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Dr. S. Govindan

Founder & Visionary Surgeon

A surgeon's conviction, built into an institution.

Founded in 1966 by the visionary surgeon Dr. S. Govindan, Dr. Govindan’s Hospital Private Limited stands today as one of Trivandrum’s most respected multi-specialty hospitals — a proud blend of legacy, ethics, and modern medical innovation.

Located on Convent Road in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, it has been a symbol of compassionate healing and clinical excellence for six decades.

Since 1966

Legacy and Evolution

Six decades of milestones, told the way they happened — from a single
nursing home on Convent Road to a modern multi-specialty institution.

1 April 1966

The City Nursing Home opens

Launched as Thiruvananthapuram's first private hospital — a distinction it still holds today.

1966

Pioneering regional healthcare

Introduced the city's first privately-operated X-ray unit, then expanded into surgical, maternity, and intensive care services — all grounded in patient-centred, ethical practice.

1997

First intensivist operative critical care unit

Introduced the region's first intensivist-led operative critical care unit, setting a new benchmark in critical care services.

July 2023

Transition to a private limited company

Reinforced governance, operational capacity, and strategic growth — while preserving the founder's core principle of accessible, compassionate, dignified care.

Today

Six decades of trust

A multi-specialty hospital known across Kerala for its blend of legacy, ethics, and modern clinical care.

The original building · Convent Road, Vanchiyoor

Our Founder

Founded in 1966 by the visionary surgeon Dr. S. Govindan, Dr. Govindan’s Hospital Private Limited stands today as one of Kerala’s most respected multi-specialty hospitals — a proud blend of legacy, ethics, and modern medical innovation. Located on Convent Road in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, it has been a symbol of compassionate healing and clinical excellence for nearly six decades.

Legacy and Evolution

Launched originally as The City Nursing Home on April 1, 1966, the institution holds the distinction of being Thiruvananthapuram’s first private hospital, pioneering several milestones in regional healthcare. It introduced the city’s first privately operated X-ray unit and swiftly expanded to surgical, maternity, and intensive care services — all grounded in an unwavering commitment to patient-centered, ethical practice.

In July 2023, the hospital transitioned into a private limited company, reinforcing its governance structure, operational capacity, and strategic growth pathway while preserving the founder’s core principle: “Quality care must remain accessible, compassionate, and dignified.

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TC 27/1491, Convent Road, Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram 695001

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Main: 0471-2472842 / 43 / 44
Emergency: +91 9446395842
Ambulance: 108

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