Mahavir Hospital and Research Centre keeps a quarter of its general-ward beds free of accommodation and service charges, a policy that reflects how it was founded. The Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Trust opened the hospital in Hyderabad in 1978 with 80 beds, to bring modern medical care within reach of ordinary people and to run on a “no profit, no loss” basis. More than four decades later, it is a 220-bed multi-speciality hospital near the Masab Tank flyover in AC Guards. It is known especially for kidney care: its doctors have carried out more than 2,000 kidney transplants, and it says it opened the state’s first dialysis centre. Its research wing, set up in 1983, works on genetics, immunology and allergy, and infertility, and is recognised by universities for PhD research.
| Quick Facts | Details |
| Full name | Mahavir Hospital & Research Centre (MHRC) |
| Address | 10-1-1, Bhagwan Mahavir Marg, AC Guards, near Masab Tank Flyover, Hyderabad, Telangana 500004, India |
| Area | AC Guards / Masab Tank / Lakdikapul |
| Run by | Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Trust |
| Chairman | Sri Mahendra Kumar Ranka |
| Hospital founded | 1978, with 80 beds |
| Current capacity | 220 beds |
| Research centre | Bhagwan Mahavir Medical Research Centre, established 1983 |
| Operating model | Charitable, “no profit, no loss” |
| Free beds | 25% of general-ward beds free of accommodation and service charges |
| Firsts (as described by the hospital) | First charitable hospital in the state; first hospital in the state with an attached research centre; first dialysis centre in the state; first trust hospital in Hyderabad empanelled under Aarogyasri (April 2007) |
| Kidney transplants | 2,000+ |
| Research areas | Genetics, allergy and immunology, infertility, tuberculosis |
| Research recognition | Recognised by DSIR; DST Centre of Excellence status; PhD recognition by Osmania University and the University of Hyderabad |
| Clinical research | 40+ research projects and 50+ clinical trials completed (as reported) |
| Teaching | DNB postgraduate training in several specialities |
| Scheme | Aarogyasri (Telangana) empanelled |
| Nearest metro | Lakdikapul (Red Line) |
| Nearest railway station | Hyderabad (Nampally), roughly 2–3 km |
| Nearest airport | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, roughly 25–30 km |
| Time zone | IST, UTC+5:30 (no daylight saving) |
| Website | themahavirhospital.in |
A Jain Trust’s “No Profit, No Loss” Hospital
The hospital is named after Bhagwan Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, whose teachings stress compassion and non-violence. The Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Trust set out to put modern medical care within reach of the common person.
Key points in its history:
- 1978: The hospital opens with 80 beds. The trust describes it as the first charitable hospital in the state.
- 1983: The Bhagwan Mahavir Medical Research Centre is established. The trust says it was the first hospital in the state to have an attached research centre.
- Kidney care: It sets up what it describes as the state’s first dialysis centre, along with urology and nephrology departments.
- April 2007: It becomes the first trust hospital in Hyderabad empanelled under Aarogyasri, the state’s health insurance scheme for poor families.
- COVID-19 pandemic: A 40-bed COVID ward with ventilators and monitors was added.
The hospital now has 220 beds. It says it treats patients from Hyderabad and Secunderabad, from across Telangana, and from other parts of India.
Kidney Care: Dialysis and Transplants
Kidney disease is where Mahavir Hospital has built its strongest reputation:
- Dialysis centre for chronic kidney disease, offered at subsidised rates
- Nephrology for diagnosis and long-term management of kidney disease
- Urology for stones, prostate problems, and surgery of the urinary tract
- Kidney transplantation, with more than 2,000 transplants performed by its doctors at reasonable cost
For kidney patients: People with diabetes and high blood pressure are at the highest risk of kidney disease. Regular kidney function tests, such as serum creatinine and urine protein, catch problems early. If you’re on dialysis, ask your nephrologist whether you might be a candidate for transplant evaluation.
The Research Centre
The Bhagwan Mahavir Medical Research Centre focuses on:
- Genetics: Genetic disorders and their diagnosis
- Allergy and immunology: Allergic diseases and immune system research
- Infertility: Research linked to reproductive health
- Tuberculosis: A dedicated TB clinic and research centre
Its recognitions include:
- Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) recognition
- Centre of Excellence status from the Department of Science and Technology
- PhD recognition from Osmania University and the University of Hyderabad
- Research recognised by international bodies, according to the hospital
The centre reports more than 40 research projects and 50 clinical trials completed.
Departments
As a 220-bed multi-speciality hospital, MHRC offers care across:
- General medicine
- Nephrology and dialysis
- Urology and kidney transplantation
- Obstetrics and gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Pulmonology and TB care
- General surgery
- Orthopaedics
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Critical care, with an ICU
- Genetics, allergy, and immunology services
- Laboratory and imaging services
- Ambulance service
Teaching
The hospital runs DNB (Diplomate of National Board) postgraduate programmes recognised by the National Board of Examinations in subjects such as general medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and pulmonology. Together with PhD research at the research centre, this makes MHRC an academic as well as a clinical institution.
Free Beds, Aarogyasri, and Insurance
- Free general-ward beds: 25% of general-ward beds are free of accommodation and service charges for patients who can’t afford them. Ask the administration about eligibility.
- Aarogyasri: Mahavir Hospital was the first trust hospital in Hyderabad empanelled under the Aarogyasri Health Insurance Scheme. Eligible Telangana families can get cashless treatment for covered procedures.
- Other schemes and insurance: Check with the help desk about central schemes, employee schemes, and private insurance.
- Estimates: For planned procedures, especially transplants, ask for a written estimate, including medicines needed after the transplant.
Getting to AC Guards and Masab Tank
The hospital is at 10-1-1, Bhagwan Mahavir Marg, in AC Guards, near the Masab Tank flyover and close to Lakdikapul.
- By metro: Lakdikapul station on the Red Line is the closest, a short auto ride away.
- From Hyderabad (Nampally) railway station: Roughly 2–3 km.
- From Secunderabad station: A longer cab or metro journey across the city.
- From Rajiv Gandhi International Airport: Roughly 25–30 km, via the PVNR Expressway, which comes down close to Masab Tank.
- Landmark for drivers: “Mahavir Hospital, near Masab Tank flyover, AC Guards.”
Genetic Testing and Counselling: When It Helps
Since genetics is one of the research centre’s specialities, it’s worth knowing when genetic services can help:
- A family history of inherited conditions such as thalassaemia, haemophilia, or muscular dystrophy
- Repeated pregnancy losses or a previous child with a genetic condition
- Planning a pregnancy in communities where carrier conditions like thalassaemia are common
- Unexplained developmental delay or birth defects in a child
Genetic counselling helps families understand test results, risks, and choices. Testing should always come with counselling so results are interpreted correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the address of Mahavir Hospital Hyderabad?
A. 10-1-1, Bhagwan Mahavir Marg, AC Guards, near Masab Tank Flyover, Hyderabad, Telangana 500004.
Q2. When was Mahavir Hospital established?
A. It was founded in 1978 with 80 beds.
Q3. Who runs Mahavir Hospital and Research Centre?
A. The Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Trust, chaired by Sri Mahendra Kumar Ranka.
Q4. How many beds does Mahavir Hospital have?
A. It has 220 beds.
Q5. Does Mahavir Hospital offer free treatment?
A. Yes. 25% of general-ward beds are free of accommodation and service charges for patients in need.
Q6. Is Mahavir Hospital known for kidney transplants?
A. Yes. Its doctors have performed more than 2,000 kidney transplants.
Q7. Does Mahavir Hospital accept Aarogyasri?
A. Yes. It was the first trust hospital in Hyderabad empanelled under Aarogyasri, in 2007.
Q8. What research does Mahavir Hospital do?
A. Research in genetics, allergy and immunology, infertility, and tuberculosis.
Q9. Which metro station is near Mahavir Hospital?
A. Lakdikapul station on the Red Line.
Q10. Does Mahavir Hospital offer DNB courses?
A. Yes. It runs DNB postgraduate programmes in several specialities.
