Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Okhla Road

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute opened its gates over three decades ago, to provide excellence in cardiac care to patients from Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, and nearby areas. The hospital is a pioneer in the field of heart health and services. The list of prestigious doctors available at the hospital, and the latest tools and technologies used, make Fortis Okhla a household name for medical excellence.

Fortis Okhla caters to all the super specialties within cardiac sciences, namely, Interventional Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Non-invasive Cardiology, and Invasive Cardiology. The hospital has received various awards, including ‘Best Cardiology Hospital in Delhi NCR’ in 2018, by Times Healthcare Achievers Award, and ‘Best Private Cardiac Hospital in India’ in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018, by The Week Magazine Survey.

Technology and Infrastructure

Fortis Hospital Okhla is known for its exceptional cardiac care services. To support such services, the hospital is equipped with diagnostic equipment like 1.5T MRI, Dual head 64 slice CT, Mammography machine, 2 fixed X-ray and 4 mobile X-ray machines, USG, and bone densitometers. The hospital has five CATH labs, 1 EP lab, and 13 operation theatres. Other facilities include three endoscopic suites with an ERCP facility, elastography, and EUS.

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Okhla Road is equipped with 158 critical care beds, with ECMO support, 2 heart stations with a 3D Echocardiography machine. The hospital has NABH accreditation, NABL for LAb, NABH-certified nursing excellence, and a Blood bank accredited by the NABH. The hospital is also the first to launch an electronic ICU, also known as Critinext.

Fortis Hospital Okhla has a supreme reputation and has witnessed lakhs of patients coming for various cardiac treatments. The hospital has over 2 lakh coronary angiographies, 67,000 angioplasties, 57,000 CABG surgeries, 21,000 pediatric cardiac surgeries, 17,000 pacemakers, and EP procedures, and over 120 TAVI procedures under its kitty. 

Admission Process

The front staff is usually the first point of contact for the patient. For every patient, a unique identification number is created, under which all hospital records are stored. Assistance for the approximate cost of the procedure and hospital expenses is given and the patient can also get assistance for bed/room selection. A small advance payment is necessary, which is adjusted later in the final bill. In case a patient is using cashless services, they can visit the TPA or insurance desk for assistance.

Discharge Process

A patient may get discharged anywhere between 3-6 hours after discharge is initiated. After the bills are paid and the final settlement is done, the nurse helps with any post-discharge instructions and medicines, if the doctor has prescribed them. The discharge summary and any belongings of the patient are handed over. Ambulance service is available for drop service but its requirement should be informed to the nurse beforehand.

Address and Contact Details

The full address for Fortis Escorts Heart Institute is Opposite Holy Family Hospital, New Friends Colony, New Delhi - 110025. The hospital is easily accessible by roadways and railways. The nearest airport is IG International Airport, New Delhi, and is 18.4 km away. The nearest railway station is New Delhi railway station which is 12 km away. For any support, request a call back from Credihealth's medical expert or call us at +91-8010994994.