Caritas Hospital: Pioneering Heart Health in Kerala
The Hindu
Caritas Hospital: Pioneering Heart Health in Kerala
One of the Best Cardiac Centre in South India, Caritas Hospital Ensuring Heart Health for All through the Right Diagnosis and Right Treatment at the Right Time for Over 37 Years.
Caritas Hospital & Institute of Health Sciences is recognized as one of the best hospitals in Kerala, particularly excelling in cardiology and cardiacvascular care. With over 37 years of dedicated service, Caritas Hospital, located in Kottayam, has been at the forefront of heart health, providing the right diagnosis and treatment at the right time.
The hospital boasts some of the best doctors in Kottayam, particularly in cardiology. Led by renowned cardiologists like Dr. Johnny Joseph, Dr. Deepak Davidson, Dr. Joby K. Thomas, Dr. Thomas George, Dr. P. R Bhima Shankar, Dr. S. Venkateshwaran, Dr. Vishnu S, and Dr. Maria Susan Abraham the Cardiology division offers comprehensive care in both non-invasive and interventional cardiology.
Cardiovascular Team Led by Dr. Rajesh M. Ramankutty, Dr. Jecco Ani Babu, Dr. Nisha Joseph Pattani, and Dr. Pradeep A P
Caritas Hospital is recognized as one of the best hospitals in Kerala, offering world-class healthcare with a team of the best doctors in Kottayam. Known for its exceptional heart care, the hospital’s Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) at Caritas Heart Institute has built a stellar reputation, particularly in heart surgery and transplantation.
The CVTS division at Caritas Heart Institute gained national recognition early on by performing the hospital’s first heart transplant. Complemented by an expert Cardiac Anesthesiology team, the division handles all routine and complex cardiac surgeries. Over the past decade, they have successfully completed more than 3,000 cases, a testament to the expert care provided at the center.
Pioneers in Keyhole Heart Surgery Caritas Heart Institute became the first in Kerala to introduce keyhole heart bypass surgery, significantly enhancing patient comfort and recovery. With over 1,000 keyhole heart bypass surgeries performed, it is Kerala’s only center to achieve this milestone. The minimally invasive procedure avoids the traditional cutting of the sternum, instead using a small incision in the chest wall to perform surgeries like cardiac bypass and valve replacement.
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