Saifee Hospital

Saifee Hospital is a well-established multi-specialty private hospital located in the Charni Road area of South Mumbai, one of the city's landmark institutions with roots dating to 1948. Associated with the Dawoodi Bohra community's philanthropic tradition, the hospital combines a community ethos with high-quality tertiary medical care.

The hospital is recognised for its strong surgical tradition, with particular strengths in cardiac surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, oncology, and laparoscopic surgery. Senior surgeons and specialists across departments have built Saifee Hospital's reputation as a destination for complex surgical cases in Mumbai.

With over 200 beds, Saifee Hospital occupies a prominent position in South Mumbai's private healthcare landscape. Its location near Charni Road railway station makes it highly accessible by public transport from across the city, and proximity to Mumbai's financial district attracts corporate clientele alongside the general population.

The hospital provides services across the full spectrum of medical and surgical specialties, enabling comprehensive management of complex patients requiring multi-departmental input. Academic activities including postgraduate training affiliations and continuing medical education reflect its teaching hospital tradition.

Saifee Hospital's community roots mean it maintains a strong commitment to accessible quality care, with services structured to serve patients across economic backgrounds. It is trusted by multiple generations of Mumbai families for everything from routine deliveries and elective surgery to complex cardiac operations and cancer management.

Saifee Hospital provides clinical services across major medical and surgical specialties:

Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology: Open-heart surgery including CABG, valve replacement and repair; interventional cardiology including coronary angioplasty and stenting; cardiac pacing; advanced cardiac imaging.

Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement: Total hip and knee replacement, spinal surgery (cervical and lumbar), complex trauma surgery, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.

Neurosurgery and Neurology: Brain tumour surgery, spinal surgery (disc, stenosis, deformity), AVM and aneurysm surgery, stroke management, and epilepsy.

Oncology: Surgical oncology across multiple cancer sites; medical oncology with chemotherapy and targeted therapy; haematology.

Laparoscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive approaches for cholecystectomy, appendicectomy, hernia repair, colectomy, bariatric surgery, and other abdominal procedures.

Gastroenterology and GI Surgery: Advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS), hepatology, IBD management, and complex GI surgery.

Urology: Endourology, laparoscopic and open urological surgery, kidney stone management, prostate surgery.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology: High-risk obstetrics, laparoscopic gynaecological surgery, infertility.

Critical Care: Multi-specialty ICU with intensivist management.

Emergency Medicine: 24-hour emergency services.

Saifee Hospital is equipped with modern surgical and diagnostic technology appropriate for a leading multi-specialty hospital.

The cardiac surgery programme is supported by open-heart surgery theatres with cardiopulmonary bypass (heart-lung machine) capability, perfusion services, and a dedicated cardiac ICU for post-operative cardiac patients. A cardiac catheterisation laboratory supports coronary angiography and interventional cardiology procedures.

Orthopedic surgery is served by laminar airflow operation theatres minimising infection risk for joint replacement. Neuronavigation and surgical microscopes support complex neurosurgical procedures including brain tumour resections and vascular neurosurgery.

Laparoscopic surgery towers with HD camera systems support minimally invasive abdominal surgery across multiple specialties. Endoscopy suites with video gastroscopes, colonoscopes, and duodenoscopes handle upper and lower GI endoscopy and ERCP.

Diagnostic imaging includes MRI, CT scanner, digital X-ray, and ultrasound. The pathology laboratory covers haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, histopathology, and cytopathology. A blood bank maintains 24-hour transfusion availability.

The ICU provides multi-specialty critical care with invasive haemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and continuous organ support. The 200+ bed inpatient facility is spread across specialty wards with 24-hour nursing care. A pharmacy, physiotherapy department, and social work team complete the patient support infrastructure.

Saifee Hospital in Mumbai serves international patients including the global Dawoodi Bohra community diaspora (from East Africa, Gulf countries, Europe, and North America) and other international patients seeking quality tertiary care in Mumbai at competitive costs.

The hospital's South Mumbai location near Charni Road is well-connected and accessible. Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is approximately 25-30 km away, with transport available by road or rail. The central location provides access to a wide range of accommodation options in South Mumbai.

For cardiac surgery, joint replacement, neurosurgery, and complex cancer surgery — the hospital's surgical strengths — treatment costs in Mumbai are 50-70% lower than equivalent procedures in the UK, USA, or Gulf, making Saifee Hospital an attractive option for international medical travel.

International patient coordination services include appointment scheduling, visa support letter provision, English-language medical communication, pre-treatment cost estimates, and discharge documentation in English for continuity of care with home country physicians.

Patients from East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda), the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and NRIs from the UK and USA with connections to the Bohra community or South Mumbai in general constitute the hospital's international patient base. Interpreter services can be arranged for patients who require language support.

Saifee Hospital operates under the regulatory framework of the Maharashtra Medical Council and the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Maharashtra. The hospital is registered and compliant with the Maharashtra Nursing Homes Registration Act.

The hospital pursues NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers) quality standards. Current certification status should be confirmed directly with the hospital. The cardiac surgery programme follows guidelines from the Cardiological Society of India and international cardiac surgery standards. Orthopaedic practice aligns with ISOS guidelines.

The open-heart surgery programme requires and maintains government authorisation. The blood bank operates under NBTC standards. The pathology laboratory aligns with NABL quality practices. Radiation and imaging safety follow AERB guidelines for applicable equipment.

Surgeons hold Maharashtra Medical Council registration with advanced specialty qualifications (MCh, MS, DM) from recognised Indian and international institutions. Senior surgeons and physicians are members of national and international specialty bodies. Regular continuing medical education is conducted.

Formal current accreditation status should be verified directly with the hospital. MyMedicPlus will update this profile upon receipt of verified certification information.