Apex Group of Hospitals, a fast growing multi specialty healthcare network in western India, has named Dr. Trupti Patel as its new Group Chief Operating Officer. The appointment strengthens the group’s senior leadership team as it pursues aggressive expansion, operational optimisation, and technology integration across its chain of hospitals and diagnostic centres.
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Apex Group of Hospitals has appointed Dr. Trupti Patel as Group Chief Operating Officer, marking a significant addition to its leadership bench amid plans for continued expansion and operational excellence. The decision was formally announced on January 27, 2026, following a rigorous selection process that recognised Dr. Patel’s proven track record in scaling healthcare operations, improving clinical outcomes, and implementing technology-enabled processes in multi-location hospital settings.
Dr. Patel brings more than 18 years of diverse experience in hospital administration, clinical governance, quality management, and strategic planning. She has held senior leadership roles at prominent healthcare organisations in Gujarat and Maharashtra, where she successfully led operational turnarounds, enhanced patient satisfaction scores, and drove revenue growth while maintaining high standards of clinical safety and regulatory compliance.
In her new role, Dr. Patel will be responsible for end to end operational leadership across Apex’s network of hospitals and diagnostic centres. Her mandate includes:
- Optimising clinical and non-clinical workflows to improve efficiency and patient throughput
- Strengthening quality and accreditation standards across all facilities
- Leading the integration of digital health tools (EHR, telemedicine, AI diagnostics)
- Driving cost optimisation without compromising care quality
- Overseeing expansion projects, including new hospital openings and service line development
- Building a high-performance operations culture focused on patient-centricity and employee engagement
CMD of Apex Group of Hospitals welcomed the appointment: “Dr. Trupti Patel’s deep understanding of clinical operations combined with her strategic vision makes her the perfect leader to take our group to the next level. As we expand our footprint and deepen our digital capabilities, her expertise will be invaluable in delivering consistent, high-quality care across all our locations.”
Dr. Patel expressed enthusiasm about joining the Apex team: “Apex has built a strong reputation for accessible, outcome focused care in western India. I’m excited to partner with the leadership and frontline teams to scale this model further while ensuring operational excellence and innovation remain at the core of everything we do.”
The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Apex Group, which has grown rapidly through organic development and strategic acquisitions. With hospitals and diagnostic centres across Gujarat and Maharashtra, the group is now focusing on deepening specialty services, enhancing technology adoption, and preparing for future growth in tier-2 cities and adjacent markets.
“Great healthcare organisations are built on strong clinical outcomes and seamless operations. I look forward to working with the talented team at Apex to deliver both consistently and at scale.”
By
HB Team
