Launches Super Speciality OPD services in Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 25: In a landmark initiative to enhance healthcare accessibility in Jammu & Kashmir, Sharda Care– Healthcity, one of North India’s premier tertiary care hospitals based in Greater Noida, has partnered with Apollo Clinic, Srinagar, to launch Super Speciality OPD services.
The collaboration aims to bring the best of Delhi-NCR’s medical expertise closer to the people of Kashmir through regular specialist OPDs in Neurology, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, and Oncology.
The first OPD is scheduled for Saturday, 8th November 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM, featuring consultations by Dr. Showkat Nazir Wani (Consultant – Neurology) and Dr. Harish Kumar Verma (Associate Director – Respiratory Medicine) from Sharda Care – Healthcity. Going forward, these OPDs will be held on the second Saturday of every month, providing consistent access to advanced specialist care within the valley.
The launch ceremony, held in Srinagar today, was graced by Sandeep Dogra, Group COO – Sharda Care – Healthcity, and attended by senior officials, including the Head of CAPF, marking a significant milestone in strengthening healthcare partnerships in the region.
This collaboration is aimed at bridging the healthcare gap between Delhi-NCR and Kashmir, enabling patients to access expert consultations and advanced treatment without the need to travel outside the valley. The initiative reinforces Sharda Care’s mission of “Delivering Super Speciality Healthcare Closer to Kashmir.”
Speaking on the occasion, Sandeep Dogra, Group COO – Sharda Care – Healthcity, said: “This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring that quality medical care is accessible to all, regardless of geography. By bringing our specialist OPDs to Srinagar, residents of Jammu & Kashmir can access the same advanced care available in Delhi-NCR, right here in their home region. Our partnership with Apollo Clinic marks a significant step in making healthcare not only accessible but also compassionate, affordable, and technologically advanced.”
Adding to this, Rishabh Gupta, Managing Director – Sharda Care – Healthcity, remarked: “Healthcare equity is central to our vision. Through this collaboration with Apollo Clinic, we are taking a decisive step toward democratizing access to world-class medical expertise. We are confident this initiative will bring tangible health benefits to the people of Kashmir and strengthen Sharda Care’s commitment to serve every patient with excellence and empathy.”
In addition to specialist OPDs, the initiative extends Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) benefits to eligible patients from Jammu & Kashmir. Patients holding valid Ayushman cards will now receive free treatment at Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida, across all specialties. A dedicated Ayushman Help Desk & Helpline will be established to facilitate direct coordination between patients in Kashmir and doctors at Sharda Hospital.
With 600+ beds, 30+ super-speciality departments, and one of India’s largest Level 1 Trauma & Emergency Centres, Sharda Care – Healthcity is recognized as a leading healthcare destination in North India. Advanced facilities include AI-driven diagnostics, robotic surgery, comprehensive cancer care, and 3D neuro-navigation technology, ensuring patient-centric, world-class care.
