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Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
Mumbai

Saifee Hospital

Multi-specialty hospital known for surgical and medical services.

Treatments supported here

Bariatric & Weight Loss SurgeryNeurosurgeryOrthopaedics, Joints & Spine SurgeryOncology & Cancer MedicinePlastic & Cosmetic SurgeryDental TreatmentENT SurgeryEndocrinology & DiabetesGeneral SurgeryUrology & Kidney TransplantOphthalmologyPediatric SurgeryRheumatologyVascular SurgeryInfectious DiseaseDermatologyCardiology & Cardiac SurgeryGynecologyNephrology & Kidney TransplantGastroenterology

Saifee Hospital is a trust-run multi-specialty hospital at Charni Road in south Mumbai, a short distance from Marine Drive and Girgaon. It was built by a community trust rather than a listed hospital company, and it operates on the model that follows from that: a compact building, a broad range of departments, and pricing pitched below the large corporate hospitals in the northern suburbs.

Its location is the first practical advantage for anyone arriving from Bengaluru. South Mumbai has the city's oldest medical district, so specialist consultants, diagnostic laboratories and blood banks are all within a few kilometres, and Mumbai Central and Charni Road stations are close enough to reach on foot or by a short taxi ride.

Why patients choose Saifee Hospital

Size works in the patient's favour here. A smaller hospital with a full complement of intensive care, operating theatres, imaging and pathology tends to move a case along faster than a very large campus, because fewer handovers are involved and the same consultant usually reviews you each day.

The second reason is cost. Charges for surgery, intensive care and diagnostics are moderate by Mumbai standards, and the trust operates concessional categories for patients who qualify. For a family funding treatment themselves rather than through insurance, that difference can decide where the operation happens.

Third, the hospital handles routine and moderately complex work across most specialties, which suits the common reasons people travel: gallbladder or hernia surgery, a joint replacement, an angioplasty, a hysterectomy, cataract surgery, or investigation of a problem that has not been resolved locally.

Treatments offered at Saifee Hospital

What to confirm before admission

Get the estimate in writing and check three lines on it: the room category, the number of intensive care days assumed, and whether implants or stents are included. Ask which consultant will lead the case and who covers on their day off. If a second procedure might be needed in the same admission, ask what that adds.

Common questions

Where is Saifee Hospital located in Mumbai?

The hospital is at Charni Road in south Mumbai, close to Marine Drive and Girgaon. Charni Road station on the Western Line is the nearest suburban station and Mumbai Central is a short ride away.

Is Saifee Hospital a charitable or private hospital?

It is a private hospital established and run by a community trust, so it is not a government facility and not part of a corporate chain. Concessional rates exist for patients who qualify, but standard paying categories apply to most admissions.

What specialties does Saifee Hospital cover?

Most of the common ones: general surgery, cardiology, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology, nephrology, gastroenterology, gynaecology, paediatrics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology and oncology, with intensive care and a full imaging and pathology service on site.

Does Saifee Hospital have intensive care?

Yes. Intensive care and high dependency beds are available, which is what allows the hospital to take on major abdominal, cardiac, orthopaedic and neurosurgical cases rather than only day procedures.

How do I book an appointment from Bengaluru?

Contact the hospital by phone or email with a brief description of the problem and attach your reports, then ask to be routed to the relevant department. Ask for an approximate cost at the same time so the trip can be budgeted properly.

What does surgery cost at Saifee Hospital?

Costs vary with the procedure, room category and length of stay, and are generally moderate for Mumbai. Request a written estimate that separates surgeon fees, theatre and anaesthesia, room charges, implants and medicines.

Are international patients accepted?

Yes, overseas patients are treated, though the international support service is smaller than at the large corporate chains. Confirm in advance how billing, visa letters and interpretation will be handled.

Does the hospital do joint replacement surgery?

Yes. Hip and knee replacement, fracture surgery, arthroscopy and spinal procedures are all performed. Ask about the specific surgeon's volume for your operation and about the implant being quoted.

Can I get dialysis at Saifee Hospital?

Yes. Maintenance haemodialysis and management of chronic kidney disease are provided, which is worth confirming in advance if you are travelling and need sessions scheduled around other treatment.

How long will I need to stay in Mumbai?

For most elective operations, plan on one to two days of assessment, three to six inpatient days, and about a week locally afterwards for review. Cancer treatment and cardiac work usually take longer.

Where can a companion stay near the hospital?

South Mumbai has hotels, guest houses and serviced apartments in Girgaon, Grant Road and Marine Lines, most within fifteen minutes of the hospital by taxi. Booking close by matters more than the room standard while outpatient tests are ongoing.

What records should I bring from Bengaluru?

All previous discharge summaries, recent blood tests, imaging on disc with the printed reports, biopsy reports with slides if cancer is suspected, and a written list of every medicine and dose you currently take.