Metropolis labs partners with Al Ghurair Group to launch 'Star Metropolis', the state-of-the-art lab in the Middle East

"The world is undergoing a global shift in perception of the commonest of things that are associated with life. With more awareness about diseases and well being it is the accurate diagnosis that plays a very crucial role in the health management of an individual. We have geared all our resources towards providing excellent diagnostic care. Our wide spread network in India and labs in Seychelles, UAE and Sri Lanka are committed to delivering accurate and timely results with an emphasis on personalized customer service and satisfaction," stated Dr. Sushil Shah the Chairman of Metropolis health services a world-renowned name in Diagnostics and the Referral Lab industry.

As a partner with the highly diversified Al Ghurair Group, Star Metropolis will offer services such as internal quality assurance, hospital lab management including second opinion services, water and food analysis services. A part of the Metropolis chain of clinical laboratories in India with CAP, NABL and ISO-9002 certification, Star Metropolis as referral labs for the entire Middle east will offer a comprehensive test menu of 1200 tests including super-specialty tests coupled with best equipment and reagents.

"Emergence of Dubai as a preferred health care destination, expansion of the diagnostic market, opening up of the health insurance industry for privatization, consolidation amongst organized players, increased health awareness and quality consciousness in the Middle East results in an increased test prescription rate has led us to establish Star Metropolis in Dubai .With the wellness component as being of primary concern the health care scenario has changed from being a just a curative element to a preventive priority,"

says Dr. Sushil Shah.

Dr. Sushil Shah the man behind Metropolis Health Services is an alumnus of Grant Medical, Mumbai and a Research fellow of the Prestigious Cornell Medical Centre New York. His Diverse experience with Breach Candy Hospital, Sir H N Hospital and USA and with leading pharmaceutical companies as the Diagnostic Director has led to many radical innovations in Diagnostics in India.

30,000 diagnostic tests a day, with a service catering to over 3000 labs and 10,000 consultants, Metropolis has earned the reputation of being a leading diagnostic laboratory and research center providing extensive and reliable services to all its customers. Metropolis operations include referral laboratory services, radiology, imaging, management of hospital diagnostic services, home health services, heath check ups / preventive health services and clinical trials.

"Star Metropolis will conduct proficiency tests in labs in India and Dubai ensuring fast turn around time and accuracy. A high-tech modern facility with a well-experienced pathologist Star Metropolis aims to redefine diagnostics in Dubai and the entire Middle East.

"We have long standing formidable reputation with the doctors, clinics and labs in India, Sri Lanka and are confident of creating a niche in the Middle East with our referral centers opening soon in Dubai. Our cost effective turnaround time, need based test menus, and highly trained manpower will make the difference," explains Dr. Sushil Shah.