Facts about Fortis Hospital, Kolkata

The Fortis Hospital in Kolkata was established in 2011 and is recognised as the best trauma care medical facility in the city, also receiving a prestigious title in ‘Times Bengal Icons, 2023’. For over 12 years, Fortis has been a prominent healthcare facility providing prompt diagnostics and comprehensive treatments across departments such as cardiology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, nephrology, among others.

 

Key Facts about Fortis Hospital Kolkata

Area	3,00,000 square foot (sqft)
Location	730, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass East Kolkata Twp, Anandapur, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700107
Facilities	24-hour accident and emergency service with trauma treatment Critical and ambulance service Blood bank 24×7 pharmacy Diagnostic and catheterization laboratory Laboratory and microbiological services
Hours	Open 24 hours
Phone	9205 010 100
Website	https://www.fortishealthcare.com/location/fortis-hospital-anandpur-kolkata

 

How to reach Fortis Hospital in Anandapur, Kolkata?

Location: 730, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass East Kolkata Twp, Anandapur, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700107

By road: Kolkata is well connected to all the major cities via a well-maintained road network. You can take NH 19/112, NH117, NH34, or NH14 to NH 16, and then EM Bypass to reach the Fortis Hospital. 

By train: The nearest railway station is Ballygunge railway station which is 5.4 km away from the hospital. You can take a cab or rickshaw from the station to the hospital.

By flight: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport which is 23.4 km away from the hospital. It should take approximately 50 mins to get there by car. You can take a cab or rickshaw from the airport to the hospital.

How to reach Fortis Hospital for locals: You can take the Eastern Metropolitan (EM) Bypass towards Maa Flyover and take the exit onto Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose (AJC Bose) Road. By following the Fortis Hospital Main Road, you can reach the hospital. 

 

Fortis Hospital Kolkata: Medical services offered

Key departments

• ENT
• Dermatology
• Dentistry
• Diabetology
• Dietician
• Emergency medicine
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Nephrology
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Urology
• Radiology
• Cardiology

Hi-tech facilities

The hospital can accommodate 400 patients, of which 70 are in intensive care. The hospital also has high-tech amenities such as dialysis machines, MICUs, CCUs and HDUs.

Insurances accepted

The Fortis Hospital in Anandapur offers a range of flexible insurance alternatives, including Empanelled TPA, for emergency and medical treatment.

Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins (EVLT)

Relieving the discomfort and consequences related to varicose veins is the primary goal of laser varicose vein surgery.

Laser Surgery for Hydrocele

To treat or drain hydrocele that has developed in the scrotum, or the area surrounding the testicles in men, laser surgery is an advanced procedure. Laser Hydrocelectomy is another name for this process.

Stapler Surgery for Piles

Cutting the blood arteries inside the enlarged hemorrhoidal tissue is the surgical procedure known as a stapled hemorrhoidectomy. therefore decreasing the haemorrhoids’ size and blood flow. The haemorrhoids are held in place in the anal canal at a higher, normal position by a scar that forms when the tissue heals. 

Incision & Drainage

A minor surgical technique known as ‘incision and drainage’ or I&D, is typically performed to release fluid or pressure that has built up beneath the skin. 

Inguinal Hernia Surgery

The surgical treatment of a hernia in the groin, the region of the hip between the stomach and thigh is known as inguinal hernia surgery. Other names for this procedure include herniotomy, hernoplasty and herniorrhaphy.

Joint Replacement 

Arthroplasty is another name for joint replacement surgery. A prosthetic (artificial) joint is utilised instead of the bone joint during an arthroplasty procedure to restore function to the injured joint. 

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FAQs

What has made Fortis Hospital Kolkata well-known?

Fortis Hospital Kolkata has a renowned status as one of the city's pioneers in the field of cardiac sciences.

What is the number of Fortis in Kolkata?

The main campus of Fortis Hospital Kolkata is located in Anandapur, next to the EM Bypass. In addition, Fortis Kolkata has opened two more locations in Minto Park and Gariahat.

What is Fortis Hospital Kolkata's ranking?

Fortis Hospital Kolkata places the best multispecialty hospitals in India 13th.

Is Fortis Hospital a government or private medical facility?

Located in Anandapur Kolkata, Fortis Hospital is a private multispecialty medical facility.

What is the daily bed rate at Fortis Hospital?

The cost of a single room at Fortis Hospital is Rs 48,000 per day.

Is Fortis Hospital Kolkata Making a Profit?

Major player in the healthcare industry Fortis Healthcare reported a 3.2% year-over-year (Y-o-Y) decline in consolidated profit after tax (before exceptional items) to Rs 126.5 crore for the December quarter.

Do cardiac patients have advantages over Fortis Hospital?

The renowned and multidisciplinary team of heart transplant specialists at Fortis includes highly qualified cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, critical care intensivists, interventional radiologists and other related healthcare professionals.

How much does an angiography cost at Fortis Kolkata?

The price range for an angiography at Fortis Hospital Anandapur in Kolkata ranges from about Rs 13,000 to Rs 18,000.

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