KIMS Healthcare Group has been instrumental in revolutionizing healthcare delivery In India through its quality-focused systems and practices. The group was established in 2002, with a noble vision to provide quality healthcare with affordability and accessibility. With its flagship hospital at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the Group is the largest healthcare network in the state of Kerala and is among the top leading hospitals in the country; it has also become a renowned brand in healthcare in the Middle East. Within a short span of 2 decades, it has expanded its footprint with hospitals and medical centres to six GCC countries, apart from India. Ever since its establishment, KIMS has developed into one of the leading centres of pioneering medical work, research, and academics. KIMS brings a dedicated team of medical professionals, cutting-edge facilities, world class treatment protocols to deliver quality care balancing patient expectations and medical technology inputs.
The KIMS Group has been providing the highest standards of care to patients across Kerala. KIMS is the only medical institution in Kerala to have earned the accreditations of ACHSI, NABH (Hospital & Radiology), NABL (Blood Bank), and Neonatology Level 3 B confirming its superior standards in patient-centric care, nursing, and pathology/laboratory services It is home to numerous centres of excellence and specialized clinical services that provide patients with the highest standards of evidence-based treatments using a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
The academic wing of KIMS has been recognised as one of the leading academic centres in healthcare. Academic endeavours have been an integral part of its persistent pursuit for excellence. The academic wing upholds this tradition through specially planned courses for under graduates and post graduates including strong Academic Programs with 23 DNB Specialities and MRCP courses. Research and Translational Medicine is integrated into Clinical Practices; the exposure and experience achieved under training allows students to become familiar with international systems and policies
Journey of ‘Expertise & Excellence’
The group has a combined bed strength of around 1500+ with over 75 per cent occupancy throughout the year. It employs over 900 doctors and 2,000 nursing and allied health staff, who consult and care for around 6,000 outpatients per day. The group currently employs around 6500 people across India and GCC and has recently strengthened its management team with key additions across the leadership level.
Adapting to Medical Tourism
“International patients come to India for treatment from accredited facilities and cost-effectiveness,” asserts Dr. Sheriff Sahadulla, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Medical Officer of KIMS Healthcare Group. “Medical tourism is a growing sector in India and is projected to grow to US$7 billion to US$8 billion by 2020.” Within India, Kerala has attracted medical tourists due to its super speciality hospitals, alternative treatments, and abundant natural attractions.” KIMS treats over 50,000 patients from different parts of the world. Its International Patient Relations (IPR) desk forms the central coordination point for complete end-to-end service. Understanding the importance of cultural differences and the uncertainties that go with them, the IPR Desk ensures that the foreign nationals are given personal assistance for enabling hassle-free procedures during the various course of treatment. The continued endeavour of the Central IPR Desk is to provide international patients and their families with excellent, accessible and comprehensive health care services, by promoting a positive, pleasant and comfortable experience before, during and after the patient’s visit.
OUR UNIQUE FEATURES
- Over 49 specialties backed by comprehensive, best-in-class technology and well-trained para-medical staff
- Hi-end cardiac catheterization laboratory
- State-of-the-art operation theatres
- Advanced facilities for conducting open heart surgeries, cardiac bypass, valve replacement surgery, and correction of Congenital Cardiac malformations
- Dedicated intensive care units
- Advanced diagnostic laboratory services
- 128 Slice CT scan, 1.5 Tesla MRI Scan and PET Scan System that provides outstanding image quality for precise diagnosis of various disorders.
- Specially designed preventive health check-up packages.
- One of the best blood bank facilities in South India with facilities for component separation.
CSR initiatives
KIMS has always been in the forefront as a socially committed corporate. “Inclusive Growth” has been one of the driving forces in setting up the institution. Every member of the KIMS family is committed to provide care and solace to all who are in need of medical care.
KIMS has been serving the underprivileged patients through its various foundations like, KIMS charitable trust, KIMS Guruvandanam, Touch a life foundation, KIMS Spine foundation, KIMS Liver foundation, Dialysis foundation and Voice foundation. Apart from these, KIMS has done 100 free heart surgeries for needy heart patients through its CSR initiate - KIMS Hrudaya Spandanam. KIMS also has recently launched KIMS Jaipur Foot clinic to provide Jaipur foot, limb, calipers and aid for free of cost for the patents of Kerala.
Quote from Chairman:
“Medicine, management and ethics - these three fundamental passions came together when I co-founded KIMS. My endeavour is to impart this passion to each and every new talent joining our organization” - Dr M I Sahadulla, CMD, KIMS Healthcare Group
