Open 24 hours· 7 days Shivamogga, Karnataka NICU · Adult ICU · Operation Theatre
Multispeciality Hospital · Shivamogga

Expert, gentle care from the first breath to the teenage years.

Mahalakshmi Multispeciality Hospital is a 30-bed hospital caring mainly for newborns, children and adolescents, with inpatient facilities in every speciality.

NICU for newborns
Adult ICU
Operation theatre
Gold MedalistMD Pediatrics
Economy wardHalf the general-ward charges
30
Inpatient beds
15+
Years of pediatric expertise
3
Critical-care units: NICU, ICU, OT
50%
Lower charges in the economy ward
What we do

Care built around growing children

Most of our patients are babies, children and teenagers, and we also admit patients in every other speciality we offer.

Newborn care

Care for full-term, premature and unwell newborns, supported by our in-house NICU.

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Child health

Diagnosis, treatment and admission for infections, fevers, breathing problems and other childhood illnesses.

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Adolescent health

Friendly, confidential care for teenagers as their bodies and needs change.

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Pediatric nutrition

Growth and diet guidance from a doctor trained in pediatric nutrition at Boston University.

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Facilities

Critical care under one roof

When a child or adult needs close monitoring or surgery, they don't have to be moved to another hospital.

  • 30 beds across general, economy and critical-care wards
  • Inpatient care available in every speciality
  • Round-the-clock monitoring for admitted and critical patients

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NICU

Neonatal intensive care for premature, low-birth-weight and critically ill newborns.

Adult ICU

Intensive care with continuous monitoring for adults who are seriously ill.

Operation Theatre

An in-house operation theatre for planned and emergency surgery.

Economy ward

Good treatment shouldn't depend on what a family can pay.

Our economy ward is for families with limited means. Patients there are treated by the same doctors and nurses, with the same standard of care, at half the general-ward charges.

About the economy ward

½

the charges of our general ward

Portrait of Dr. Gopala Krishna Shanbhag B V, pediatrician and Medical Director
15+years in child
& newborn care
Medical Director & Chairperson

Dr. Gopala Krishna Shanbhag B V

MBBS, MD Pediatrics (Gold Medalist), FAGE, PGPN (Boston University, USA)

More than 15 years caring for newborns and children, from Bengaluru's NICUs to the families of the Malnad region.
  • NICU & PICU trained
  • Gold Medalist
  • Pediatric nutrition

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Why families choose us

A hospital that knows your child

Specialist-led

Care is led by a gold-medalist pediatrician trained in neonatal and pediatric critical care.

Complete care

Outpatient visits, admission, NICU, ICU and surgery all happen in one hospital.

Affordable

The economy ward means cost does not stop a family from getting treatment.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kind of patients does Mahalakshmi Multispeciality Hospital treat?

We mainly care for newborns, children and adolescents, and we have inpatient facilities in all our specialities, including adults who need intensive or surgical care.

Does the hospital have a NICU?

Yes. We have a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for premature and sick newborns, along with an adult ICU and an operation theatre.

What is the economy ward?

The economy ward is for families with limited means. Its charges are half those of the general ward, and patients there receive the same doctors and the same standard of care.

What are the OPD timings?

Our OPD is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 080 7196 8616 or 080 4920 2343 for appointments or +91 99726 31172 for any other questions.

How many beds does the hospital have?

Mahalakshmi Multispeciality Hospital is a 30-bed hospital in Shivamogga, Karnataka.

Who is the Medical Director?

Dr. Gopala Krishna Shanbhag B V, MD Pediatrics (Gold Medalist) with a Post Graduate Programme in Pediatric Nutrition from Boston University, USA. Dr. Shanbhag has more than 15 years of experience in newborn and child care.

Need to see a doctor?

Call 080 7196 8616 or 080 4920 2343 to book an appointment, or +91 99726 31172 for admissions and other questions.