Hospitals in Siliguri

Siliguri is a town nesting between Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri in the State of West Bengal.

It has witnessed steady development in healthcare sector over the past few years. It houses several hospitals owned privately and by the government as well. Apart from this, Siliguri also has a government medical college within its city limits with state-of-the-art education and practical training facilities. There are several private clinics, nursing homes and medical centers which form part of the Siliguri healthcare sector.

Given below is a list of some of the top medical facilities in Siliguri.

There are several NABH accredited hospitals in Siliguri, offering world class medical amenities to patients.

Hospitals have modern infrastructure, a team of well qualified staff members, and patient friendly facilities. Most hospitals in Siliguri have separate outpatient and inpatient departments. Outpatient consultations are conducted by specialist doctors at flexible timings for patients' convenience. Other facilities offered by most hospitals in Siliguri are, I.C.U, on call doctor, emergency ward etc. Some hospitals are also equipped with 24/7 services like ambulance, pathology lab, pharmacy, blood bank etc.

Pediatrics, orthopedics, gynecology, surgery, cardiology, dermatology are some specialties offered in most hospitals and private clinics. Multi-specialty hospitals offer other advanced specialties too like bariatric surgery, cosmetic surgery, radiation oncology, I.V.F. Most hospitals in Siliguri have at least 1-2 well equipped operation theaters.

Hospitals in Siliguri are bound by rules laid down by the health department of Siliguri Municipal Corporation. Flouting any of these rules could lead to cancellation of the licenses which allow hospitals and clinics to remain functional. Storage of medical equipment, conducting surgical and medical procedures, waste disposal, are done under extremely hygienic conditions in all hospitals.

Siliguri is a probable candidate to be included in the smart city project of West Bengal. The city has already seen good development on the commercial front and still has ample scope to grow. Hospitals in Siliguri cater to people belonging to all walks of life. Owing to several health schemes initiated by Government of West Bengal, people belonging to economically backward classes can avail quality medical care at affordable pricing.

The healthcare sector of Siliguri caters to patients from the city itself and from nearby towns and villages as well. Siliguri railway station has a number of daily train services connecting to nearby areas. The nearest international airport to Siliguri is in Kolkata with good connectivity to almost every metro city in India. The national highway connecting Sikkim and West Bengal passes through Siliguri, thus making road travel convenient. There are several lodging facilities in Siliguri for convenience of patients and their family who visit from outside of the city.

Hospitals in Siliguri have been responsible for the overall development of the city and economic growth too.