Hospitals in Vijayawada

Vijayawada is one of the most densely populated cities of Andhra Pradesh. Therefore all amenities and facilities required for day-to-day living are well developed in this city. The medical sector in this city is also quite aptly developed.

There are several hospitals, clinics, medical centers, primary care centers established by government as well as owned privately in Vijayawada.

Given below is a list of some of the best hospitals of Vijayawada.

Vijayawada is home to some of the best hospitals in Andhra Pradesh. Multi-specialty hospitals, single-specialty hospitals, nursing homes, private clinics, day care centers are part of the healthcare sector of Vijayawada. Medical and surgical treatment of best quality is provided at all medical facilities in Vijayawada.

Facilities like general surgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, neurology, urology, nephrology are provided in multi-specialty hospitals. Vijayawada has a number of children's hospitals, maternity hospitals, cancer hospitals catering exclusively to one medical specialty. Most hospitals are equipped with a separate outpatient department, offering consultation in specialties like dental surgery, psychiatry, E.N.T, ophthalmology etc.

Private clinics are managed by doctors qualified and experienced in a certain branch of medical or surgical treatment. These clinics operate individually without being associated with any hospital. Other than these, clinics managed by local governing authorities have also been initiated in Vijayawada. These clinics are equipped with basic medical amenities required to diagnose and treat a particular disorder.

Allied medical therapies in the form of physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, diet counseling, counseling psychology, are available at various hospitals and in private clinics too. Most hospitals have attached operation theaters, recovery rooms, waiting areas, pharmacy, ambulance facility, etc. Some hospitals are also equipped with critical care units for patients requiring constant medical care.

Hospitals are bound by strict rules regarding biological waste disposal, maintaining hygienic conditions in the hospital, sterilization of hospital clothing and equipment etc. This ensures a safe and healthy environment for patients to get treated. The Indian Medical Association (IMA), a medical body attached to health ministry has a branch in Vijayawada. It has control over all doctors practising in any area to curb medical malpractices.

Vijayawada is easily accessible by train as well as road ways for patients visiting from outside. Traveling within the city too is easy for patients. In addition to residents of Vijayawada, people from nearby towns and villages too visit the city due to easy availability of quality medical treatment at affordable prices. There are number of health schemes initiated by government of Andhra Pradesh which offers people from under privileged backgrounds, a chance to receive quality medical care.