Nankem Hospital - Alwarpet, Nilgiris

Nankem Hospital was established in 1976, it is a private hospital offering a wide range of medical specialities. The hospital overlooks the Coonoor town and is easily accessible from in and around the place.

With over 40 years of experience, the hospital is now a popular choice among patients, it provides 24 hours medical care and support. The hospital also has ‘Elder Care’ this particular service is dedicated to offering prompt and quality medical care and attention to old and terminally ill patients.

The hospital has a mission of making healthcare accessible and affordable for all. They have a critical care ambulance service for patients who have suffered respiratory failure, acute MI, heart attack, stroke, head injury, RTA, polytrauma epilepsy/fits. The ambulance is equipped with necessary machines such as a ventilator, cardiac monitor, defibrillator, infusion pump and is air conditioned.

The hospital has 40 beds and different specialties including Ophthalmology, General Medicine, Urology, Cancer Care, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedics, Gynecology & Obstetrics. The additional facilities one can avail of at the hospital are Path lab, X-ray lab, pharmacy and more. Patients can consult reputed doctors from several departments, call the hospital to book an appointment and enquire about the OPD timings, from Monday to Saturday 12 am to 11:45 pm.

Nankem Hospital Specialties:

Newborn & Childcare

Neonatology is a subspecialty of paediatrics that provides advanced medical care and treatment to newborns, ill or premature infants.

The hospital offers a Level II NICU including facilities such as –

Incubator

Neonatal ventilator

Open Care System / Baby Warmers

Vital Signs Monitors

Intravenous Pumps

The hospital has an incubator facility in the ambulance, to transport neo-natal infants from remote areas to the NICU safely. The pediatric OPD provides Immunization, Pediatric emergency and Cleft lip/palate surgery services.

Obstetrics & Maternity Care

The best medical assistance is offered to pregnant women to ensure that both mother and baby remain in good health. The hospital has advanced facilities for safe delivery, they handle cases of both low risk and high risk pregnancy. They also provide information on the child and mother’s nutrition, exercise, breast feeding, the labour rooms are spacious and there is a birthing suite, operation theatre etc.

Orthopaedics - Nankem Hospital offers progressive treatments for ailments such as

Scar revision

Urology - The department is headed by expert doctors and surgeons, who diagnose and treat conditions such as-

Stress incontinence

Nankem Hospital Additional Services:

The hospital has a master health check program that helps people in maintaining good health. It is important to routinely assess one's health and avail of timely medicare. Life+ program checks blood sugar levels, even cardiac conditions etc, and gives you a better understanding of your general health.

Eldercare is another program designed by Nankem Hospital to treat and give medical attention to elderly patients. Age-related illnesses are tackled as well as patients are provided internet access, chauffeurs take them for outings, and they are given access to the private garden and recreation rooms to ensure good mental health.