About
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Headquarters
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The KD Foundation, operating under the Shri Harihar Maharaj Charitable Trust, aims to assist disadvantaged segments of society lacking access to immed Read moreiate healthcare services. In India, an estimated 364 million people live below the poverty line, confronting various hurdles impacting their health, including insufficient healthcare access, malnutrition, and subpar living conditions. Rural areas, where the need is most pressing, suffer from constrained resources, a shortage of medical professionals, and socio-economic obstacles, hindering access to vital healthcare services. KD Hospital, also known as Kusum Dhirajlal Hospital, is a cutting-edge multi/super-specialty hospital strategically situated at Vaishnodevi Circle on SG Road, Ahmedabad. It offers state-of-the-art facilities and treatments at an affordable cost. The comprehensive services encompass a broad spectrum of precise diagnostics and refined therapeutics, all rooted in a patient-centric and ethical framework that ensures compassionate care. Operating under the umbrella of the Shri Harihar Maharaj Charitable Trust, KD Hospital spans a sprawling 6-acre campus, housing over 300 beds and catering to nearly 45 super-specialties, all consolidated under one roof. Embracing a multi-specialty approach, it fosters collaboration among various specialties, ensuring comprehensive evaluation and treatment for complex cases. The patient-centric philosophy allows for multiple treatment options, culminating from collaborative case assessments, thereby determining the most effective treatment paths for optimal outcomes. At KD Hospital is associated with globally renowned and exceptionally skilled doctors who are authorities in their respective fields. The dedicated staff and proficient team of doctors are unwaveringly committed to ensuring patient well-being. The Hospital pledges to deliver comprehensive healthcare that is available, accessible, affordable, safe, efficacious, professional, and ethical through its cutting-edge facilities. The elite surgical team, consisting of the top 10 surgeons in India, specializes in a myriad of fields, including general surgery, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, urosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement surgery, paediatric surgery, spine surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and many others. KD Hospital boasts an array of invaluable assets, including exclusive health check-up packages, Visa health check-up services, round-the-clock critical and emergency care, advanced laboratory and radiology departments, state-of-the-art operating theaters, an advanced CATH lab, and specialized facilities like an exclusive dialysis unit, sleep laboratory, LASIK and refractive surgery unit, lithotripsy unit, endoscopy suites, and a dedicated stroke center. The multi-specialty center is fully equipped to handle various emergencies, ranging from surgical to cardiac, neurological, traumatic, respiratory, infectious, environmental, or toxicological. Furthermore, the hospital features a comprehensive cardiology department, ultramodern IVF centre, pain management facility, exclusive Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), along with access to physiotherapy, dental, occupational health, and smoking cessation services. KD Hospital strives to make its services transparent and affordable, ensuring accessibility to all. By delivering accurate diagnoses, timely treatments, comprehensive care, and promoting healthy lifestyles through awareness, it aims to fulfill its vision of enhancing overall well-being.
Demographies Served
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Programs
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Project Disha
StateAs per the National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB), India harbours a third of the global visually impaired population. Despite the significant issue of preventable blindness, studies reveal that only a fraction of those requiring treatment actually seek it. The Hospital initiated "Project Disha," an eye care community endeavour aiming to proactively assist these patients directly in their communities instead of relying on them to seek treatment at hospitals.
The objective is to eliminate 'Avoidable Blindness' by providing essential eye care services to underserved communities. Within Project Disha, the Hospital ensures the entire eye care journey for patients is covered financially, relieving them of any economic burden. Conducting preemptive check-ups for individuals and effectively managing their entire treatment process lies at the heart of Project Disha's mission. -
KD Institutes of Allied Health Sciences
StateKD Institutes of Allied Health Sciences (KDIAHS) stands as a distinguished academic institution specializing in the realm of Allied Health Sciences.
The institution provides both clinical and non-clinical internships, each offering unique opportunities for students. Clinical internships focus on hands-on involvement in patient care and medical procedures, whereas non-clinical internships offer exposure to non-medical facets such as research, administration, and management.
The vision is to cultivate self-reliant and highly proficient individuals who will revolutionize the academic landscape. It offers an extensive array of programs and courses meticulously designed to prepare students for diverse career paths. The offerings include degree courses in Nursing & Physiotherapy, Diploma courses in Nursing & Midwifery, in addition to various Certificate courses, Internships (Clinical & Non-Clinical), Paramedical Courses, Arthroplasty fellowship courses, and super-specialty DNB courses. -
KD Arthroplasty Fellowship Programme
StateThe KD Arthroplasty Fellowship Programme stands as a prestigious and influential initiative for Orthopaedic Surgeons in India. This program has been meticulously structured under the guidance of esteemed Joint Replacement Surgeons who collectively boast over 20,000 Orthopaedic surgeries.
This fellowship aims to provide a well-rounded, evidence-based, and patient-centred education and training in arthroplasty. The fellow enrolled in this program will progressively undertake responsibilities within the operating room and outpatient department. This hands-on approach allows for observation and experiential learning, fostering a scientific method for treating arthritic patients. Through this immersive experience, fellows evolve to develop comprehensive treatment plans encompassing pre-operative assessments, implant selection, surgical methodologies, and post-operative care. -
DNB Emergency Medicine programme
StateThe DNB Emergency Medicine programme spans a 3-year post-MBBS graduate course accredited by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Science (NBEMS). Aspiring students can pursue a seat in this program by participating in centralized counselling after successfully clearing and securing the requisite rank in the NEET PG exam.
Emergency Medicine stands as an interdisciplinary specialty, distinct for its comprehensive coverage of pre-hospital and in-hospital resuscitation and management of urgent and emergency cases. It further involves a profound understanding of emergency medical system development and the requisite skills for fostering such advancements.
KD Hospital conducts an extensive Emergency Medicine program designed to equip students with the essential skills necessary to deliver highly efficient and top-quality emergency care. The training provided aims to streamline patient waiting times in Emergency Departments. -
Certified paramedical courses
StateThe following paramedical courses are offered:
• Certified course in Operation Theatre Technology, Eligibility: Minimum 10 + 2 (science), Duration of the Course: 1 year + 6 months Internship.
• Certified course in ECG, ECHO & TMT Technology, Eligibility: Minimum 10 + 2 (science), Duration of the Course: 1 year + 6 months Internship
• X-ray/ USG /CT Scan & MRI Technology, Eligibility: Minimum Science Graduate (B.Sc. with physics Preferable), Duration of the Course: 1 year + 6 months Internship
• Certified course in Medical Laboratory Technology, Eligibility: Minimum Science Graduate (B.Sc. with Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry Preferable), Duration of the Course: 1 year + 6 months Internship
• Certified course in Dialysis Technology, Eligibility: Any Graduate (B.Sc., Nursing, GNM, ANM Preferable), Duration of the Course: 1 year + 6 months Internship -
KD Marathon
StateThe KD Marathon stands as a remarkable athletic endeavour, serving as a true test of human persistence. It is a journey that challenges the body's boundaries, urging participants to unearth their inherent capabilities.
KD Hospital strives to enhance its dedication to healthcare by actively identifying critical areas requiring damage control, while implementing effective strategies for prevention and recovery.
Leadership Team
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Dr. Vinay Solanki
Doctor - Anaesthesiology
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Dr. Manish Khaitan
Doctor - Bariatric & GI Surgery
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Dr. Shefali Desai
Doctor - General Surgery & Breast Surgery
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Dr. Jayesh R. Rawal
Doctor - Cardiology
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Dr. Saumil Sanghvi
Doctor - Critical Care
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
100+
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AACTS6235R
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12A
AACTS6235RE20215
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80G
AACTS6235RF20213
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit