Each year, our skilled surgeons care for hundreds of patients, young and old, who require
virtually every type of heart surgeries.
Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Department of Orthopaedics at Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad is at the forefront in offering the latest orthopaedic treatments and surgical techniques. We treat all kinds of musculo-skeletal problems ranging from arthritis to sports injuries, complex fractures, bone tumours and childhood conditions like scoliosis. The department specializes in latest techniques and treatments such as minimally invasive surgery, cartilage and bone transplantation, spine surgery and limb sparing surgery.
We perform surgical procedures which include the most current arthroscopic and reconstructive
techniques - including major joint replacements including the Knee Replacement, Birmingham Hip
resurfacing and shoulder surgeries, arthroscopies, laminectomies, polytrauma, complex fractures,
the most delicate hand surgeries and much more. The most advanced medical equipment and a team
of
highly experienced surgeons are supported by latest imaging technologies, physiotherapy and pain
management services.
Treatment is provided for the following conditions :
- Arthritis
- Back and spine problems
- Fractures and Trauma
- Hip and Knee Replacements
- Infections and Osteomyelitis
- Osteoporosis and other bone diseases
- Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation and physiotherapy
Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery the Apollo Institute of Neurosciences is amongst our centres of excellence, providing the highest levels of professional expertise and leadership through an eminent faculty in the field of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuro Anaesthesia, Neurophysiology, Neuro Psychology and Interventional Neurology along with rehabilitation and is committed to providing a comprehensive 24x7 patient care. Apollo Institute of Neurosciences is at the forefront to tackle the increasing burden by providing end to end services to patients suffering from Neuro ailments.
- Specialized services
- Stroke Programme
- Comprehensive Epilepsy Programme
- Movement disorder Programme
- Pain management
- Neuropsychology
Oncology
Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad has tied up with CBCC (USA) to provide state of
the art oncology care. CBCC is a large cancer center based in California, USA, with advanced
cancer
care facilities. CBCC provides oncology technology and knowledge. They have established India's
first and the best Radiation Oncology facility with IGRT technology, in addition to brachytherapy,
stereotactic radiosurgery and related services. This unit is supported by well-trained radiation
oncologists, physicists, and other skilled staff. Advanced radiotherapy techniques help to
minimize
side effects and improve results. Many patients can be treated without surgery, with the
combination
of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, thus minimizing loss of organ functions and better functional
outcome.
Department also has a separate inpatient oncology ward with oncology nurses and doctors in all
shifts to take care of the immuno-compromised patients and other complex cancer cases. Separate
ward helps to ensure that there is no cross infection from other hospitalized patients.
Department is supported by surgeons specializing region wise i.e. separate surgeons for cancers
of
head & neck region, gastrointestinal or abdominal cancers, breast cancer, gynaecological
cancers,
genitourinary cancers etc. Operation theatres and other facilities are of international
standards.
Most surgeons are also either trained abroad or in premier institutes of India.
Transplant
Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad is one of the pioneers in the region and has the
most comprehensive solid organ transplant program with credit of having done 217 solid organ
transplants. At Apollo Hospital Ahmedabad, all transplant patients are cared in a dedicated
Transplant ICUs by a multidisciplinary team of physicians & surgeons, right from preparation,
through to the transplant surgery, recovery and post-transplant care.
Liver Transplant is often recommended as an option when other modes of treatment are not
successful. The purpose is to replace your diseased liver with a healthy liver. Ideally, after a
transplant you will be free from disease, and lead a normal life as long as the transplant
functions.
Apollo's comprehensive liver transplant care program aims to provide effective health care by
connecting to people dealing with liver disease. A successful liver transplant, ably
supplemented
by Apollo's care and commitment affords a fresh lease of life and puts the smile back on your
face
as you return to normalcy. 17 successful liver transplants done till date.
Kidney Transplant:
Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad has one of the finest equipped and most successful renal transplant
program and dialysis centre in the region. Transplant surgeons of our team are the most
experienced having overall experience of 200 Kidney Transplant surgeries with excellent success
rate comparable to western world standards. People who suffer from kidney failure face a future
of
regular dialysis. A kidney transplant may offer a dialysis-free life.
At Apollo Ahmedabad we take a multidisciplinary approach to Kidney Transplant, our transplant
surgeons and nephrologists are supported by a team of cardiologists, endocrinologists,
anesthetists, diagnostic services, psychologist and dieticians who work closely with patients
and
ensure the highest level of care and service to them with information before, during and after
Renal Transplant Surgery.
Our Doctors
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Dr. Utpal Subodh Shah
Areas of Specialization
- High Risk and Redo Coronary Bypass Surgery
- Aortic dissection and Aneurysm Surgery
- Adult Cardiac Surgery
- Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiac Transplantation
- Thoracic Surgery
Awards and Achievements
- Recipient of the National Merit Scholarship awarded by the Education Ministry of India, March 1976
- Stood amongst the top ten candidates in both 1977 and 1978 examinations in Pre-Medical School
- Secured highest marks in the subject of Pathology in 1985 in Post-Graduate General Surgery
- Stood first in the University at M.S. (General Surgery) Examination in 1987
- Stood first in the University at M.Ch. (Cardiothoracic Surgery) Examination in 1990.
- Pioneer in developing CABG in Gujarat
Dr. Nitin Jain
MBBS MS (Gen. Surgery) DNB (CTVS),Cardio Thoracic Surgery
He has an experience of 23 years in this field. Dr. Nitin Jain practices at Apollo Hospital in Bhat, Ahmedabad. He completed MBBS from Gujarat University, India in 1993,MS - General Surgery from Gujarat University, India in 1996 and DNB - Cardiothoracic Surgery from National Board of Education, New Delhi in 2000. He is a member of Medical Council of India (MCI).
Dr. Tejas Thakkar
Awards and Achievements
- Awarded AO Trauma Fellowship in 2007 at . Kanttosspital, Chur,Switzerland from 13th May to 22nd June 2007.Learned about basic AO principles as well advanced application of locking plates. He also learned about management of complex fracture esp. pelvis and acetabulum. Dr Christoph Sommer was the supervisor during the fellowship.
- OREF-Dr.Mahendra Patel-GOA Traveling fellowship 2005
- He got selected for the above fellowship in 2005 during May - July 2005. He visited Hospital for Special Surgery (Supervisor : David Helfet MD) affiliated with Columbia and Cornell University, New York USA & Ranavat Orthopaedic centre,Lenox Hill Hospital,New York, USA (Supervisor : Chitranjan Rananvat,MD ).
Fellowships / Memberships / Work Experiences
- Life member of Indian Orthopaedic Association.
- Gujarat Orthopaedic Association, Ahmedabad Orthopaedic Society
- 47th International Postgraduate Training Programme in Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel.
- During this 11 week fellowship, he was working with Orthopaedic as well as Trauma department of Beilinson
- Hospital, Rabin medical centre,Petah tikva,Israel with Prof Salai Moshe and Dr Michael Stein respectively.
- He was exposed to varieties of trauma surgeries mainly as well as cold orthopaedic surgeries (assisted and performed).
- On many occasions, he got the privilege to be a part of resuscitation team for trauma victims and EMS.
Dr. Maulik Patwa
Awards and Achievements
Dr. Maulik Patwa is an Orthopedist in Apollo, Ahmedabad and has an experience of 22 years in this field. He completed MBBS from Gujarat University, India in 1992 and MS - Orthopaedics from Gujarat University, India in 1997. He is a member of Medical Council of India (MCI). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Joint Surgeries,Spine and minimally invasive spine etc.
Dr. Somesh Desai
Previous Appointments
- Neurosurgical training in Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences
- Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery in Nizam Institute of medical sciences, Hyderabad
- Associate consultant HInduja Hospital , Mumbai
- Fellowship under Professor Andrew Kaye, Melbourne, Australia
Areas of Specialization
- Neurosurgery
Dr. Deepak S Malhotra
Dr. Deepak Malhotra is a Neurosurgeon in Ahmedabad and has an experience of 18 years in this field. Dr. Deepak Malhotra practices at Apollo Hospital in Ahmedabad. He completed MBBS from Gujarat University, India in 1999,MS - General Surgery from Gujarat University, India in 2001 and MCh - Neuro Surgery from Gujarat University, India in 2005. He is a member of All Indian Surgeon's Association, Urological Society of India
Dr. Usha Bohra
Areas of Specialization
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Minimally invasive surgery and Gynae cancer Surgery
Awards and Achievements
- Granted FRCOG from UK in 2009.
- Gold Medal (Active management of labour) by Obs & Gynae society Dublin Nov 2007
- Chikista Ratan Award :- International study circle New Ahmedabad Aug 2007
- Participated in three multi-centric International Drug trials while working in Ireland
- Godrej Saki No 1 Award :- Godrej and Jai Hind Press Ahmedabad Oct 2007
- Involved in free-surgical camps for the underprivileged women of the society
- Delivered more than 200 awareness talks on Women's Health.
Fellowships / Memberships / Work Experiences
- Working as the Head of Department and Senior Consultant (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) at Apollo Ahmedabad for the past 13 years.
- Worked at some of the best hospitals in the world for Women's Health including: National Maternity Hospitals Dublin and Coombes' Women's' Hospital Dublin.
- Worked as a clinical lecturer for the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland.
- With more than 25 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Have delivered more than 100,000 babies both regular and high-risk pregnancies from 51 different countries.
- Performed more than 10,000 major Gynae Surgeries.
- Performed more than 10,000 minimally invasive surgeries (laparoscopic surgeries and hysteroscopic surgeries.
- Completed more than 5000 colposcopies for cancer prevention.
- One of the few consultants who work towards the prevention of diseases in women, mainly cancer, anaemia, Polycystic ovary disease and infertility.
Dr. Darshan Shah
Dr. Darshan K Shah is a Urologist in Bhat, Ahmedabad and has an experience of 22 years in this field. Dr. Darshan K Shah practices at Apollo Hospital in Bhat, Ahmedabad and Apollo Hospitals City Centre in Ambawadi, Ahmedabad. He completed MBBS from Saurashtra University, Gujarat in 1992,MS - General Surgery from Gujarat University, India in 1997 and MCh - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery from Gujarat University, India in 2000. He is a member of All Indian Surgeon's Association and Urological Society of India. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Incontinence and Female � Urology etc.
Dr. Chirag Desai
Awards and Achievements
- Honorary Gastroenterologist Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Surgeon to HE the Governor of Gujarat
- Frank Taylor Memorial prize for the best presentation - London, September - 2001
- Overseas scholarship for Living Donor Liver Transplant by The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow for Asan Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea. May - 2007
Areas of Specialization
- Areas of Specialization
- Liver Surgery
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Abdominal Cancers
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Obstructive Jaundice
- Portal Hypertension
- Liver Transplantation
- Colorectal Surgery
- Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgery
Dr. Kavita Parihar
Dr. Kavita Parihar is a Nephrologist/Renal Specialist in Bhat, Ahmedabad and has an experience of 30 years in this field. She completed MBBS from Saurashtra University, Gujarat in 1984,MD - Medicine from Saurashtra University, Gujarat in 1989 and DNB - Nephrology from National Board of Education, New Delhi in 1996. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Critical Care Nephrology and Renal Transplant etc.
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About Apollo Hospitals
Apollo Hospitals was established in 1983 by Dr. Prathap C Reddy, renowned as the architect of modern healthcare in India. As the nation's first corporate hospital, Apollo Hospitals is acclaimed for pioneering the private healthcare revolution in the country.
Apollo Hospitals has emerged as Asia's foremost integrated healthcare services provider and has a robust presence across the healthcare ecosystem, including Hospitals, Pharmacies, Primary Care & Diagnostic Clinics and several retail health models. Since inception, Apollo Hospitals has been honoured by the trust of over 150 million patients who came from 140 countries.