North Gujarat · Gandhinagar District
Looking for a Cardiologist Near Kalol? Meet Dr. Nikhila Pachani
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FESC, FSCAI · Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital, Rajkot.
Looking for an interventional cardiologist who actually listens? Patients from Kalol regularly consult Dr. Nikhila Pachani for chest pain evaluation, angiography, angioplasty, and senior second opinions.
How Kalol patients reach Dr. Nikhila
Why patients from Kalol choose Dr. Nikhila
- Patient-first approach — full history taken, every option explained
- No rushed procedures — angiography and angioplasty advised only when truly needed
- Same-day appointments routinely arranged for outstation patients
- Family attendant and stay coordination for outstation visitors
Cardiac services for Kalol 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 Kalol
- · 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.
Active fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). Regular CME speaker across Saurashtra and Gujarat.
FAQ
Questions patients ask us most
Can I get a same-day cardiac consultation from Kalol?+
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 Kalol and be seen the same evening.
How far is Dr. Nikhila Pachani's clinic from Kalol?+
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 Kalol, the clinic is approximately 245 km away, and most patients reach in 4 hr 15 min via NH-27 / Rajkot–Ahmedabad expressway, then SH. 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.
What cardiac treatments are available for patients from Kalol?+
Patients from Kalol 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.
Does Dr. Nikhila perform angioplasty for Kalol 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. Kalol 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.
Can you arrange ambulance pickup from Kalol?+
For critical cardiac cases, we can coordinate basic life support (BLS) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) ambulance transport from Kalol to Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital. For genuine emergencies, call 108 (state ambulance) or +91 74108 13108 immediately. For planned transfers, WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 at least 2–3 hours in advance with the patient's clinical details.
I'm coming from Kalol for treatment — can you help with stay arrangements?+
Yes. We regularly receive patients from Kalol and other parts of Gujarat. We can guide you to nearby guest houses, dharamshalas, and budget hotels close to Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital, with options for family attendants. Please WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 1–2 days before your appointment with arrival details, and we will arrange everything.
Does Dr. Nikhila's hospital accept insurance and cashless treatment for Kalol 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 Kalol 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 Kalol 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 Kalol are welcome — please WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 with your obstetrician's notes and any prior cardiac reports.
When should someone from Kalol see a cardiologist?+
Adults from Kalol should consider a cardiology check-up if they have: chest pain or pressure on exertion, unexplained breathlessness, palpitations, fainting episodes, swollen ankles, family history of heart attack before age 55 (men) or 65 (women), uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or routine screening after age 40. WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 to book a consult.
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