
Fortis Healthcare, led by the vision of late Dr. Parvinder Singh of creating an integrated healthcare delivery system in India acquired Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Ltd. in 2005. Established in 1988, Escorts celebrated 25 years of Cardiac excellence in 2013.Fortis Escorts Heart Institute has set benchmarks in cardiac care with Paediatric path breaking work over the past 25 years.Today, it is recognised world over as a centre of excellence providing the latest technology in Cardiac Bypass Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Non-invasive Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiology and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery. The hospital is backed by the most advanced laboratories performing complete range of investigative tests in the field of Nuclear Medicine, Radiology,Biochemistry, Haematology, Transfusion Medicine and Microbiology.Fortis Escorts Heart Institute has a vast pool of talented and experienced team of doctors, who are further supported by a team of highly qualified, experienced & dedicated support staff & cutting edge technology like the recently installed Dual CT Scan. Currently, more than 200 cardiac doctors and 1600 employees work together to manage over 14,500 admissions and 7,200 emergency cases in a year. The hospital today has an infrastructure comprising of around 285 beds (it currently enjoys 100% occupancy rate), 5 Cath Labs besides a host of other world-class facilities.PATIENT CENTRICITYCommit to 'best outcomes and experience' for our patients.Treat patients and their caregivers with compassion, care and understanding.Our patients' needs will come firstINTEGRITYBe principled, open and honest.Model and live our 'Values'.Demonstrate moral courage to speak up and do the right things.TEAMWORKProactively support each other and operate as one team.Respect and value people at all levels with different opinions, experiences and backgrounds.Put organization needs' before department / self interest.OWNERSHIPBe responsible and take pride in our actions.Take initiative and go beyond the call of duty.Deliver commitment and agreement made.INNOVATIONContinuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations.Adopt a 'can-do' attitude.Challenge ourselves to do things differently.
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Visited Dr. Vivek Vij (General Surgeon)
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My wife "Priya Sharma" was admitted in Fortis ESCORTS on 2nd July 2025 under Dr. Vivel Vij in Liver and Digestive Diseases institute. She was admitted due to medical negligence at Max Hospital Patparganj during her Histerectomy operation and teo more operations afterwards in her 35days stay there during which she suffered multiple injuries in her Intestines and Urinary bladder.
We were helpless and fast losing hope when Dr Vivek Vij (Chairman at Liver and Digestive Sciences Imstitute at Fortis ESCORTS Okhla) agreed to take her as her patient which changed our life for good. So we shifter her from ICU to ICU Escorts on the night of 2nd July 2025 with her stomach open with multipe Intestine Injuries , Urinary pipe cut and urinary bladder injuries and severe Infections.
Dr. Vivek Vij *** ****** ***** **** ** ***** *** treat my wife as he gave us hope and started her treatment without any false promises.
Priya was there in ESCORTS hospital for 22 days, and she was discharged on 24th July 2025 with still having all the above injuries but in a better condition after treating her infections. We were told to increase her physical strength for few months so that she gets into a condition so that she can be operated upon.
The journey at home was not easy, Priya used to have severe pain and recurrent infections during these months but we were well supported and treated by Dr. Vivek Vij, Sr. consultant Dr. Md. Qaleem, Dr. Suhail Farooqui and Dr. Sohaeb Ahmed from Critical Care.
After about 7 months, Dr. Vivek Vij (along with his team) performed a 12 to 13 hour operation on 5th Feb. 2026 to treat her intestinal injuries and partially treat bladder injuries (by Dr. Pankaj Panwar). Priya Sharma underwent another Urinary Bladder related operation on 9th March 2026 and finally on 15th May 2026, she underwent the final operation for reversal of Ileostomy. Now, with God’s grace, she is recovering at home and is expected to fully recover in next few months.
Further, what can I say about Dr Vivek Vij, we prayed mostly to Bhagwan Mahadev/Shivji and Hanuman Ji *** ** *** *** ***** **** * ****** ********** ** ******* **** ** *** ** **** ****** ******* *** *** *** ********* He saved not only my wife but my whole family.
I would also like to thank 2nd in command of Liver and Digestive Diseases Institute, Sr. consultant and Liver transplant expert Dr. Md. Qaleem at ESCORTS as he is truly at the top when we think of professional sincerity. I would only say that not only based on his skills as Doctor but as a human being also, he is much better than he sounds/appears at the beginning of treatment.
I would also like to sincerely thank Dr. Shoaib Ahmed, Incharge of Gastro ICU and a Critical Care Mangement expert. No surgery or medical treatment could have been truly fruitful without his constant care and support at the GL ICU at Fortis ESCORTS hospital. He is an exceptional Doctor and a life saver.
I would also like to thank all the administrative staff (Harsh Ji, coordinator to Dr. Vij) and other staff, and nursing staff at the GL ICU and Gastro ward for there support during Priya’s treatment.
There must be something really good regarding the medical ethics taught at Fortis ESCORTS hospital.
Thank You Dr Vivek Vij for giving a new life to my wife Priya Sharma and for saving our whole family.
Visited Dr. Surakshith T K (Gastroenterologist)
We are deeply grateful to Dr. Surakshith and the entire team at Fortis for the exceptional care, professionalism, and humanity they showed throughout my brother’s treatment journey.
Fortis truly stands out as a world-class institution — not just for its infrastructure, but for the quality of doctors and the culture of patient-first care. From the very beginning, Dr. Surakshith impressed us with his **** ******* ********** clarity in decision-making, and a calm, compassionate approach. He always knew exactly what needed to be done and guided us with confidence through every stage.
We would also like to express our sincere appreciation for Dr. Rishab, whose constant support and involvement made a significant difference in the recovery process.
A special mention to the surgical team — Dr. Kushal Bairoliya, Dr. Archit Pandit, and Dr. Vinit Goyal — who were exceptional in their professional expertise, precision, and execution. Their skill and coordination played a crucial role in the successful outcome of this complex case.
Before reaching Fortis, my brother had unfortunately received incorrect treatment elsewhere. Finding this team was nothing short of a blessing for our family. Over the last 5 months, they treated him with dedication, integrity, and genuine care — never making it feel anything more but focused on healing and recovery.
Today, my brother has been given a new life — healthier, stronger, and more aware than ever before. This would not have been possible without this incredible team.
They didn’t just save a patient — they saved an entire family from distress and uncertainty.
Our heartfelt thanks, deepest respect, and prayers to Dr. Surakshith, Dr. Rishab, Dr. Kushal Bairoliya, Dr. Archit Pandit, Dr. Vinit Goyal, and the entire Fortis team. We will always remain grateful.
Visited Dr. Z. S. Meharwal (Cardiac Surgeon)
Hoped for better: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueTreatment satisfactionValue for moneyWait time
My father underwent a bypass surgery in May 2022 under Dr. Z. S. Meharwal and his team at Fortis. **** *** **** ********** ** ****** ******* **** **** ******** *** *** **** **** **** ********* ***** ***** *** ****** ** ******** **** ***** ******* **** ** ******* ************** ******** ******** ****** *** ******* ***** ****** **** ** ****** *** *** ** ******* *** ******** *** *** ********** *** *** ********* *** ************ ******* ***** ** ********* *** **** ***** **** ******* ** **** *** ** **** ****** ** **** ***** ** **** *** ************ *** ** * **** ****** **** ***** ********* *** ******* *** **** *********
Following the surgery, we were repeatedly assured that the bypass was “successful” and that my father would recover well. For the next three years, during every six- to eight-month follow-up, only routine blood tests were performed. ** ****** ************** ** ******* **** **** ********** Each time, we were told he was doing fine.
In January 2025, while we were in Mumbai for my wedding shopping, my father developed chest pain and breathlessness. A local cardiologist we consulted ***** ******** ** **** *** ***** ****** ******** ****** *** ****** *** ********* ***** ************ *** *** *** ****** *** ******** ** **** ********** ********** ********** *** ***** ***** ***** ************ **** ****** *** ****** ** *** ****** *** **** **** *********** To stabilize my father, angioplasty with stent placement was advised. However, we decided first to refer back to Dr. Meharwal in Delhi. The Mumbai doctor adjusted his blood thinner dosage but understood our hesitation.
In the interim, we arranged an online consultation with Dr. Z. S. Meharwal to get clarity on the situation. ** ********* ** *** ****** ** ******* *** ******** *********** *** ****** ******* ** ** ***** *** ******** *** * ******** *********** He added two more medicines on WhatsApp (done by his PA) * ** **** *** **** *** **** ** ****** *********We then saw him in person in August 2025. At that visit, all follow-up blood tests were first reviewed not by the doctor himself but by his trainee, as the doctor apparently did not have sufficient time to go through the reports in detail. *** ******* *** *** ***** *** *** ******** ***** ** ********* *** ******* ******* ** ******* then were we referred to Dr. Meharwal, who gave us barely ten minutes — more than usual, given that most of the time he merely signs off prescriptions ******* **** ************* Even then, instead of giving us clarity, he only presented two random options: another bypass or a stent. When we told him what the Mumbai doctor had said, he merely concurred with that opinion without adding value or directio** **** *** *** ****** ** ******** ********* ***** *** *** ******* **** *** ************ *** we decided to approach other doctors through a reference in Ahmedabad.*************** *** ****** ** ********* ********* ***** ********* *** ****** *** *********** ****** **** *** ****** *** *** ***** ****** *** ******** ********* **** ****** ************** *** ******** ******* **** *** ********* ******* ********* ****** **** *** ********** **** **** ********* *** ***** ***** ** ***** *** ****** **************** ** *** * **** ** **** ** ********** ************* * **** ** ***** *********** ********** ********** *** **** ** *************** *** ***** ****** ** **** ************ ******* ********** *** ****** ****** *********** ***** ******** ******* *** ******* ********* *** *** ** ******** **** ** ******* ****.****** ******* ** ************* ** ******* ** ************ ********** *** ********** ** ** *** **** **** **** **** *** ***** ********* ******** *** ******** ***** ******* ***** ** ******** * ***** ***** ** **** ***** *** ******* ********* I would never advise anyone to ever go to Dr Meharwal ever if they really care about their loved ones.
Please note - when I visited the hospital and asked for some records as requested by the doctor himself since could not locate his LIMA which he placed 3 years back, everyone was too busy to help , the hospital never gave those reports .. my parents were coming to the hospital and did not bring with themselves all the records but they got no help from the so called team or the records department as well
Visited Dr. Brig. Pankaj Puri (Gastroenterologist)
After a bad experience at the liver department in Apollo Indraprasth, I visited Dr Pankaj Puri for my mother's liver issue after my husband's recommendation. We feel blessed to get a doctor like him. He understands the patient and educates them about the small little things that should be taken care of. We were very much worried before visiting him but he gave us a sense of relief and started my mother's treatment. He is very friendly and listens to every question that you ask and answers it patiently. While my mom went through so many tests including a biopsy, Dr Puri made the whole process smooth and kept assuring us. He respects your financial condition and suggests things accordingly. I feel my mom's liver and health is in safe hands. Nowadays it's very difficult to get a doctor like him. I will strongly recommend him for any kind of gastro or liver-related issues. I am so glad we found a doctor like him. I was facing some gastric issues and took his advice on it. I, my family and friends have decided to visit him for any kind of liver-related or gastro related issues without a second thought. I stay in New Gurgaon and visit him at Okhla but it's all worth it. ** ** *** **** ****** * **** **** *** ** ****
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Q: What are the Visiting hours for IPD Patients?
A: Ward: 5-7 pm ICU: 11:30AM TO 12:00PM
Q: Does the Hospital have a Cafeteria?
A: Yes
Q: Visiting Guidelines for ICU?
A: 1.Visitors allowed only in visiting hours 2. No use of mobile phones 3.Use of Hand rub and PPE before entering the ICU
Brief History/Overview:
Fortis Escorts, New Delhi has established itself as a pioneer in the field of Cardiac Care and is recognized for its path-breaking work and services to numerous heart patients. Armed with clinical expertise and cutting-edge technology, Fortis Escorts Institute has enriched numerous lives through its world-class treatment and compassionate patient care. Many doctors working at this hospital are Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan recipients. This hospital has NABH accredited hospital, NABL accredited lab, NABH accredited in nursing excellence, and NABH accredited blood bank.
The logo of the Fortis brand projects is a symbol of human values such as trust, ethics, service, and quality. The union of the green color hands and a red dot represents Fortis’ path to healthcare. The green color of hands represents compassion, nurturing, generosity, wellbeing, and health. The red dot stands for energy, spirituality, courage, and a symbol of good luck.
Fortis Escorts Hospital is one of the outstanding healthcare providers in the city with over 30 specialties. This hospital supplies a special focus on:
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