Chairman's Message
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Dr. Ashok Seth
Chairman
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
The field of Cardiovascular Sciences has undergone extremely fascinating advancements over the last 25 years thus helping our patients recover from life threatening heart ailments. The field of angioplasty has progressed through revolutionary technologies of 'Atherectomy, Stents and new Drug Eluting or Medicated Stents' and the advancements of Cardiac Surgery led to 'Key Hole Minimally Invasive Surgery. It is fair to say that over the last 25 years Escorts has pioneered and led practically every advancement in the cardiovascular field, for the Asia Pacific region.
This one of the largest free standing tertiary level Heart Institute in the World has already raised the bar and set new standards for clinical excellence and expertise, advanced procedures and technology. On its faculty, there are many top specialists in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (both adult and Children) who are nationally and internationally renowned and respected for their skills and expertise. It is also a matter of pride and privilege for me to have been an integral part of creation of this landmark institute from the very first day it opened in October of 1988.
As we move ahead, our focus is to set new standards in compassionate patient care practices. A "smiling patient will always get better". We also have greater emphasis on path breaking research and academics – looking towards innovative low cost and affordable treatment options for our Indian patients. We continue into the 21st Century as the "Leading Light of Cardiology for the Asia Pacific". Let me reaffirm our commitment to be-
A World class integral healthcare delivery system in Asia, not just with finest medical skills but with compassionate and ethical patient care!
The Zonal Director
Mr. Bidesh Chandra Paul
Zonal Director
Fortis Healthcare Limited
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bidesh Chandra Paul as Zonal Director, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and C-Doc, New Delhi.With more than 13 years of experience in Management, Operations, Business Development, and Process Excellence, Bidesh started his career as R&D engineer with TVS Motors Ltd. After a stint of 4 years, he pursued management degree and moved on to Healthcare with Narayana Healthcare Limited. He proved his mantle as Vice President, General Management at Narayana for the next 3 years. During the general management stint, he had worked in Supply Chain and cost optimization project and then he moved into Business development. He was instrumental in starting 2 new hospital projects in eastern India. After that, he moved to operations. In his last role, he had headed the 700 bedded Flagship Cardiac Hospital Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Bangalore.
He has done his Dual Degree of B. Tech & M. Tech from IIT, Kharagpur and PGDM from IIM, Bangalore.
In his free time he loves cooking for his family. Bidesh is married to Anusuya Das and they have one son – Ishaan. He loves spending time with his books as well.
