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Ahmedabad, Feb 20: The Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) has taken decisive action against two doctors involved in the Khyati Hospital scam, suspending their medical licenses for a period of three years. The decision, announced during a General Body meeting, comes in response to severe ethical violations and public health risks associated with their actions.
Doctors Penalized for Ethical Violations
According to sources, the GMC has revoked the licenses of Dr. Sanjay Muljibhai Patoliya (M.B.B.S., M.S. Surgery) and Dr. Shaileshkumar Amrutlal Anand (M.B.B.S., D.C.M.) under Section 22(1)(b)(i) of the Gujarat Medical Council Act, 1967. Both doctors have been ordered to surrender their licenses immediately.
Uncovering the Khyati Hospital Scam
The fraudulent practices came to light when Khyati Multispeciality Hospital organized a medical camp in Kadi under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) scheme. During the camp, unwarranted angiographies were performed on 19 individuals, followed by the implantation of unnecessary stents in their hearts.
The malpractice was exposed after the deaths of two patients—Nagarbhai Senma (59) and Mahesh Barot (45)—who had undergone angioplasty procedures in November 2024 without genuine medical necessity. Further investigations linked nine deaths to the hospital’s fraudulent activities.
Authorities swiftly intervened, arresting several individuals, including the hospital’s CEO, Chirag Rajput, and Medical Director, Dr. Sanjay Patoliya. The prime accused, Hospital Director Kartik Patel, was apprehended at Ahmedabad airport while attempting to flee the country.
Fraudulent Medical Camps and Financial Exploitation
Khyati Hospital allegedly targeted rural populations in villages such as Borisana in Mehsana district, conducting deceptive health camps under the guise of free check-ups. Reports indicate that hospital staff misdiagnosed healthy individuals with severe cardiac conditions, coercing them into unnecessary and expensive angioplasty procedures.
Shockingly, even young and asymptomatic individuals, including an 18-year-old, underwent these invasive treatments. The hospital exploited the government’s PM-JAY health insurance scheme, which provides coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per beneficiary. By executing fraudulent medical procedures, Khyati Hospital allegedly siphoned ₹11 crore in government funds over 18 months, with nearly 70% of their revenue stemming from PM-JAY claims.
Ongoing Investigations and Legal Consequences
Authorities have assured that further legal actions will follow as investigations progress. Law enforcement agencies are working to ensure that all those involved in the scam face strict legal consequences. The scandal has sparked widespread concern about medical ethics, patient safety, and regulatory oversight in the healthcare sector.
Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information and media reports. It does not constitute legal or medical advice. Readers are encouraged to follow official sources for updates on the case.
