Medical Director & DG Shipping Examiner
General Medicine Specialist · DG Shipping Approved Medical Examiner
MBBS, MD General Medicine · 11+ Years Clinical Experience · Reg. No. GUJ/AHM/02/2026
Specialization
General Medicine & Occupational Health
Qualification
MBBS, MD General Medicine
Experience
11+ Years Clinical Practice
Role
Medical Director, Velys Hospital
Approvals & Registrations
Dr. Bhargav Patel is the Medical Director of Velys Multispeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad, with over 11 years of clinical experience in General Medicine and Occupational Health.
As a DG Shipping Approved Medical Examiner (Registration No. GUJ/AHM/02/2026), Dr. Patel is authorised by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, to conduct medical fitness examinations for seafarers and merchant navy candidates seeking ENG1 / ML-5 fitness certificates.
Dr. Patel oversees all clinical operations at Velys Hospital and leads the hospital's maritime health division, ensuring seafarers from across Gujarat receive internationally recognised fitness assessments efficiently and with full regulatory compliance.
Pre-Sea Medical Examination
Full fitness assessment for first-time merchant navy entrants as per DG Shipping guidelines.
Periodic Medical Examination
Renewal fitness certificates for serving seafarers (valid for 2 years under STCW Convention).
Vision & Colour Perception Testing
Ishihara colour blindness test and visual acuity assessment mandatory for deck officers and watchkeeping staff.
Audiometry & Hearing Assessment
Pure-tone audiometry for all ratings and watchkeepers as required by the ML-5 / ENG1 protocol.
Walk-ins accepted Mon–Sat, 9 AM – 5 PM. Appointment preferred to avoid waiting.
FF 6, Aastha Bunglows, Nr. Sola Overbridge, Science City Rd, Sola, Ahmedabad – 380060