KG Hospital

KGH is a not-for-profit multi specialty hospital, which has been serving the greater community of Coimbatore for 42 years under the dynamic leadership of its Chairman, Dr.G.Bakthavathsalam. Dr. Bakthavathsalam (MS, FICS, FCCP, FAMS) is a recipient of multiple national awards, including but not limited to the Padma Shri, the Dr. B.C. Roy Award for Community Health Care, the Seva Rathna Award & the Dharmaveera Award for his selfless service in the field of medicine. Dr.GB and the KGH team strive tirelessly to make advanced healthcare affordable and accessible to all. The Hospital today has on call more than 250 doctors, 800 nurses and Para-medical staff and is equipped with sophisticated diagnostic facilities like MRI and 128 slice CT Scanner. KGH is the third center in India to have successfully conducted a Cadaver Kidney transplant. Also, the hospital has been recognized by the Government of India, Dr MGR Medical University and National Board of Examinations for conducting Medical research, and as a center for nursing education and post graduate courses in 13 medical and super-specialities. Further, K.G. Hospital is a recognized Designated Blood Bank for nearly 200 hospitals located in Coimbatore and adjoining areas. Staying true to its charitable mission, the hospital has performed about 1,00,000 IOL surgeries free of cost to the poor. The hospital is also a beneficiary of the Prime Minister’s and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for providing medical relief to the poorer segments of the society.