Kolkata, a prominent healthcare hub in Eastern India, boasts several esteemed hospitals renowned for their exceptional medical services. Here are some of the top hospitals in the city:
Established in 2000, RTIICS is a 681-bed multi-super-speciality quaternary care hospital accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH). It features 16 fully equipped operation theatres, a 4th Generation Da Vinci Robot, and four state-of-the-art catheterisation laboratories with 24-hour emergency services. While specializing in cardiac care, RTIICS also offers advanced treatments in neurology, nephrology, and urology. The hospital serves not only patients from West Bengal but also from neighboring states and countries such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Nepal.
AMRI Hospitals
AMRI Hospitals is a leading healthcare provider in Eastern India, recognized for its comprehensive medical services. The Mukundapur unit received a “3-Star” rating from the Union Ministry of Power for excellence in energy conservation and launched Eastern India’s first comprehensive Airway Clinic in 2018. AMRI Hospitals have been ranked among the best private hospitals in Kolkata and the Eastern region, offering advanced trauma care and support for cancer patients and survivors.
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research and Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital (IPGMER and SSKM Hospital)
Commonly known as SSKM Hospital, this public medical college and hospital is a national research institute and a center of excellence in medical education and research. Located in the heart of Kolkata, it offers a wide range of medical services and has been ranked 21st in the medical category in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2022. The hospital has also established a 244-bed Level-1 Trauma Care Centre and is developing state-of-the-art cancer treatment facilities in collaboration with Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.
Tata Medical Center
Inaugurated in 2011, Tata Medical Center is a specialist cancer treatment and research center located in New Town, Kolkata. The hospital began operations with 160 beds and has since expanded to 431 beds, with 75% of its infrastructure dedicated to subsidized treatment for underprivileged patients. The center specializes in prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, serving not only West Bengal but also neighboring states and countries. It also houses the Tata Translational Cancer Research Centre, focusing on advanced cancer research.
Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital (CNMCH)
Established in 1921, CNMCH, also known as Chittaranjan Hospital, is a public medical college and hospital offering extensive outpatient, daycare, and inpatient services. With a bed strength of 1,470, it serves a large number of patients daily. The hospital has been recognized for its excellence in maternity care, receiving the LaQshya Certificate from the Union Health Ministry, making it the first medical institute in West Bengal to achieve this honor.
These hospitals exemplify Kolkata’s commitment to providing high-quality medical care, catering to a diverse patient population with a wide range of healthcare needs.