Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan inaugurated the SAMATVA Centre alongside Dr. Piyush Bawane, Dr. Rameez Raja B and other members of the Kauvery Hospital team.
The launch comes against the backdrop of a growing burden of excess weight and associated health risks in Tamil Nadu. According to the latest National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24), 44.2% of women aged 15-49 in the state are overweight or obese.
Addressing this concern, SAMATVA adopts an integrated approach that extends beyond conventional weight-loss programmes. The centre combines medical expertise with evidence-based lifestyle interventions to evaluate each individual's medical, metabolic, nutritional, physical and behavioural needs. Based on this assessment, a personalised care pathway is developed to address the patient's specific health requirements.
The multidisciplinary team at SAMATVA comprises physicians, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists, hepatologists and allied health professionals, allowing patients to access coordinated medical care under one roof. Its approach focuses not only on weight reduction but also on improving metabolic health, reducing obesity-related health risks and supporting sustainable lifestyle changes.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Piyush Bawane, Clinical Lead, Medical Gastroenterology, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, said, “Obesity can have a significant impact on metabolic health and is often associated with conditions such as diabetes, fatty liver disease, hypertension and cardiovascular risk. At SAMATVA, our approach is to assess these associated risks comprehensively and develop an appropriate treatment plan for each patient. This allows us to address obesity as a health condition while also managing the broader metabolic risks associated with it.”
Dr. Rameez Raja B, Consultant, Endocrinology, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, said, “Obesity is a complex metabolic condition, and its impact can extend across multiple organ systems. A comprehensive assessment helps identify individual risks and determine the appropriate treatment approach. SAMATVA brings together multidisciplinary expertise to support a more personalised approach to obesity management.”
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals, said, “At Kauvery, we believe healthcare must evolve with the changing health needs of the communities we serve. The growing burden of obesity and metabolic disorders calls for a more integrated and long-term approach to care. With SAMATVA, we are bringing together medical expertise and lifestyle interventions to create a structured model that goes beyond weight management and focuses on improving overall health and quality of life.”
The centre also emphasises structured follow-up, recognising the need for continued guidance and monitoring to support sustainable lifestyle changes. Patients will receive ongoing assistance throughout their healthcare journey, with interventions adjusted according to their progress and evolving healthcare needs.
Through SAMATVA, Kauvery Hospital aims to establish a structured, coordinated and patient-centred model of obesity management. The initiative combines continuous monitoring, medical guidance and lifestyle interventions, with a focus on improving metabolic health, reducing associated health risks and supporting long-term lifestyle changes.
Kauvery Hospital is a multi-specialty healthcare provider in India, recognised for its focus on clinical excellence, patient-centric care and advanced medical infrastructure. The hospital group operates a network of twelve hospitals across six locations: Trichy, Chennai, Salem, Hosur, Tirunelveli and Bengaluru. It employs over 11,000 healthcare professionals and serves millions of patients annually. The group is dedicated to delivering high-quality secondary and tertiary care, supported by innovation, clinical outcomes and continuous advancement in healthcare delivery.
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