Top 8 Hospitals in Kolkata (2024 Edition)

 Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, EM Bypass

Why It’s Great:

One of Kolkata’s most premium multi-specialty hospitals.

NABH & JCI accredited (that’s a big deal in healthcare standards).

Known for cardiology, neurology, and oncology.

Has robotic surgery facilities (yes, robots are doing surgeries now!).

Personal Anecdote: A friend’s dad had a complex heart surgery here, and the post-op care was so smooth, he was cracking jokes within days.

2. Fortis Hospital, Anandapur

Why It’s Great:

Top-notch critical care and emergency services.

Famous for orthopedics & joint replacements.

Patient-friendly policies (no endless paperwork nightmares).

Fun Fact: Their cafeteria serves surprisingly decent coffee—a lifesaver for night-shift visitors.

AMRI Hospitals (Multiple Locations)

Why It’s Great:

• Three branches (Salt Lake, Dhakuria, Mukundapur).
• Best for neurology & gastroenterology.
• Advanced ICUs with 24/7 monitoring.

Best multi-specialty hospital in Salt Lake, AMRI emergency services.

4. Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Mukundapur

Why It’s Great:

• One of the largest private hospitals in East India.
• Pioneer in minimally invasive surgeries.
• Excellent maternity care (many Kolkatans swear by it).
• Did You Know? They have a helipad for air ambulances—how cool is that?

5. Peerless Hospital, Panchasaya rway It’s Great:

• Affordable yet high-quality care.
• Strong in nephrology & urology.
• Great patient feedback on staff behavior.

Metaphor Alert: If hospitals were cars, Peerless would be that reliable sedan—not flashy but gets the job done.

General Hospital, Kasba

Why It’s Great:

• Known for cardiology & cancer treatments.

• Budget-friendly compared to corporate hospitals.

• Efficient OPD services (no 5-hour waits!).

Personal Take: Their billing transparency is refreshing—no surprise charges at discharge.

7. Belle Vue Clinic, AliporeWhy It’s Great:

• One of Kolkata’s oldest & most trusted hospitals.
• Excellent in internal medicine & diabetes care.
• VIP-level privacy (popular among celebrities).
• Story Time: A relative recovered from dengue here, and the nurses were so attentive, they felt like.

8. Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital, Alipore

Why It’s Great:

• Heritage hospital with modern facilities.
• Great for geriatric care.
• Calm, green surroundings (rare in city hospitals).
• Pro Tip: Their health check-up packages are totally worth.