STAR Hospitals Hyderabad expands presence to West Bengal

STAR Hospitals Hyderabad has announced the inauguration of its first Information Centre and Air Ambulance Services in Ballygunge, Kolkata.

The move comes in response to the growing number of patients traveling from Kolkata to Hyderabad for specialised treatments. The new centre aims to bridge the geographical gap, providing local support, streamlined follow-up care, and direct connectivity to STAR Hospitals’ renowned specialists.

The Kolkata Information Centre will facilitate consultations and guidance from medical professionals, including Dr Mettu Srinivas Reddy, Director and Lead Surgeon, STAR Centre for Advanced Liver Care and Transplantation, STAR Hospitals Hyderabad; Dr Ramu Chimakurthi, Senior Consultant in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, STAR Hospitals Hyderabad; Dr Vipin Goel, Sr. Consultant and Head, Surgical Oncology, STAR Hospitals Hyderabad; Dr Sainath Bhethanabhotla, Sr. Consultant and Head-Medical Oncology and Dr Vijay Kumar Sarma Madduri, Sr. Consultant-Urologist, Robotic and Kidney Transplant Surgeon.

“Our mission has always been to provide excellence in patient outcomes. By establishing this centre in Ballygunge, we are ensuring that the people of Kolkata have a direct, local gateway to world-class medical experts, making the journey from diagnosis to recovery much smoother”, Dr Rahul Medakkar, Chief Executive Officer, STAR Hospitals Group, Hyderabad.

“With an experience of over 5,000 liver transplants and a 95 per cent success rate, our team is committed to bringing advanced life-saving procedures, including multi-organ transplants, ABO- incompatible transplants and complex robotic liver surgeries closer to the patients who need them most in Kolkata”, Dr Reddy

“Precision is key in oncology. Through this centre, we aim to provide patients in Kolkata access to the latest in cancer care – from robotic surgeries to advanced therapies like CAR-T cell – ensuring they receive a comprehensive second opinion and a clear treatment roadmap”, Dr Goel

Liver diseases often require timely diagnosis and continuity of care. With this Information Centre in Kolkata, we are creating a strong support system for patients – right from early evaluation to post-transplant follow-ups – ensuring they receive expert hepatology care without delays”, Dr Chimakurthi

“Advanced urological and kidney transplant care today is driven by precision and technology. Through this initiative, patients in Kolkata can now access cutting-edge treatments, including robotic surgeries and comprehensive transplant programmes, with better guidance and seamless coordination”, Dr Madduri