Mumbai, India’s financial heart and cultural capital, is equally recognized for its top-tier healthcare infrastructure. Among the many institutions serving the city and beyond, ten hospitals stand out for their world-class facilities, advanced technologies, and exceptional patient outcomes. This article explores these centers of excellence, offering a comprehensive look at their specialties, innovations, and unique strengths.
1. Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (Andheri West)
A landmark tertiary-care multispecialty hospital, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital opened in 2009 and has rapidly become one of Mumbai’s foremost medical institutions. With 750 beds, it features cutting-edge technologies such as Asia’s first three-room intra-operative MRI suite and a Full-Time Specialist System ensuring round-the-clock access to specialists. Known for strength in oncology, neurosciences, cardiology, organ transplants, robotic surgery, and emerging treatments like radiosurgery, it regularly hosts advanced procedures with remarkable precision. Its extensive ICU capacity and comprehensive departments—from pediatrics to bariatrics—underscore its all-encompassing care.
2. P.D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre (Mahim)
Founded in 1951 in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, Hinduja Hospital embodies excellence in multispecialty care. With approximately 520 beds, it holds accolades as one of India’s premier private hospitals and the cleanest in Mumbai. It boasts strategic global partnerships fostering research and training, delivering advanced treatments in oncology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, rheumatology, and beyond.
3. Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital (Vile Parle)
A respected institution inaugurated in the early 1950s, Nanavati Hospital is a 350-bed super-specialty facility housing Centres of Excellence including cancer, bone marrow transplant, children’s health, digestive and liver diseases, neurosciences, orthopedics, plastics, renal sciences, and GI diseases. Its advanced equipment—such as high-field MRI, PET-CT, focused ultrasound, and the first cardiovascular X-ray system in Mumbai—equips it to deliver precise, specialized care. Compassionate service and strong safety credentials enhance its reputation.
4. Tata Memorial Centre (Parel)
As India’s oldest and largest cancer institute, Tata Memorial Hospital is a center for oncology research and multidisciplinary treatment. Administered by the Department of Atomic Energy since the 1960s, it is the nation’s hub for cancer research and offers a wide gamut of advanced therapies—robotic surgery, proton therapy, bone marrow transplantation, CAR-T cell therapy, and more—all while ensuring that about 60 percent of patients receive free or highly subsidized care. It has pioneered multiple first-of-its-kind treatments like India’s first linear accelerator (1978), bone marrow transplant (1983), proton therapy (2023), and indigenous CAR-T trials.
5. King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital & Medical College (Parel)
Established in 1926, KEM is a public teaching institution with over 2,250 beds and a strong community-oriented mission. Treating approximately 1.8 million outpatients and 85 000 inpatients annually, it provides both fundamental and advanced care across all medical fields. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it stood as a symbol of public service. It also excels in diagnosing and treating conditions like primary aldosteronism, a hormone-driven high blood pressure disorder, offering specialized care often unmatched outside premier private hospitals.
6. Holy Family Hospital (Bandra)
This non-profit Roman Catholic hospital, founded in 1942, features 268 beds and is run by the Medical Mission Sisters. It is Mumbai’s first hospital to introduce a hybrid cath lab, enhancing cardiology and surgical services with advanced imaging and procedural integration.
7. Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre (Girgaon)
Backed by the Reliance Foundation, this facility brings state-of-the-art infrastructure and advanced diagnostics to cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, and more. Emphasizing patient safety, comfort, and innovative care, it also drives research and innovation in healthcare within Mumbai.
8. Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre (Bandra West)
Founded in 1978, Lilavati Hospital offers highly specialized treatments in cardiology, urology, pediatrics, nephrology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and oncology. A trusted and award-winning institution, it is known for high surgical success rates, especially in cardiac procedures, newborn and neonatal care, and kidney treatments. It also leads in preventive healthcare and advanced diagnostics.
9. Fortis Hospital, Mulund
Since 1997, this 400-bed multispecialty tertiary hospital has distinguished itself with comprehensive services, including advanced robotic surgery, liver and bone marrow transplants, and cardiac care. It holds multiple JCI accreditations, employs central Mulund’s first surgical robot, and hosts a pioneering bone marrow transplant unit. A large team of competent doctors ensures quality, patient-centric care. My Hospital Now
10. Global Hospitals Mumbai (Parel)
Established in 1996 as part of the Parkway Pantai network, Global Hospital specializes in multi-organ transplants—including liver, kidney, heart, and lung—as well as hepatology, gastroenterology, neurology, and orthopedics. With modern infrastructure and strong emphasis on transplant research and critical care, it serves as a center of excellence in complex surgeries.
Summary & Outlook
These ten institutions illuminate the range and depth of Mumbai’s healthcare strength—from research-driven cancer care at Tata Memorial, advanced multi-specialty procedures at Kokilaben, and prestigious transplant and surgical capabilities at Global and Fortis, to pioneering public health access at KEM and deeply compassionate care at Holy Family. They collectively serve millions, embrace innovation, and continuously push standards higher.
Mumbai’s healthcare ecosystem is also growing: large new private hospitals of 300 to 1,000+ beds are being added, such as KIMS in Thane and expansions at Nanavati, aiming to enhance bed availability and advanced services across the city. However, the shortage of adequate skilled medical and support personnel remains a critical challenge. The Times of India Public institutions are discovering new ways to deploy advanced care affordably—as with JJ Hospital performing robotic surgeries free of cost, a monumental step in democratizing cutting-edge treatment.