Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre traces its roots to seven medical students who sat down for their first anatomy class in 1985 inside the old palace of Nawab Lutf-ud-Dawla at Zafargarh, Hyderabad. Those students formed the first batch of the Deccan College of Medical Sciences. Within a decade, the college had built its own large teaching hospital next door. Inaugurated in 1996, Owaisi Hospital is now a multi-speciality hospital of roughly 1,000 beds at DMRL X Roads in Kanchanbagh, southeast Hyderabad. It sees more than a thousand outpatients a day, runs a round-the-clock emergency and trauma service, and serves as the main clinical training ground for the college’s MBBS and postgraduate students.
| Quick Facts | Details |
| Full name | Owaisi Hospital & Research Centre |
| Address | DMRL X Roads, Kanchanbagh, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500058, India |
| Directions | On the DMRL–Midhani road, about 500 m from DMRL X Roads (on the left heading towards Midhani) |
| Affiliated college | Deccan College of Medical Sciences (DCMS) |
| Managing trust | Darussalam Educational Trust |
| College established | Inaugurated 26 January 1985 |
| Hospital built | 1993–1996 |
| Hospital inaugurated | 1996, along with its first intensive care unit |
| Bed capacity | About 1,000 beds (teaching hospital) |
| Daily outpatients | 1,000+ |
| Sister teaching hospital | Princess Esra Hospital, Shah Ali Banda |
| University affiliation | Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana |
| Medical seats | 150 MBBS seats a year, plus postgraduate and super-speciality courses |
| Emergency and ambulance | 040-2434 9999 |
| Other hospital lines | 040-2434 2754 / 040-2434 0169 / 040-2434 3129 |
| info@owaisihospital.com | |
| 24-hour services | Accident & emergency, pharmacy, diagnostics, radiology, dialysis, paediatrics |
| Nearest major railway stations | Kacheguda (about 9–10 km), Hyderabad Deccan/Nampally (about 11 km), Secunderabad (about 14 km) |
| Nearest airport | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad (about 20–25 km) |
| Time zone | IST, UTC+5:30 (no daylight saving) |
| Official website | owaisihospital.com |
Seven Students, a Nawab’s Palace, and a 1,000-Bed Hospital
In 1984, Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi, then chairman of the Darussalam Educational Trust, approached the Andhra Pradesh government for permission to open a private medical college for minorities. The government issued the order that August. The college was inaugurated on Republic Day, 26 January 1985, and classes began in the palace building at Zafargarh with just seven students.
In its early years, the college had no hospital of its own. Students trained at affiliated hospitals across the city: Princess Esra Hospital (the primary teaching hospital), Princess Durrushehwar Hospital, Muslim Maternity Hospital, the South Central Railway Hospital, and the CRPF Hospital. The Medical Council of India granted the college permanent recognition in November 1992.
Construction of a dedicated 1,000-bed teaching hospital next to the college began in 1993. Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre opened in 1996 with its first intensive care unit, and postgraduate courses followed soon after. Today the college is affiliated with the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences and admits 150 MBBS students a year. Asaduddin Owaisi is its chairman and Akbaruddin Owaisi its managing director.
On the Road Between DMRL and Midhani
Kanchanbagh is best known for its defence establishments. DMRL (Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory) and Midhani (Mishra Dhatu Nigam) give their names to the two road junctions that bracket the hospital. The simplest way to find it:
- From DMRL X Roads, head towards Midhani. The hospital is about 500 metres ahead on the left.
- From Midhani X Roads, head towards DMRL. The hospital is about 250 metres ahead on the right.
The surrounding neighbourhoods, including Santosh Nagar, Chandrayangutta, Barkas, Saidabad, Champapet, and Bandlaguda, are some of the most densely populated in southeast Hyderabad. The old city around Charminar is only a short drive away. For most of these areas, Owaisi Hospital is the nearest large multi-speciality hospital.
By road: Auto-rickshaws are the most common way to reach the hospital. TSRTC city buses run along the Santosh Nagar and Chandrayangutta routes.
By metro: There is no operational metro station right next to the hospital. Dilsukhnagar on the Red Line is one of the closer stations, around 15–20 minutes away by auto, depending on traffic.
By train: Kacheguda is the nearest major station. Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally) and Secunderabad are further away.
From the airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad is roughly 20–25 km south. The drive via the Outer Ring Road or the Aramghar–Chandrayangutta route typically takes 35–50 minutes.
Departments and Specialities
As a medical college hospital, Owaisi Hospital runs every department the National Medical Commission requires for undergraduate and postgraduate training, along with several super specialities.
Emergency, Trauma, and Burns
Accident and emergency services run around the clock, and the hospital handles polytrauma cases (patients with multiple injuries, often from road accidents), which are common in the busy traffic of southeast Hyderabad. It also offers burns management and plastic and reconstructive surgery, including care for burn injuries and wound reconstruction.
Heart Care
The cardiology department runs a cath lab for angiography and angioplasty, along with ECG, echocardiography, and stress testing.
Brain and Nerves
Neurology treats strokes, seizures, and nerve disorders. Interventional neuroradiology offers minimally invasive procedures through blood vessels, such as clot removal or aneurysm treatment, without open brain surgery.
Kidneys and Urinary System
Nephrology and a dedicated dialysis unit care for patients with chronic kidney disease. Urology handles kidney stones, prostate problems, and other urinary conditions.
Digestive System
Gastroenterology covers endoscopy, liver disease, and digestive disorders.
Mothers and Children
Obstetrics and gynaecology run labour rooms and provide antenatal, delivery, and gynaecological care. Paediatrics offers round-the-clock children’s care, including newborn and paediatric medical management.
Other Departments
The hospital also has General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Dentistry, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine, and Radiology. Laboratory departments include Pathology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry.
Two Teaching Hospitals, One Medical College
Many patients don’t realise that Deccan College of Medical Sciences runs two hospitals:
- Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre, Kanchanbagh. This is the larger, newer hospital, with the fuller range of super specialities, ICUs, a cath lab, and dialysis. It is the better choice for complex conditions, major surgery, and critical care.
- Princess Esra Hospital, Shah Ali Banda. This is the college’s original primary teaching hospital, located in the old city. It is more convenient for residents of Charminar, Shah Ali Banda, and the surrounding lanes who need general consultations and routine admissions.
Doctors from the college work at both sites, and patients may be referred between them depending on what treatment they need. Before travelling across the city, call the hospital to check which site runs the specialist clinic you need.
Round-the-Clock Services
- Accident and emergency, with a dedicated emergency and ambulance line: 040-2434 9999.
- Intensive care units for adults, children, and newborns.
- 24/7 pharmacy inside the hospital.
- Diagnostic laboratories for pathology, microbiology, and biochemistry.
- Radiology, including X-ray, ultrasound, CT, and other imaging.
- Dialysis unit for scheduled and emergency sessions.
- Operation theatres for general and speciality surgery.
- Labour rooms for normal and assisted deliveries.
- Ambulance service for patient pickup and transfer.
Costs, Health Schemes, and Insurance
Medical college hospitals usually charge less than corporate hospitals for the same treatment, and Owaisi Hospital is no exception. A few steps can reduce costs further:
- Ask about Aarogyasri coverage. Telangana’s Aarogyasri scheme covers many surgeries and treatments for eligible families. Confirm at the hospital’s Aarogyasri desk whether your specific procedure is covered here.
- Check other government schemes. Central schemes such as Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, and employer schemes like ESI, may also apply. Check before admission.
- Confirm cashless insurance with the insurance desk if you have private health insurance.
- Ask for an estimate for planned surgery, cath lab procedures, or long ICU stays.
- Keep every bill and report, since some schemes reimburse part of the cost later.
An Emergency Checklist for Families in Southeast Hyderabad
Because Owaisi Hospital is the closest large hospital for a big population, its emergency department can get very busy. Some preparation helps:
- Save 040-2434 9999 in your phone now. Call ahead during an emergency so the team knows what to expect, especially for heart attacks, strokes, or major accidents.
- Know the route before you need it. Remember the DMRL–Midhani landmark, as it is the fastest way to guide an auto or ambulance driver.
- Carry key documents: Aadhaar card, ration card or Aarogyasri card, insurance card, and any previous medical records.
- Bring a list of current medicines, especially blood thinners, insulin, and heart medicines.
- Keep one family member at the patient’s side while others handle registration and pharmacy runs.
- For stroke symptoms, don’t wait. Facial drooping, arm weakness, or slurred speech need urgent care. Clot-removal treatment works best within the first few hours.
- Avoid peak traffic when you can. Roads around Santosh Nagar and Chandrayangutta are congested in the morning and evening. For non-urgent OPD visits, go early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the address of Owaisi Hospital Hyderabad?
DMRL X Roads, Kanchanbagh, Santosh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500058.
Q2. What is the emergency number of Owaisi Hospital?
Call 040-2434 9999 for emergencies and ambulance.
Q3. When was Owaisi Hospital established?
The hospital was inaugurated in 1996. Its parent college dates back to 1985.
Q4. Which medical college is attached to Owaisi Hospital?
Deccan College of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences.
Q5. How many beds does Owaisi Hospital have?
It was built as a 1,000-bed teaching hospital.
Q6. Does Owaisi Hospital have a dialysis unit?
Yes. The dialysis unit runs round the clock.
Q7. Does Owaisi Hospital have a cath lab?
Yes. The cardiology department has a cath lab for angiography and angioplasty.
Q8. Is Owaisi Hospital covered under Aarogyasri?
Check with the hospital’s Aarogyasri desk, since covered procedures and empanelment can change.
Q9. What is the difference between Owaisi Hospital and Princess Esra Hospital?
Both are teaching hospitals of Deccan College of Medical Sciences. Owaisi Hospital in Kanchanbagh is larger and more specialised, while Princess Esra Hospital serves the old city.
Q10. How far is Owaisi Hospital from Hyderabad Airport?
It is roughly 20–25 km from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, about 35–50 minutes by road.
