Aster DM Healthcare Rebrands Ramesh Hospitals to Aster Ramesh Hospitals, Focus on India Expansion

The four Ramesh Hospitals in Andhra Pradesh have been successfully rebranded by Aster DM Healthcare, one of the major integrated healthcare service providers in the GCC and India. Two of the four hospitals are in Vijaywada, one in Guntur, and one in Ongole. Aster Ramesh Hospitals will now be used to refer to all of the hospitals. With this, Aster has increased its capacity by 7,101 beds, bringing its total bed capacity in India to 4,317. Aster had agreed into a hospital operation and management agreement (O&M) with G. Madegowda Super Specialty Hospital in Mandya, Karnataka, and Narayanadri Hospitals and Research Institute (NHRI) in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh in the preceding fiscal year.

Aster now operates 17 hospitals in India, has over 250 pharmacies, 2 reference laboratories, 20 satellite labs, 2 CPEC, and 176 FPEC, and is expanding its presence and impact in the Indian healthcare scene. "The rebranding is in line with our commitment to our India business and growth plans to make quality healthcare easily affordable and accessible for our patients in India," said Dr Azad Moopen, founder chairman and managing director of Aster DM Healthcare. Dr. Moopen's family has raised their interest in Aster DM Healthcare by 4% to 41.88% with an extra Rs. 460 crore investment. Dr. Nitish Shetty, chief executive officer, Aster DM Healthcare India, said "Through our re-branding efforts, we aim to establish Aster Ramesh Hospitals as a premier multi-specialty healthcare institution in Andhra Pradesh and South India. By fostering the exchange of ideas and leveraging medical expertise, we are dedicated to providing patients with comprehensive and satisfying health outcomes.

Together, we strive to redefine healthcare excellence and create a brighter future for all." Speaking about the association with Aster DM Healthcare, Dr. Ramesh Babu, MD, Aster Ramesh Hospitals said, “The association with Aster DM Healthcare has been a transformative collaboration for Ramesh Hospitals. Aster's support has been instrumental in obtaining international quality accreditations like JCI and expanding medical tourism in Andhra Pradesh. By incorporating the Aster brand name into our hospitals, Aster Ramesh Hospitals aims to further strengthen its own brand and solidify its position as a leading provider of exceptional healthcare services.”