Mangaluru: KMC Hospital Attavar has launched a dedicated Evening Clinic to provide specialist consultations beyond regular working hours, making healthcare more accessible for working professionals, students, senior citizens, and others who find it difficult to visit the hospital during the day.

The initiative aims to improve access to quality healthcare by offering specialist outpatient services from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in a patient-friendly environment.

Specialist consultations across multiple departments

The Evening Clinic will offer consultations in a wide range of specialties, including:

  • Cardiology
  • General Medicine
  • Hand Surgery
  • Nephrology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG)
  • Oncology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Paediatrics
  • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
  • Psychiatry
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Surgical Gastroenterology

The clinic will function at the Super Speciality OPD, Tower 2 of KMC Hospital Attavar from Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays and every third Saturday.

Designed for patient convenience

According to the hospital, the extended outpatient timings are intended to help patients avoid taking leave from work or missing other important commitments while ensuring timely access to specialist medical care.

Patients visiting the Evening Clinic will also benefit from shorter waiting times, ample parking facilities, upgraded outpatient infrastructure, and access to consultants from multiple specialties under one roof.

The hospital said the initiative is expected to improve continuity of care while making specialist healthcare services more convenient for the community.

Hospital highlights patient-focused initiative

Speaking on the launch, Dr. Chakrapani M., Medical Superintendent of KMC Hospital Attavar, said the Evening Clinic has been introduced with patient convenience as a key priority.

“At KMC Hospital Attavar, patient convenience remains one of our highest priorities. We understand that many individuals find it difficult to seek medical care during routine working hours. Our Evening Clinic has been introduced to bridge this gap by providing access to specialist consultations in the evening without compromising on the quality of care. We welcome everyone to make use of this facility and experience quality healthcare at their convenience,” he said.

Appointments for the Evening Clinic can be booked by calling 88615 86249 or through the hospital’s official website.