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• Established in 1988, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI), part of the Fortis group, is recognised worldwide for its clinical excellence in cardiac care.
• Quality awards and accreditations include JCI Accreditation since 2010, NABH Accreditation for the hospital in 2008 for its Blood Bank, Lab, and Nursing Excellence, and NABL for Laboratory Services in 2013.
• It is a premier multi-disciplinary hospital providing tertiary care, particularly known for its path-breaking work in Cardiac Sciences.
• Fortis Escorts Heart Institute has received numerous accolades for excellence in patient care and medical innovation.
• Awards include:
  • Best Hospital in Cardiology by Times Healthcare Achievers Awards
  • Excellence in Healthcare by AHPI
  • Best Hospital in Cardiology by ICICI Lombard & CNBC TV 18 Healthcare Awards
  • Excellence in Cardiac Care by ABP Healthcare Leadership
  • Best Cardiology Hospital by ET Healthcare Awards
  • Gold Award in Healthcare Delivery Brand
  • Best Hospital in Cardiology Specialty by The Week Magazine in India
  • Best Private Cardiac Hospital in India by The Week magazine (2014)
  • Best Comprehensive Cardiac Care Service Provider in India by Frost & Sullivan (2014)
  • Best Institution Award by Delhi Medical Association (2013)
  • Leading Heart Care Centre in North India at the Global Healthcare Excellence Awards 2013
  • Finest Single Specialty Hospital – Cardiology at India Healthcare Awards 2012
• It is the first hospital in India to conduct Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) and is a pioneer of the TAVR Centre in India to start Percutaneous Transcatheter Replacement of Aortic Valve.
• The facility conducted Asia Pacific’s first Directional Atherectomy, Angioscopy, and Drug-Eluting Stenting.
• Fortis Escorts Heart Institute set a Guinness World Record for organising the largest-ever initiative to test cholesterol levels in the NCR region to combat heart disease.
• International Patient Services;
  • Fortis Escorts Heart Institute provides affordable healthcare services for international patients, with a global reach covering 175+ countries and 20+ international government tie-ups.
  • It receives a large number of international patients every year and has been honoured with numerous awards for “Best Hospital in Cardiology,” Patient Experience, and Nursing Experience.
  • Comprehensive services for international patients include visa invitation letters, airport pickup, travel arrangements, accommodation near the hospital, interpreters and translators, money exchange, and SIM services.

• Paras Health, Gurugram is the flagship institution of the Paras Health network. 
• Since its establishment in 2006, it has earned acclaim as Gurgaon's premier healthcare provider, offering a comprehensive array of medical and surgical services. 
• Paras Health continues to lead with innovation and expertise, striving to meet the diverse healthcare needs of our communities with integrity and excellence.
• It was the first facility in Haryana to receive accreditation from NABH and NABL.
• It achieved several milestones, including being the first in Delhi NCR to use stand-alone image-guided tumour navigation surgery technology and to perform surgeries on deep-seated tumours.
• The facility conducted India’s first successful day-care angioplasty and introduced Transradial Interventional Cardiology to the region.
• It was awarded the Best Healthcare Campaign for Breastfeeding Rooms in Public Places at the Six Sigma Healthcare Awards 2015.
• Paras Hospital Gurgaon was honoured as the Best Hospital for Neurosurgery and Neurology in Delhi NCR at the Times Achievers Awards 2017 and was also recognised for its excellence in serving international patients at the FICCI Medical Value Travel Event 2017.
• International Patient Services;
  • The facility serves about 10,000 international patients annually from over 15 countries, particularly from the Middle East, South East Asia, and Africa.
  • It provides end-to-end services for international patients, including medical opinions and appointments before travel, flight arrangements, airport pick-up and drop-off, accommodation for accompanying persons, cost estimates, financial advice, and special dietary requirements.

• Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, was established in 2007 and is a premier multi-specialty hospital offering world-class healthcare services.
• It is accredited by the Joint Commission International(JCI) and NABH, ensuring the highest standard of patient safety and medical excellence.
• The various key achievements and recognitions of Apollo Hospital are:
  • First in India to introduce Thallium Laser for precise medical procedures.
  • First in South India to use Holmium Laser in surgical treatments.
  • First in Karnataka to install the Digital X-Ray system for superior diagnostic imaging.
  • The largest series of airway stents has been performed in this hospital in India.
  • Performed rare surgeries such as spinal angiolipoma excision and tibial tuberosity shift with MPFL reconstruction.
  • This is the first hospital in the region to use a Y-shaped stent for treating tracheoesophageal fistula. It has also performed rare surgeries such as spinal angiolipoma excision and tibial tuberosity shift with MPFL reconstruction.
• International Patient Services: 
• Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta, provides comprehensive medical services for international patients, ensuring a smooth and comfortable healthcare experience.
  • Online Consultation: Patients can consult doctors remotely before traveling to India.
  • Visa Assistance: Support with medical visa documentation and invitation letters.
  • Airport Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off from the airport.
  • Personalised Care Coordinators: Multilingual staff to assist international patients.
  • Accommodation Assistance: Arrangements for hotels and guest houses near the hospital.
  • Medical Records Assistance: Help in documentation and digital records for easy accessibility.

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• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, one of the most modern and state-of-the-art multi-speciality tertiary care hospitals in Mumbai, was launched in 2008 by Reliance Group.
• It is the only hospital in Mumbai with all four renowned accreditations, including the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), India, Joint Commission International (JCI), and College of American Pathology (CAP), USA.
• It is the only Indian hospital to perform the fastest 1000 robotic surgeries within 48 months of launch and overall over 3615 robotic surgeries.
• The hospital has established 18 advanced cancer care centres which have performed over 21022 complex cancer surgeries with excellent outcomes.
• The hospital has received the following awards:
  • FE Healthcare Awards 2024
  • Winner of the Organizational Report Competition during Quality Month 2023
  • No. 1 Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai and Western India
  • Best Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai Award at the Navbharat Healthcare Awards 2023
  • Hospital of the Year 2023 - Multispeciality, National Award
  • Ranked No. 1 Multispecialty Hospital in Mumbai and Western India by The Week Magazine - 7th year in a row
  • Best Multispeciality Hospital of Western India 2022
  • FE Best Hospital Awards 2022 for excellence in Multispeciality, Oncology, Orthopaedics and Neurology
  • Univants of Healthcare Excellence Certificate of Achievement 2021
  • Trusted Hospital in Mumbai 2021 award
  • Best Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai award at the Nava Bharat Healthcare Awards 2021
  • Best Multispeciality Hospital Western Region Award at ET Health Awards 2021
  • Univants of Healthcare Excellence 2020 Certificate of Achievement
  • Best Multispeciality Hospital - National, Best Hospital for Oncology and Diabetology - Western India at ET Healthworld Hospital Awards 2020
  • Reader's Digest Most Trusted Hospital award
  • Best Multispeciality Hospital Award 2018
  • Centre for Excellence Award for Neurology at the India Healthcare and Wellness Awards
  • Excellence in Multispecialty Hospital Award at the India Today Excellence Healthcare Awards 2018
  • Reader's Digest's Trusted Hospital Award 2017 for Oncology
  • Best Multispecialty Hospital at BW Businessworld Healthcare & Summit Awards on 29th June 2016
  • One of the Reader's Digest Trusted Hospitals, 2016
  • Smartest Hospital Building by Honeywell
• International Patient Services -
  • The hospital offers specialised services for patients from around the world, guaranteeing them a pleasant and comfortable experience during their visit.
  • It was amongst the first hospitals in India to accept international patients, with COVID-related protocols in practice for doctors, support staff, patients, and relatives.

• Fortis Hospital, Noida, is a NABH-accredited multi-speciality tertiary care hospital established in 2004, providing outstanding medical care spanning a broad range of specialties.
• It is part of Fortis Healthcare Limited, one of India's largest healthcare organisations, which is listed on the BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
• With the trust of 1.2 million patients, it has been ranked among the best private hospitals in Delhi NCR by the Week magazine survey 2019 along with some other recognitions such as:
  • Diamond Category Award for Brain Stroke management by World Stroke Organisation
  • Silver & Bronze Awards at Government of India National Energy Conservation Awards
  • Award of Merit received from American Heart Association for being an International Training Centre for ACLS & BLS
  • Best Super Speciality Hospital in North India at National Business Leadership and Service Excellence Awards
  • Gold Award at UP State Energy Conservation Awards in 2017
  • Patient Safety and Quality Award in 2017
  • Pharmacie De Qualite Gold Certification in 2017
• Fortis Noida exemplified its expertise by performing a life-saving treatment on a 2-month-old infant who had been diagnosed with the first reported case of Rhodotorula infection along with CMV Meningitis.
• International patient services: It provides airport pickup and drop by facilitating Fortis Kiosk at IGI, New Delhi airport, a SIM card to contact any of their relatives back home, VISA/FRRO assistance, language interpreters, foreign exchange conversion at the hospital and many other amenities for streamlined assistance.

• Jaslok Hospital Mumbai was established on 6th July 1973 by philanthropist Seth Lokoomal Chanrai and surgeon Shantilal Jamnadas Mehta. 
• The facility has been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) and ISO Certifications.
• Jaslok Hospital Mumbai achieved several milestones, including;
  • 1973: Launched as the first private urology department in India and performed the first renal transplant.
  • 1974: Introduced an Artificial Kidney Department (AKD), a pioneering effort in the private sector for kidney treatments.
  • Late 1970s: Established the endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism unit and was the first to set up Radioimmunoassay (RIA) in the country.
  • 1977: Became the first in Mumbai to introduce 2D Echocardiography and performed various pioneering cardiac procedures.
  • 1984: Established the Imaging and Interventional Radiology department, known for its diagnostic and interventional radiology services.
  • 1988: Initiated a comprehensive Functional Neurosurgical program, providing specialised care for various neurological conditions.
  • 1990: Launched the Department of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, treating over 6000 couples and resulting in the birth of over 20,000 babies.
  • 1995: Introduced the first Headache Clinic in the country to cater to chronic headache patients.
  • 1997: Performed the first bladder pacemaker implantation in India.
  • 1998: Achieved several milestones, including the first successful living-related liver transplant in India and Western India.
  • 1999: Began offering Neuropsychiatry services, a pioneering effort in combining neurology and psychiatry.
  • 2000: Became the first to perform a successful bone marrow transplant in India and set up a specialised Bone Marrow Transplant department.
  • 2003: Performed the first endovenous Laser treatment for Varicose Veins in the country.
  • 2005: Achieved several firsts, including the world’s first Cumulus Aided Transfer (CAT) IVF procedure and introduced advanced imaging technologies.
  • 2010: Pioneered the first Intracranial Aneurysm Coil procedure in India and incorporated MRGFUS technology.
  • 2018: Launched a new ICU, a Heart Failure Clinic, and was recognised as a Centre of Excellence for Wilson’s Disease.
  • 2020: Restarted renal transplants post-COVID-19 pandemic and administered over 5 lakh vaccines during the pandemic.
  • 2021: Introduced TrueBeam Linear Accelerator for advanced radiation therapy and continued excellence in critical care services.
  • 2022: Built the Jaslok Annexe, a new facility with advanced healthcare services, and expanded the Renal Sciences Department.
  • 2023: Introduced several new services, including a state-of-the-art Mammography Department, the first Restorative and Regenerative Medicine department, and a Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery fellowship.
• It is one of India’s largest research centres, conducting various clinical trials and research projects in collaboration with institutions both in India and abroad.
• It plays a significant role in serving the less fortunate sections of society, with 20% of its beds allocated to disadvantaged and weaker sections of the community.
• International Patient Services;
  • Pre-Travel Support: The hospital offers virtual medical consultations, medical history assessments, and travel logistics support for international patients.
  • During Stay: It provides various room options, translator services, and assistance for a comfortable stay.
  • Post-Visit Support: It offers medical records and virtual consultation facilities for patients preparing to return home.
  • Special Facilities for international patients include:
    • Airport Pickup
    • Ambulance Services
    • Translator Services
    • Appointment Coordination
    • Locker Facilities
    • Health Insurance Coordination
    • Diet on Request
    • International Cuisine

• Manipal Hospital Formerly AMRI Hospital is located at 4 different locations in Kolkata including Dhakuria, Salt Lake, Mukundapur and Southern Avenue.
• It is accredited with NABH, NABL and GreenOT certification and awarded as the best hospital in bio-waste management in 2010.
• The Group of hospitals is historically significant in its region and treats around 3.5 lakh patients annually and conducts more than 15,000 successful surgeries.
• The emergency and critical care department is well equipped with all the advancements and dedicated staff, who works 24*7 for the patients.

• Apollo Hospitals, located in Jubilee Hills and established in 1988, is the flagship facility of Asia's pioneering Apollo Health City. It is a world-renowned institution that has consistently set new benchmarks in Indian healthcare, including introducing the country's first PET-CT scanner and being among the first in the world to receive certification for stroke care.
• Internationally accredited by JCI and nationally by NABH and NABL, Apollo Jubilee Hills is a leader in clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centric care. 
• The hospital has received numerous awards and recognitions, including:
  • Telangana Leadership Awards 2023: Recognised for Best Digital Healthcare, Multi-speciality, Customer Service & Quality Initiative.
  • FICCI Healthcare Excellence Award in 2012.
  • Recognised as a Premier Medical Tourism Hospital by the Government of India.
  • Golden Peacock Award in 2004 for its pioneering work in telemedicine.
• The hospital is a pioneer in advanced therapies, leading with robot-assisted cardiac surgery, Proton Therapy, and CAR T-cell therapy. The Apollo Group holds an exceptional record of performing:
  • Over 200,000+ Cardiac Surgeries (with a 99.6% success rate).
  • Over 43,000+ Organ Transplants (Heart, Liver, Kidney), making it one of the busiest transplant programmes in the world.

International Patient Services

Apollo Jubilee Hills is a preferred destination for international patients, offering comprehensive, end-to-end services to ensure a smooth and comfortable healthcare experience.

• Pre-arrival Consultation & Case Review: Patients can access online second opinions, video consultations, and receive a detailed treatment plan with cost estimates before travel.
• Visa & Travel Assistance: A dedicated team provides medical visa invitation letters and assists with travel arrangements and FRRO registration.
• Airport Pick-up/Drop-off: Complimentary airport transportation is arranged for patients and their attendants.
• Multilingual Interpreters: Professional interpreters are available to bridge any communication gap with the medical and administrative staff.
• Express Check-in, Dedicated Lounge & Personal Coordinators: A separate international lounge and dedicated relationship managers ensure fast-tracked admissions and personalised support throughout the stay.
• Assistance with Accommodation & Food Arrangements: The team helps with booking nearby hotels or serviced apartments and provides customised meal plans catering to international dietary preferences.

• Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, is one of the most advanced multi-speciality tertiary care hospitals in Maharashtra. It offers comprehensive services under one roof. 
• It is the 66th hospital of the Apollo Group and is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH).
• The hospital provides state-of-the-art technology and facilities built to international standards and specifications.
• Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, has a team of renowned expert consultants who ensure easy access to advanced technologies for precise diagnosis and treatment. 
• The hospital has pioneered clinical excellence in India, with a focus on delivering clinical outcomes comparable to the best in the world.
• International Patient Services;
  • The hospital treats over 20,000 patients from around the globe each year, truly making it a powerhouse of healthcare in Mumbai.
  • The facility offers a dedicated International Patient Services team to assist patients from abroad.
  • It assists with medical visas, travel arrangements, and accommodations.
  • Multilingual staff and interpreters are available to help with communication.
  • The hospital offers personalised care and support throughout the treatment process.

• Jaypee Hospital is a tertiary care, multi-speciality facility with a capacity of 1200 beds and 504 beds operational in Phase I. It is a flagship initiative from the Jaypee Group dedicated to meeting the acute need for quality healthcare. 
• The plan, design, and construction of this hospital have positioned it amongst the very few GOLD LEED-certified hospital buildings in India.
• It holds NABH accreditation, showcasing its commitment to high-quality healthcare standards.
• In 2018, it received the Achiever Emerging Multi-Speciality Hospital award from Times Healthcare Achievers.
• The hospital was ranked among the top 10 hospitals in North India by the Times Health All India Critical Care Hospital Ranking Survey in 2017.
• In the same year, Times Healthcare Achievers, Delhi NCR, also honoured it as the best multi-speciality hospital.
• The unit completed over 1350 organ transplants, including 1000+ successful kidney transplants and 350+ successful liver transplants. It has achieved remarkable success in second transplant cases and has successfully conducted unmatched blood group liver and kidney transplants.
• It has successfully performed over 2000 knee surgeries and 2000 cataract surgeries.
• It has conducted over 23,000 cancer procedures, including 2000+ radiation therapy sessions, 150+ bone marrow transplants, 11,000+ chemotherapy sessions, and 10,000+ PET-CT scans.
• International Patient Services For international patients, Jaypee Hospital offers a range of specialised services to ensure a comfortable and hassle-free experience:

1. Pre-arrival Services:
   • Appointment scheduling.
   • Virtual OPD & Teleconsultation services.
   • Treatment packages for various medical conditions.
   • Visa assistance.
2. Arrival and Stay Services:
   • Airport pick-up and drop-off facility.
   • Assistance with admission to the hospital.
   • Registration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
   • Accommodation arrangements both during and after hospitalisation for the patient and their accompanying attendant.
   • Customised diet plans for the patient and attendant.
   • Laundry services.
   • Access to a prayer room.
   • Wi-Fi and internet service in patient rooms.
   • Travel arrangements for the patient and attendant post-discharge.
3. Post-Discharge Services:
   • Tele-consults and follow-ups post-discharge.
   • A dedicated guest house for international patients is maintained by Jaypee Hospital.
   • In-house translators for patient comfort.
   • Assistance in getting doctor’s opinions and further treatment advice.
   • Post-discharge review and follow-up via teleconsultation.

• Metro Hospital, Noida, was established in 1997 by Dr. Purshotam Lal, a distinguished medical professional. 
• Dr Lal is the first Interventional Cardiologist in India and has been honoured with several prestigious awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and the Dr. B C Roy National Award.
• The facility is accredited by KVQA (Kvalitet Veritas Quality Assurance), NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals), and NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories).
• International Patient Services;
  • The facility is dedicated to delivering top-quality medical care and, with its advanced treatment options, caters to international patients.