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Apollo Children’s Hospital Launches ‘Happy Hearts’ – A First-of-its-Kind Initiative Spreading Cheer, Connection, and Compassion

Dr Debajyoti Chakraborty

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    Is weight loss surgery for you?

    According to international accepted criteria, the indications for obesity surgery are BMI > 40 kg/m2 or BMI>35 with pronounced co-morbidities. It is also requires several failed non-surgical attempts at weight reduction under the guidance of a physician over a period of one year and the absence of surgical contraindication or concomitant disease. Nevertheless, limits to the indication for surgery continue to be changing. For example, diabetes specialists suggest that a BMI of 32 kg/m2 in patients with type 2 diabetes as an indication for surgery.

    How can I book an appointment?

    It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.

    Can I seek an appointment with a specialist at Apollo Hospitals even if I don’t have a local referral?

    It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.

    Will I be informed about Apollo Hospital’s pricing and duration of stay?

    It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.

    What type of information I need to provide before booking a medical appointment?

    It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.

    Dr Chirasree Sanyal

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is weight loss surgery for you?

      According to international accepted criteria, the indications for obesity surgery are BMI > 40 kg/m2 or BMI>35 with pronounced co-morbidities. It is also requires several failed non-surgical attempts at weight reduction under the guidance of a physician over a period of one year and the absence of surgical contraindication or concomitant disease. Nevertheless, limits to the indication for surgery continue to be changing. For example, diabetes specialists suggest that a BMI of 32 kg/m2 in patients with type 2 diabetes as an indication for surgery.

      How can I book an appointment?

      It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.

      Can I seek an appointment with a specialist at Apollo Hospitals even if I don’t have a local referral?

      It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.

      Will I be informed about Apollo Hospital’s pricing and duration of stay?

      It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.

      What type of information I need to provide before booking a medical appointment?

      It is essential to provide thorough information about your health records, medical history, current medication, and so forth. If you are referred to Apollo Hospitals by a doctor in your residing country, it is recommended to bring along the contact details of the doctor to your scheduled appointment.

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      Dr Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy appointed Chairperson of CAHO’s Healthcare Institutions Division

      • Appointment reinforces leadership in advancing patient safety, quality care, and accreditation across India’s healthcare ecosystem


      Chennai, April 2026: The Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO) has appointed Dr Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy, Chief Executive Officer, Apollo Hospitals - Chennai Region, as Chairperson of its Healthcare Institutions Division for the 2026–2028 term.

       

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