Fortis Escorts Hospital New Delhi

About Hospital

• **Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI)**, a flagship hospital of the Fortis Healthcare group, is a globally renowned **tertiary care hospital** that has been a pioneer in cardiac care in India for over three decades.
• As **Asia-Pacific’s largest private cardiac hospital**, FEHI is nationally accredited by **NABH** and internationally by **JCI**.
• FEHI has a rich history of prestigious awards and pioneering medical achievements, including:
  • **Best Hospital in Cardiology** by Times Healthcare Achievers, ICICI Lombard & CNBC TV18, The Week, and ET Healthcare Awards.
  • Gold Award for **Best Healthcare Delivery Brand**.
  • Excellence in Healthcare Award by AHPI and ABP Healthcare Leadership.
  • Finest Single Speciality Hospital (Cardiology) at the India Healthcare Awards (2012).
  • **First in India to perform Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS), Directional Atherectomy, and Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement.**
  • Set a **Guinness World Record** for conducting the most cholesterol tests in 8 hours.
• The hospital holds an extensive record of procedural excellence, having performed:
  • **80,000+ CABG Surgeries**
  • **53,000+ PTCAs (Angioplasties)**
  • **18,000+ Congenital Heart Procedures**
  • **173,000+ Angiographies**

International Patient Services

• FEHI caters to a vast number of international patients from over **175 countries**, offering a streamlined and supportive healthcare experience:
• **Pre-arrival Consultation and Planning:** Patients can receive tele- or online consultations, detailed treatment plans, and cost estimates before travelling.
• **Visa & Travel Assistance:** The dedicated team provides medical visa invitation letters and assists with travel and accommodation arrangements.
• **Airport Pick-up/Drop-off:** Complimentary transportation is arranged from the airport to ensure a smooth arrival and departure.
• **Multilingual Interpreters:** Professional interpreters are available to bridge communication gaps between patients and medical staff.
• **Express Check-in & Personalised Care:** A dedicated international lounge, fast-track admission, and personal coordinators ensure seamless service and support throughout the stay.
• **Value-Added Services:** Assistance with currency exchange, local SIM cards, and customised meal plans.

Team and Specialities

• **Experienced Medical Team:** FEHI is powered by a team of over **200 highly skilled cardiologists and cardiac surgeons**, supported by more than **1,600 trained healthcare staff**. The team includes doctors who have received the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards.
• **Specialities:** While renowned for its cardiac sciences, FEHI also offers comprehensive services in Liver and Digestive Diseases, Kidney and Urology, Bone and Joint Surgery, and Paediatrics.

Centres of Excellence

Facilities

Infrastructure

• FEHI is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge medical technology to deliver superior patient outcomes.
• **Beds & Theatres:** The hospital has a capacity of **310+ beds**, including approximately **158 ICU beds**, **9 advanced Operating Theatres**, and multiple hybrid ORs.
• **Advanced Cath Labs:** **5 state-of-the-art Cath Labs** for performing a wide range of complex cardiac interventions.
• **High-End Diagnostic Imaging:** Equipped with a **Dual-head 64-slice CT Scanner**, **1.5 Tesla MRI**, Nuclear Medicine Gamma Camera, Digital Mammography, and advanced 3D/4D Echocardiography for precise and rapid diagnostics.
• **Specialised Cardiac Technology:** Features include **Shockwave Lithotripsy** for calcified arteries, Laser Angioplasty, **Impella Heart Pump** for temporary cardiac support, and advanced systems for Electrophysiology (EP) studies.
• **Robotic Surgery:** The Fortis Institute of Robotic Surgery (FIRS) offers minimally invasive options for greater precision and faster recovery.
• **Unique Patient Services:** The hospital provides a first-of-its-kind **Fortis Escorts Heart Alert Service**, enabling rapid transmission of a patient’s ECG over the phone for immediate expert review, 24/7.

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