- AMA & AFPA unite to launch 24×7 “Doctor On Call” Diwali Medical Helpline, ensuring citizens receive timely health support during the festive week
NE HEALTH BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, OCT 18
In a joint initiative for public welfare, the Ahmedabad Medical Association (AMA) and the Ahmedabad Family Physicians Association (AFPA) have announced the launch of the “Doctor On Call” Diwali Medical Helpline — a first-of-its-kind community service to ensure continuous medical guidance during the festive week.
The helpline will remain operational round-the-clock from October 19 to 26, offering immediate telephonic assistance from qualified doctors across specialties. This initiative reflects the medical fraternity’s enduring commitment to serve patients and their families even during holidays, guaranteeing that “no call for help goes unanswered.”
“Our doctors have volunteered their time so that citizens can celebrate Diwali with the assurance of accessible medical care,” said an AMA spokesperson. “This helpline symbolizes the spirit of service and solidarity among healthcare professionals.”
“We appeal to citizens to use this facility responsibly and share it widely,” added the AFPA president, underscoring that timely advice can often prevent emergencies.
The helpline connects patients directly with on-duty physicians for medical queries, minor emergencies, or preliminary advice before visiting a hospital. Contact details of available doctors are listed below and will also be hosted on the AMA website and other public platforms.
🩺 24×7 “DOCTOR ON CALL” – DEDICATED MEDICAL HELPLINE (Oct 19–26, 2025)
Specialties Covered: Family Medicine • Gynaecology • Paediatrics • Surgery • Orthopaedics • ENT • Psychiatry • Neurology • Critical Care • Pathology • Physician Services • Emergency Medicine
Emergency & Critical Care
- RICN Child Neuro Institute – 7575880108 – Child Neurology & Epilepsy, Ahmedabad
- Spandan Emergency & Critical Care – 7567512125 – Nava Vadaj
- Dr Hitesh Balubhai Patel – 9909019925 – Sola & Naroda
- Dr Yogesh Kumar Vaghela – 9978351998 – Sola, Naroda
- Dr Butani Nitin – 9510049448 – Motera–Zundal–Tragad–Chandkheda
Family Physicians
- Dr Vijay Maurya – 9825089892 – Motera
- Dr Gitesh A Maheshwari – 9601042829 – Narol
- Dr Amit Mehta – 9825282384 – Paldi–Satellite–Vejalpur
- Dr Dhiren Mehta – 9898854158 – Prahladnagar–Satellite–Makarba
- Dr Ashvin Shah – 9824038816 – Ambawadi
- Dr H T Mitra – 9913367409 – New Chandkheda
- Dr Narendra Rathi – 9824268458 – Shahibagh
- Dr Rasik Rawal – 9426366126 – Gota
- Dr Swapnil Vasani (Thakkar) – 9173027358 – CTM–Hatkeshwar–Maninagar
- Dr Vasudev Maheshwari – 9824648267 – Isanpur–Vatva (10 am–1 pm)
- Dr Tariq Bakroliya – 9979567998
- Dr Jyotindra Mehta – 9825039653 – Paldi–Vasna
Gynaecology
- Dr Archana Shah – 9898277000 – South Bopal
- Dr Hina Kalpesh Shah – 9328584127 – Bhimjipura, Vadaj
- Dr Jayneel Shah – 9904399677 – Shilaj
- Dr Hasmukh Agrawal – 9824045004 – Shahibaug
- Dr Kamal Jani / Dr Shashwat Jani / Dr Rajita Jani – 9909944160 – Navrangpura–Ellisbridge
- Dr Kunjan Hitesh Shah – 7568342018 – Vatva–Isanpur–Narol–Maninagar–Lambha
- Dr Nirav Patel – 8866567840 – Vastral
- Dr Jignesh Shah – 9825493922 – Isanpur
- Dr Krishna Patel – 9825812008 – Vadaj
- Dr A.K. Maheshwari – 9409230399 – Vatva
Paediatrics
- Dr Fenil Thakkar – 9879540066 – Vadaj
- Dr Nirav Patel – 9726650065 – Chandkheda, Sabarmati
- Dr Suketu Brahmbhatt – 9879752936 – Adani Shantigram
- Dr Hardik Shah – 9898798740 – Maninagar
- Dr Sanjay Wadhwa – 9428102574 – Chandkheda IOC Road
- Dr Kairav Kothari – 9824076534 – Paldi
Other Specialties
- ENT: Dr Ronak Shukla (East Ahmedabad) – 9408117854; Oman Prajapati (Vastral) – 9537984678
- Orthopaedics: Dr Ravi Prajapati (Bopal–Shilaj) – 9892129863; Dr Kuntal Gajjar (Chandkheda) – 9825087821; Dr Shabbir Sabuwala (Paldi) – 9712940025
- Physicians: Dr Bharat Maheshwari – 9904230441 (Maninagar–Vatva–Hatkeshwar); Dr Smit Shah – 7405310006 (Navrangpura)
- Psychiatry: Dr Kalrav Mistry – 9624911162 (Citywide); Dr Nirav Patel – 8160753634 (Science City–Sola)
- Plastic, Burns & Reconstructive Surgery: Dr Apurva Agarwal – 9901910871 (Ranip–Koteshwar)
- Pathology: Dr Rashi Mehta Jain – 9426283317 (Bapunagar–Krishnanagar); Symmers Healthcare – 9662500303 (Bopal)
In Case of Medical Emergency
Citizens can directly reach out to the listed doctors or call the AMA “Doctor On Call” helpline.
Further details and updates will be available on the Ahmedabad Medical Association website and official social media handles.
