Fortis Healthcare has expanded its presence in Punjab by acquiring the 228-bed Shrimann Superspecialty Hospital for a consideration of Rs 462 crore. This marks the fifth hospital of Fortis in Punjab, with existing hospitals in Ludhiana, Mohali, and Amritsar. The acquired hospital is located on the Pathankot road and is built on a 3-acre land parcel. Fortis plans to expand the hospital’s capacity by adding 225 more beds, utilizing an adjacent 2.4-acre land chunk, taking the total bed count to over 450.
The hospital currently has a staff of 65 doctors and 1,000 support staff, which Fortis aims to retain while adding more specialists to the existing team. The medical charges for treatment will remain the same, ensuring continuity for patients. The hospital already has 25 specialty departments, including cardiac sciences, renal sciences, general and laparoscopic surgery, oncology, orthopaedics, neurosciences, and gastroenterology.
The hospital is equipped with advanced technologies such as PET Scan, fibroscan, and 28 dialysis beds, along with four advanced Operation Theatres and a Cath Lab. Fortis plans to add more advanced technologies to enhance patient care. The hospital is already empaneled with prominent government agencies, including the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Northern Railways, and the Central Armed Police Forces.
The promoters of Shrimann Hospital, Dr. V P Sharma, Dr. Harmeet Paul Singh, Dr. Rajeev Bhatia, and Dr. Ajay Marwaha, have welcomed the Fortis team, believing that the corporate environment will boost patient-centric care and infrastructural needs. The complete takeover process is expected to be completed within two months, as stated by Ashish Bhatia, Executive Vice-President of Fortis Healthcare. With this acquisition, Fortis Healthcare strengthens its presence in Punjab, providing high-quality healthcare services to a wider population.