Govt General Hospital, Vijayawada, Krishna

Govt General Hospital, Vijayawada, Krishna, is a prominent public healthcare institution established in 1921, serving as one of the oldest and most trusted medical facilities in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. Located in the heart of Vijayawada city, this government hospital functions under the Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The hospital is affiliated with Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, and serves as a principal teaching hospital for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and now the National Medical Commission (NMC), the institution offers clinical training facilities for MBBS students and postgraduate medical courses across various specialties including General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, and various super-specialty departments. The hospital plays a crucial role in providing affordable healthcare services to lakhs of patients annually whilst simultaneously contributing to medical education and research in the region. Admission to postgraduate courses is primarily through NEET-PG examination scores, whilst undergraduate clinical rotations are coordinated through Siddhartha Medical College. The institution is equipped with modern diagnostic facilities, operation theatres, intensive care units, and outpatient departments catering to diverse medical needs of the population.