APPLE HOSPITALS AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Apple Hospitals was launched in 1994 by a small group of like-minded people from the medical fraternity. Dr. Ashok Bhupali, a well known cardiologist, found an overwhelming need to form such a diagnostic centre; as during those days patients from Kolhapur and surrounding districts had to travel to far off places like Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore even for primary diagnostic investigations and spend a lot of money. DR. Kiran Patankar, an expert sonologist, joined him and the organization initiated its humble beginning in a small rented 640 sq. ft. place, at Bhausingji Road, Kolhapur. They formed a Private limited company with the help of 50 medical professionals... 2004 : A tie up with Apple Hospital brings to Saraswati Hospital the Region's First Cath lab for the Interventional Cardiology, Angiography, Angioplasty & other interventional procedurs started.

Also known as: Apple Hospitals and Research Institute Ltd.