Pune, Sep15: Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, inaugurated three cutting edge centres at its premises — the ‘Yashraj Prasad Patil’ Multi-Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence, the ‘Bhagyashree’ Aai & Gokul, Mother & Child Centre and the IVF & Endoscopy Center — in the esteemed presence of Hon. Smt. Sunetratai Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra and Guardian Minister, Pune, and Hon. Shri Prakash Abitkar, Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare, Government of Maharashtra.
Key dignitaries present on the occasion included Hon. Dr. P. D. Patil, Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune; Hon. Dr. (Mrs.) Bhagyashree P. Patil, Pro-Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune; Hon. Dr. Yashraj P. Patil, Trustee and Treasurer, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Society, Pimpri, Pune; Hon. Dr. Somnath P. Patil, Pro-Chancellor, Dnyan Prasad Global University, Pune, and Secretary, Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society, Pune; Hon. Dr. Smita Jadhav, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, and Secretary, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Society, Pune; Hon. Prof. Dr. N. J. Pawar, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune; Dr. A. Rekha, Dean, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune; and Dr. H. H. Chavan, Medical Superintendent, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune.
The inauguration marks another significant milestone in Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College’sendeavour to provide comprehensive, advanced and specialised healthcare under one roof. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, technology, compassionate care and
accessibility, the three new centres are envisioned to further enhance DPU’s capabilities in organ transplantation, maternal and child healthcare, reproductive medicine and advanced endoscopy.
Commenting on the inauguration, Dr. P. D. Patil, Chancellor, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, said,
“The inauguration of these three centres is an important milestone in our continuing journey towards building an institution that combines advanced medical technology with compassionate and accessible healthcare. Our vision has always been to create infrastructure and clinical capabilities that can address varied healthcare needs under one roof. These centres are a reflection of that commitment and will further strengthen DPU’s contribution to specialised healthcare in Maharashtra and beyond.”
Hon. Smt. Sunetratai Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra and Guardian Minister, Pune, said,
“I feel truly honoured and delighted to be here today. We all know the vision of Dr. D.Y. Patil and the immense contribution of Dr. P. D. Patil to education, healthcare and society. Over the years, thousands of students have passed through these institutions and lakhs of people have benefited from the healthcare services. Health is the most important aspect of every person’s life, and therefore, providing healthcare is not merely a facility but a great responsibility.”
Dr. Bhagyashree P. Patil, Pro-Chancellor, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, said,
“When I look back, I remember how Dr. P. D. Patil began this journey with a 220-bed hospital in 2001, driven by a simple yet profound belief that quality healthcare should be accessible to all. Today, that vision has grown into a 2,011-bed institution with cutting-edge technology and comprehensive medical expertise. Our impact is reflected in more than 12 lakh patients we serve annually, alongside over 27 lakh blood investigations and 42 lakh radiological investigations. With the 350-bed Aai and Gokul Paediatric Hospital and our 51-bed NICU, we remain committed to ensuring that financial circumstances do not become a barrier to critical care, including free C-sections and NICU services for those in need. Through PM-JAY and MJPJAY, we continue to extend advanced healthcare to economically vulnerable patients, with a strong focus on improving outcomes. We are also proud of our growing expertise in specialised kidney, liver, cornea and heart transplantation, supported by coordinated care and green corridors when required. “