Saurashtra · Active OPD
Cardiologist in Rajkot — Dr. Nikhila Pachani
Dr. Nikhila's primary practice is at Backbone Medicity, Rajkot — a 105-bed super-specialty hospital with a 24×7 cathlab service.
Consultation details for Rajkot
Senior interventional cardiology for Rajkot patients
Heart disease in Saurashtra starts earlier than in most parts of India. By age 40, many patients in towns like Rajkot already have early coronary artery disease — often without obvious symptoms. Diabetes, hypertension, family history, and a vegetarian-but-high-carbohydrate diet quietly raise the lifetime cardiac risk for whole families.
Dr. Nikhila Pachani is a senior consultant interventional cardiologist with over 15,000 coronary angiographies and 4,000 coronary angioplasties to her credit. She practises full-time at Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital, Rajkot — a 105-bed super-specialty hospital running a 24×7 primary PCI service for active heart attacks. Rajkot patients are referred to her for complex angioplasty, second-opinion consultations, valve assessment, and pacemaker / AICD implantation.
What to bring from Rajkot
- All previous ECG tracings (originals if possible)
- Echo / TMT / angiography reports & CDs
- Current prescription with exact medicine names and doses
- Recent blood reports — sugar, lipid profile, kidney function
- Aadhaar / ID proof and insurance card (TPA if applicable)
- A family attendant — especially if a procedure may be done
What happens on the first visit
- Registration & history (15–20 min) — Dr. Nikhila reviews your symptoms, family history, and all previous reports brought from Rajkot.
- Bedside examination & ECG (10 min) — A fresh 12-lead ECG is almost always performed.
- Targeted investigations — Echo, TMT, or holter monitor are organised in-house the same day where indicated.
- Plan discussion — Dr. Nikhila explains findings in plain Gujarati / Hindi / English and discusses options honestly with you and your family.
- Follow-up plan — A clear written plan with medicines, lifestyle steps, and the next review date is sent home with you.
Common reasons Rajkot patients consult Dr. Nikhila
- Chest pain or tightness on exertion
- Breathlessness on mild activity
- Palpitations or irregular heart beat
- Second opinion before bypass / angioplasty
- Pre-operative cardiac clearance
- Routine cardiac check-up with diabetes or hypertension
- Pacemaker / AICD / CRT-D evaluation
- Family history of early heart disease
Cardiac procedures available for Rajkot patients
Chest pain in Rajkot right now?
Call 108 for the nearest ambulance and alert Backbone Medicity on +91 74108 13108 so the cathlab is prepared before you arrive. Every 30 minutes saved during a heart attack improves outcomes. Do not drive yourself.
FAQ
Questions patients ask us most
How far is Backbone Medicity from Rajkot?+
Please call us for travel directions.
Does Dr. Nikhila Pachani see patients from Rajkot?+
Yes. Patients from Rajkot are seen regularly at Backbone Medicity, Rajkot. Periodic OPD: Mon–Sat OPD at Backbone Medicity. For complex procedures (angiography, angioplasty, pacemaker), the cathlab service is in Rajkot.
Can I get a same-day appointment from Rajkot?+
Same-day appointments are usually possible if you WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 or call Backbone Medicity on +91 74108 21108 in the morning. Bring previous ECGs, reports and a list of current medicines.
What if there is a cardiac emergency in Rajkot?+
Call 108 immediately for the nearest ambulance, and inform Backbone Medicity on +91 74108 13108 so the cathlab team is ready before you arrive. Do NOT drive yourself if chest pain is ongoing.
Are stay arrangements available for outstation patients from Rajkot?+
Yes — guest house, dharamshala and budget-hotel options near Backbone Medicity Super Specialty Hospital can be coordinated. Vegetarian / Jain / Gujarati meals, attendant cot, and railway/airport pickup can be arranged with prior notice. WhatsApp +91 70160 57102 for details.
Can Dr. Nikhila review my reports before I travel from Rajkot?+
Yes. WhatsApp your ECG, echo, angiogram CD/photos, and current prescription to +91 70160 57102. A preliminary review helps decide whether a Rajkot visit is needed and what tests to prepare for.
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