Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMCH) — Ludhiana
Tertiary care teaching hospital and medical college offering wide-ranging specialties, emergency services and academic programmes.
Address: Civil Lines, Tagore Nagar, Ludhiana, Punjab 141001.
Main Phone: +91 98155 55100 — Official website: https://www.dmch.edu
Emergency Numbers & Critical Services
- 24×7 Emergency / Casualty: Available at hospital — reach via main desk number or come directly to Civil Lines campus.
- Ambulance: On-site ambulance fleet for inter‑hospital transfers and emergency pick‑ups (contact main desk).
- Blood Bank: DMCH Blood Bank — supports inpatients and emergencies (contact via hospital reception).
- ICU / Critical Care: Multi‑disciplinary ICU, NICU & PICU available 24×7.
Departments & Major Specialties
DMCH is a full‑spectrum tertiary hospital with both clinical departments and super‑specialties. Key departments include:
Medical & Critical Care
- General Medicine
- Cardiology (including CCU)
- Neurology
- Nephrology & Dialysis
- Endocrinology
Surgical & Procedural
- General Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
- Urology
Women & Children
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Paediatrics, NICU & PICU
- Neonatology
Other Specialties
- Oncology (Medical, Surgical & Radiation) — DMCH Cancer Care Centre
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- ENT
- Forensic Medicine
- Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy
OPD Timings (Department-wise where available)
Publicly listed timings — please confirm on the official website or call ahead as specialist schedules may change.
- General OPD / Outpatient Reception: 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM (Monday – Saturday).
- Eye / Ophthalmology OPD: 08:00 AM to 01:30 PM (Monday – Saturday).
- Dietary & Nutrition Counseling: 08:30 AM to 04:30 PM (all working days).
- Enquiry / Outpatient Helpdesk: 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM daily (for patient enquiries and appointment help).
- Emergency Services: 24×7.
- Private / Evening Clinics: Evening OPDs may be available for specific consultants — check dmch.edu or call the main desk.
Admissions, Inpatient & Room Information
- DMCH is a large tertiary hospital with an extensive bed‑strength across general wards, semi‑private and private rooms, ICU and special care units.
- For planned admissions, contact the admissions office via the hospital helpdesk or use the DMCH website appointment/admission forms.
- Visiting hours and attendant policies vary by ward — ask patient relations on arrival for the latest guidance.
Diagnostics, Imaging & Pharmacy
- Full radiology services: X‑ray, USG, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine available on campus.
- Pathology & Biochemistry labs operating to support inpatient and outpatient testing.
- In‑house pharmacy open during hospital hours with evening access for emergencies.
Insurance, Cashless Process & Empanelment
- DMCH is empanelled with multiple public and private insurance schemes and government programmes. For cashless approvals, confirm empanelment and pre‑authorization requirements with your insurer and DMCH insurance desk.
- If using Ayushman Bharat / PM‑JAY or other government schemes, bring your card and ID to the admissions/insurance counter for verification.
Patient Relations, Appointments & Grievance
- Online/Appointments: Use dmch.edu or contact the outpatient helpdesk to book specialist appointments.
- Patient Relations / Feedback: The hospital maintains a patient relations office to assist with admission queries, feedback and grievances — ask at main reception.
- Patient Documents: Keep ID proof, referral slips, previous medical records and insurance information ready at the time of visit.
How to Reach & Local Transport
- By Road: DMCH is located in Civil Lines / Tagore Nagar — well connected by local buses, auto‑rickshaws and taxis from all parts of Ludhiana.
- By Rail: Ludhiana Railway Station is approximately 3–4 km from Tagore Nagar (depending on the route); taxis and auto‑rickshaws are readily available.
- By Air: Ludhiana’s domestic air connectivity is limited; Chandigarh (approx. 100 km) and Amritsar (approx. 150 km) are the nearest major airports.
Highlight — DMCH at a Glance
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMCH) is a NABH‑accredited tertiary care teaching hospital (over 1,600 beds) offering comprehensive medical, surgical and super‑specialty care. It provides 24×7 emergency services, multi‑disciplinary ICUs, advanced diagnostics, and an academic environment for undergraduate and postgraduate training.
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Mobile‑Friendly & Accessibility
- The official DMCH website is mobile responsive. The hospital campus provides ramps and accessible entry points near major outpatient blocks; request assistance at the reception for wheelchair access.
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Contact & Map
Address: Civil Lines, Tagore Nagar, Ludhiana, Punjab 141001.
Main Phone: +91 98155 55100
Website: https://www.dmch.edu
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