Apollo Hospitals Aragonda, Aragonda

Apollo Hospitals, Aragonda, Andhra Pradesh

Brief History:

The Aragonda branch of Apolo Hospital was the first modern rural hospital and was established at the beginning of the current millennium. This hospital was established by a very passionate Dr. Prathap C Reddy so that the highest quality of healthcare is accessible to the people of the village. This hospital is a secondary care hospital with 50 beds and has state-of-the-art infrastructure which makes patients feel comfortable.

Center of Excellence:

• Robotic surgery

• Heart oncology

• Orthopedics
• Gastroenterology
• Emergency care
• Neurology
• Neurosurgery

Other Specialties:

• Transfusion medicine
• Allergy and Immunology
• General surgery
• ENT
• Nephrology
• Urology
• Nuclear medicine
• Internal medicine
• Physical medicine
• Radiology
• Pathology
• Microbiology lab
• Dermatology
• Ophthalmology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Plastic surgery
• Vascular and non-vascular intervention
• Pulmonology
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Anesthesiology
• ICU

Admission Process:

• To admit a patient, one should get an admission note from the doctor and need to give it to the admission counter.
• If the patient is insured, then the patient will be sent to the insurance desk.
• A Unique Identification Number [UID] will be generated which can be used to save all the medical records of the patient by the hospital for future reference.

Discharge Process:

• The discharge process will be handled by the respective IP co-ordinators.
• The unused medicines will be returned, and a discharge summary will be prepared by the concerned department.
• If any discharge medicines or medical devices are prescribed, then the doctor will explain how to use them.
• Finally, the bill will be handed over to either patient or caretaker. 

Guideline for Visitors:

• At the time of admission, passes for visitors will be issued and all the visitors are requested to wear these passes while on the premises of the hospital.
• For the safety of the patients, the visitors are limited during visiting hours.
• Visitors under 12 years old are restricted on patient floors to protect children from any infections.
• Before & after visiting, sanitation of hands is mandatory.
• Mobile phone use is prohibited in the areas where patient monitoring & medical equipment are in operation.

Patient & Attendant Responsibilities:

• Provide complete and right information including full name, address, date of birth, name of the insurance company, past illness, and medical details.
• Updating the doctors and nurses about the effectiveness of the treatment or operation.
• Should bring only necessary items to the hospital, leaving valuables at home.
• By hospital rules and safety regulations, noise levels must be as low as possible while talking or attending a phone call.
• The attendant or patient handles keeping appointments and being on time. If not, call the doctor or hospital.

Patient & Attendant Rights:

• Being a patient or caregiver, you have the right to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion in a safe and clean environment.
• Protection to your privacy and confidentiality in treatment options, and examinations.
• A clear and detailed explanation by the doctor about the diagnosis, benefits, and risks of each treatment.
• Protection from physical mistreatment and carelessness.- Either patient or attendant can request a copy of their medical records.

Facilities:

• Ambulance service
• 24-hour accident & emergency service
• Security
• Intensive Care Unit [ICU]
• 24x7 Pharmacy
• Operation theatres
• Diagnostic center
• International patient care
• Blood banks
• ATM services
• Car parking
• Cafeteria
• Housekeeping

Location Selector in Andhra Pradesh:

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Visiting Hours:

• OPD visiting hours: 8 am - 10 pm
• In-patient visiting hours: 11 am - 12 pm and 5 pm - 7 pm
• Emergency services: 24 hours