Shillong, Feb 15: Asia’s popular healthcare brand – Apollo has forged collaboration with Shillong based Trinity Healthcare to launch Apollo Trinity Medical Center Shillong.

The centre is set to revolutionise healthcare by providing state-of-the-art Outpatient Department (OPD) and expert consultations from specialists and super-specialist from across India.

Debapriya Deb, CEO of Apollo Trinity Medical Center in Shillong, explains that the center is a one-stop facility for comprehensive OPD consultations, diagnostics and preventive health check-ups.

“Specialists from various Apollo centers across India will be available for consultations, alongside a team of local experts in medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology and oncology”, he said.

Deb informed that the center is equipped with advanced diagnostic services, including ECG, TMT, echocardiography, pulmonary function tests (PFT), ultrasound, X-ray, dental care, ophthalmology, physiotherapy and an integrated lab. The lab is directly linked with Apollo Diagnostics, ensuring standardized and high-quality test results.

As part of its second phase of expansion, the center will introduce dialysis, endoscopy, CT scans and MRI services.

Aiming to provide better support for patients, Deb informed that Apollo Trinity Medical Center will soon launch a patient app that will enable individuals to book appointments, schedule home sample collections, and access their medical reports digitally, which will be valid nationwide.

The app will also streamline the appointment system, helping to reduce waiting times and improve efficiency.

He also informed that doctors will have a dedicated app to manage patient flow more effectively, ensuring minimal delays in consultations.

To provide a patient-friendly experience, the center has introduced Patient Care Executives, who will assist patients from arrival to departure. For senior citizens, home sample collection and doorstep report delivery will be offered, eliminating the need for frequent hospital visits.

With many Meghalaya residents traveling to cities like Chennai and Kolkata for specialized medical care, the center aims to bridge this gap by offering telemedicine consultations with top Apollo specialists from Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati. Patients can now seek second opinions and follow-up care locally without the hassle of traveling long distances.

While Apollo follows standard pricing, the rates are adjusted to local market dynamics to ensure affordability.

Deb confirmed that tie-ups with government health insurance schemes like MHIS and CGHS will be introduced after an initial operational period of three months.

Apollo Trinity Medical Center is committed to making quality healthcare accessible, and while the Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) scheme is not available at launch, CEO Devagurya Deb assured that it will be implemented in the next three to four months.

He explained that the initial focus is on streamlining operations and ensuring smooth service delivery before onboarding government schemes like MHIS and Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). Once integrated, these schemes will provide significant financial relief to patients, making Apollo’s specialized care more affordable for the local population.

Looking ahead, Apollo Trinity Medical Center plans to launch a Super-Specialty Apollo Hospital in Shillong within the next one and a half to two years.

“With our advanced facilities, expert doctors, and patient-centric approach, we are committed to providing Shillong and its neighboring regions with world-class healthcare,” Deb added.

The formal launch of the Apollo Trinity Medical Center is scheduled for February 19 in the presence of Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma as the Chief Guest, Health Minister, Amapreen Lyngdoh and Chief Secretary, D.P Wahlang.

Explaining why patients should choose Apollo, Dr. Basith highlighted the hospital’s investment in state-of-the-art technology, infrastructure, and ethical medical practices. He added that Apollo prioritizes advanced medical technology to ensure superior treatment.

“At Apollo, when you step in for treatment, you don’t have to go anywhere else. If a patient requires specialized care, we ensure that the right doctors and equipment are made available,” he said.

With Apollo Trinity Medical Center now operational in Shillong, Dr. Basith expressed confidence that patients in the region will have access to superior fertility treatments without needing to travel long distances for initial consultations and basic procedures.

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