Currently home to around 112,000 startups, India has emerged as the third largest startup ecosystem in the world and is predicted to continue growing further by 10-15 percent YoY. While numerous initiatives and incentive programs from the government such as Startup India have been the primary driving factors for this astounding growth, the shift in mindset of today’s professionals to be their own boss and contribute towards the country’s economic growth has further driven individuals to startup on their own. This new class of entrepreneurs are not only tech-savvy, creative and have an increased risk appetite, but also strive for the betterment of the society. As a result, we are witnessing a plethora of healthcare startups taking birth each day, striving to help people lead a better, healthier life.

While there are a multitude of startups presently operating in the Indian healthcare ecosystem, one that stands-out by creating a niche for itself in the industry through its commitment towards patient care is Dhruthi Healthcare. With over two decades of experience as a medical practitioner, Dr Revuri Hari Krishna incepted Dhruthi Healthcare in 2018 with a vision to make quality healthcare accessible to the rural population, especially patients across Tier-II & III cities of Andhra Pradesh. Today, with branches spread across Guntur & Prakasam districts, Dhruthi has cemented its position as the most sought-after hospitals among the patients in the nearby regions as well.

“I always wanted to cater to the patients at the last mile and didn’t want anyone to be deprived of quality healthcare due to logistical or financial issues. Despite starting Dhruthi for a noble cause, the initial days were indeed very challenging especially in terms of our manpower. While finding skilled paramedical staff and other personnel in tier-II & III cities was the primary challenge, training them to maintain a professional conduct and understand corporate terminologies, while simultaneously retaining those trained staff was a herculean task as well”, says Dr Revuri Hari Krishna, Managing Director, reminiscing the initial days of his venture.

Key Practice Areas

As a full-service healthcare organization, Dhruthi Healthcare is well-known for its state-of-art infectious disease department and ID critical care unit along with cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, general medicine and its allied branches. Additionally, it also has a dedicated orthodontics division called Smile Clinics that provides treatment to all teeth alignment problems to the patients. Most importantly, the hospital

specializes in providing critical care to infectious diseases especially those that occur on a seasonal basis. To do so, it constantly monitors disease outbreaks each year, establishes patterns & right mechanisms to treat those diseases, and accordingly trains its paramedical staff and other healthcare personnel to efficiently handle those seasonal diseases.

“As a modern and innovative healthcare provider with a holistic approach to medical care, Dhruthi Healthcare includes hospitals, out patient urban clinics and outreach clinics. We provide various healthcare services, including primary care, specialist consultations, molecular diagnostics, and preventive screenings as health packages. With a relentless focus on patient-centricity, we tailor our healthcare services to meet the unique needs of each individual we serve. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help the health system work better for everyone. We believe that by standing true to our values of being Genuine, Caring and Friendly, each and every day, we are able to fulfill our vision of providing high quality care”, says Dr Hari.

We connect with each of our patients individually at the grassroots level, understand their concerns & provide topnotch quality treatments at par with the corporate hospitals

Patient-centricity at the Core

Dhruthi Healthcare has built its entire operation on three core pillars, namely Affordability, Accessibility and Accountability. In light of the first two aspects, it has started satellite clinics in its mandal level centers through which its team of doctors visit rural areas and villages to provide not just basic, but also advanced and specialty care services to the patients. In terms of Accountability, the hospital follows-up with all of its patients to ensure that their treatment journeys are going as planned without any hassles.

“Since most of our patients are from rural background, handling them requires special care and regular follow ups. We connect with each of our patients individually at the grass roots level, understand their concerns and provide topnotch quality treatments at par with the corporates. This has been our core USP that differentiates us from other hospitals in the region”, explains Dr Hari.

Exploring Beyond Horizons

Owing to such industry benchmark practices, Dhruthi Healthcare has been conferred with numerous awards and accolades such as Times Icons of Healthcare Award in 2022 from Times of India and Most Affordable Multi speciality Hospital in Andhra Pradesh award in 2023. Going forward, the organization has ambitious plans over the next five years, where it aspires to have a presence across all tier-II & III cities, districts and Mandals of Andhra Pradesh by establishing its model satellite clinics and primary care hospitals in those regions. Further, it is also looking at foraying into the diagnostics and pharmacy sectors as well so that its patients can enjoy end-to-end healthcare related services under single platform, that too at affordable rates.

Client Testimonials

•I was admitted to Dhruthi Hospital for four days, and the staffs are always available to constantly monitor patients. The rooms are very good and clean as compared to other hospitals. Dr Hari Krishna is not only very knowledgeable, friendly and polite, but also interacts with patients very well and explains them everything clearly. The duty doctors are also equally knowledgeable, and the reception & other hospital staff are also very helpful” – Lohitha Hari Chandana.

•“My father was admitted to Dhruthi Hospital with kidney and heart problem. He was prescribed the right medicines and cured without having to undergoing dialysis, that too at very affordable price within a very caring atmosphere. I am very much thankful for entire team of Dhruthi Healthcare for this. I would highly recommend this hospital to patients who are looking to avail high quality treatment at less cost” – Vasavi Varun.