Introduction of Hospitals in Kathmandu
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Kathmandu is made up of three districts and they are Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur, together with expanding an area of 899 square kilometers. It is the largest and busiest city in Nepal and thus has numerous reputed health care and diagnostic centers.
List of Hospitals in Kathmandu, Locations, Description, and Links
Hospitals in Kathmandu list, locations, descriptions, and links are given below-
| S. No. | Name of Hospital | Location | Sector (Government /Private/Others) | Description | Website Links/Contact No |
| 1. | Bir Hospital/ National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) | Mahaboudha, KTM | Government | Established in 1889 AD Bed:426 | https://nams.org.np |
| 2. | Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) | Maharajgunj, Kathmandu | Government | Established in 1882 AD Bed: 700 It is the largest hospital in Nepal providing facilities like general OPD (Outpatient Department), EHS (Extended Health Services), Emergency services, and In-patient service. | http://iom.edu.np |
| 3. | Patan Hospital/Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS) | Lagankhel, Lalitpur | A public non-profit institution | Est.1982 Bed: 450 A public not-for-profit tertiary academic institution as well as a health care center | https://www.pahs.edu.np/pahs-community/hospital/ |
| 4. | Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital/Prasuti Griha | Thapathali, KTM | Government | Established on 17 August 1959 Bed: 415 It is the first maternity hospital in Nepal. | |
| 5. | Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital/Teku Hospital | Teku, KTM | Government | Est. 1933 Bed: 100 It is a central government hospital for training and caring the patient with infectious and tropical diseases, HIV/AIDS, rabies, snake bites, etc. | https://hospitalsinnepal.com/hospitals/sukraraj-tropical-infectious-disease-hospital-teku-hospital/ |
| 6. | Kanti Children’s Hospital | Maharajgunj, Kathmandu | Government | Est.1963 Bed:325 It is a children’s hospital. | https://kantichildrenhospital.gov.np/en |
| 7. | Mental Hospital Lagankhel(MHL) | Lagankhel,Lalitpur | Government | Est. 1985 Bed:50 It is a solo mental health service-providing hospital. | http://www.mhl.gov.np/about-us |
| 8. | Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital | Dudhpati, Bhaktapur | Government | Est. 1992 Bed: 150 It is a specialized hospital in cancer treatment, study, and research. | http://bch.org.np |
| 9. | Shree Birendra Hospital/Sainik Hospital/Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences (NAIHS)/Army Hospital | Chhauni, Kathmandu | Government | Est.1990 -run by Nepal Army Bed: 635 It is a teaching hospital, tertiary level, modern, central, and referral hospital of the Nepalese Army. | http://www.birendrahospital.mil.np/ |
| 10. | Nepal Police Hospital | Paanipokhari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu | Government | Est: 9 April 1984 It was started to provide free health services to policemen, their families, ex-policemen, and their families. | https://nph.nepalpolice.gov.np |
| 11. | National Tuberculosis Centre/Nepal T.B. Hospital | Araniko Highway, Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur | Government | Est. 1989 Bed: This is a referral hospital for tuberculosis. | https://nepalntp.gov.np |
| 12. | Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre (SGNHC) | Bansbari, Kathmandu | Government | Est.10 July 1995 It is providing specialist care in the stream of cardiology and cardiac surgery. It is the first cardiac tertiary center in Nepal and is named after Gangalal Shrestha. | https://sgnhc.org.np |
| 13. | Nepal Eye Hospital | Tripureshwor, Kathmandu | A non-governmental organization (NGO) | Est. March 1973 It is the first hospital in Nepal dedicated to eye care services. | http://www.nepaleyehospital.org/aboutus.php |
| 14. | Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (TIO) | Gaushala, Bagmati Bridge, Kathmandu | A public non-profit institution | Est.1994 It is a not-for-profit, community-based organization for Eye Care and it is also WHO Collaborating Centre for Ophthalmology. | https://www.tilganga.org |
| 15. | Anandaban Hospital | Tika Bhairab, Lele, Lalitpur | NGO | It is a referral hospital for leprosy and it is under The Leprosy Mission Nepal. | https://tlmnepal.org |
| 16. | B.P. Eye Foundation (BPEF, Children’s Hospital for Eye Ear and Rehabilitation Services(CHEERS) | Madhyapur Thimi Municipality 1, Lokanthali, Bhaktapur | NGO | Est.1991 This hospital is for Children’s Eye, ENT, and Rehabilitation Services. | https://bpeyefoundation.org |
| 17. | B & B Hospital | Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal | Private | EST.1997 The name of this hospital from the surnames of two doctors who established the hospital and they are Dr. Jagdish Lal Baidya and Dr. Ashok K. Banskota. It is one of the best-renowned care centers for Orthopedic surgery. | https://www.bbhospital.com.np |
| 18. | Civil Service Hospital | Minbhawan, Kathmandu, Nepal | Autonomous government institution under the Ministry of General Administration | Est. March 29, 2009 Bed: 132 It is mainly for the employees of the Nepal Government but the general public is also treated. It is also known for its self-sustained as well as creative system. | https://csh.gov.np |
| 19. | Alka Hospital | Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal | Private | Est.2005 Bed: 100 It is a super specialty hospital in the heart of the Lalitpur district. There are two buildings of Alka hospital i.e. Alka Hospital-1 (main) and Alka Hospital-2 nearly one kilometer of distance. | http://www.alkahospital.com |
| 20. | Om Hospital & Research Centre (P) Ltd. | Chabahil, Kathmandu | Private | Est. 1996 Bed: 175 Om hospital is the pioneer in establishing In vitro fertilization (IVF) center and caters to patients from throughout the country. It is also a referral center for Gynaecology and Obstetrics services, Hemodialysis, Oncology, Critical Care, and Complicated Surgeries. | https://omhospitalnepal.com |
| 21. | Norvic International Hospital | Thapathali, Kathmandu | Private | It is one of the reputed hospitals in Nepal with a team of top clinicians/doctors providing advanced healthcare services in Cardiology, Gynecology, Otorhinolaryngology/ENT, and many more. | https://www.norvichospital.com |
| 22. | Grande City Hospital | Jyoti Bhawan, Kantipath | Private | Bed:50 It is a private hospital in the heart of Kathmandu city. | http://grandecityhospital.com |
| 23. | Grande International Hospital | Dhapasi, Kathmandu | Private | Est. February 2010 Bed: 200 It is a private multi-specialty hospital that offers preventive and curative healthcare services with 33 departments with highly trained clinicians/doctors and paramedics ready to serve the most medical demands. | https://www.grandehospital.com |
| 24. | Vayodha Hospitals | Balkhu, Kathmandu | Private | It is also a private hospital for delivering world-class healthcare with the vision of “Cure with Care”. | https://www.vayodhahospitals.com |
| 25. | Nepal MediCiti (NMC) | Bhaisepati Lalitpur | Private | Bed:750 It is one of the top hospitals having a world-class quaternary care facility with multiple Centers of Excellence. It is also a unit of Ashwin Medical College and Hospital. | https://www.nepalmediciti.com |
| 26. | Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital (NMCTH) | Attarkhel, Jorpati-Sundarijal Road, Gokarneshwor 44600 | Private | It is a medical college-based hospital in Jorpati, Kathmandu. | https://www.nmcth.edu |
| 27. | Kathmandu Medical College And Teaching Hospital | Sinamangal, Kathmandu | Private | Est. 1997 It is a medical school-based hospital located in Kathmandu the capital city of Nepal. | https://kmc.edu.np |
| 28. | Kathmandu Cancer Center | Tathali Nala Road Bhaktapur | Private | Established in 2015 It is a cancer-treating hospital known for modern cancer care services. | https://kccrc.org |
| 29. | Kathmandu Model Hospital | Pradarsani Marg, Kathmandu | NGO | Est. 1993 Bed: 50 It is a tertiary care hospital with various specialty services and is also a hospital of the Public Health Concern Trust, Nepal (phect-NEPAL). | http://www.phectnepal.org |
| 30. | Kirtipur Hospital | Devdhoka – 2, Kritipur | NGO | Est. 12 April 2006 Bed: 100 It is NGO (phect-NEPAL/KMH) based hospital and proposed for Pushpalal Medical College and Teaching Hospital. | http://www.phectnepal.org |
| 31. | Hope Hospital | Sinamangal, Kathmandu | Private | Bed:100 It is one of the Sinamangal-based hospitals also known as acute care general hospitals. | http://www.hopehospital.edu.np/about-us.html |
| 32. | Nagarik Community Hospital | Araniko Highway, Madhyapur Thimi | Private | Est. 28 April 2009 Bed: 100 It was established by devoted social workers and doctors from Bhaktapur to serve quality health services for the people of Bhaktapur and nearby districts. | |
| 33. | Kantipur Hospital | Subidhanagar Tinkune, Kathmandu | Private | Est. 1997 Bed: 100 It is a private hospital located at Tinkune, Koteshwor, Kathmandu. | https://www.kantipurhospital.com.np/about.php |
| 34. | Medicare National Hospital & Research Center | Chabahil Chowk, Kathmandu | Private | It is one of the reputed old private hospitals in Nepal. | http://medicarehosp.com |
| 35. | Neuro Hospital Bansbari/Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences | Bansbari, Kathmandu | Private | It is one of the reputed first neuro-private hospitals in Nepal. | http://neuro.org.np |
| 36. | Annapurna Neuro Hospital/Annapurna Neurological Institue and Allied Sciences | Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu | Private | Est. 2009 It is the excellent health services at an affordable cost that have enabled it to transform into a full-fledged the hospital that provides diagnostic, preventive, and curative services. | https://www.annapurnahospitals.com |
| 37. | Venus Hospital | Devkota Sadak, Mid Baneshwor, Kathmandu | Private | This hospital is dedicated to service for better health and it is managed by renowned senior doctors and young professionals to promote quality health care to the general public at affordable prices and with quality modern technologies. | https://venushospital.com.np |
| 38. | Nepal-Bharat Maitri Hospital | Mitrapark, Kathmandu Nepal | Private | Est. 2011 Bed: 100 It is one of the excellent healthcare hospitals at an affordable cost that has evolved into a full-fledged tertiary care center, giving diagnostic, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services. | https://nbmh.com.np |
| 39. | Helping Hands Community Hospital | Chabahil Chowk, Kathmandu | NGO | Est. 1989 Bed: 100 It is a non-profit making, charitable community hospital established under the umbrella of Helping Hands Nepal is a non-governmental Organization (NGO). | http://www.helpinghandshospital.org.np |
| 40. | Samata Hospital | Boudhadwar Marg, Kathmandu | Private | Bed:100 It is a private hospital. | +9771-4114063 |
| 41. | Swacon International Hospital Pvt. Ltd | Rudramati Marg, Battisputali, Kathmandu | Private | Est. 2012 Bed: 26 It is an International General Hospital which is specialized in Travel Medicine, Mountain Medicine, and Sleep Care. It is also a trusted healthcare service provider to clients of more than 500 insurance companies globally. | https://www.swaconhospital.com |
| 42. | Madhyapur Hospital | Araniko Highway, Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur | Private | It is a general tertiary care hospital. | http://www.madhyapurhospital.com.np |
| 43. | Hospital for Advanced Medicine & Surgery (HAMS)/HAMS Hospital | Mandikhatar Road, Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu | Private | HAMS Hospital is a multi-disciplinary tertiary care boutique hospital that is serving people for more than two decades. | http://hamshospital.com |
| 44. | Metro Kathmandu Hospital | Narayan Gopal Chowk, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu | Private | It is a multi-specialty hospital offering complete health checkups and the hospital, formerly known as Metro Polyclinic. | https://metrokathmanduhospital.com |
| 45. | Bharosa Hospital Pvt.Ltd | Devkota Sadak, Kathmandu | Private | It is a private medical organization located at Devkota Sadak, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu. | 01-4475999 |
| 46. | Laligurans Hospital & Research Center Pvt.Ltd | Talchikhel,Lalitpur | Private | Laligurans Hospital & Research Center Pvt. Ltd is one of the old hospitals of Lalitpur. | 01-5152245 |
| 47. | Manmohan Memorial Medical College & Teaching Hospital/Manmohan Memorial Community Hospital (MMCH) | Swoyambhu:15, Kathmandu | Private | Est. 17 March 2006 Bed: 100 It is from the name of Former Prime Minister Late Manmohan Adhikari, a great patriot and legendary leader of Nepal and South Asia. | https://www.mmth.edu.np |
| 48. | Manmohan Memorial Hospital | Thamel Marg, Kathmandu | Private | Community-based hospital | 01-5247317 |
| 49. | Ganeshman Singh Memorial Hospital & Research Center | Mahalaxmisthan-15,Lalitpur | Private | Est. 2014 Bed: 100 This is a general hospital providing tertiary-level clinical care, backed by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians/doctors and paramedic staff. | http://ganeshmansinghhospital.com |
| 50. | KIST Medical College Teaching Hospital/KIST Hospital | Mahalaxmi Municipality, Ward No 1, Lalitpur, Nepal | Private | It is one of the renowned full-flagged tertiary care facilitating private hospitals. | https://www.kistmcth.edu.np |
| 51. | Sumeru Hospital | Dhapakhel, Lalitpur | Private | Est. 2011 Bed:100 It is a private hospital with Modern Medical Technologies and remains a full-service community health-care facility. | https://sumeruhospital.org.np |
| 52. | Himal hospital | Thirbom Sadak, Chardobato, Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu | Private | Himal Hospital is running towards a full-fledged tertiary care setup. | http://himalhospital.com |
| 53. | Kathmandu Valley Hospital | Bagdurbr, Sundhara, Kathmandu | Private | ‘Kathmandu Valley Hospital’ is a 100 bedded general hospital. It is also specific for providing NICU and PICU services and is on the verge of establishing itself as a pediatric hospital with the availability of 24 hours senior pediatrician consultants. | http://kvh.com.np/kathmandu-valley-hospital |
| 54. | Nepal Korea Friendship Municipality Hospital | Korean hospital road, Madhyapur Thimi – 5, Bhaktapur | Community Hospital | It is a 50 Bedded General Hospital having the goal of improving the health status of people. To develop the status of this hospital KOICA, Rose Club Korea and Madhyapur Thimi Municipality is doing marvelous efforts to bring it up to a high level. | https://nkfmh.org.np |
| 55. | Everest Hospital | New Baneshwor, Kathmandu | Private | Everest Hospital is a 100 bedded hospital located at Baneshwor-34, Kathmandu. It is the best service-providing hospital in heart of Kathmandu in front of the Everest Hotel. | https://hospitalsinnepal.com/hospitals/everest-hospital |
| 56. | Dr. Iwamura Memorial Hospital | Sallaghari Ukalo -1, Bhaktapur | Community Hospital | Est. 1998 Dr. IWAMURA MEMORIAL (DIM) HOSPITAL is named after the surname of the Late Dr. Noboru Iwamura was the first Japanese Volunteer to come to Nepal under the UMN Program and served the patients spending more than two decades. It is also a hospital for Iwamura College of Health Science. | https://www.iwamurahospital.com |
| 57. | Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center (MCVTC) | Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center TUTH Complex, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu | Government | This hospital is under T.U. Institute of Medicine (IOM) and designated as a center of excellence in the fields of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular treatment. | https://mcvtc.org.np |
| 58. | Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Memorial Hospital (MNNMH) | Basundhara, Near Tilangatar Police Station, Kathmandu | Private | It was started in 2011 by Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Memorial Foundation (MNNMF) with the broad aim of providing basic and advanced health services to the general people all over Nepal. | https://mnnidhihospital.com |
| 59. | Chirayu National Hospital & Medical Institute Pvt. Ltd | Basundhara, Kathmandu | Private | Chirayu National Hospital and Medical Institute (CNHMI)is a private hospital that was established in December 2013 providing ethical and personalized care within an infrastructure on par with the best facility in the country. | https://www.chirayuhospital.com.np |
| 60. | Ishan Children and Women’s Hospital | Basundhara, Kathmandu | Private | Ishan Children and Women’s Hospital Private Limited is one of the oldest private hospitals in Kathmandu established in 1995 AD and it is known for providing the best and most comprehensive pediatric care before birth and until 18 years of age even though it is a multi-specialty hospital that not only offers curative but also preventive health care services. | https://ishanhospital.com.np |
| 61. | Blood Hospital | Jawalakhel, Lalitpur_ | Private | Blood Hospital is known for ALL, AML, lymphoma, and myeloma diagnosed and treated hospitals. Even if it is a multispecialty hospital. | https://bloodhospital.org.np |
| 62. | Aarogya Multispeciality Hospital | Sundarnagar, Madhyapur Thimi | Private | Some common OPD services available are General Physician, Gynae, and Obstetrician Neurosurgery, Pediatric, Orthopedic, and Trauma, General Surgery ENT, Cardiologist and Physiotherapy. | 01-6637137 |
| 63. | National Cardiac Centre | Basundhara, Kathmandu | Private | Best Heart Clinic in Kathmandu under the leadership of senior interventional cardiologist Dr. Om Murti Anil and it is is equipped with the most recent and highest technology medical equipment from the world’s most renowned companies to provide highly accurate diagnostic tests for cardiac patients and others. | https://www.nationalcardiaccentre.com |
Keynotes on Hospitals in Kathmandu
- The Patan Hospital is a public non-profit tertiary care center also known for its neat and clean environment and it is specially packed for Quality Patient Care in Labor and Delivery.
- TUTH is the best place for undiagnosed and critical care patients at a reasonable service charge.
- Kathmandu is the hub of clinical laboratories and hospitals and the best place in our country for caring for patients.
- If there is any hospital information lacking in the above list, kindly write in the comment box.
Some Related Photos of Hospitals in Kathmandu
Chirayu National Hospital
Ishan Children and Women’s Hospital
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