KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC
The KLE Society’s successful foray into healthcare began with the Dr Prabhakar Kore Super specialty Hospital and Research Centre – a Hospital offering 2000+ beds and state of the art medical facilities.
KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC
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Dr Prabhakar Kore Super specialty Hospital and Research Centre
Nestled within the campus of the esteemed KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, the illustrious KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre stands as a beacon of excellence in tertiary healthcare across the nation. Spanning an expansive 18-acre landscape, this modern marvel envisioned by the visionary Chancellor, Dr. Prabhakar B. Kore, boasts 2,000 beds, with 1,240 beds dedicated to charity. This ensures accessibility for those in need and embodies the ethos of compassion. Over 275 Intensive Care beds and an efficient Trauma & Emergency Care Unit cater to the critical needs of seriously ill patients. With a roster of over 300 consultant doctors, alongside dedicated nurses and paramedical staff, the hospital stands as a paragon of comprehensive healthcare.
Dr. Prabhakar Kore Super Specialty Hospital and Research Centre is equipped with 30 cutting-edge operation theatres, state-of-the-art advanced laboratories, and bi-planar Cath labs. The facility also boasts neuro-navigation capabilities, modern lasers, PET scans, and the latest technology in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, ensuring the highest standard of care and precision in medical treatment. Dr. Prabhakar Kore Super Specialty Hospital and Research Centre offers 23 super-specialty departments, including Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Endocrinology, Medical Gastroenterology, Cardiac Anesthesia, Interventional Radiology, Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Neurology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Surgical Gastroenterology, Neonatology, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Nephrology, Vitreo-retinal Surgery, Hemato-Oncology, and Rheumatology. These departments cater to diverse medical needs with a steadfast commitment to bringing comprehensive healthcare to the region.
Pioneering Organ Transplants
The hospital is distinguished for pioneering organ transplants in this part of the country, having performed heart, liver, and renal transplants. It is on the threshold of venturing into lung and other organ transplants. Facilities such as a highly automated blood bank with component separation systems, an eye bank, a skin bank, and a human milk bank further enhance its capacity to provide holistic care.
Transformative Initiatives
The hospital spearheads transformative initiatives such as the ‘Smile Train Project,’ offering restorative surgeries to children with cleft lip and palate, care for thalassemia-affected children through the ‘Sankalp India Foundation,’ and treatment for children with cancer through the ‘Cankids Project.’
Accreditations and Programs
The hospital is accredited for numerous National Health Programs and various Public-Private Partnership Programs like:
- Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka (AB-ARK) Scheme
- Psychiatry Day Care Centre
- Family Welfare Program
- National Blindness Control Program-DBCS
- Revised National TB Control Program (RNTCP)
- HIV & AIDS Control Program (ART)
In addition to these, the hospital provides free deliveries and LSCS facilities and advanced procedures like laparoscopic surgeries and joint replacement surgeries at highly subsidized rates.
Research and Innovation
In tandem with its medical college counterpart, the hospital fosters a culture of research and innovation, equipping students with invaluable clinical experience. The Advanced Medical Sciences and Research & Development cell serves as a hub for pioneering studies, bolstered by state-of-the-art amenities like digital libraries and telemedicine initiatives.
Satellite Healthcare Centres
Beyond its central hub, satellite healthcare centres at Ankola, Goa, Chikodi, Gokak, Gadhinglaj, and Jamkhandi extend the reach of quality medical care to remote communities, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all.
Legacy and Milestones
The hospital continues to set the gold standard for healthcare nationwide, with a legacy marked by milestones such as:
- First heart transplant in North Karnataka, outside of Bangalore district
- Over 29,000 open and closed heart surgeries
- More than 8,000 interventional/therapeutic cardiological procedures
- Over 130,000 coronary angiographies, angioplasties, valvotomies, and pacemaker implants
- Over 8,000 cosmetic surgeries
- Over 10,000 cleft surgeries
- Over 22,000 Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedures
- Over 4,000 laparoscopic surgeries
Community Service
Embracing its social responsibility, the hospital’s Suvarna JNMC ward and extensive outreach programs epitomize the fusion of altruism and medical excellence. Serving over 700,000 outpatients annually and conducting 15,000 surgeries, the institution remains steadfast in its dedication to serving humanity.
KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC not only provides exemplary care but also cultivates a corporate culture rooted in compassion and integrity. As a beacon of hope and healing, the hospital stands as a testament to the transformative power of medicine and compassion united.
