Dependence on Mumbai–Ahmedabad Declines; Patients Across Gujarat Now Trust Surat
Surat (Gujarat) [India], April 01: Known as the Diamond and Textile City, Surat is now building a new identity in the healthcare sector as well. With 12 successful kidney transplants...
Surat (Gujarat) [India], April 01: Known as the Diamond and Textile City, Surat is now building a new identity in the healthcare sector as well. With 12 successful kidney transplants performed at Shalby Hospital in the past three months, Surat is emerging as a transplant hub. This achievement has also helped the city gain a strong position on the medical tourism map.
Nirav Shah, Chief Administrative Officer of Shalby Hospital, stated that earlier, people used to travel to Mumbai or Ahmedabad for transplants, but now Surat has become a city where even complex transplant procedures can be successfully performed. He added that all 12 transplants carried out in the last three months have been successful, and a large number of patients are making inquiries for future procedures. Currently, the hospital has made a strong beginning with kidney transplants and is planning to expand into liver and other organ transplants in the future.
Consultant nephrologist and transplant specialist Dr. Mukesh Goyal said that after receiving approval for transplants, the hospital has performed 12 procedures in just a few months, all of which were successful. He noted that Surat is no longer limited to serving just the city but is now attracting patients from across Gujarat and Saurashtra.
