Fortis Escorts Hospital New Delhi

About Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, located in New Delhi, was established in 1988 and is part of the Fortis Healthcare group. It is one of the most trusted names in heart care, known not just in India but across the world. The hospital has earned a strong reputation for clinical excellence, especially in the field of cardiac sciences.

The hospital has received top-quality certifications and recognitions. It has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) since 2010. It also received NABH accreditation for its hospital services in 2008, including Blood Bank, Lab, and Nursing Excellence. In 2013, it was awarded NABL accreditation for its Laboratory Services.

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute is a leading multi-specialty hospital providing high-end tertiary care, with a special focus on advanced cardiac treatments. Over the years, it has been recognised with several awards for outstanding work in patient care and medical innovations.

Major Awards and Achievements:

• Best Hospital in Cardiology – Times Healthcare Achievers Awards
• Excellence in Healthcare – Association of Healthcare Providers (India)
• Best Cardiology Hospital – ICICI Lombard & CNBC TV18 Healthcare Awards
• Excellence in Cardiac Care – ABP Healthcare Leadership Awards
• Best Cardiology Hospital – ET Healthcare Awards
• Gold Award – Healthcare Delivery Brand
• Best Cardiology Specialty Hospital – The Week Magazine
• Best Private Cardiac Hospital in India – The Week (2014)
• Best Comprehensive Cardiac Care Service Provider – Frost & Sullivan (2014)
• Best Institution Award – Delhi Medical Association (2013)
• Leading Heart Care Centre in North India – Global Healthcare Excellence Awards (2013)
• Finest Single Specialty Hospital – India Healthcare Awards (2012)

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute has achieved many medical milestones. It was the first hospital in India to perform Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) procedures. It also started India’s first TAVR Centre for Percutaneous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.

The hospital has been a pioneer in several other areas and was the first in the Asia Pacific region to carry out procedures like Directional Atherectomy, Angioscopy, and Drug-Eluting Stenting.

In a major public health effort, the hospital set a Guinness World Record by organizing the largest cholesterol testing campaign in the NCR region to raise awareness about heart health.

International Patient Services

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute is well known among international patients for its advanced cardiac care and affordable treatment packages. The hospital has treated patients from over 175 countries and has working arrangements with more than 20 international governments for medical services.

The hospital ensures complete support to international patients through a range of services, including:

• Visa invitation assistance
• Airport pickup and drop
• Travel and stay arrangements
• Hotels and guest houses near the hospital
• Interpreter and translator support
• Local SIM card and money exchange services

Every year, thousands of patients from different parts of the world come to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute for heart-related treatments. The hospital is committed to offering top-quality care, professional service, and a comfortable healing experience for all.