How to Choose a DG Shipping Doctor in Gujarat
Finding an authorized medical examiner in Gujarat is critical to ensuring your medical fitness certificate is legally valid and accepted by maritime authorities, shipping companies, and international vessel operators.
Key Criteria for Seafarers to Check:
- 1. Official DGS Empanelment: Verify that the doctor's name and registration number appear on the official Directorate General of Shipping listing. (Dr. Bhargav Patel: Reg. No. GUJ/AHM/02/2026).
- 2. Comprehensive Diagnostic Infrastructure: Ensure the medical centre provides in-house audiometry, ECG, chest radiography, and certified blood/pathology testing.
- 3. E-Governance DGS Portal Upload: Confirm that test results are uploaded promptly to the official DGS portal for seamless online verification by your shipping company.
Serving Seafarers Across Gujarat
Located in Ahmedabad with rapid access via national highways and rail connections, Velys Multispeciality Hospital serves maritime professionals traveling from major cities and port hubs across Gujarat:
Surat & South Gujarat
Merchant Navy crew & offshore personnel
Vadodara & Anand
Pre-sea academy students & officers
Rajkot & Saurashtra
Engine & deck crew medical renewals
Bhavnagar & Alang
Ship recycling & maritime crew
Jamnagar & Dwarka
Commercial vessel & tanker personnel
Mundra & Kandla (Kutch)
Port crew & international seafarers
Empanelled Medical Specialist in Ahmedabad
Dr. Bhargav Patel
DG Shipping Approved Examiner · DGS Reg. No. GUJ/AHM/02/2026
MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Medical Director at Velys Multispeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad.
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Same-day examination & fast-track reporting for candidates traveling across Gujarat.
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