Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad has received “Entrepreneur and Excellence Awards 2018 organized by MY FM 94.3- Ahmedabad and Dainik Bhaskar Group in the category for ” Best Multispecialty Hospital and Excellence in Critical Care”Awards received by Dr Manoj Singh Critical Care Intensivists & Intervention Pulmonologist and Mr Sandip Joshi Dy. General Manager- Healthcare Services in the august presence of Dr Pawan Agrawal- Mumbai Dabbawalas and Mr Amit Doshi- COO of Divyabhaskar Group and a large gathering of Ahmedabad gentry.

35 to 40 MICS surgeries done every month, the highest in IndiaKolkata, May 19, 2022: Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata today announced the successful completion of over 4000 Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeries (MICS) at its facility. MICS is a new avenue for heart surgery, which comes with a host of benefits. With an incision of 1.5 to 3 inch instead of 8 to 10 inch in the conventional open heart surgery, MICS is less painful and almost scar-less. It also involves early recovery with lesser duration of hospital stay post-surgery and early return to normal life.Earlier traditional open surgery was the only solution for CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting), Valve repair or replacement, closures of holes in heart etc. But now with the advancement of medical sciences the procedures done using MICS are Minimally invasive bypass surgery (MICS CABG), Endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, MICS aortic valve, Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery, Keyhole ASD closure and Coronary Bypass.This Keyhole Heart Surgery is performed using specialized surgical instruments. Heart attacks are responsible for 14.5% of all deaths in India and MICS CABG or keyhole bypass has emerged as an answer to patients suffering from coronary artery diseases. The doubts about being able to complete surgeries safely through this approach is circumvented. If MICS is adopted as a regular practice everywhere, people would consider MICS bypass over angioplasty and the figure of 14.5% will surely come down. And routine multi-vessel bypass would reduce mortality risk significantly.Dr Sushan Mukhopadhyay Director, Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon, Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, said, “MICS offers unmatched patient outcomes due to its multiple positive points. It’s safe, effective and delivers outstanding patient comfort. A patient opting for this procedure can return to his work within 2- 3 weeks and a normal life within 3 months, where as if he opts for a conventional procedure he would normally take 2-3 months to re-join work and 6 months to return to a normal life. It saves patients from pain as well as losing man hours. We have been doing MICS coronary artery bypass grafting since the last decade and have done more than 4,000 such surgeries.”95% of all cardiac surgeries including Bypass, valve replacement, closing heart holes, removal of cardiac tumors, pace maker implantation and others can be done through MICS. It is even safe for very elderly patients who are above 80-90 years of age with other major health ailments.MICS has several advantages over the conventional open heart surgery:Highly advanced instrumentation and advanced techniques allow for the operation to be performed very safelyNo bones are cutBlood loss is almost negligible eliminating blood transfusion leading to blood borne infectionsAll infections related to wounds or post-operative lung infections are reduced. This makes the surgery ideal for diabetics or patients who have poor resistance to infectionThe incision is very cosmetic and measures just 2-3 inches making it impossible to understand that a heart surgery has been done. This also reduces the possibilities of scarsThe hospital stay and recovery time in this case is minimal and the patient usually recovers within 7 days of the surgery under normal circumstancesSignificantly reduced risk factors in future surgeries

Brings in Induced Sputum Cell Count, an astounding diagnosis for lung diseasesKolkata, July 28, 2022: Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata today announced the launch of Induced Sputum Lab and becomes the first hospital in private healthcare space in Eastern India to bring in Induced Sputum Cell Count, an astounding diagnostic modality for treating lung diseases. It would be highly beneficial for patients suffering from severe asthma.Induced Sputum Cell count is a noninvasive method that primarily identifies type of inflammation associated with severe asthma thus making the introduction of appropriate treatment more precisely.  Without the Sputum Cell count the presence and type of airway inflammation can be difficult to detect which can delay the proper treatment. Induced sputum cell counts evaluate the presence, type, and degree of inflammation in the airways of the lungs. It is a procedure used for patients who have trouble producing sputum spontaneously, by helping them to cough up secretions. This is done by creating extra moisture in the airways of the lungs, which loosens and thins out secretion so that coughing out sputum is easy. The sputum induction test is a painless procedure. It involves breathing in different concentrations of saline (mild salty water) through a nebuliser and then carrying out cough-like movements to produce a sample of sputum. The nebulised hypertonic saline solution inhaled by the patient liquefies airway secretions, promotes coughing and allows expectoration of respiratory secretions. Present at the occasion, Dr Saibal Moitra, Adjunct Professor and Senior Consultant-Allergy & Immunology, Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata said “Induced Sputum cell counts have the advantage of providing information about the cellular nature of inflammation in patients with severe asthma. This aids in treatment decisions. The application of induced sputum in the assessment of airway pathology has grown rapidly. In the current guidelines for asthma, sputum eosinophils are placed as an evidence-based tool for assessing airway inflammation and, therefore, predicting and assessing corticosteroid response.” The induced sputum lab of Division of Allergy and Immunology of Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata is going to beneficial for all patients suffering from severe asthma or those who are not showing adequate response to therapy, who can be assessed by this test to decide about the right choice of medicines. 

Hyderabad, 21st December 2019: Hyderabad Valves – an association of Interventional Cardiologists, to bridge the knowledge gap on the latest advances in intricate cardiac interventions, and Apollo Hospitals, is hosting the two day 1st Hyderabad Valves Conference, on December 20th and 21st, 2019; at Hotel ITC Kakatiya. The Conference was formally inaugurated by the Chief Dr. K. Hari Prasad, President – Hospitals Division, Apollo Hospitals Group; Prof. Alain Cribier, a world-renowned pioneer in cardiac interventional procedures; and Prof. Helene Eltchaninoff, HOD, Cardiology, University DE Rouen. Also present on the occasion were Dr PC Rath and Dr Manoj Agarwala, Sr. Consultant Cardiologists, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. The first edition of the Conference is focused on the latest interventional procedures TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) and TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) for effectively treating patients diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis (AS).Speaking on the occasion Dr. Hari Prasad said, it’s really a privilege to be amongst the masters here. Only a few get an opportunity to contribute big time to the world and one of them is Prof. Alain Cribier. 40% of the people with severe Aortic valve disease or stenosis, never had an opportunity to get operated as they were inoperable and were allowed to die, but this gentleman came up with this device and procedure and created a new ray of hope and a new life for people who didn’t have hope. India started off late in adopting this wonderful procedure of TAVI and TAVR, I would like to enlighten people here that India started the Minimally Invasive cardiac surgeries too much later than the world, but today has the pride of performing the largest series of such surgeries in the world. I would like to assure that despite the delayed start very soon we will hear India performing the largest series of TAVI and we will reach a point from where many more from the world will come and learn from us.Prof. Alain Cribier said this meeting is very special to me, as TAVI valves have finally reached India after so many years. I am happy to be back here, as I have been associated with India through Apollo hospitals for a few decades now and it has been part of the many innovations I brought in cardiac interventions over the years. Though started to work on this procedure in 2002, India was delayed in adopting it for many reasons, only in the last 2 to 3 years, TAVI cases are being performed in India, around 900 cases have been done during this period in India, but it’s a good beginning for a great journey ahead. We can look forward to this procedure growing exponentially in this country because of the high number of patients suffering from this disease and also due to the aged population increasing here, also the cost of the procedure will decrease with the volume of cases done here. With this Workshop, the learnings on this procedure will reach out to many cardiologists in the country and will give a spurt in the number of cardiologists performing this procedure and will in due course of time replace surgery in several cases. With this procedure success rate will be phenomenal with minimal complications, which is a good sign for India to adopt it fast.Prof. Helene Eltchaninoff said, the reason for the delay in adopting this procedure in India is the high cost of the device, which often is higher than the cost of the surgery. But this procedure is convenient and comfortable for patients, with minimal complications and speedy recovery, with the increase in the number of cases of TAVI being done here, the costs will come down and will be more accessible to deserving patients.Dr PC Rath said, this workshop will go a long way in popularizing TAVI procedure in India, as more and more will adopt it. The young cardiologists have the opportunity to learn about this here and the seasoned will get upskilled. In the 3 years since we adopted this procedure only 900 cases were done in India, with very few center having the competence. This workshop will be a turning point with Prof. Alain Cribier, himself sharing insights on it and we can see more and more cardiologists and Centers performing it in due course.The incidence of cardiovascular diseases, especially among Indians is on the rise over the years. It is turning out to be the biggest cause of mortality in the country, accounting for nearly 25 per cent of all mortalities in the age group of 25 to 69. Aortic Valve Disease or Aortic stenosis is one of the most prevalent valvular heart diseases and a significant contributor to the incidence.The cause for the Aortic valve stenosis is the narrowing of heart’s aortic valve, resulting in reduced or blocking of blood flow from the heart into the main artery of the body – the aorta, thereby limiting blood supply to the body organs. This reduction of the blood flow creates an artificial trough in the blood supply, making the heart work harder to pump blood and bridge the demand from the body. Eventually, this extra work limits the amount of blood heart can pump and this can cause symptoms as well as possibly weaken the heart muscle. Aortic valve stenosis is particularly common in those over the age of 75. Because of the advanced age of these patients, minimally invasive TAVI is the most appropriate procedure. TAVI is a catheter-based procedure that replaces a patient’s diseased native aortic valve with a bioprosthesis. Though TAVI is relatively new in India, it has become a routine procedure in the developed countries for inoperable and high-risk patients of aortic stenosis.Owing to increasing life expectancy, we are likely to see more and more patients with aortic stenosis and other degenerative valve conditions over the years to come. All these patients will immensely benefit from the patient-friendly and minimally risky TAVR. There are many FDA approved valves available for commercial use and many more are under development. However, the major prohibitive factors against the widespread application of TAVR in India seem to be the cost and expertise. This Conference will address the lack of expertise among Indian Cardiologists by spreading the knowledge and help them to fine-tune their proficiency and skills in these new techniques.We at Apollo have been at the forefront of bringing the latest technology and techniques to India. This is another initiative, aiming to familiarize the Indian Cardiologists with advanced techniques of TAVR. This, in turn, should immensely benefit the Indian patients in the years to come. There is no better authority than Prof. Alain Cribier himself, the father of the technique, to impart the finer skills of TAVR to our Cardiologists and make them master it, says Dr Hari Prasad.The inventor and pioneers of TAVI, Prof. Alain Cribier and Prof. Helene Eltchaninoff of De Rouen University, France, are imparting the skills to the delegates at the TAVI workshop. Utilizing the facilities at Apollo Hospitals, Prof. Alain Cribier and Prof. Helene Eltchaninoff will perform six such TAVI procedures during these two days. The workshop is providing an opportunity to over 300 cardiologists from India and South East Asia to learn from the masters of TAVI.Dr. Alain Cribier brought about several innovations in the sphere of Intervention Cardiology. He was the first to attempt balloon valvuloplasty way back in 1985 in an elderly patient with AS who was inoperable. The long term results, however, were not satisfactory. This led to the invention of percutaneous aortic valve replacement by Dr. Cribier and it was first done in a human 17 years ago in 2002. Although it was a fallback option for high-risk patients, now there are over 7000 trials/registries based on TAVR clearly stating its mark as a viable option for managing aortic stenosis, especially in the elderly irrespective of their surgical risk. Over 500,000 TAVRs have been performed worldwide over the past 17 yearsAbout Apollo HospitalsIt was in 1983, that Dr. Prathap Reddy made a pioneering endeavour by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospital in Chennai. Now, as Asia largest and most trusted healthcare group, its presence includes 8,488 beds across 51 Hospitals, 1,586 Pharmacies, 92 Primary Care and Diagnostic Clinics, 100 Telemedicine units across 10 countries. Health Insurance services, Global Projects Consultancy, 15 colleges of Nursing and Hospital Management and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials, epidemiological studies, stem cell & genetic research and the first Proton Therapy Centre across Asia, Africa and Australia.In a rare honour, the Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr. Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010. For more than 28 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Our hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals globally for advanced medical services and research.Call Us Now 08069991035

– Will include the most contemporary investigational approach to detect asymptomatic fatty liver and its treatmentKolkata, August 19, 2022: Liver cirrhosis became the buzzword for every Indian when the great actor Amitabh Bachchan was diagnosed with the condition. But liver cirrhosis is the final stage of what begins in a majority of people condition known as fatty liver. And contrary to popular perception, non-alcoholics are also prone to getting a fatty liver especially if there are issues like diabetes, obesity and abnormal blood cholesterol levels.Non-alcoholic Fatty liver is one of the most common disease in the world currently affecting about 30% of the global population. According to National Health Portal India, Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a leading cause of chronic liver diseases worldwide. NAFLD affects about 25% of the global population ranging from 13.5% in Africa to 31.8% in the Middle East. The overall prevalence of NAFLD in India has been reported to be close to 30% of the entire population and reaching more than 50 % in those with risk factors like obesity and diabetes.Fatty liver goes unnoticed most of the time as the disease doesn’t involve any pain or discomfort in the early stages. In an effort to raise awareness about this disease and to provide a holistic treatment for it, Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals today announced the launch of the first ‘Comprehensive Fatty Liver Clinic’ in Eastern India. This clinic will adopt the most contemporary investigational approach to detect asymptomatic fatty liver and its treatment.As the disease has a silent presentation without any major warning symptoms it becomes important to have appropriate investigations. Hence is the importance of proactive testing like Liver Function Test (LFT) and Ultra Sound (USG). Apollo being the pioneer in healthcare brings the most advanced method of fatty liver test including Fibro Scan and MRI based tests like MRI-PDFF and MR Elastography for the first time in Eastern India. These tests can diagnose the disease at a very early stage, which in turn would help the patients recover faster and not land up at a very critical stage.Liver is considered fatty when the fat percentage in the organ becomes higher than 5%. People with diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity have about 50-60% chances of having fatty liver disease. Broadly there are 3 stages of fatty liver – Fatty Liver – Steatosis (NAFL), Liver Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Liver Cirrhosis. Among patients with NAFL, 20-25% go on to develop NASH and 10-15% land up having cirrhosis of liver, which is becoming the commonest cause for liver transplantation globally.With expected 55% increase of adults with Diabetes and +33% increase of adults with Obesity worldwide by 2035 (source: Bril F et al. Diabetes Care 2017, Finkelstein AJPM 2017) cases of liver diseases would also upsurge and the expected increase is by 63% between 2015 and 2030 (source: Younossi et al.J Hep 2018, Estes et al. Hepatol 2019)Present at the occasion, Dr Mahesh K Goenka – DME & Director & Head Institute of Gastrosciences & Liver Transplant Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals said, “Recent studies and findings have shown that about 35% patients with fatty liver are non-alcoholic and in such patients it’s difficult to reverse the damage because out of sheer unawareness the detection happens much later. Another common trend found in India in last couple of decades is the lean fatty liver, which is seen in people with no sign of obesity.  These patients also go unnoticed in the earlier stage of the disease if proactive testing is not followed. With early detection and lifestyle modification fatty liver is curable while it’s difficult to arrest the progression of the disease to cirrhosis if detected late.”Also present at the occasion, Dr Surinder Singh Bhatia – DMS (Director Medical Services) mentioned, “Fatty liver even though is more common in young people but it is also found in children with diabetes and/or obesity. Our Comprehensive Fatty Liver Clinic is equipped with all modern investigation methods for diagnosis of asymptomatic fatty liver so that the disease can be arrested at the beginning. In most cases medicine is not the only cure, regular tests and progressions need to be evaluated. The wide approach of treatment to address the disease comprises of doctors’ consultation and lifestyle modification counselling and involvement of various stratas of medical care including primary care, internist, nutritionist, exercise counsellors, endocrinologists, cardiologists, bariatric surgeons.”

In a concerted effort to promote women’s health and raise awareness about breast cancer, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) is proud to announce the launch of the Screen to Win, an exclusive breast cancer screening program, in association with the Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, Puducherry, and the Rotary Club of Pondicherry Pride. This initiative aims to provide accessible breast cancer screenings to the general public and empower women with the knowledge and resources for early detection and prevention.The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Dr. (Smt.) Tamilisai Soundarajan, Hon’ble Governor of Telangana & Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Puducherry, in the presence of Dr. Manjula Rao, Consultant-Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, APCC, and Dr. G. Sreenivasan, Medical Chairman, Rotary Club of Pondicherry.Dr. (Smt.) Tamilisai Soundarajan, Hon’ble Governor of Telangana & Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Puducherry, commented on this significant effort, saying, “I am thrilled to be part of the launch of APCC’s Screen to Win program. Breast cancer is a serious health issue, and effective treatment depends on early detection. I applaud APCC, the Rotary Club of Pondicherry Pride, and the Department of Health & Family Welfare Services for working together to make breast cancer screening available to the public. This program highlights the significance of preventative healthcare and is consistent with our shared goal of ensuring the welfare of our people in Puducherry.”A screening camp is scheduled to take place at the Primary Health Centre in Muthialpet, Puducherry. The screening services will be provided within the Apollo Mobile Health Bus, which is equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities including Digital Mammogram, X-ray, Ultrasound (breast and whole abdomen), ECG, Echo, as well as basic comprehensive tests like BMI, RBS, and BP measurements. This initiative aims to offer vital healthcare services to all participants and will be administered by a dedicated medical team comprised of doctors, paramedic staff, and nurses.Dr. Manjula Rao, Consultant- Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, APCC, said, “Early detection of breast cancer is not only a medical necessity, but also a beacon of hope. Through initiatives like Screen to Win we empower women with knowledge and the potential for healthier, brighter tomorrows. Let us continue to stand together, advocate for regular screenings, and fight against breast cancer with unwavering determination.”The Medical Chairman of the Rotary Club of Pondicherry, Dr. G. Sreenivasan, stated, “Together with APCC, we are not just screening for breast cancer; we are screening for hope, resilience, and a brighter tomorrow. Our partnership exemplifies the transformative power of community and collaboration, driving change one screening at a time.”During the three-day camp, APCC expects 500 women to receive general screenings, while 150 women can avail themselves of comprehensive breast screenings. Additionally, attendees will receive clinical guidance on leading a healthy life, emphasizing the importance of early detection and regular check-ups.The Apollo Mobile Health Bus provided screenings for 17,500 women in Tamil Nadu during the first and second editions of the Screen to Win program, and it played a significant role in promoting the importance of early identification in the management of breast cancer.The APCC, in partnership with the Department of Health & Family Welfare Services, Puducherry,and Rotary Club of Pondicherry Pride, is committed to continuing its efforts to create a healthier and more aware society. The Screen to Win program exemplifies their dedication to early detection and the fight against breast cancer.

Hyderabad, 14th December 2019: The Laryngectomee Society of Apollo Hospitals, celebrated its 20th anniversary with Para-Badminton World Champion, Ms Manasi Joshi, as the Chief Guest, on Saturday at the Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills. Radio Mirchi RJ Shezzi, conducted the show and Dr Umanath Nayak, Consultant Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon, Apollo Cancer Hospital & Founder President, Laryngectomee Society of Apollo Hospitals, was also present on the occasion. The Laryngectomee Society of Apollo Hospitals is a voluntary self-help rehabilitation group of cancer survivors who have undergone surgery for the removal of their larynx (voice box) as a treatment for advanced cancer of the throat.On the occasion, RJ Shezzi conducted a live chat-show with the laryngectomees. They shared the ordeal they undergo, the challenges they face in their daily lives and how they overcome them. In unison, they sent a strong message that despite all odds, it’s possible to lead a normal life as cancer survivors.Speaking on the occasion Dr Umanath Nayak said, Ms Manasi Joshi, is a huge inspiration for all the Laryngectomees, who live with the disability of not having a voice box. She has overcome the challenge of disability and went onto excel to become the Para-Badminton World Champion. We are celebrating the anniversary of the Society, as a tribute to the fighting spirit of these indomitable laryngectomees. It is a loud and clear message from them on how to overcome adversity and still be able to laugh and make others laugh. These survivors have overcome cancer and are normal persons like any one of us going about with their routine. Since they are free from cancer, they should no more be associated with the stigma of cancer. The Laryngectomee society of Apollo Hospitals, which has over 500 members across India and abroad, has become a role model for similar self-help groups in cancer rehabilitation, he said.According to Dr Umanath Nayak, throat cancer is common cancer in our country; mainly due to the rampant and indiscriminate use of tobacco in all forms. Overall about 12% of all cancers in India are related to the throat. About 1 lakh new throat cancers are diagnosed annually in our country, the majority of which are in the advanced stages. Twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad alone account for approximately 1,200 new throat cancer patients every year, he said.About Laryngectomee Society of Apollo HospitalsThe Laryngectomee Society of Apollo Hospitals is a voluntary self-help rehabilitation group of throat cancer survivors who have overcome the disease and are in the process of rehabilitating themselves to return back to the mainstream of life. The Society started in the year 1999, currently has a membership of over 500 cancer survivors from all over India and a few abroad and aids these survivors in overcoming the effects of the disease and its treatment. Patients suffering from throat cancer undergo a surgery called total laryngectomy involving surgical removal of the larynx or the voice-box, which remains the best modality of treatment in advanced stages of the disease. Since the voice box is removed, these patients, called laryngectomees, cannot speak in the normal way and are trained to speak using a special voice prosthesis. The Laryngectomee Society provides guidance and support to these laryngectomees for voice restoration and is also involved in their physical, social, vocational and psychological rehabilitation. The Society meets on the second Saturday of every month at the Apollo Cancer Institute. Some of the guests who participated in the celebrations of the Society in the past are Jwala Gutta, Sania Mirza, Gopichand, Mr. A.K. Khan, Mohd. Azharuddin, V.V.S. Laxman and several others. us.

 We are pleased to announce results of an initiatives of Times of India and OMS –  “Times Health Icons” Hospital Ranking Survey  for top hospitals and clinics across various categories in Ahmedabad and Surat in 2018.  This survey was based on four phases which included secondary research, nominations/ factual data collections, perceptual survey and final data analysis and results.Apollo Hospitals Ahmedabad is got first ranking in four specialties viz. Diabetology, Dermatology, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery &  Skin and Derma due to our clinical expertise and outcomes. Apollo hospitals is also  ranked first as hub for medical tourism.They also awarded single specialty eminent Doctors of the city where our two of doctors –  Dr Ramesh Goyal for Diabetology and Dr Manoj Singh for Critical Care- got first rank.

Honeywell has partnered with the Network 18 Group (media partner) and KPMG was the process validators and evaluators to launch the Smart Building Awards 2016.Approximately 50 hospitals were in the nominations list. The first three nominations were Apollo Hospitals Ahmedabad, Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi and B.L.Kapoor Hospital, New Delhi and we were the best. The award ceremony was held in Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi on 18th October 2016.The norms for selecting the smartest hospital were three; green building including energy conservation and reduction in emission, safety and maintenance, productivity and functionality.The awards were distributed in various categories including educational building, airport building , hospitals etc.Last year the award winner was Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in Mumbai.

The Apollo Cochlear Implant Clinic performs a record 1500 cochlear implants, the largest program in South Asia!Hyderabad, November 18, 2019: The Apollo Cochlear Implant Clinic, the first such clinic in south India, began its services way back in 1994 at the Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad under the leadership of renowned ENT Surgeon, Dr E. C. Vinaya Kumar, has achieved a major landmark, with the performing of more than 1500 Cochlear implantations. The team has cornered the distinction of being the largest Cochlear Implant Program in India and South Asia, as Apollo Program marks the momentous Silver Jubilee. Apollo Cochlear Implant program was the trailblazer for most cochlear implant programs currently running in India. Initially, the team conducted several workshops, seminars, awareness programs to educate professionals, patients and the general public. It played a crucial role in popularizing the program by mentoring and training cochlear implant Surgeons, Audiologists and Rehabilitationists in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Odisha, West Bengal etc., thereby thousands of kids in these states gained the hearing ability, who otherwise would have remained deaf and neglected by the society.The multidisciplinary Apollo Cochlear Implant team has enormous expertise in evaluating and implanting very young children, including infants. Its expertise enabled children and adults of all ages with hearing impairment to benefit. The patients rehabilitated through Cochlear implantation by the team are as young as 9 months old babies to 87 years elderly population, says Dr E. C. Vinaya Kumar, Sr. Consultant ENT Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad.In the course of these 25 glorious years, the Apollo Cochlear implant clinic has won several laurels, including a world record for doing the highest number of surgeries in a single day. It has the highest surgical success rate (i.e. lowest complications) compared to European multicenter statistics.The Apollo Cochlear Implant program is one of the stupendous initiatives of the Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad, it enabled bring a ray of hope for several parents of stone deaf little children and brought these kids into the mainstream, today they are leading a life of dignity and are doing extremely well in their chosen path, says Dr Hari Prasad, President – Hospitals Division, Apollo Hospitals Group.It was the Apollo Cochlear implant program that influenced the then Andhra Pradesh government to include free cochlear implant surgeries under the Rajiv Aarogyasree scheme and sought the help of the NGO, Society to Aid the Hearing Impaired (SAHI). Later this model was replicated by many state governments in their health schemes and the central government too adopted it in the ADIP cochlear implant program.About Society to Aid the Hearing Impaired (SAHI)In November of 2004, a group of ENT surgeons, audiologists, and hospital management personnel, united with concerned citizens, to form SAHI. It is an Indian NGO that aims at helping underprivileged children with impaired hearing. SARI mainly seeks to identify and aid children living in rural areas, with little or no access to modern medical treatment. Since its establishment, SAHI has been addressing this problem by means of conducting camps in remote areas of the state. Children with learning disabilities or hearing loss are given hearing aids by SAHI and those with ear diseases are given free ear surgeries, under the Hearing Impaired Girl children project SAHI is providing free cochlear implant surgeries for girl children.SAHI is working on the prevention, awareness, identification and treatment through various activities.We regularly conduct a “Newborn hearing screening program” to detect hearing problems immediately after birth with the simple test called Otoacoustic emissions (OAE). SAHI conducts free ear camps in rural areas, slums to identify children with hearing problems and provide necessary treatment including medical and surgical at free of cost. Children who require hearing aids will be provided digitally programmable hearing aids free of cost. As part of the camps, we also conduct awareness programs in the schools, community halls, etc.SAHI initiated the “Gift an Ear” project to fund children to undergo cochlear implant surgeries, initiated the “Hearing Impaired Girl Child Project’ to fund free cochlear implant for the hearing impaired girl children. To date over 360 cochlear implant surgeries were funded by SAHI. SAHI also helps in providing auditory-verbal therapy for children with hearing loss undergone cochlear implant surgery and fitted with hearing aids. Auditory verbal therapy is a very important task in achieving normal speech and language skills for hearing-impaired children, outcomes of the surgery are highly dependent on auditory-verbal therapy.About Apollo HospitalsIt was in 1983, that Dr. Prathap Reddy made a pioneering endeavour by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospital in Chennai. Now, as Asia largest and most trusted healthcare group, its presence includes 8,488 beds across 51 Hospitals, 1,586 Pharmacies, 92 Primary Care and Diagnostic Clinics, 100 Telemedicine units across 10 countries. Health Insurance services, Global Projects Consultancy, 15 colleges of Nursing and Hospital Management and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials, epidemiological studies, stem cell & genetic research and the first Proton Therapy Centre across Asia, Africa and Australia.In a rare honour, the Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr. Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010. For more than 28 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Our hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals globally for advanced medical services and research.

Amidst an air of triumph and hope, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC) together with Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC) and Apollo Shine successfully hosted the second edition of ‘Winners on Wheels’ Cyclothon on 29th July 2023. The exceptional event was dedicated to accelerating awareness about Sarcoma, a type of cancer that predominantly affects children. The response from participants, spectators, and cancer warriors was nothing short of overwhelming, as they united with unwavering determination to make a difference.Sarcoma, a rare and often misunderstood form of cancer, poses unique challenges to patients and their families. As a part of its ongoing commitment to supporting cancer warriors, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre along with Apollo Cancer Centre and Apollo Shine took the initiative to shed light on Sarcoma during the ‘Winners on Wheels’ Cyclothon with an aim to raise awareness and bring hope to those facing the complexities of this disease.The inaugural edition of ‘Winners on Wheels’ in 2022 witnessed resounding success, with over 100 cyclists coming forward to support the cause alongside the brave cancer warriors. This year, the 5 km Cyclothon, flagged-off at APCC, focussed on spreading the powerful message that “Cancer is Conquerable” with timely diagnosis and the right treatment. The inspiring event showcased sarcoma survivors leading the charge, symbolizing the indomitable spirit and resilience of those fighting cancer.Renowned Film Director & Entrepreneur, Ms. Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi flagged off the event, expressing her admiration for Apollo’s efforts. “It is heart-warming to witness the impact that Apollo is driving among the lives of cancer patients. I am humbled to be part of this noble initiative, and events like ‘Winners on Wheels’ inspire all to unite in the fight against cancer.”Dr. Vishnu Ramanujan, Consultant – Musculoskeletal Oncology, said, “Sarcoma is a complex and less common type of cancer, especially in children, which makes it crucial for us to enhance awareness and understanding about the condition. Through the ‘Winners on Wheels’ Cyclothon, we aim to break the silence surrounding Sarcoma and provide a platform for survivors to share their inspiring stories of courage and tenacity.”Speaking at the event, Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director Group Oncology & International, emphasized, “At Apollo Proton Cancer Centre and Apollo Cancer Centre, we firmly believe in supporting cancer warriors at every stage of their journey. The ‘Winners on Wheels’ Cyclothon provides a platform to raise awareness about sarcoma and offer hope to those facing the challenges of this disease.”The ‘Winners on Wheels’ Cyclothon 2023 was a triumphant achievement, with enthusiastic participation from over 300 cyclists, including sarcoma survivors, medical staff, students, and members of the community. The unity displayed by the dedicated medical professionals and cancer warriors, demonstrated commitment towards the fight against cancer. By coming together as a community, it has strengthened the belief that cancer is conquerable and that there is a bright future beyond sarcoma. 

Visakhapatnam, April 30th, 2016: The most modern and world class healthcare facility from Apollo Hospitals Group – Apollo Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, was formally inaugurated by Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh at the Health City, Arilova on Saturday 30th April, 2016. Also present on the occasion were, Shri Ayyannapatrudu C., Hon’ble Panchayat Raj, RWS, NREGS Minister, AP; Shri Ganta Srinivasa Rao, Hon’ble HRD Minister, AP; Shri Palle Raghunath Reddy, IT Minister, AP; Shri T. Subbarami Reddy, Hon’ble MP (Rajya Sabha); Shri Avanti Srinivas, MP, Anakaapalli; Smt Lalam Bhavani Bhaskar, Chairperson, Zilla Parishad, Visakhapatnam; Shri Ramakrishna Babu Velagapudi, Hon’ble MLA, Visakhapatnam East; Dr Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group; Ms Sangita Reddy, Jt. Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals; Dr Hari Prasad, President, Apollo Hospitals & Dr Sandeep C., CEO – AP, TS, Odisha, Apollo Hospitals.  Speaking on the occasion Shri Chandrababu Naidu said, this is one of the best hospitals in the country and will make Visakhapatnam a medical tourism destination by attracting foreign patients. People used to worry about our educated going abroad, the brain drain phenomenon, but see someone like Dr Prathap Reddy despite being successful abroad, came back and set up 60 hospitals in India, brought best healthcare within the reach of our people and now he brought the very best hospital in the country with superior technology to Visakhapatnam. He said Vizag is a happening city, it has sea, beautiful beaches, hills and above all nice and hard working people, therefore we are working towards making Vizag a Health, Educational, Financial, Tourism hub. We will have 28 hospitals here off which 15 have started work, by one year they will be functional. We will have VIMS shortly and Tata Cancer Hospital too. These hospitals with the International airport coming up shortly, will attract patients from abroad, making Visakhapatnam the most attractive international medical tourism destination and that will enormously benefit the people and the city. I request Dr Prathap Reddy to invest and set up more hospitals in Navya Andhra Pradesh. Though there are several problems haunting our state, we are working hard to overcome them, center should help us and we also need to work hard to make our state developed and people prosperous, he said.Dr Prathap C. Reddy speaking on the occasion said, we are extremely happy with this monumental hospital – Apollo Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, which offers care on par with what is available anywhere in the world. Every single technology available here is 2016 technology. Every single specialty is available here, except cancer care, which will also be ready in 6 months, that will enable the hospital to give unmatched care in all disciplines. This hospital is poised to do much better than any hospital and will attract international patients, he said.Shri Subbarami Reddy said, the contribution of Dr Prathap C. Reddy to the nation and its people is phenomenal, he inspired several other doctors to set up hospitals across the country, bringing best medical care within the reach of our people. Today he brought to Vizag a truly worldclass medical facility. Our CM Chandrababu Naidu was the architect of Hitech City and Gachibowli in Hyderabad and he has to be appreciated for the global acclaim he brought to Hyderabad. Irrespective of our political affiliations, we have to support him for the work he is doing for our capital, by seeking the help of Singapore.Ms Sangita Reddy said, this is the 60th Hospital of Apollo Group. This city which suffered due to Hudhud toofan, has been truly transformed from a city of disaster to a city of Destination within a short duration and the Hon’ble CM Shri Chandrababu Naidu deserves kudos for the same. Sixteen years back we started our first hospital here at Visakhapatnam, since then the people of the city trusted us and we promise to continue to live up to their trust, we will replicate the culture, care and sentiment with which we started our first hospital in Chennai, in the hospital at Vizag too.The Apollo Hospitals, Healthcity, Arilova, built at a cost of Rs 150 cr., and located on a sprawling eight acre expanse in a health friendly pollution free lush green environment is the latest and one of the finest additions to the Apollo Hospitals Group. The hospital staffed with eminent specialists and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, offers multi disciplinary high-end tertiary care.The 250 bedded super specialty Apollo Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, has ultra modern laboratory facilities and latest modalities for imaging and diagnostics, some of which are available for the first time in this part of the country. The six, state-of-the-art Modular Operation Theatres with laminar airflow, equipped with the latest medical technology, completely aseptic ensure near zero infection environment. The 24 X 7 fully functional emergency, critical care and trauma care at the hospital is geared to meet all medical emergencies. The latest generation equipment with cutting edge technology at the hospital include latest Flat Panel Digital Cath-lab, Modular Operation Theatres, 1.5 Tesla MRI, 128 Slice CT Scan, a fully Automated Laboratory and the first 3D OCT in Andhra Pradesh.Apollo Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, will provide comprehensive range of services in major specialties including Cardiology, Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacements, Emergency & Critical Care services, General Medicine, General & Laparoscopic Surgery, Nephrology & 24×7 Dialysis, Urology, Neurology, Neuro-Surgery, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Pulmonology, Medical & Surgical Gastroenterology, Anaesthesiology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Radiology, Pathology, Organ Transplant (Live and Cadaver), Medical Oncology & Surgical Oncology etc. Each of these departments is led by expert doctors with a number of years of experience and manned by specially trained patient-care staff who provide tender loving care round-the-clock.This new hospital will not only cater to the needs of patients from Andhra Pradesh, but will have a footprint across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam and Odisha.About Apollo Hospitals, VisakhapatnamApollo Hospitals, which began its operations in Visakhapatnam in the year 1999 through its specialty Heart care and Kidney Care hospital, has since transformed the healthcare scenario of the region and has firmly placed Visakhapatnam on the healthcare map of India. Back then it was the first facility of its kind in coastal Seemandhra. The hospital is equipped with some of the most advanced facilities in the world and eminent consultants in several medical specialties and super specialties. The hospital has several notable accomplishments to its name. It was the first hospital in coastal Seemandhra to have a fully digital cardiac Catheterization lab. It pioneered several procedures and surgeries in this region such as Angioplasty and Stenting, CABG, Total Arterial Revascularization, Beating heart surgery by using modern stabilization techniques, Complex Congenital heart surgeries, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeries. The hospital holds the record of performing the maximum number of Dialysis and Kidney Transplantations in coastal Seemandhra.​About Apollo HospitalsIt was in 1983, that Dr. Prathap Reddy made a pioneering endeavor by launching India’s first corporate hospital – Apollo Hospital in Chennai. Now, as Asia largest and most trusted healthcare group, its presence includes more than 10000 beds across 65 Hospitals, 2000 Pharmacies, 92 Primary Care and Diagnostic Clinics, 100 Telemedicine units across 10 countries. Health Insurance services, Global Projects Consultancy, 15 colleges of Nursing and Hospital Management and a Research Foundation with a focus on global Clinical Trials, epidemiological studies, stem cell & genetic research and the first Proton Therapy Center across Asia, Africa and Australia.In a rare honor, the Government of India issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of Apollo’s contribution, the first for a healthcare organization. Apollo Hospitals Chairman, Dr. Prathap C Reddy, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2010. For more than 30 years, the Apollo Hospitals Group has continuously excelled and maintained leadership in medical innovation, world-class clinical services and cutting-edge technology. Our hospitals are consistently ranked amongst the best hospitals globally for advanced medical services and research.