IMAS Healthcare Announces DMIHER Group of Hospitals to Offer Virtual Second Opinions by Cleveland Clinic in India

IMAS Healthcare has announced a new collaboration with Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research to offer virtual second opinions from Cleveland Clinic physicians to patients in India. This collaboration is a significant step towards enabling more patients in India to consult with Cleveland Clinic experts from the comfort of their homes for support navigating a complex diagnosis or condition. This is an industry first for the healthcare segment in Central India.

The collaboration will enable the Meghe Group to bring world-class healthcare facilities along with a second opinion directly from Cleveland Clinic physicians in varied specialities including oncology, neurology, cardiac sciences, renal sciences, immunology, etc.
The collaboration with DMIHER Group of Hospitals will complement IMAS Healthcare's commitment to expanding access to world-class medical expertise for patients across India.

In this telemedicine division based in SMHRC (Shalinitai Meghe Hospital and Research Center), interested individuals can engage with a Cleveland Clinic physician through an SMHRC nodal physician and express their interest in seeking a second opinion. Subsequently, with appropriate consent, the patient's medical records will be securely shared by SMHRC to Cleveland Clinic, followed by the scheduling of a conference call involving the Cleveland Clinic physician and SMHRC nodal physician through IMAS Healthcare. The Cleveland Clinic physician will provide insights to the SMHRC nodal physician in the presence of the patient and their family, who will then collaboratively determine the most appropriate course of treatment for the patient.

"The collaboration underscores IMAS's dedication to catering to the emerging needs of patients in the Indian healthcare ecosystem," said Ms. Deepika Grandhi, Founder and Director, IMAS Healthcare.

"We are excited to join forces with IMAS Healthcare for this initiative, which strongly resonates with The Clinic's vision of broadening access to the world's leading medical expertise," said Nikhyl Jhangiani, Head of Operations of The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic. "This partnership will empower patients across India to collaborate closely with their local physician, who can tap into the wisdom of Cleveland Clinic's expert physicians, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and care coordination," he added.

The collaboration with DMIHER Group of Hospitals pursued by Dr. Sandeep Shrivastava, Director (Global), DMIHER as per the vision of Shri.Sagar Meghe, Principal Advisor, DMIHER will complement IMAS Healthcare's commitment to expanding access to world-class medical expertise for patients across India.

Dr. Anup Marar - CEO-Meghe Group of Institutions & SMHRC Director conveyed that Dr. Aditya Kekatpure, Deputy Director (Global), DMIHER Off campus is the single point connect with IMAS Health care while Dr. Mona Rai has been nominated as the nodal physician, in-charge of this novel telemedicine division based at 895 bedded Shalinitai Meghe Hospital & Research Center.
Shri. Amit Das, Director (Branding & Marketing), DMIHER Group of Hospitals stated that Dr. Noorul Ameen, Mr. Sanket Surkar, Mr. Rahul Raipure and their teams are working hard under the leadership of Dr. Vasant Gawande, Chief Medical Superintendent-SMHRC to ensure that patients from Central India requiring a second opinion, can now avail this service at their doorsteps.

To request a second opinion and to get more information, interested patients and family can connect with Mr. Sanket Surkar on +91 95615 94214.

About IMAS Healthcare:
IMAS Healthcare is the official facilitator for providing Cleveland Clinic physician- to-physician video consultations in India. In partnership with The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, IMAS allows licensed Indian medical providers and their patients to collaborate with Cleveland Clinic specialists via physician-to-physician video consultations. Now you can get comprehensive medical second opinions from the comfort of your own home!

About DMIHER:
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University) is located on a 125-acre campus in Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha. They also have a 30 acre Off Campus in Nagpur. With 12 cons5tuent colleges, it has made a distinct mark in the healthcare sector of Central India, along with various national and international accreditations and affiliations. Notably, DMIHER (DU) is ranked as one of the best health universities of India.

About The Clinic:
The Clinic is a joint venture of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic and telehealth leader Amwell. They extend the reach of more than 3,500 expert physicians beyond the hospital walls to the comfort of home. Comprised of a team of innovators, clinicians, advocates, and doers, The Clinic believes people should have peace of mind about their health without the heavy lifting and seemingly endless waits of the typical health care experience.

Mr. Sanket Surkar
+91 95615 94214

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University) is located on a 125-acre campus in Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha. They also have a 30 acre Off Campus in Nagpur. With 12 cons5tuent colleges, it has made a distinct mark in the healthcare sector of Central India, along with various national and international accreditations and affiliations. Notably, DMIHER (DU) is ranked as one of the best health universities of India.

This release was published on openPR.