26th November, 2022, Ahmedabad : Sterling Hospitals which over the years have become the beacon for
the best-in-class medical services across Gujarat and Western India, today announced organizing of a 2
day Sterling Cardiology Summit 2022 on the theme of Stimulating Excellence in Cardiology and
Healthcare. The 2 day Summit which would witness more than 40 experienced and senior speakers in
the field of cardiology and healthcare has been organized to learn, discuss and update the global
knowledge in the spectrum of cardiology.
The 2 day mega summit which would be inaugurated on 26th November at Kristar Banquets, Hebatpur
Circle, Thaltej would see the presence of Esteemed faculty – Dr. Atsushi Hirohata, Vice President,
Sakakibara Heart Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Okayama Prefecture, Japan,
Organizing Secretary – Dr. Rasesh Pothiwala, Director –Department of Cardiology, Sterling Hospitals ,
Patron – Dr Simmardeep. S. Gill, MD & CEO, Sterling Hospitals, Dr. Nehal Sadhu, Treasurer –
Association of Physicians of Ahmedabad and many renowned and eminent speakers, Doctors and
healthcare practitioners. The 2 nd day of Summit which promises to be more star studded and insightful
would be held at ITC Narmada, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad from 9am onwards.
Sharing his thoughts Dr. Rasesh Pothiwala, MD DNB (Cardio), Organizing Secretary, Sterling Cardiology
Summit & Director – Department of Cardiology , Sterling Hospitals, said, “Our heart is said to be a vital
organ amongst the many other organs in our body. Whether it’s at school or work, people are
constantly in stress, which leads to various health-related problems. Heart health is one such area one
must always be very careful of. Cardiologists in Ahmedabad help people suffering from any
cardiovascular disorders, or heart diseases. Post the dreaded pandemic we realized that we have to
keep ourselves updated in knowledge and global technological knowhow in the spectrum of cardiology
and so we have created this platform to exchange ideas and learn from each other’s experiences. I
thank Dr. Atsushi for joining and congratulate all our eminent guests, speakers and fellow friends of the
medical fraternity who have come together and joined hands to make this event a great success.”
Global guest faculty from Sakakibara Heart Institute, Japan – Dr. Atsushi Hirohata shared, “I am looking
forward to presenting a TERUMO Session during this 2 day summit. The Sakakibara Heart Institute of
Okayama is one of the most prestigious cardiovascular institutes in Japan, and was established in 1932
by Dr Toru Sakakibara who successfully performed a life-saving operation for stab wound of the heart
with the use of gauze-wrapping technique for the first time in this country on December 16, 1936. We
offer advanced medical services far beyond 21st century’s medical levels. I am happy to see the state of
the art facilities at Sterling Hospitals and also the top quality work done by organizing committee for
organizing the Sterling Cardiology Summit – 2022 which is the need of the hour.”
Dr Simmardeep S Gill, MD & CEO, Sterling group of hospitals and esteemed Patron of the Sterling
Cardiology Summit shared, “At Sterling group of Hospitals, we genuinely believe one should not simply
give up on life; the most beautiful gift of nature. With our expert team of doctors, advanced
infrastructure, state-of-the-art technology and compassionate care, we are committed to healing every
life possible. Also we feel that as one of the largest corporate hospital chains in Gujarat having 2
decades of rich experience and with our tertiary care hospitals and cancer centres at Ahmedabad,
Vadodara, Rajkot and Gandhidham, it’s our responsibility to take a leadership position in organizing
such Summits and forums to exchange knowledge. I congratulate Dr. Rasesh Pothiwala but his
wonderful coordination and my best wishes to Dr. Anil Kulshrestha and Dr. Nehal Sadhu who have
associated with us to make the program more meaningful indeed.”
Dr. Nehal Sadhu, MBBS, MD and a renowned General Physician, Cardiologist and Diabetologist of the
state with an experience of over 15 years and Treasurer, Association of Physicians of Ahmedabad,
shares, “ Since year 1970, the association of physicians of Ahmedabad have been conducting and
participating in forums which are path breaking & visionary. I congratulate Dr. Rashesh Sir and the
whole Sterling hospitals family to conceptualize such an interesting summit with plethora of speakers
and I am sure that the association of our group in this summit will lead to more discussions and
meaningful exchange of thoughts. As a master of ceremony, I am looking forward to some insightful
sessions and I again thank the Sterling Cardiology Summit to give me this opportunity.”
