Medanta
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| Founder | Dr. Naresh Trehan |
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| Type | Privately owned medical institute |
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| Website | Official Website |
Medanta-The Medicity[1] is a distinguished and one of India's largest multi-super specialty medical institute led by exceptional medical practitioners, located in Gurgaon in the National Capital Region.[2][3] Founded in 2009 by renowned cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Naresh Trehan, the Medicity was envisioned with the aim of creating "an institute which matches the highest standards of healthcare delivery across the world...".[4] Dr. Naresh Trehan,is the acting Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta.
Overview
Medanta[5] is spread across 43 acres (17 ha), and includes a research center as well as a medical and nursing school. It has 1,250 beds and over 350 critical care beds, with 45 operation theatres catering to over 20 specialties.[6] Led and managed by world renowned doctors along with dedicated nursing staff members, Medanta offers cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art treatment facilities designed to deliver healthcare at an affordable cost.[7]
It was set-up with an initial estimated cost of ₹932 crore (US$110 million) funded by bank syndication which consisted of YES Bank, Allahabad Bank, Dena Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank and State Bank of Hyderabad.[8] However, it became operational in October 2009,[9] at a cost of ₹1,200 crore (US$140 million).[6] Medanta brings together an outstanding pool of doctors, scientists and clinical researchers to foster collaborative, multidisciplinary investigation, inspiring new ideas and discoveries. A one-of-its-kind facility across the world, Medanta through its research integrates modern and traditional forms of medicine to provide accessible and affordable healthcare.[7]
In 2012, Medanta extended its healthcare services outside NCR, by opening a neuro care OPD at Jagdish Memorial Hospital at Kankerbagh, Patna.[10]
Medanta-Departments & Institutes
Medanta has 9 multi-specialty institutes or and over 20 specialty departments, offering the widest spectrum of clinical care, education and research.[11]
Institutes
Medanta Heart Institute
Medanta Institute of Neurosciences
Medanta Bone & Joint Institute
Medanta Kidney & Urology Institute
Medanta Cancer Institute
Medanta Institute of Critical Care & Anesthesiology
Medanta Institute of Digestive & Hepatobiliary Sciences
Medanta Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Medanta Institute of Transplant & Regenerative Medicine
Departments
Department of Dental Surgery
Department of Integrative Medicine & Holistic Therapies
Department of Internal Medicine
Department of Nursing
Department of Ophthalmology
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Liver Transplantation
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Department of Respiratory & Sleep Medicine
Department of Transfusion Medicine (Blood Bank)
Division of Chest Services
Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes
Division of ENT & Head Neck Surgery
Division of GI & Bariatric Surgery
Division of Gynaecology & Gynaec Oncology
Division of Mental Health & Quality of Life
Division of Peripheral Vascular & Endovascular Sciences
Division of Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Division of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
Division of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology
Emergency and Trauma Care
Medanta Breast Service
Pharmacy
Cutting edge medical technology
Medanta employs the most efficient and cutting edge medical and surgical equipments, which are used during medical procedures worldwide; to ensure that the patients are provided world-class facilities at an affordable cost. Whether it is the minimally invasive equipment like the da Vinci Surgical System or non-invasive [12] Robotic Radiosurgery System or the high-tech 3.0 Tesla MRI Scanners; Medanta is well-equipped in order to serve its patients in a holistic manner.
Achievements
In 2010, Medanta became the first hospital in the country to offer robotic surgeries in cardiac, urology and gynaecology under one roof.[13] This was made possible with the use of the latest and Minimally invasive procedure, Da Vinci Surgical System, which uses latest surgical and robotics technologies for performing routine as well as complex surgeries with enhanced vision, precision, and finesse.
In January 2013, a panel of expert doctors from Medanta, headed by Dr. A.S.Soin performed the first successful intestinal transplant in India.[14]
In June 2013, Medanta added another feather in its cap when Chairman Dr. Naresh Trehan launched India's first state-of-the-art Air Ambulance,Flying Doctors India. Flying Doctors is first of its kind in the country with a noble cause attached with it. Its "PILATUS PC-12" aircraft is a dedicated air ambulance to transport critical patients from remote areas in India and neighboring countries to metros with better medical facilities.[15]
References
- ^ "Medanta – The Medicity".
- ^ "Gurgaon hospital scores a first with robotic surgery". The Times of India. Nov 20, 2010. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
- ^ "Medanta has no effect on competitors". Sify. Mar 11, 2010. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
- ^ "About "Medanta – The Medicity"".
- ^ "About "Medanta – The Medicity"".
- ^ a b "Magic of Medanta". Financial Express. Jul 19, 2010. Retrieved Apr 23, 2013.
- ^ a b "An Overview" http://www.medanta.org/about_an_overview.aspx#vision-value".
{{cite web}}: External link in|title=|url=(help) - ^ "Trehan's hospital achieves financial closure". Financial Express. Jul 10, 2009. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
- ^ "Operation Medanta". Sify. Jul 19, 2010. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
- ^ "Medanta opens OPD in Patna". CNN-IBN. Jan 28,2012. Retrieved Apr 23, 2013.
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- ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-20/gurgaon/28263024_1_robotic-surgery-robotic-procedures-cardiac-surgery
- ^ "Software engineer gets first successful intestinal transplant". The Times of India. Jan 5, 2013. Retrieved Dec 30, 2013.
- ^ http://flyingdoctorsindia.com/about.html
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