Professional Profile
Dr. Bhargav Patel is the Medical Director of Velys Multispeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad. He holds postgraduate qualifications in General Medicine (MD) and has over 11 years of clinical experience in internal medicine and hospital administration.
Dr. Patel is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), Government of India, as a Medical Examiner for maritime fitness assessments under Reg. No. GUJ/AHM/02/2026, issued under the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000.
Qualifications
- MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- MD – Doctor of Medicine (General Medicine)
- DG Shipping Approved Medical Examiner (Reg. No. GUJ/AHM/02/2026)
- Medical Director, Velys Multispeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad
- 11+ years of clinical experience in General Medicine and hospital management
DG Shipping Examinations Conducted
- Pre-sea medical examination — for new seafarers and cadets joining vessels for the first time
- Periodic medical examination — renewal of DG Shipping fitness certificate (standard validity: 2 years)
- Special medical examination — following illness, injury, or at request of employer or DG Shipping
- Offshore medical assessment — for workers engaged in offshore maritime operations
Clinical Examination Includes
- Comprehensive clinical assessment — cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal
- Vision acuity test (unaided and aided) and colour vision assessment (Ishihara plates)
- Hearing assessment
- Blood investigations: CBC, blood sugar, liver function tests, kidney function tests
- Urine routine examination
- Chest X-ray (PA view)
- ECG — required for seafarers aged 40 and above
- Mental health and fitness for sea duty assessment
- Review of prior medical records and existing conditions
Hospital and Contact
Dr. Bhargav Patel practices at Velys Multispeciality Hospital — a NABH accredited hospital in Sola, Ahmedabad, equipped with in-house diagnostics including laboratory, digital radiology, ECG, and specialist consultations.
To schedule a DG Shipping medical examination, contact Velys Hospital at +91 99789 55247 or email info@velyshospital.com. Open Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 6 PM.