Porbandar → Dr. Nikhila Pachani — Senior Interventional Cardiologist

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 Porbandar and be seen the same evening.

The recommended route from Porbandar is Rajkot–Jamnagar–Porbandar coastal route. Most patients cover the 188 km in about 3 hr 30 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.

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. Porbandar 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.

Patients from Porbandar 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.

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 Porbandar, 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.

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 Porbandar. Mention any specific needs when you WhatsApp +91 70160 57102.

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 Porbandar with pre-authorisation and claim documentation. Please share your insurance card on WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 for an exact applicability check.

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 Porbandar. In-person visits are typically required only for echo at 3, 6, and 12 months and for any new symptoms.

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.