Aster DM Healthcare Opens Dedicated Pediatric and Geriatric Emergency Departments

Bengaluru: Aster DM Healthcare Limited, a leading integrated healthcare provider in India, proudly launched two innovative facilities — a specialized Pediatric Emergency Department and a Geriatric Emergency Department, at Aster MIMS Calicut on 7 August 2024. The services were officially inaugurated by Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare.

The new Pediatric and Geriatric Emergency Departments represent a groundbreaking initiative and is the first of its kind in Kerala. The Pediatric Emergency Department will cater comprehensively to all pediatric cases, offering round-the-clock care by dedicated pediatricians and their residents within an 8-bed facility equipped with state-of-the-art amenities. Concurrently, the Geriatric Emergency Department, a burgeoning specialty, will see further enhancement under the expert guidance of Dr. Venugopal and Dr. Nadeem Rahman, distinguished specialists in geriatric medicine. A distinct 10-bed area has been designated to manage geriatric emergencies, with joint oversight by the Emergency Medicine and General Medicine departments. This initiative ensures that both pediatric and geriatric cases are managed by highly qualified professionals.

Inaugurating the facilities, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, remarked, “Aster MIMS Calicut today is regarded as one of the leading hospitals in India for providing state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering treatment solutions for complicated medical cases. The hospital’s work has achieved global recognition, earning a spot in Newsweek's World's Best Hospital survey. Adding to the array of services, are two new departments – Pediatric and Geriatric emergency departments. We believe both children and the elderly have different and unique medical needs and specialized emergency departments ensure that patients receive age-appropriate care, leading to better health outcomes. At Aster DM Healthcare, we remain steadfast in our commitment to pioneering healthcare solutions that prioritize patient well-being and comfort. These new services epitomize our dedication to excellence in healthcare delivery, empowering our community with advanced treatment options and compassionate care. We look forward to positively impacting more lives through these initiatives.”

On expanding the network and services of Aster DM Healthcare in India, Dr. Moopen said, “Organically, we plan to add 1700 beds by FY27, significantly increasing our reach and capacity. In Kerala, we have two greenfield projects coming up namely Aster Capital Trivandrum with a 450-bed facility and Aster MIMS Kasargod with 264 beds. Our flagship hospital Aster Medcity will expand to 950+ beds by FY27 as well. In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh where we have a huge presence, we will be adding beds at Aster CMI in Bengaluru and Aster Ramesh, AP.”

Aster MIMS Calicut is one of the premier hospitals in Kerala and India and was also recently listed in the Times of India All India Multispecialty Hospital Ranking at no.16; it also featured in the Best Hospitals National Ranking 2024 by Outlook at no.17 and was ranked no.78 in Newsweek World’s Best Hospital Survey 2024.

Aster DM Healthcare continues to expand within the dynamic Indian healthcare sector, with numerous innovations and unique services on the horizon. These endeavors align with our mission to provide exceptional care that meets the evolving needs of our patients. The introduction of these two new services reaffirms Aster DM Healthcare’s unwavering commitment to advancing medical standards and enhancing patient outcomes.