Central Gujarat · District
Panchmahal → Dr. Nikhila Pachani — Senior Interventional Cardiologist
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FESC, FSCAI · Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital, Rajkot.
Cardiac care for Panchmahal is closer than you think. Dr. Nikhila Pachani's clinic at Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital, Rajkot is just 360 km from Panchmahal via Rajkot–Ahmedabad–Godhra via NH-47.
How Panchmahal patients reach Dr. Nikhila
Why patients from Panchmahal choose Dr. Nikhila
- One of Saurashtra's few senior women interventional cardiologists
- Performs complex coronary procedures and primary angioplasty for heart attack
- Runs dedicated PAH, heart-failure, valvular, and pregnancy-cardiology clinics
- Recognised by the European and American interventional cardiology societies
Cardiac services for Panchmahal patients
Emergency — chest pain or heart attack?
If symptoms are happening right now, call 108 or +91 74108 13108. Do not drive yourself. Reach the closest cathlab-equipped hospital — minutes matter. For non-emergency cardiac questions, WhatsApp +91 70160 57102.
Stay & travel for outstation patients from Panchmahal
- · Guest house, dharamshala, and budget-hotel options near Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital.
- · Family attendant cot in patient room (subject to ward type).
- · Vegetarian / Jain / Gujarati meal coordination.
- · Pickup from Rajkot railway station, bus depot, or airport on request.
- · Planned ambulance (BLS / ACLS) transfers can be coordinated with 2–3 hours' notice.
Member: Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Indian Medical Association (IMA), Indian Association of Echocardiography (IAE). Continuous CME participation at India Live, SCAI, AICT-AsiaPCR Singapore, and CTO workshops.
FAQ
Questions patients ask us most
How far is Dr. Nikhila Pachani's clinic from Panchmahal?+
Dr. Nikhila Pachani currently practises at Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital, 11/1-5, Ram Vihar Society, Behind Twin Star Building, 150 Ft. Ring Road, Near Nana Mava Circle, Rajkot, Gujarat – 360005. From Panchmahal, the clinic is approximately 360 km away, and most patients reach in 6 hr via Rajkot–Ahmedabad–Godhra via NH-47. We assist with directions and same-day appointments — please WhatsApp us at +91 70160 57102 before you start your journey so we can prepare your file.
Can I get a same-day cardiac consultation from Panchmahal?+
Yes, same-day appointments are usually possible. Please WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 early in the day with a short symptom note — if Dr. Nikhila's OPD has a slot, you can travel from Panchmahal and be seen the same evening.
Does Dr. Nikhila perform angioplasty for Panchmahal patients?+
Yes. Dr. Nikhila Pachani has personally performed over 4,000 coronary angioplasties, including primary angioplasty for acute heart attack and complex left-main and CTO interventions. Panchmahal patients are evaluated at the OPD; if angioplasty is indicated, the procedure is scheduled at the in-house cathlab at Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital.
What cardiac treatments are available for patients from Panchmahal?+
Patients from Panchmahal receive the full range of cardiology services under Dr. Nikhila Pachani — coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty (PCI), primary angioplasty for heart attack, pacemaker implantation, AICD insertion, heart-failure clinic care, PAH and cardiomyopathy management (HCM and DCMP), structural heart disease evaluation (ASD, VSD, PDA), pregnancy-related cardiac care, hypertension management, and 2D echocardiography. All procedures are performed using modern image-guided cathlab systems at Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital.
What should I do if someone in Panchmahal is having chest pain or a suspected heart attack?+
If you suspect a heart attack, the first 90 minutes are critical. Call your nearest emergency service immediately and reach the closest hospital with a cathlab for primary angioplasty. From Panchmahal, you can also call our hospital line at +91 74108 13108. For non-emergency cardiac concerns, WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 for same-day evaluation by Dr. Nikhila Pachani. Do NOT drive yourself during an active episode.
Can my family stay with me during admission?+
Yes — depending on the ward type, one or two family attendants can stay in the patient room. Vegetarian, Jain, and Gujarati meal options are coordinated for outstation families from Panchmahal. Mention any specific needs when you WhatsApp +91 70160 57102.
Does Dr. Nikhila's hospital accept insurance and cashless treatment for Panchmahal patients?+
Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital accepts most major Indian health insurance providers and offers cashless treatment for cardiac procedures, subject to your policy's terms. We have a dedicated insurance desk that assists outstation patients from Panchmahal with pre-authorisation and claim documentation. Please share your insurance card on WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 for an exact applicability check.
Can a pregnant woman from Panchmahal with a heart condition consult Dr. Nikhila?+
Yes. Dr. Nikhila Pachani runs a specialised pregnancy-cardiology service for women with congenital heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, hypertension in pregnancy, peripartum cardiomyopathy, and arrhythmias during pregnancy. Patients from Panchmahal are welcome — please WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 with your obstetrician's notes and any prior cardiac reports.
What exactly happens during a coronary angiography?+
Coronary angiography is a diagnostic test where a thin catheter is passed through the radial artery in the wrist (preferred) or femoral artery in the groin. A dye is injected and live X-ray images map the coronary arteries. The test takes 15–30 minutes; most patients go home the same day. Dr. Nikhila explains the findings on the spot — no waiting.
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