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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
A.D. Rangarajan

SVIMS, Tirupati is laying focus on cardiac and cancer care, says its Director and Vice-Chancellor

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), the super specialty hospital being run by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), is laying an enhanced focus on tackling cardiac disorders and cancer care, while adequate thrust will also be given on preventive care through screening services.

The paradigm shift in core focus started after R.V. Kumar, former head of CT surgery at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, took over the reins of this institute as its Director and Vice-Chancellor. In an interview with The Hindu, Dr. Kumar spoke about his previous accomplishments and explained the roadmap for the development of the SVIMS.

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