VAPI, GUJARAT, February 19, 2023: Shri Kanubhai Desai, Minister for Finance, Energy and Petrochemicals, Government of Gujarat, today inaugurated Dr Agarwals Super Specialty Eye Hospital in Vapi. Guest of Honour, Padma Shri Gafurbhai M. Bilakhia from Gujarat, along with Dr. Ashish P Gusani, Head Clinical Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Vapi, and Dr. Nirav Shah, Head Clinical Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Surat were also present during the momentous occasion.
In his address, Shri Kanubhai Desai, Minister for Finance, Energy and Petrochemicals, Govt. of Gujarat said, “Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital will be a great boon to the people of the city and surrounding areas. It will bring best in class and affordable eye care to the people. Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Group is known for its medical excellence, and I hope this centre can achieve the highest standards of quality. Our government is striving to provide the best healthcare infrastructure to the masses, and private sector participation in healthcare delivery will help speed up the government mission of bringing quality and affordable healthcare to all.”
Sharing his best wishes on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Amar Agarwal, Chairman, Dr Agarwals Group of Eye Hospitals said, “We are excited about our rapid expansion in Gujarat. Our Vapi center will bring to the people, best medical practices and latest technology in eye care. We want to provide world-class vision treatment to every citizen in the country at an affordable cost. We are actively identifying new markets in Gujarat for investment in greenfield and brownfield centers to make super-specialty eye care within the reach of the common man. We are looking at newer markets like Rajkot, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Kutch, Jamnagar, Bharuch, Anand, and Navsari where we can partner with hospitals that have a legacy, competent team, brand name, and goodwill.”
Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Group has made significant foray into Gujarat and has a world class Super Speciality Eye Hospital at Ahmedabad for many years now. The Group has recently acquired three hospitals in Surat and one each in Bhavnagar & Vapi. Dr Agarwals has retained the existing team at Vapi, which is led by Dr. Ashish P Gusani, who is the leading eyecare expert in the city. Dr Agarwals has invested significantly in creating world-class infrastructure and has installed state-of-the-art equipment at the Vapi centre. To bring world-class super speciality vision treatment to every citizen at affordable cost, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Group plans to open more such super speciality eye care centres in Gujarat in the coming years.
In his address, Padma Shri Gafurbhai M. Bilakhia, Gujarat, said, “I wish to congratulate Dr Agarwals Team for setting up this world-class eye centre in a small city like Vapi. It is the need of the hour that quality healthcare is available even in small town, so that people don’t have to travel to bigger cities for treatment. It is also necessary to bring the cost of medical care down and make it affordable for the masses.”
In his address, Dr. Ashish P Gusani, Head Clinical Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Vapi, said, “We are proud to have become a part of the renowned Dr Agarwals Eye Hospitals Group. With the launch of the centre today, we are bringing to the people of Vapi, advanced facilities including the state-of-the-art operation theatre, and latest eye diagnostic equipment. We have quite an experienced team of ophthalmologists, who are proficient in treating a range of eye problems such as cataract, glaucoma, retinal, corneal, refractive, and paediatric eye conditions. We aim to serve the people of Vapi and adjoining areas with commitment and will relentlessly strive to provide the best possible eye care consultation and treatment in the region.”
In his address Dr. Nirav Shah, Head of Clinical Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Surat, said: “The venture of Dr Agarwals Eye Hospitals in Vapi is great news for people of the region. Many people from this area come to Surat for eye treatment. With this new centre in Vapi, now patients from the region can avail the latest technology and best procedures that we have to offer closer to them. The people of the region will benefit immensely from the medical expertise at Dr Agarwals and the patients can be assured of the best outcomes.”
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