Collingswood Launches New In-Facility Ventilator Unit
![Dr. Ajik Kuruvilla, pulmonologist; Nikki Gachot, market development; Dr. Kamal Sewaralthahab, nephrologist, regional medical director; and Dr. Ibrahim Rizqui, attending physician.](https://collingswoodrehab.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2024/06/Collingswood-Vent-Unit-opening.jpg)
Collingswood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Rockville, MD, celebrated the opening of its new 20-bed Ventilator Unit, the first of its kind in the area. This unit, directed by board-certified pulmonologists Dr. Safy John and Dr. Ajit Kuruvilla, offers specialized care for patients with ventilator and tracheostomy needs, supported by 24/7 respiratory therapy and in-house hemodialysis. This addition is part of Collingswood’s recent multi-million-dollar modernization and enhances its comprehensive specialty care services, including cardiac rehab and chronic kidney disease management.