Rafael Medicare Center

About Us

RAFAEL MEDICARE CENTRE takes a unique and holistic approach to medical care by recognizing the interconnectedness of all body systems. Rather than treating only the symptoms of a disease, the center's medical professionals look for the underlying causes while examining and analyzing issues in all body systems. This approach allows them to create customized treatment plans that incorporate traditional and modern medical technologies, as well as alternative and complementary therapies, to address patients' specific health needs.

The center's team of medical professionals is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health and wellness. They offer a range of medical services, including primary care, diagnostic testing, and treatment for various conditions, as well as preventive care services. Whether patients are dealing with chronic illnesses or seeking to maintain good health, RAFAEL MEDICARE CENTRE is committed to providing high-quality, personalized care that addresses the interconnectedness of all body systems.

Our Consultant

Dr Lenny Da Costa
MBBS, DGM, FCMT(IBCMT), FINEM, MCCP, MSASMS

Dr Lenny Da Costa is a Consultant Geriatrician, Preventive Cardiologist and anti-aging specialist. On qualifying from The Goa Medical College he started his basic practice in Goa. It was during this period, he realized, that one of the biggest problems ailing the community was morbidity and mortality due to ageing. This led him to do his speciality in Geriatric Medicine form M S Ramaiha Medical College Bangalore. On completion he pursued his training in the practice of Anti-aging and Preventive Cardiology.

He is amongst the few in the country certified by the International Board of Clinical Metal Toxicology USA as a CMT, and the only one from Goa and Western Maharashtra (outside Mumbai) trained to administer chelation therapy. He has also been certified by the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine of India and Affiliate of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine in the field Anti-Aging Medicine and in the use of Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. He has further trained in the use of Ozone Therapy under the auspices of Indian Ozone Society.

Dr. Da Costa is a member of a number of Medical Organizations including the IMA, IMA CGP, Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India, GPA Greater Mumbai, Geriatric Society of India, to name a few. He is currently the Gen Secretary of the Indian Society for the Study of Metal Toxicology and Chelation Therapy, which is a nationwide organization that conducts workshops, training sessions, conferences for Chelation Therapy practitioners.

Dr. Da Costa has treated over 12,000 patients suffering from IHD, CAD and other chronic degenerative disorders all over Maharashtra and Goa over the past five years. He is committed to providing quality medical care and visits various affiliate clinics in Ratnagiri, Chiplun, Mahad, Margao, Panvel, Mumbai, Thane, Nasik, Satana, Ahmednagar, Kolhapur, and Sangli, while also having his own clinic in Pune. With his extensive experience and affiliation with reputable organizations, Dr. Da Costa is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health outcomes.

OUR VISION

The vision statement of Redefining Health, 'Preventing Disease, enriching life' describes the organization's purpose.

Our Vision is to

Promote and provide high quality care and a comprehensive scope of services for those seeking a healthy quality of life.
Provide a solid foundation for those wishing to care for their elderly.
Become a leader in the provision of care to patients in a wide range of settings.
Conduct valuable research that can be used to improve the care provided to elderly patients.
Serve as a leader in providing medical care to patients as it integrates with other disciplines.
Be recognized as experts in the provision of care to patients within the community.
Become a leader/center of excellence in the area of end-of-life care medicine.
Collaborate with other disciplines while maximizing the model of interdisciplinary care.
Create a supportive environment for primary care takers in which they can perform successfully.