Year 2014
In 2014, after losing a young patient to a massive heart attack due to delayed diagnosis, Dr. Manjunath started collecting demographic data of villages and towns with poor cardiac care access.
About
Cardiology
At Doorsteps Foundation
Building a Cardiac Disease Free Society by Helping the Underprivileged
CAD team achieved its historical mark of 325 ECG machine installations across 23 districts of Karnataka — an unbelievable achievement built through a journey of ECG awareness programs and installations at 325 primary health centres and local government hospitals. We are the change makers of 2021, with more than 325 installations across 23 districts in Karnataka and a network of 2500+ doctors in a Pan-India project.
Cardiology at Doorsteps (CAD) has been at the forefront of the tele-cardiology segment, especially in rural India. We thank everyone who made it happen despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the hardest years for the healthcare industry.
Vision
To build a cardiac disease free society through early diagnosis, awareness and timely support for every community.
Mission
To provide ECG machines, practical training and a strong doctor network to rural health centres, helping cardiac care reach people faster.
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Suvarna Karnataka Is My Dream
Building a cardiac disease free society by helping the underprivileged
Our Activities
We at Cardiology at
Doorsteps Foundation (CAD), established in 2018, dream of building a cardiac disease-free society
by
helping those in need through the installation of ECG machines in rural areas and Primary Health Centres
(PHCs).
Distribution of ECG Machines
Distribution of ECG Machines helps people from rural area in getting quick access to health care at Primary Health Centres. It helps the Primary Health Care Centre doctors to find the exact reason and early detection of heart diseases. It also helps village residents for routine checkups.
Training
CAD Team would like to conduct ECG training And First Aid Training Programs to students in schools & Universities. These training programs also help in giving training to the doctors & nurses in remote places. We provide awareness program to the students & other general public in the village.
Camps
ECG Machines helps the NGO's & other Social Service organizations to conduct the ECG Check up and other medical Check up camps in rural & urban areas.
Distribution of Injection
Bolus thrombolytic (clot buster for herat attack) is launched by Cardiology at Doorsteps Foundation without any feanfare. These injections are distributed in Primary Health Centers in rural areas.
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Milestones and timeline of Cardiology at Doorsteps Foundation
How this "mission impossible" crusade against CAD was achieved
Data Collection
Collected data on villages, towns, nearest hospitals and PHCs, mapping difficulties specific to each geographic location to understand the last-mile cardiac care gaps.
Database
Started maintaining a comprehensive database of all doctors — including AYUSH and Ayurvedic practitioners — in rural areas, recognising them as vital frontline forces.
Rural Engagement
Gave talks, participated in CMEs in rural areas and built rapport with doctors across all systems of medicine, fostering collaboration to strengthen cardiac care at the grassroots.
Turning Point
Feb 2018 — Formed a WhatsApp group of vital rural doctors. Educated them through a digital platform and conducted a landmark workshop called Anveshana, which was a grand success.
LinkedIn Discovery
Discovered LinkedIn through Anup Soans after conducting the first-ever conference of Medical Reps — opening the window for a broader foray into the external world of healthcare advocacy.
Saviour Group
Simultaneously collaborated with Dr. Manish Rai to establish the Saviour Group — a complementary initiative working in parallel to extend the reach of cardiac care to more communities.
ECG Machines
As of now, 25 dedicated ECG machines have been deployed to health centres in remote areas — giving rural patients access to life-saving cardiac diagnostics close to home.
Year 2014
In 2014, after losing a young patient to a massive heart attack due to delayed diagnosis, started collecting demographic data of underserved communities.
Data Collection
Collected data on villages, towns, nearest hospitals and PHCs, mapping difficulties specific to each geographic location.
Database
Started maintaining a comprehensive database of all doctors in rural areas, including AYUSH and Ayurvedic practitioners.
Rural Engagement
Gave talks, participated in CMEs in rural areas and built better rapport with doctors across all medical systems.
Turning Point
Feb 2018 — Formed a WhatsApp group of vital rural doctors and conducted the landmark Anveshana workshop, a grand success.
LinkedIn Discovery
Discovered LinkedIn through Anup Soans — opening the window for a broader foray into external healthcare advocacy.
Saviour Group
Collaborated with Dr. Manish Rai to establish the Saviour Group — extending the reach of cardiac care to more communities.
ECG Machines
25 dedicated ECG machines deployed to remote health centres — giving rural patients access to life-saving cardiac diagnostics.
Medical Team
Medical professionals associated with CAD Foundation, committed to quality healthcare and patient well-being
Dr Padmanabha Kamath
MBBS | MD (General Medicine) | DM (Cardiology)Founder-guided cardiac care and rural ECG accessibility mission.
Dr. Pramesh Aniruddha Gaidhane
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM. Cardiology, Consultant Interventional CardiologistClinical support for cardiac diagnosis, treatment guidance and outreach.
Dr.Manish Rai
Assistant Professor | Department of Cardiology KMC Hospital MangaloreSupporting awareness, screening and early cardiac detection initiatives.
Dr.Kedar Roplekar
Interventional Cardiologist, Roplekar Hospital, AurangabadContributing expertise for advanced cardiac care and community response.
Dr.Karthik Rao.N
MD, DNB (General Medicine), Fellowship in DiabetesSupporting public cardiac health education and early diagnosis efforts.
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Testimonials
Dedicated cardiac care and meaningful service for rural communities. Dr. Kamath's initiative is truly life-saving.
Rajesh Kumar
A valuable initiative helping people access timely ECG testing and expert guidance in remote areas of Karnataka.
Priya Shetty
Professional, compassionate and committed to making heart care accessible to every citizen, irrespective of income.
Suresh Nayak
CAD Foundation's free ECG camps saved my father's life. The doctors were thorough and genuinely cared about the patients.
Anitha Rao
Exceptional work bringing cardiac care to underprivileged families. The awareness programs have made a huge difference in our village.
Mohan Hegde
The foundation's mission to build a cardiac disease-free society is truly noble. Proud to support Dr. Padmanabha Kamath's vision.
Kavitha Bhat
Remarkable dedication to rural health. CAD Foundation has been an absolute blessing for our district with timely ECG screenings.
Deepak Mallya
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Field work, training, medical camps and community impact
Connecting Communities with Life-Saving Heart Care
Every contribution helps turn awareness, screening and emergency support into measurable community impact.
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Location
City Square, 303, MG Rd,
Ballalbagh, Lalbagh, Mangaluru
Cardiology at Doorsteps (CAD) Foundation and Heart Care Clinic
CITY SQUARE, 303, MG Rd, Ballalbagh, Lalbagh, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003 Get Directions
CITY SQUARE, 303, MG Rd, Ballalbagh, Lalbagh, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575003 Get Directions