NIMHANS — National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences, Bengaluru — India’s leading institute for mental health and neurosciences offering multidisciplinary clinical care, research and training across psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery and allied specialties.
- Parking: On-campus parking available for patients & visitors; follow signage for OPD, ER and visitor zones.
- 24/7 Services: Emergency/Casualty and critical care operate 24×7.
- Ambulance / Patient Transfer: Coordinated via Emergency desk — contact switchboard for immediate transfer arrangements.
- On-site Pharmacy: Campus pharmacies serve inpatients and OPD patients — contact the switchboard for the nearest outlet and timings.
🏥 Hospital Services
Departments / Specialties
- Psychiatry & Community Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology & Rehabilitation
- Neurology & Stroke Care
- Neurosurgery
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine & Palliative Care
- Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Sleep & Headache Clinics
Diagnostics & Labs
- Clinical pathology & biochemistry
- Imaging: MRI, CT, EEG, neurophysiology services
- Advanced neuro & psychiatric research labs
- Home sample collection & report access — enquire via OPD desk
OPD / Doctor Consultation
- Outpatient clinics run on scheduled days — Psychiatry OPD timings example: 08:00 AM – 11:30 AM (varies by clinic).
- Appointment booking: call OPD enquiry numbers above or use patient-care pages.
- Token/queue management at OPD counters; teleconsultation available for follow-ups.
Emergency & Inpatient
- 24×7 Neuro-emergency, casualty, and ICU support
- Inpatient beds across psychiatry, neurology and neurosurgery units (large tertiary campus capacity)
- Blood bank & transfusion services coordinated via ER teams
Surgeries & Procedures
- Neurosurgical procedures including complex cranial and spinal operations
- Pre-surgery assessment, anesthesia and post-op rehabilitation services
Insurance / Welfare & TPA
- Insurance and government welfare schemes supported — check patient-care desk during admission or appointment.
- Billing & insurance enquiries via switchboard / patient services numbers above.
Institute of National Importance
24×7 Emergency
Comprehensive Neurosciences
👨⚕️ Doctors
Find faculty and specialists across psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery and allied areas via the official patient-care / departments pages. A few contact points:
- Psychiatry OPD Enquiry: 080 2699 5255 (OPD scheduling and clinic days)
- Neurology Dept (example): 080 2699 5150
- To view full profiles and book: use the official NIMHANS patient-care pages and department listings.
🧭 Patient & Visitor Information
- Visiting Hours: Vary by ward/ICU — confirm with Admissions or the relevant department on arrival.
- Admission & Discharge: Admissions desk manages registration, bed allocation, consent, discharge summaries and billing — contact switchboard for step-by-step guidance.
- Infection Control: Standard precautions (hand hygiene, masks in high-risk areas) are enforced; follow staff instructions.
- Patient Rights & Responsibilities: Available at patient-care / patient relations desks on campus.
- Amenities: Campus cafeteria, waiting areas, on-site pharmacies, and visitor parking; guest Wi-Fi and support services available in main blocks.
- How to Reach: Located on Hosur Road (Wilson Garden / Lakkasandra area) — well connected by bus and taxi; use the map above for driving directions.
🛟 Support Services
- 24×7 Ambulance / Transfer coordination: Arrange via Emergency desk or main switchboard: 080 2699 5000
- Blood Bank & Transfusion: Available and coordinated through ER / inpatient teams.
- Medical Records: Request discharge summaries, lab reports & imaging at Medical Records / patient-care office.
- Feedback / Grievance: Use patient-care office or email info@nimhans.ac.in for formal feedback.
- Tele-MANAS / 24×7 Counseling: 14416 / 1800-891-4416
📍 Nearby Facilities
Pharmacies & Medical Stores
- On-campus / nearby pharmacies serve OPD & inpatients — contact switchboard (080 2699 5000) for exact outlet and timings.
Diagnostic Labs
- In-house lab & imaging (MRI, CT, EEG) — report access via Medical Records / patient portal.
ATMs / Banks
- Banking and ATM facilities are available near the campus; patient relations can direct visitors to the nearest operational ATM.
Food & Lodging
- Campus cafeteria for visitors and staff; additional eateries and hotels available along Hosur Road and nearby neighborhoods.
🧑💻 Online Services
- Patient Care & Services (Official)
- Book or enquire OPD appointments via the OPD enquiry numbers above or the patient-care pages.
- Telemedicine & e-consult options (contact telemedicine team via patient-care pages).
- Request reports / records via Medical Records desk — contact switchboard for process details.
NIMHANS is the national referral centre for mental health and neurosciences, providing 24×7 emergency care, specialized clinics, integrated inpatient & outpatient services, and extensive patient support — contact the switchboard or OPD enquiry numbers for appointments and urgent assistance.
Address:
Hosur Road, Lakkasandra / Wilson Garden area, Bengaluru — 560029
