Lakshmi Hospital, Aroor

Lakshmi Hospital is a 300-bed multi-speciality hospital in Aroor, Ernakulam district, Kerala. Founded in 1979 with six beds and three doctors, it has grown into a hospital group with multiple centres.It was among the first hospitals in Kerala recognised as a Baby-Friendly Hospital by the Government and the WHO, and is the only hospital in the state approved by both Central and State Governments for treating employees and their dependents under CSMA rules. It is also the only FOGSI-recognised centre in Kerala for advanced laparoscopic surgical training for postgraduates, and is known for its work in sterilisation and family planning procedures.The hospital covers around 63 specialities, including gynaecology and obstetrics, maternal and fetal medicine, high-risk pregnancy care, infertility treatment, neonatology, paediatrics and paediatric surgery, urology, cardiology, neurology, oncology, orthopaedics including joint replacement, general surgery, ENT and cosmetic dentistry.Its radiology department offers imaging alongside diagnostic and interventional procedures including biopsies and ultrasound.The hospital's ethos is expressed in the phrase "Shariram adyam khalu dharma sadhana" — the body is the means for all pursuits.Amenities on site include a diagnostic laboratory service, an emergency service, a cafeteria, parking and a travel desk. The listed registration fee is Rs 200.Lakshmi Hospital is located at Bypass Junction, Aroor, Ernakulam district 688534, near Manorama News. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.