Aster: Raising Indian healthcare to international standards

Together with the rest of the Indian community, Aster DM Healthcare commemorates the birth of modern India and its sovereign constitution that has provided a framework for the nation to grow economically and socially. Proudly born in the UAE in 1987, Aster DM Healthcare shares deep roots with the Indian sub-continent.
As Aster grows in the UAE and the Gulf, the company went to India and started operations in 2001. Since then, Aster has achieved one milestone after the other including the inauguration of the Aster-MIMS hospital, which offers primary to tertiary care to Indians. Aster has since built eight hospitals with 2,200 beds in India.Promoters of Aster have started medical academic institutions in India - DM WIMS Medical College and Hospital.
In 2015, Aster pioneered its commitment to India's medical tourism by opening its doors to quaternary care hospital - Aster Medcity in Kochi, Kerala offering eight centres of excellence within a 670-bed facility in phase one.
With the company's unwavering commitment to India, Aster DM Healthcare is set to open its first facility in Bengaluru - the 500-bed Aster CMI Hospital. Aster CMI Hospital is operated pursuant to an Operation and Management contract with Cauvery Medical Centre Limited in Bangalore. This new super-speciality hospital provides primary to tertiary care. Additionally, the entire facilities design keeps in mind the comfort of patients. Besides a serene environment, spacious interiors and state-of-the-art facilities create a positive ambience that encourages healing. Aster CMI Hospital remains to be a continuation of Aster's endeavour to create world-class healthcare facilities.
"India is a land of opportunity and has consistently helped us grow to become a world-class healthcare institution. From the dynamic socio-economic changes to an increasing demand for healthcare, India has been an integral part of our DNA at Aster. Over the past 30 years, we strived to continue serving the Indian community both within India and in the GCC with the best in medical care and services. Furthermore, it is with compassion and pride that we commemorate India this Republic Day for being a nation of prospects, and Aster DM Healthcare looks forward to continue to expand within the region," said Dr Azad Moopen, Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare.
To date, there are more than 290 Aster establishments in India and the GCC, which originally emerged from a single doctor practice in Bur Dubai, UAE, in 1987. Now, Aster is in a position to support further development and opportunity in every community it serves. Aster establishments are strategically located to serve the general population in Dubai and major cities in India to deliver the best in patient care. Aster DM Healthcare sees India as a country of rich diversity, a limitless source of essential resources and talent that it can help to create experts in the healthcare industry.
As India continues to be a strong nation, Aster commits itself to be a significant part of the healthcare industry providing care to patients, job opportunities for medical professionals and help those who are in medical need through its charity work.