KARNATAK HEALTH INSTIUTE GHATAPRABHA
“SERVICE TO THE PATIENT IS SERVICE TO THE GOD”
KHI – Serving Humanity with Heart
Karnatak Health Institute (KHI), Ghataprabha, founded in 1929 by Dr. G.R. Kokatnur, is a pioneering philanthropic healthcare institution rooted in the belief that “Service to Patient is Service to God”. Our society started hospital services in 1935 and is heading towards centenary year. With a legacy of selfless service, KHI has grown into a trusted center of holistic care, combining medicine with compassion. Guided by visionary leaders like Dr. G R Kokatnur, Dr. N S Hardikar , Dr.Madhavrao K Vaidya, KHI continues to uplift rural communities through affordable healthcare and socio-economic development.
Compassionate Care, Comprehensive Solutions
OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT (OPD)
Our KHI Out Patient Department (OPD) serves as primary point of contact for patients seeking medical consultation, diagnosis and treatment without hospital admission. Our OPD is staffed by qualified doctors, nurses, and allied health professional who ensure timely assessment, appropriate investigations, treatment, counselling and follow-up care.
ICU , ICCU & EMERGENCY SERVICE
Our ICU is a specialized unit designed to provide advance, continuous, and lifesaving care to critical ill patients. It is also equipped with modern monitoring systems, ventilators, infusion pump and emergency resuscitation equipment. ICCU provides specialized care for acute cardiac condition. Emergency department offers 24/7 emergency medical services for patients with trauma, poisoning, snake bites etc.
Paediatric & Neonatal Care Unit (NICU)
Paediatric unit delivers age –appropriate specialized surgical care to neonates, infants, children’s and adolescents. NICU is dedicated to provide advance and comprehensive care to new born who are premature, low birth weight or critically ill. The unit managed by skilled paediatrician and trained nursing staffs.
IN PATIENT DEPARTMENT (IPD)
Our IPD has a bed capacity of 180 beds and provides comprehensive and continues medical care to patients who require hospitalization for diagnosis, treatment, surgery and nursing care. All the departments are well equipped with organized wards, nursing stations, necessary medical facilities to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care. Skilled&experienced doctors, nursing staffs, allied healthcare professionals deliver round-the-clock services, including medical administration, clinical procedures, patient monitoring and supportive care. Our IPD made for patient safety, infection control and comfort.
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
The unit is supported by qualified obstetricians, gynaecologists, trained nursing staffs with well-equipped labour room.Department offers wide range of antenatal, intranatal, postnatal and gynaecological services. By our experienced gynaecologists manages high – risk pregnancy, normal & assisted delivery, caesarean sections. Here care is provided for OPD & IPD care for menstrual disorder, infertility evaluation etc.
Dialysis Unit
Our Rotary KHI Dialysis Centre offers affordable haemodialysis with 3 machines and 90-95 cycles monthly. Unit is equipped with modern 05 dialysis machines, RO plant. Unit is operated by nephrologist, dialysis technician and nursing staffs to provide care before, intra and after dialyses sessions.
OPERATION THEATRE
We offer advanced OT services with 5 major, 3 minor theatres and skilled surgical care. All OT’s are well designed, sterile and fully equipped for performing major and minor surgical procedures. Our OT operated by well experienced surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing staffs and OT technicians to deliver quality surgical care.
Our Academics
Honorary Dignatories
Meet the esteemed dignitaries who inspire and guide our mission with their vision and leadership. Their invaluable contributions shape our journey towards excellence.
Dr. G. R. Kokatnur - Founder of KHI
Pioneering Indian Physician, Founder of K.H.I , Served as C.M.O & Administrator (1923-1950) . The Missionary With a Mission
Dr. N. S. Hardikar - Pillar of KHI
Freedom Fighter, Founder of Hindustani Seva Dal , 2 Term Rajya Sabha MP , Padma Bhushan Award in 1958
Dr. Madhavrao K Vaidya - Mentor
(1948-1993) – C.M.O, Surgeon, Philosopher, Philanthropist and Selfless worker.
Smt. Vatsala M Vaidya - Pioneer of Women Welfare
(1952 – 1988) – Founder & Sanchalika Kalyan Kendras Rural Women Uplifment.
Dr. Kiran M. Vaidya - Ex-CMO, Administrator
(1993 - 2013)
Dr. Kiran M Vaidya is associated with Karnatak Health Institute (KHI) Ghataprabha , he served as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). He holds qualification in Orthopedics, including Diploma in Orthopedics (D.Ortho) and a Master of Surgery (M.S) and he has done very good administrator work for the institution.
Dr. Ghanashyam M. Vaidya - Ex- CMO
(2013 -2023)
Dr. Ghanashyam M Vaidya was a distinguished Indian surgeon and medical educator, renowned for his significant contributions to healthcare and medical training. He served as Joint CMO and CMO at the Karnatak Health institute Ghataprabha.