Saurashtra · District
Looking for a Cardiologist Near Junagadh? Meet Dr. Nikhila Pachani
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FESC, FSCAI · Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital, Rajkot.
If you're searching for a senior cardiologist near Junagadh, Dr. Nikhila Pachani — MD, DM Cardiology, FESC, FSCAI — sees patients from across Junagadh district at Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital, Rajkot.
How Junagadh patients reach Dr. Nikhila
Why patients from Junagadh 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 Junagadh 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 Junagadh
- · 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 Junagadh?+
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 Junagadh and be seen the same evening.
How far is Dr. Nikhila Pachani's clinic from Junagadh?+
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 Junagadh, the clinic is approximately 100 km away, and most patients reach in 2 hr via Rajkot–Junagadh state highway. 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 Junagadh?+
Patients from Junagadh 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 Junagadh 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. Junagadh 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 Junagadh?+
For critical cardiac cases, we can coordinate basic life support (BLS) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) ambulance transport from Junagadh 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 Junagadh for treatment — can you help with stay arrangements?+
Yes. We regularly receive patients from Junagadh 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 Junagadh 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 Junagadh 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 Junagadh 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 Junagadh are welcome — please WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 with your obstetrician's notes and any prior cardiac reports.
When should someone from Junagadh see a cardiologist?+
Adults from Junagadh 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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