Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) has suspended the medical registrations of two doctors allegedly involved in the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) angioplasty scam at Khyati Multispecialty Hospital. Their registrations have been revoked for three years due to their suspected role in the deaths of two PM-JAY beneficiaries following angioplasty procedures.
Doctors Involved & GMC’s Action
The two suspended doctors are:
- Dr. Sanjay Patoliya – Bariatric Surgeon and Director of Khyati Hospital
- Dr. Shailesh Anand – State Government Official overseeing the PM-JAY scheme
Following a request from the Additional Director of Medical Services, Gandhinagar on November 14, GMC conducted an inquiry and decided to:
- Suspend Dr. Patoliya’s MBBS and MS (Surgery) registrations for three years
- Suspend Dr. Anand’s MBBS and DCM registrations for three years
Details of the Scam & Investigation
The case revolves around two deaths and multiple complications among PM-JAY beneficiaries who underwent angioplasty at Khyati Hospital after attending a free medical camp on November 10, 2023, in Borisna village, Kadi Taluka.
- 19 patients underwent angioplasty at the hospital
- Two died post-surgery, and five others were placed on ventilators
- Three FIRs were registered – two by the deceased’s families and one by a government-appointed doctor
Investigations revealed that unnecessary angioplasties were performed to siphon off government funds. A state inquiry committee found that the deceased did not require the procedure.
Wider Implications
According to the Ahmedabad Crime Branch, 112 deaths have occurred in the past three years under government healthcare schemes, raising serious concerns. Between September 2021 and October 2024, around 8,500 patients underwent surgeries or received treatment at Khyati Hospital.
A cardiologist from Khyati Hospital had already been suspended and arrested earlier for performing unnecessary angioplasties. Now, with the suspension of Dr. Patoliya and Dr. Anand, authorities aim to set a precedent for strict action against medical malpractice.
Officials have reiterated the importance of maintaining public trust in the healthcare system and ensuring ethical medical practices. Further investigations into the scam are ongoing.
