Max Healthcare expands footprint with new 300-bed super speciality hospital in Dwarka
New Delhi: Multi-speciality Hospital-chain
Max Healthcare
expand its foothold with a 300-bed super speciality hospital at, Dwarka, the greenfield facility is a strategic step and the hospital chain is also in the broader expansion plan to add 3700 beds across key locations in India by 2028. Inaugurating the facility JP Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, urged on how public-private partnerships play a crucial role in strengthening the healthcare ecosystem.
"Both government and private institutions must work hand-in-hand. We must ensure that healthcare is not just of high quality, but also affordable and accessible. Achieving this requires a balance of speed, scale, and skill," Nadda added.
Apart from Dwarka facility Max Healthcare plans to inaugurate three other hospitals in Mohali, Mumbai and Saket, New Delhi later this year.
Strategically located in the heart of Dwarka in South-West Delhi, the newly inaugurated hospital is equipped with cutting-edge technology and designed to deliver comprehensive,
patient-centric care
across various specialties. The inauguration marks a major milestone in Max Healthcare's commitment to enhancing access to quality healthcare in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Commenting on the launch, Abhay Soi, Chairman and Managing Director, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd, said, 'Delhi-NCR is a critical hub for advanced medical care, and Dwarka, given its strong connectivity to multiple parts of Delhi, is perfectly positioned to meet the region's growing healthcare needs. As a greenfield venture, this facility reflects our intent to expand meaningfully by building high-quality infrastructure in locations that improve accessibility. It not just about adding capacity; it's about creating a future-ready healthcare ecosystem, aligned with the region's evolving needs.'
Built on an 8.62-acre greenfield site, the hospital is among Delhi NCR's first to receive a 5-Star GRIHA rating for
sustainable healthcare infrastructure
. Designed as a greenfield project, it integrates clean energy systems, a zero-liquid discharge mechanism, electric vehicle charging stations, and daylight-optimised architecture, demonstrating how modern hospitals can operate efficiently while reducing environmental impact.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, Health and Family Welfare Minister, Government of Delhi, said, "The facilities here will offer improved healthcare and treatment not only to Delhi residents but also to people from neighboring areas'
The facility houses over 120 critical care beds, 10 modular operation theatres and advanced Cath Labs. It also offers advanced tertiary and quaternary care across key specialties including cardiac sciences, oncology, renal sciences, neurosciences, gastroenterology, robotic surgery, paediatrics, and organ transplants. The wide range of specialties enables timely, high-acuity care under one roof, ensuring faster and coordinated treatment outcomes.
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