Wenlock District Hospital, Mangalore is one of the oldest and largest government hospitals in Karnataka, established in 1848. It serves as a major referral and teaching hospital, attached to Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore. The hospital provides multi-speciality care, government health scheme support, and emergency & trauma services to patients across the coastal districts.
🚨 Emergency & Immediate Help
- Hospital Helpline (24×7): +91 824 242 1200
- Ambulance (Mangalore): 108 — State-wide emergency ambulance service
- Casualty / Trauma: Available 24×7 with emergency medicine and surgical teams.
🏥 Hospital Services
Departments / Specialties
- General Medicine
- General & Laparoscopic Surgery
- Pediatrics & Neonatology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Orthopedics & Trauma
- Cardiology (basic care, referrals to tertiary centres)
- ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Psychiatry
Critical Care
- ICU, NICU & PICU facilities
- Emergency OT and Trauma services
Diagnostics
- Radiology (X-ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan)
- Pathology & Microbiology Labs
Inpatient Services
- General Wards & Special Wards
- Maternity & Pediatric Units
Government Hospital
Teaching & Training
24×7 Emergency
🗓️ OPD & Appointments
- OPD Timings: Typically 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday to Saturday); Closed on Sundays & Govt. holidays.
- Registration: Walk-in registration at OPD counters.
- Specialist Clinics: Vary by department (Pediatrics, OBG, Surgery, etc.).
💳 Insurance & Govt. Schemes
- Ayushman Bharat – Arogya Karnataka cashless treatment available.
- Yeshasvini, ESI, and other government health schemes accepted.
- Most services are subsidized/free under government provisions.
🧭 Patient & Visitor Info
Visiting Hours
- General wards: 4 PM – 6 PM. ICU/NICU: Restricted access.
Canteen & Food
- Hospital canteen available. Patient diet as per doctor’s advice.
Blood Bank
- On-site blood bank, functional 24×7.
Pharmacy
- In-house government pharmacy. Multiple private pharmacies nearby.
📍 Nearby Essentials
🔗 Official Links
Address:
Wenlock District Hospital, Hampankatta, Mangalore – 575001, Karnataka, India