Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading private healthcare service providers in GCC and India, has announced the expansion of its Aster Whitefield Hospital to become a full-fledged cutting-edge multi-super-specialty hospital located in the heart of Whitefield, Bangalore. The 506-bed state-of-the-art facility is set to revolutionize healthcare in the region with its comprehensive and specialized medical services.

The expansion follows the success of Aster CMI and Aster RV Hospital, thus becoming the most trusted medical establishment in the region. Aster Whitefield will be Aster's 3 rd multi-specialty hospital in Bengaluru and overall 19th hospital in India.

The hospital was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Guest of Honour U. T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly; Sharanprakash R Patil, Hon'ble Minister for Medical Education Government of Karnataka in the presence of Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare.

Other prominent dignitaries present on the occasion included: P. C. Mohan, Member of the Lok Sabha; Manjula Limbavali, Wife of Arvind Limbavali, Member of Legislative Assembly along with representatives from Aster DM Healthcare that is; Dr. Nitish Shetty, CEO, Aster DM Healthcare India; Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P, Chairman - Medical Advisory Board, Aster DM Healthcare - GCC & India, Global Director - Aster International Institute of Oncology - GCC & India, Lead Consultant - Surgical & Gynaecological Oncology & Robotic Surgeon, HIPEC & PIPAC Super-specialist; and Mr. Ramesh Kumar, CEO, Aster Hospitals, Bengaluru cluster.

Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare said, "We are proud to announce our 3rd state-of-theart hospital in Bengaluru and 19 th hospital in India. The new hospital is in line with the group's mission and commitment to our India business and growth plans to deliver seamless care by making healthcare accessible and affordable for our patients in India. Aster Whitefield exemplifies our dedication to delivering exceptional healthcare services to the burgeoning population of Whitefield. Our focus on specialties such as oncology, neurosciences and women & childcare reflects our dedication to addressing critical healthcare needs in the region. The 506-bed hospital will bring advanced medical technologies and expert care to the residents of Whitefield, addressing their diverse healthcare needs under one roof. With the Aster Whitefield launch, we reaffirm our commitment to India and will continue to deliver quality healthcare to our patients in India."

Dr. Nitish Shetty, Group Chief Executive Officer, Aster DM Healthcare, India, added, "Aster Whitefield sets new benchmarks in healthcare excellence. We are dedicated to offering unparalleled services, integrating expertise with empathy, and ensuring our patients receive the best possible care. Driven by the increasing demand for high-tech healthcare services Aster Whitefield aims to provide worldclass medical care, making it the go-to destination for patients in need of specialized treatments. At Aster, we shall also work hard to stay ahead of the times to be among the firsts in the world to bring new, evidence-based, approved therapies and technology to our patients."

Prof. Dr. Somashekhar S P, Chairman - Medical Advisory Board, Aster DM Healthcare - GCC & India, Global Director - Aster International Institute of Oncology - GCC & India, Lead Consultant - Surgical & Gynaecological Oncology & Robotic Surgeon, HIPEC & PIPAC Super-specialist said, "Today, as we unveil Aster Whitefield, we're ushering in a new era of healthcare excellence. To provide the best of care for our Cancer patients, our multidisciplinary teamat the Aster Institute of Oncology will integrate all clinical services including Surgical oncology, Medical oncology, Radiation oncology, Nuclear medicine therapy and Palliative oncology as part of the Disease Management Group (DMG) providing comprehensive prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative end-of-life care services under one roof. With advanced medical technologies like Intra Operative Electron Radiation Therapy (IOERT) and the 4th Generation Da Vinci Robot, we are well-equipped to deliver precise and effective treatments. Our aim is to provide high quality international standard treatment at affordable cost with compassion and humane touch and be a one-stop solution to both diagnostics and therapeutic treatment - all under one roof."