Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai Wins Prestigious 'India Healthcare Awards' for 'Best Multi Specialty Hospital of the Year' and 'No. 1 Metro City Hospital'

MUMBAI, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Event was Presided by Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman - Planning Commission, Government of India

Lilavati Hospital, regarded among the best tertiary care hospitals in the country, has been honored as 'Best Multi Specialty Hospital of the Year' & 'No. 1 Metro City Hospital' by 'India Healthcare Awards' at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The event was presided by Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman - Planning Commission, Government of India.

Dr. Narendra Trivedi, COO at Lilavati Hospital said, "We are extremely proud to have received this recognition. Lilavati Hospital invests in state-of-the-art biomedical instruments and equipments for diagnostic and patient care."

India Healthcare Awards has become the benchmark for recognizing the best healthcare facilities in India and the short listing of firms for the final round was based on a robust multi-phase methodology by IMRB, India's leading research agency.

"These esteemed awards were only possible with the commitment, dedication and devotion of all our staff members. This recognition reiterates our motto which is 'More than Health Care, Human Care'. It is an honor to know that we are able to contribute significantly to our country's rapidly growing healthcare industry," said Mr. Chetan Mehta, Trustee of the Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre.

The 315-bed Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai and Lilavati Hospital, Palanpur were the vision of Late Shri Kirtilal Manilal Mehta. He also contributed handsomely to the Vidyamandir Trust to start an English Medium school in Palanpur.

Shri Kirtilal Manilal Mehta's dream was realized by his son Late Shri Vijay Mehta under whose leadership the Lilavati Hospital emerged as among the best medical care institutions in the country.

Lilavati Hospital is the healthcare provider of choice for all sections of society. Doctors associated with the hospital are among the best in their areas of specialization in the country.

Lilavati Hospital recently acquired SOMATOM Definition Flash world's safest and fastest CT scanner. Lilavati Hospital was the first hospital in the western zone to possess this state-of-the-art technology and only second in the whole of India.

The social service department of Lilavati Hospital, SEWA, serves the health needs of the under privileged, irrespective of class, caste or religion. SEWA conducts various free health checkups at different locations within Mumbai and in other cities. SEWA also helps deserving patients receive free medical and surgical services including expensive procedures like CABG, Valve replacement, Cancer and Orthopaedic surgeries. A Free Out Patients Department (OPD) is also set up by SEWA to bring super-specialty health care to those traumatized by ill-health and unable to afford quality medical treatment.

About Lilavati Hospital:

The Lilavati Hospital is the creation of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust. Formed in 1978, the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust is engaged in charitable endeavors across India. The Lilavati Hospital and Research centre is a premier multi specialty tertiary care hospital of India and is recognized as center of medical excellence.

Based on a powerful Sanskrit inspiration, Sarvetra sukhi na bhavantu sarve santu nirmia which means 'Let all be blissful, let all stay healthy', the hospital has focused its operation on providing quality care with a human touch; which truly reflects the essence of Lilavati Hospital’s motto "More than Healthcare, Human care".

For more information, visit www.lilavatihospital.com.

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