“Sathi” is a friend to the little hearts

Our Vision: A Nation Where Every Heart is Protected

At KIMS, our vision is a future where the geography of a child’s birth or their family’s finances never dictates their right to live. We are building a comprehensive network of pediatric cardiac care across India to ensure that no little heart is left untreated.

The Challenge: A National Emergency

India witnesses nearly 25–27 million live births every year. Among them, approximately 200,000 children are born with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) requiring surgery. Currently, less than 25% of these children receive timely treatment. KIMS-SATHI is our answer to this crisis.

The Spirit of SATHI: A Legacy of Giving

KIMS-SATHI is not merely a clinical program; it is a movement born out of the undying support of our management and the visionary leadership of our founder, Dr. Bhaskar Rao. As a veteran cardiac surgeon, Dr. Rao understands that establishing a world-class pediatric program requires a soul. Between our experts we have 15 years in active service for a better world.

The Architect of Hope:

The SATHI framework, designed and led by Dr. Srinivas L, bridges the gap between high-end surgical excellence and social equity. Under his clinical guidance, we have integrated a world-class medical team with a compassionate social support approach.

Action Over Promises: Our Recent Impact

We are driven by results and purpose. In the past 6 months, the KIMS-SATHI team has performed more than 200 paediatric heart surgeries free of cost. This is just the beginning of a much larger mission to reach every corner of the country.

Clinical Excellence: No Compromise on Quality

Pediatric heart surgery is a "high-niche" specialty requiring specific skills and world-class infrastructure. KIMS-Thane is built to deliver exactly that.

• 20,000+ Heart Transplant Legacy: Our clinical team, led by surgeons and cardiologists with over 20 years of experience, has collectively treated more than 20,000 children with outcomes matching global standards.
• Dedicated Infrastructure: An entire fully facilitated floor at KIMS-Thane is exclusively dedicated to paediatric cardiac care.
• Comprehensive Care Team: Our ecosystem includes specialized paediatric cardiac anaesthesia, intensive care experts, clinical perfusionists, and specially trained neonatal cardiac nursing.
• Precision Diagnostics: A dedicated Paediatric Cardiac Cath Lab ensures the highest level of accuracy for every tiny patient.

The Outreach: Reaching the Margins

Our Hub and Spoke Model ensures that KIMS-SATHI reaches children in the most remote tribal hamlets and rural areas.

• The Core: KIMS-Thane serves as the centre for advanced surgical intervention.
• The Network: A strong referral network of Paediatricians, Medical Officers, and Health Care Workers trained by our team to identify CHD early.
• Outreach Camps: We routinely conduct paediatric cardiac and echocardiography treatment camps across rural Maharashtra.
• Safe Transport: Our outreach team manages early referrals and safe transport protocols for children in critical condition.

A Call to All SATHIs: How You Can Join Us

The word "Sathi" means Friend. We invite you to be a friend, a catalyst, and a lifesaver for the children of India.