Empowering Communities through Accessible Healthcare
Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right, particularly in developing nations where communities rely on affordable and effective medical facilities. In regions where accessible healthcare is a vital necessity, institutions like the Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital (MPUH) stand as pillars bridging the gap between demand and supply. MPUH’s legacy in Urology and Nephrology, spanning over four decades, addresses the crucial need for comprehensive care.
India bears the unfortunate title of the ‘Diabetes capital of the world,’ attributing to a substantial burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and related ailments. Moreover, a significant number of individuals with early-stage CKD remain undiagnosed, often losing up to 90% of kidney function before manifesting symptoms. The solution lies in a holistic approach encompassing Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment.
Foundations of Compassion and Community
“Every Life Deserves World Class Care” – this philosophy forms the bedrock of Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital’s 44-year journey. Established in 1978 by internationally trained Urologist Dr. Virendra Desai and with the support of industrialist and philanthropist Shri Jayaramdas Patel, Shri Occhavlal Parikh, and Shri Prahlad Patel, MPUH embarked on a mission to give back to the community of Nadiad. What began as a vision of a few doctors transformed into a globally recognized specialty hospital, embodying the philosophy that “every life deserves world-class care”.
A Holistic Approach: Anticipation, Prevention, Cure
Knowledge is power, they say, and at Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, this adage echoes profoundly. MPUH’s approach goes beyond traditional healthcare delivery. Emphasizing the essentiality of Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment, the hospital’s team adopts a comprehensive 360-degree perspective. While conventional healthcare tends to be reactive, focusing on issues once they arise, MPUH values awareness as a key to anticipation and early diagnosis. Prevention, a common knowledge cornerstone, is equally essential, followed by their core expertise – Treatment. Being the nation’s pioneer dedicated uro-nephro hospital, MPUH leverages its extensive patient database and four decades of experience to facilitate advanced, swift, effective, and affordable treatment.
With a mission centered on cutting-edge clinical care, education, and research, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital provides top-notch medical services for kidney conditions to all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status. The hospital encompasses a holistic institute for urology and nephrology research, teaching, and healing, reflected in its three pillars – hospital service, education, and research.
Pioneering Research and Global Impact
MPUH is not just a hospital; it is a hub of innovation. With a focus on renal and kidney diseases, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital fuels advancements in urology and nephrology through innovation and research. Beyond urology, the hospital ardently drives research and academic initiatives, consistently innovating and advancing the field. Noteworthy innovations like the Nadiad kidney bag, a cost-effective specimen retrieval bag, demonstrate MPUH’s commitment to affordable and effective solutions. MPUH’s research division engages in standard academic programs for resident doctors, academic observership fellowship training programs for specialized doctors from across the globe, and the development of beneficial medical equipment and devices.
Addressing Global Healthcare Needs
The hospital’s research endeavors have global implications, fostering international collaboration and contributing to the medical community. Research activity spans across urology, nephrology, pathology, genomics, and genetics, resulting in patented research products accessible worldwide. The hospital actively encourages doctors to contribute to international forums through papers and presentations. With an impressive tally of over 350 research papers and 170 awards under its belt, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital hosts around 9000 international and national delegates who come for observership and trainings from India and other countries.
A Commitment to Excellence and Future Growth
Committed to excellence, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital envisions continued growth, maintaining a patient-centric approach in the years to come. Despite challenges, MPUH strives to modernize and expand, envisioning an infrastructure that can serve the community for the next 50 to 60 years. The hospital aspires to become a modern hub, offering state-of-the-art services tailored for effective patient care.
Minimizing Recovery Times: Precision Surgeries for Swift Healing
Renowned as the first hospital in Western India to undertake kidney transplants in the early 80s, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital specializes in endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries for urology and nephrology concerns. Given its diverse patient demographic, including daily wage earners eager to return to their routines swiftly, MPUH has implemented advanced diagnostics, trauma-reducing solutions, and meticulous post-operative care to expedite recovery times.
Raising Awareness and Emphasizing Prevention
Amidst India’s struggle with non-communicable diseases, MPUH’s role extends beyond diagnosis. Beyond merely diagnosing these conditions, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital places significant emphasis on spreading awareness among the general population, motivating adherence to treatment regimens, and avoiding potential complications. Through early detection and preventive measures, MPUH plays a significant role in addressing kidney diseases at early stages.
A Cohesive, World-Class Team
Behind every achievement lies an ensemble of exceptional minds. MPUH’s success and accomplishments are backed by an exceptional team of medical professionals committed to excellence.
The Urology team comprises of Dr MR Desai, Dr Ravindra Sabnis, Dr Arvind Ganpule, Dr. Abhishek Singh and Dr Abhijit Patil. Dr Desai, one of the foremost urologists in the country has received the Dr BC Roy award and is the mentor and pioneer in the department. The transplant program is being led now by Dr Sabnis and Dr Patil. Dr Ganpule and Dr Singh are leading advances in the field of endoscopic and robotic surgery. The newer additions to the department are Dr Rohan Batra and Dr Niramya Pathak.
Dr MM Rajapurkar, Dr Sishir Gang, Dr Umapati Hegde, Dr Abhijit Konnur and Dr Hardik Patel are the Nephrology team. Dr Rajapurkar is also a Dr BC Roy awardee and is a pioneer in Dialysis. His designs for a Dialysis centre have been accepted as a national standard by the National Government. Drs Gang, Hegde, Konnur and Patel are expanding the field to look at genomics, interventional nephrology, infection control and more, to drive Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital to the forefront of nephrological advancements.
It would be remiss not to mention the Anaesthesia team whose support and expertise has been essential for the success of the centre. Dr Deepak Mistry, Dr Manoj Patel, Dr Pankaj Patel and Dr Dinesh Prajapati have truly been a bulwark which has propelled advancement. Their commitment to care, and clinical skills has ensured that patients have been treated surgically despite their conditions and their comorbidities.
The department of Pathology with Dr Shailesh Soni, Dr Amit Jojera, Dr Mukhopadhya, Dr Shruti Sabnis and Dr S Pandey along with Dr Yogesh Rathi, Radiologist, has also been instrumental in ensuring the correct and timely diagnostic services for patient treatment and research.
Their dedication, coupled with investments in cutting-edge technology, positions Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital as a beacon of medical innovation and expertise in the fields of nephrology and urology.
Guided by Visionary Leadership
Dynamic leadership fuels Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital’s journey of progress. Dr Ajay H Gangoli, a distinguished graduate of the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, exemplifies this leadership. With a diverse background spanning military service, medical management, hospital management and academic programs and being part of the Research Society, Dr. Gangoli ensures ethical oversight, academic excellence, and the quality of research activities, driving MPUH’s pursuit of excellence.
A Continuing Journey of Excellence
MPUH remains unwavering in its commitment to patient-oriented care and community welfare. With aspirations to maintain pace with modern developments and cater to the community’s health care needs for the decades to come, Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital envisions becoming a center of advanced infrastructure and services, serving as a hub for patient care, research, and education.
Leading the Way in Health and Education
In summation, MPUH’s journey exemplifies a commitment to healthcare excellence, patient-centric care, and continual learning. Through its legacy, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive healthcare approach, MPUH stands as a premier institution in Urology and Nephrology, dedicated to the belief that “Every life deserves world-class care”.
