Archive · 27 Dec 2025
MW Desai Hospital Faces Criticism for Alleged Emergency Care Denial
A woman with a serious injury went to MW Desai Hospital in Malad, Mumbai, but was allegedly told no doctor was available.
She was advised to go to a trauma center 16 km away.
Her family says she felt dizzy while waiting and received no first aid or registration.
The hospital superintendent denies the allegations, stating that patients should not be turned away.
This incident has raised concerns about the hospital's emergency care protocols and previous lapses in maintaining medical records.
An injured woman was allegedly denied emergency care at MW Desai Hospital due to the unavailability of a doctor.
The hospital staff advised her to go to a trauma center 16 km away, and no first aid or registration was provided.
The patient's family claims she felt dizzy while waiting and received no official documentation or treatment.
The hospital superintendent denies the allegations, stating that patients should not be turned away.
This incident has raised concerns about the hospital's emergency care protocols and previous lapses in maintaining medical records.
- Who
- An injured woman and her family
- What
- Alleged denial of emergency care at MW Desai Hospital
- When
- Friday afternoon (around 4:30 pm to 5 pm)
- Where
- MW Desai Hospital, Malad, Mumbai
- Why
- Unavailability of a doctor during late afternoon hours
- Hospital Name
- MW Desai Hospital
- Location
- Malad, Mumbai
- Patient's Condition
- Deep cut extending through the muscle
- Time of Incident
- Friday afternoon (around 4:30 pm to 5 pm)
- Distance to Trauma Centre
- 16 km away
- Hospital Superintendent
- Dr. Arvind Ugale
- Trauma Centre Name
- HBT Trauma Care Centre, Jogeshwari