A Historical Journey of Dr. Salimaddin Nasaruddin Shekh
In the year 1956, in the town of Shree Amirgarh, North Gujarat witnessed the birth of a man who would later become one of its most respected physicians — Dr. Salimaddin Nasaruddin Shekh.
He began his educational journey in 1961 with primary schooling in Shree Amirgarh and went on to complete his higher secondary education in 1973 from Vidhyamandir, Palanpur.
In 1979, Dr. Shekh earned his MBBS degree from B.J. Medical College & Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad. With a passion for deeper medical knowledge, he pursued M.D. (Physician) at the same institution, which he completed in 1985.
From 1986 to 1988, he served as a Consultant Physician at Civil Hospital, Palanpur, gaining valuable experience in patient care and emergency management.
On 13th August 1988, Dr. Shekh marked a turning point in the medical history of the region by founding Medi-Care Hospital in Palanpur. This made him the first Muslim physician in North Gujarat, the fifth private physician in Palanpur, and the first private practitioner to treat cardiac patients locally.
In 1956, the town of Shree Amirgarh, North Gujarat, witnessed the birth of a man who would go on to become one of its most respected physicians — Dr. Salimaddin Nasaruddin Shekh.
He began his educational journey in 1961 with primary schooling in Shree Amirgarh and completed his higher secondary education in 1973 from Vidhyamandir, Palanpur.
Consultant Physician – Medi Care Hospital, Palanpur
Dr. Firash Salimuddin Shekh, son of Dr. Salimaddin Nasaruddin Shekh, is a dedicated physician carrying forward his father’s legacy of compassionate healthcare in Palanpur.
Medi-Care Hospital offers comprehensive medical care with a strong focus on emergency management, preventive care, and compassionate treatment. Our core services include:
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"I had a severe asthma attack and was rushed here. The treatment, facilities, and compassion shown by the team were outstanding. Medi-Care is the hospital we can trust with closed eyes."
"I was admitted during a sudden cardiac emergency. Thanks to the quick response and expert care at Medi-Care Hospital, I recovered fully. The doctors and staff truly treat patients like family."
"I visited during the Lions Club free cataract surgery camp. The operation was successful, and I can see clearly again. The kindness and generosity here touched my heart"
In the year 1956, in the town of Shree Amirgarh, North Gujarat witnessed the birth of a man who would later become one of its most respected physicians — Dr. Salimaddin Nasaruddin Shekh.
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