Mediangels
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MediAngels is a India-based multi-speciality 'e-hospital' service provider, managed by Angels Health Private Limited, a private medical consulting firm. Dr Debraj Shome
and Dr. Arbinder Singal are the co-founders.
According to the company website this online venture MediAngels was positioned it as an e-hospital to provide information and services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Once registered, customers may submit a report to a particular specialty or to the whole panel as such, in such a scenario the site administrators (a trained doctor 24/7) forwards the consult to an appropriate consultant. Mediangels allows its subscribers to show medical records and documents on the website by using services like telephonic and video enabled consultations. Members can upload scanned reports from their existing physicians and other investigation reports. Second opinions will be provided by the expert chosen. Once the specialist gives his opinion, the information is processed and translated into a form in which the end-user can understand.
Consumers can choose to get blood tests, urine tests and other diagnostic tests done from the location of their choice. Upon making an appointment, the lab personnel come and collect samples from the patient´s residence and deliver reports back as well. These reports are automatically made available on the users´ MediAngels profile. Both the patient and the doctor are notified by SMS or email when the same has been done. This allows the physician to evaluate the investigation reports.
Debraj Shome
Debraj Shome is a noted Indian facial plastic surgeon. He specializes in facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, facial and ocular oncology and orbital surgery. He is currently the Head of Institute for Aesthetics and Cosmetic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India...
and Dr. Arbinder Singal are the co-founders.
History
MediAngels, launched in 2011, recently received funding from the private equity unit of HDFC which has bought around 12 per cent stake in the company for Rs 2.5 crore (approximately USD 5,00,000).Service Line and Concept
Angels Health's website mediangels.com provides online consultation from a large pool of medical experts and specialty doctors across the globe to users, typically patients seeking second opinions or those looking for advice from experts not available locally.According to the company website this online venture MediAngels was positioned it as an e-hospital to provide information and services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Once registered, customers may submit a report to a particular specialty or to the whole panel as such, in such a scenario the site administrators (a trained doctor 24/7) forwards the consult to an appropriate consultant. Mediangels allows its subscribers to show medical records and documents on the website by using services like telephonic and video enabled consultations. Members can upload scanned reports from their existing physicians and other investigation reports. Second opinions will be provided by the expert chosen. Once the specialist gives his opinion, the information is processed and translated into a form in which the end-user can understand.
Consumers can choose to get blood tests, urine tests and other diagnostic tests done from the location of their choice. Upon making an appointment, the lab personnel come and collect samples from the patient´s residence and deliver reports back as well. These reports are automatically made available on the users´ MediAngels profile. Both the patient and the doctor are notified by SMS or email when the same has been done. This allows the physician to evaluate the investigation reports.