In the case of health care in India, what makes a difference is to find a trusted name to which to go during times of stress for family health issues. My family had a stressful time when my grandfather was going through complex cardiac care, and it was the consistent reputation of a large institution that gave us peace of mind. Fortis Health Care Limited is outstanding as one of India’s largest and most reliable integrated health care service providers.
Founded in 1996 by the late Dr Parvinder Singh, it also saw the birth of a mission to Save and Enrich Lives. From the very beginning in 2001 with the opening of our first large-scale hospital in Mohali, we have seen great growth. With headquarters in Gurgaon, Haryana, we have established ourselves as a network that is a leader in clinical care, which is home to the best medical talent in the world and which is also guided by a patient-first philosophy that puts the individual’s health and well-being above all else.
Scale, Reach, and Infrastructure in India
Fortis’ structure in India is very large. The network which they have put together includes primary hospitals, day care speciality clinics, and a very extensive diagnostic network. In its scope, Fortis manages over 12,000 beds and also puts patients in touch with a great pool of over 1,670 very skilled specialists, as well as thousands of other health care professionals.
Fortis stands out for its commitment to total transparency. In India, they became pioneers in the medical field by putting out to the public their verified “clinical outcomes” data. We have made available to families a clear picture based on facts of treatment results, which in turn helps them in making great surgical decisions. Also, we have designed our infrastructure around patient comfort, during which they are also in for a stay that ranges from the very affordable economy wards to private premium suites, which are loaded with modern amenities like Wi-Fi, refrigeration, and we have also put in place room service protocols.
Key Branches Across Major Indian Metros
Fortis’ network extends from the northern regions to the south, which in turn brings high-quality intervention within easy access.
Delhi NCR Hubs
The National Capital Region is a main pillar for the group’s specialised care.
- Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurgaon: A large flagship speciality centre that has a capacity of 1,000 beds and is known for its state-of-the-art robotic and oncology services.
- Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road: In 1988, we saw the founding of what has become a very well-known 1000-bed health centre that has been at the vanguard of pediatric and adult cardiac care.
- Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh & Noida: Large-scale multi-speciality centres with 262 and 200 beds, which also handle a high volume of emergency care, orthopaedic, and neurology cases.
- Fortis La Femme, Greater Kailash: A 50-bed speciality unit which is dedicated to maternal health, obstetrics and comprehensive women’s care.
Mumbai and Western Region
In Western India, there is a network of very specialised institutions that focus on critical care and advanced surgery.
- Fortis Hospital, Mulund: A large 300-bed multi-speciality facility known for its very successful organ transplant and emergency care programs.
- S L Raheja Hospital, Mahim: A 150-bed super speciality hospital known for its advanced practices in diabetes management, oncology and complex trauma care.
- Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi: A 150-bed facility in the Navi Mumbai area, which provides a wide range of therapeutic services.
Bengaluru and Southern Reach
In the south, we see very advanced health care facilities.
- Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road: A 280-unit hospital that is known worldwide for our joint replacement, neuro intervention, and minimally invasive surgeries.
- Cunningham Road & Nagarbhavi Centres: Specialised units which have 150 and 80 beds that cater to regional needs in interventional cardiology and nephrology.
Comprehensive Specialities and Wellness Programs
Fortis is a total medical system. We see into the future of health care for our patients, which includes the latest in cancer therapies, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Endocrinology, Laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgeries, and Ophthalmology.
Beyond the scope of acute care, the group puts forward a strong focus on preventive health, which they do at an early stage of chronic issue development. They present structured diagnostic packages which are tailored for certain age groups and risk categories, for example:
Coronary Risk Assessment and Full Cardiac Workup.
- Diabetic and Kidney Health Profiles
- Tailored health management programs for men and women.
- Skeletal, Joint, and Gut Health Packages
Through careful growth, which saw the addition of Wockhardt Hospitals’ assets and expansion of diagnostic networks, Fortis became the healthcare leader. It is home to state-of-the-art medical care that millions of families visit each year.
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