Mar 2, 2024
Paras Darbhanga, the first multi super specialty hospital of Darbhanga and Mithilanchal is all set to perform the first cardiac surgery in the area. Before the inception of Paras Darbhanga in the area the patients requiring specialised cardiac care had to go all the way to Patna for treatment. The 6 hours journey and the distance of 300 kms used to result in fatality. Today the residents of Mithalanchal are empowered with access to affordable, accessible and specialised cardiac care.
Paras Darbhanga is also the first in the region to provide 24X 7 cardiology emergency care, cath lab services and comprehensive non invasive diagnostic procedures. The hospital has state of the art cardiac lab and modular operation theatres. Thousands of patients ranging from professors of prominent colleges to local politicians, all have benefitted from the exceptional care.
According to Dr Anand Paderu, Unit Head, Paras Darbhanga, “The inception of the interventional lab and the non invasive cardiology was just the beginning. With cardiac surgery we will be able to provide comprehensive cardiology care to the common man. We aim at bridging the gap of healthcare in Mithilanchal and ensuring that we provide specialised care at the doorstep of every needy patient. We have state of the art ACLS ambulances and emergency technicians that ensure that your hearts keep beating.”
The cardiac surgery team at Paras Darbhanga includes – Dr Amar Nath Shaw, Consultant Cardiac Surgery and Dr Pankaj Kumar, Consultant Critical Care & Cardiac Anesthesia. Paras Hospital also has a well developed team of cardiologists to provide non invasive and interventional care. The department of cardiac sciences is headed by – Dr Pravir Sinha, HOD Non Invasive Cardiology, Dr Jyoti Prakash Karn , Consultant Interventional Cardiology, Dr Ashok Kumar Gupta, HOD & Consultant Cardiology.
According to Dr Pravir Sinha, “Our aim is to provide the best care to the people of Darbhanga. This city is known for medical professionals however until a year, lacked the presence of specialised tertiary care centres. Today with Paras the gap has been bridged. Patients can now get the best heart care in Darbhanga at Paras Hospital. We as medical professionals also have the responsibility of ensuring that quality & transparent care is delivered at all times. At Paras Darbhanga it is our endeavour to ensure and deliver the same .”