Chennai, June 12: Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai, (a part of the Fortis Healthcare Network Hospital), has launched its Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Centre at its Sholinganallur facility, strengthening its advanced wound care capabilities for patients across the region.
The centre was inaugurated by Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, MD, PhD, FRCP, Head and Chief Physician, MV Diabetes – North & South Chennai and Bengaluru, in the presence of senior leadership and medical experts from Gleneagles Hospital and Fortis Healthcare.
The dignitaries present at the inauguration included Mr. R. Y. Bharath Kanth Reddy, Chief Executive Officer, Chennai & Hyderabad Cluster, Gleneagles Hospitals; Dr. Bishnu Prasad Panigrahi, Head – MSOG, Fortis Healthcare; Ms. S. Niranjani, Chief Operating Officer & Hospital Head, Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai; Dr. Selva Seetharaman S, Director & Senior Consultant, Institute of Plastic, Aesthetic, Burns & Hand Transplant, Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai; and Dr. Biswarup Pal, Head of Medical Services, Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai.
With the growing burden of diabetes and chronic wound complications, the need for advanced wound care solutions has become increasingly important. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is an advanced treatment that delivers high-concentration oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure and is used in the management of chronic and non-healing wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, burns, radiation injuries and certain infections.
The HBOT Centre is equipped with the advanced Oxyeco MO-395 AUTO chamber, featuring a transparent chamber design with audiovisual support and adherence to internationally recognized ISO and ASME standards. The centre offers expert care for patients with chronic and complex wounds.
Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Vijay Viswanathan said, “The launch of this HBOT centre at Gleneagles Hospital, Sholinganallur, equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by experienced specialists, will be a beacon of hope not only for the local community but for all those in the surrounding region seeking effective treatment for chronic, non-healing wounds.”
Commenting on the launch, Mr. R. Y. Bharath Kanth Reddy, Chief Executive Officer, Chennai & Hyderabad Cluster, Gleneagles Hospitals, said, “At Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, we are committed to continuously expanding access to advanced healthcare technologies that improve patient outcomes and quality of life. The launch of the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Centre at our Sholinganallur facility represents another important step in strengthening our comprehensive wound care services and bringing world-class treatment closer to the communities we serve.”
Dr. Selva Seetharaman S, Director & Senior Consultant, Institute of Plastic, Aesthetic, Burns & Hand Transplant, Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai, added: “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy adds an important dimension to advanced wound care by enhancing healing in complex and non-healing cases. It is particularly beneficial in diabetic wounds, crush injuries and certain severe infections. HBOT also plays an important role in the management of conditions such as gas gangrene and radiation-induced injuries, where timely intervention can improve healing outcomes and help reduce complications”.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from physicians, healthcare professionals, staff members, well-wishers and members of the public.
With the launch of the HBOT Centre at Sholinganallur, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai continues to strengthen its commitment to providing advanced healthcare solutions and multidisciplinary care to patients across Chennai and Tamil Nadu.