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North Gujarat · Sabarkantha District

Looking for a Cardiologist Near Himmatnagar? 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 Himmatnagar regularly consult Dr. Nikhila Pachani for chest pain evaluation, angiography, angioplasty, and senior second opinions.

15,000+
Angiographies
4,000+
Angioplasties
DM Cardiology
Amrita Institute
FESC
European Society
FSCAI
SCAI, USA

How Himmatnagar patients reach Dr. Nikhila

Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital11/1-5, Ram Vihar Society, Behind Twin Star Building, 150 Ft. Ring Road, Near Nana Mava Circle, Rajkot, Gujarat – 360005
~270 km from Himmatnagar · approx. 4 hr 45 min by road
Preferred route: NH-27 to Ahmedabad, then NH-48 northeast

Why patients from Himmatnagar choose Dr. Nikhila

  • Trained at AIIMS-tier Amrita Institute, Kochi (DM Cardiology)
  • Senior faculty experience at U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology, Ahmedabad (2015–2018)
  • Former Associate Professor, P.D.U. Government Medical College, Rajkot
  • Dual international fellowships — FESC (Europe) + FSCAI (USA)

Cardiac services for Himmatnagar patients

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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 Himmatnagar

  • · 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.
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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

What is the best route from Himmatnagar to Dr. Nikhila's clinic?+

The recommended route from Himmatnagar is NH-27 to Ahmedabad, then NH-48 northeast. Most patients cover the 270 km in about 4 hr 45 min. Cabs and shared transport are widely available; the clinic at Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital has clear signage at the 150 Feet Ring Road, Nana Mava Circle junction.

How far is Dr. Nikhila Pachani's clinic from Himmatnagar?+

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 Himmatnagar, the clinic is approximately 270 km away, and most patients reach in 4 hr 45 min via NH-27 to Ahmedabad, then NH-48 northeast. 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 Himmatnagar?+

Patients from Himmatnagar 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 Himmatnagar 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. Himmatnagar 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 Himmatnagar?+

For critical cardiac cases, we can coordinate basic life support (BLS) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) ambulance transport from Himmatnagar 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 Himmatnagar for treatment — can you help with stay arrangements?+

Yes. We regularly receive patients from Himmatnagar 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 Himmatnagar 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 Himmatnagar with pre-authorisation and claim documentation. Please share your insurance card on WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 for an exact applicability check.

After angioplasty, do I need to come from Himmatnagar for every follow-up?+

Not necessarily. Most routine follow-ups (medication review, ECG check, symptom evaluation) can be coordinated remotely after the initial in-person follow-up at one month. We use WhatsApp consultations and report reviews to minimise travel from Himmatnagar. In-person visits are typically required only for echo at 3, 6, and 12 months and for any new symptoms.

When should someone from Himmatnagar see a cardiologist?+

Adults from Himmatnagar 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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