Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad

The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences widely recognized as NIMS in Hyderabad is a premier and public super specialty hospital with educational and research facilities administered by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. A pioneer in medical field, NIMS was actually established during the year 1986 during the term of office of Sri. Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao (fondly called as NTR), Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences is situated in Punjagutta, Hyderabad, a prime location in between the twin cities. The NIMS is provided with a vast campus which spreads over an area of about 23 acres with the built area of more than 600000 lakh sq.ft. The reputed Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences comprises of 27 separate departments among which 14 departments are Super Specialties. NIMS functions with the commitment of creating a world-class medical care facility features all essential medical services and groundbreaking facilities under one roof.

There were times when people prefer western countries over India for treatment for chronic diseases and advanced surgeries. The basic reason behind people preferring western countries for medical treatments is that the government hospitals in India were featuring facilities with fewer technical progressions and obsolete specializations which ultimately created a black mark in their reputation among the masses.

Nevertheless, The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences is a singular medical care facility that created a trend which brought back people to opt for public hospitals over western countries and private health sector.

With over 27 separate departments and forward-looking specialties in the campus, NIMS in Hyderabad is a perfect example of a super specialty hospital medical institution in the country. Some of the specialities and departments of NIMS in Hyderabad include

Clinical - Anaesthesiology and Intensive care, Cardiology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Neurology, General medicine, Nephrology, Medical Gastroenterology, Medical Oncology, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Medical Genetics.

Surgical - Neuro surgery, Urology, Cardio Thoracic surgery, Oral health sciences, Vascular and Endovascular surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Surgical Oncology, Traumatology and surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology.

Diagnostic - Biochemistry, Radiology and Imageology, Microbiology, Pathology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear medicine and Transfusion medicine.

NIMS in Hyderabad has dedicated a freestanding round the clock facility for emergency services with extensive installations to serve the patients. Patients are admitted in the emergency for the urgent treatments.

Subsequently, the stabilized patient will be sent to the required department for additional treatment. As a question of fact, some patients even get discharged straightaway from the emergency ward.

Morning Services - Out Patient Department

OPD Block

Registration Fee: Rs.50
Validity: Valid for 14 days

Schedule Details

7:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• Aarogyasri Registration

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• OPD Registration
• General Medicine Unit I
• General Medicine Unit II
• Gynecology
• Hematology
• Medical Gastroenterology
• Medical Oncology
• Nephrology Unit I
• Nephrology Unit II
• Orthopaedics Unit I
• Orthopaedics Unit II
• Plastic Surgery
• Radiation Oncology
• Rheumatology
• Surgical Gastroenterology
• Surgical Oncology
• Head & Neck Oncology
• Breast Clinic
• Endocrine Oncology Clinic
• Gynaec Oncology Clinic
• Urology

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• Admission Counter
• Information Center

8:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• Senior Citizen Counter

Millennium Block

8.00 AM to 12.00 Noon (Monday to Saturday)

• Dental

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• Neurosurgery Unit I, Unit II & Unit III

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• Neurology Unit I, Unit II & Neuro Specialty Clinic

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• OPD Registration
• Diabetology & Endocrinology
• Memory Clinic

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Tuesday)

• Stroke Clinic

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday & Friday)

• Movement Disorders Clinic

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday)

• Neuro Muscular Clinic

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• X Ray

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• Memory Clinic   

8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• Blood Sample Collection   

Specialty Block

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• Admission Counter

8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• Bronchoscopy   

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• OPD Registration   
• Cardiology Unit I, II, III, IV
• Cardio Thoracic Surgery
• OPD Registration
• Cardiology Unit I & II
• Medical Genetics
• Respiratory Medicine

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday)

• Vascular Surgery

8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

• ECG
• Blood Sample Collection

Registration Fee: Rs.300
Cross Consultation Charges: Rs.50 extra
Validity: Valid for 14 days

Schedule Details

OPD Block

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

• General Medicine
• Medical Oncology
• Nephrology
• Orthopaedics
• Surgical Gastroenterology
• Surgical Oncology
• Urology

Millennium Block - Neurology & Neurosurgery wing

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

• Neurology
• Neurosurgery

Specialty Block - Cardiology & CT Surgery wing

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

• Cardiology
• Cardio Thoracic Surgery

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)

• Respiratory Medicine

Location of NIMS in Hyderabad
Nizam's Institute Of Medical Sciences
Address: Police station lane, Panjagutta,
Hyderabad - 500082
Landmark: Close to Panjagutta Circle
Telephone: (040) 23489000, (040) 23396552, (040)23489244, (040)23489245

Bed Strength at NIMS in Hyderabad:

General wards: 603 beds
Private rooms: 166 beds
Emergency and post operative care: 177 beds
Total number of beds: 946 beds

NIMS Campus - Important Telephone Numbers:

Information Center / Appointments: (040) 23489244, (040) 23489245, (040) 23396552

Hospital Services:

• Medical Superintendent's Office - (040) 23489040
• Resident Medical Officer (RMO) - Room No.8 (24 Hours) - (040) 23489043, Duty RMO Mobile Number: 09490296073
• Resident Medical Officer - Emergency (24 Hours) - (040) 23489030, Duty RMO Mobile Number: 09490296073
• Emergency Reception (24 Hours) - (040) 23489781
• Acute Medical Care (AMC) - (040) 23489005, (040) 23489053
• Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU) - (040) 23489008, (040) 23489080
• Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU) - (040) 23489090
• Medical Records Department - (040) 23489156, (040) 23489214