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June 25, 2004 - The Apollo Clinic, Koramangala Bangalore Inaugurated
The Apollo Hospitals Group, the most trusted name in healthcare in South Asia, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited (AHLL), today inaugurated its 21st Apollo Clinic in India at Koramangala, Bangalore. Set up in association with Stanford Healthcare Private Ltd., The Apollo Clinic will enable residents of Koramangala, Bangalore and its neighboring areas to access world-class healthcare.

Chief Guest, Mr. Ashok Soota, Chairman and MD Mindtree Consulting Private Ltd., Bangalore, inaugurated the Clinic in the presence of Dr. B. Premkumar, Senior Vice President – Medical, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai and Mr. Ratan Jalan, CEO, Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited (AHLL).

In addition to specialist consultation with leading doctors from cardiology, pulmonology, dermatology, nephrology, urology, internal medicine, orthopaedics, general surgery, paediatrics, gynaecology/ obstetrics and diet counselling, customers will also be able to avail themselves of a comprehensive range of diagnostic services.

These include a modern clinical laboratory, X-Ray, ultrasound, ECG, colour doppler, computerised stress test and PFT. The clinic will house the latest, world-class medical equipment, thus ensuring reliable and accurate test results and therefore, correct diagnosis and treatment.

With a focus on preventive healthcare, the Clinic will also offer specially designed preventive health check packages.

The clinic will also provide value-added services including Family Health Privilege Card and telemedicine facility, which will be introduced subsequently. The proposed telemedicine facility will allow patients to connect with specialists from the Apollo Hospitals' network and enable them to seek opinions from some of the finest doctors in the country.

The Health Edge Card has been designed with the objective of providing every family access to the best healthcare facilities at affordable prices, thus further strengthening Apollo Clinics' valued relationship with its customers. Its membership will entitle families to several privileges, including special offers on all services being offered, both at the Apollo Clinics and the Apollo Hospitals.