Lakeshore Hospital

About Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi

Lakeshore Hospital & Research Centre, commonly known as VPS Lakeshore, is a premier tertiary-care, multi super-speciality hospital situated in Nettoor, Kochi, Kerala, India. It operates 24/7 with a capacity of approximately 650 beds spread across more than 30 clinical departments medigence.com. The hospital is a key part of VPS Healthcare and is widely recognized for its high‑quality infrastructure and pioneering medical services in the region.

History & Establishment

Lakeshore Hospital was incorporated as a public limited company on April 4, 1996 vpslakeshorehospital.com. Founded by Dr. Philip Augustine—a distinguished gastroenterologist who later received the Padma Shri in 2010—the hospital began operations in January 2003. Dr. Augustine’s vision was to establish a centre for international standards of healthcare in Kochi, which today manifests through its global patient care benchmarks and pioneering clinical achievements.

Accreditation & Quality Standards

Lakeshore Hospital holds several prestigious accreditations:

• National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH): Certified under the 5th edition of standards since at least July 2022, valid through July 2026. NABH accreditation signifies compliance across more than 600 parameters, including patient care, governance, safety, and facility management en.wikipedia.org.
• ISO 9001:2015 and lab-specific ISO certification (Molecular testing labs approved by ICMR) newindianexpress.com.
• Bureau Veritas Certification and recognition as a “Green OT” facility vpslakeshorehospital.com.

These quality endorsements underline the hospital’s dedication to rigorous process-driven operations, clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement in line with international standards.

Vision, Mission & Policies

Lakeshore’s vision is to become an apex medical destination in India, consistently adapting to evolving patient needs vpslakeshorehospital.com. Its mission emphasises delivering professional care of international quality, infused with empathy, ethics, teamwork, and innovation. The hospital also maintains a robust quality policy committed to measurable excellence, continuous technology upgrades, staff training, quality monitoring, and ethical conduct.

Infrastructure & Facilities

• Beds & Departments: Approximately 650 beds, 43 intensive care units, and 10 advanced operating theatres.
• Ambulance Services: Unique air, water, and surface ambulance services listed in the Limca Book of Records (2004).
• Diagnostics & Labs: State-of-the-art imaging (CT, MRI, digital X-ray), modern molecular labs certified by ICMR.
• Operation Theatres: Equipped with laparoscopic and minimally invasive technology, including dedicated Green OT theatres.
• Patient Amenities: Private rooms, international patient lounges, foreign currency exchange, cafeteria, in-house pharmacy, free Wi‑Fi, and transport services.
• Academic & Training Facilities: Offers Diplomate of National Board postgraduate programs and PDCC in GI & hepatopathology via ICP certification.

Speciality Centres & Medical Milestones

Lakeshore Hospital excels in numerous specialties and notable firsts:

• Organ Transplantation: Pioneer of Kerala’s first pediatric bone marrow transplant, first liver transplant, first liver dialysis, and first insulin pump insertion in South India.
• Oncology: State‑of‑the‑art Medical & Surgical Oncology with Radiation facilities like IMRT and IGRT.
• Orthopaedics: Asia’s first ceramic-head with metal-liner hip replacement; fully digitally integrated orthopaedic OT.
• Cardiac Sciences: Comprehensive cardiac care including ambulance‑assisted emergencies, interventional procedures, LVADs, pediatric cardiology, adult cardiac surgery, electrophysiology .
• Neurology & Neurosurgery: Advanced stroke, epilepsy, brain tumour, microdiscectomy services; focus on awake craniotomy.
• Gastroenterology & GI Surgery: Expertise in hepatobiliary surgery, endoscopic procedures, liver care, and transplants .
• Urology & Nephrology: Robust renal transplant wing with over 1,600 procedures; prominent kidney care services .
• Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery: Kerala’s first dedicated cosmetic surgery centre offering liposuction, rhinoplasty, hair transplant, anti-ageing procedures cosmeticsurgerycochin.com.

Governance & Ownership

Originally managed by Dr. Philip Augustine and associates, VPS Healthcare acquired the majority stake in April 2016 en.wikipedia.org. The hospital is now led by CEO S.K. Abdulla and retains Dr. Augustine’s legacy in clinical leadership. The registered office (CIN: U85110KL1996PLC010260) is located in Maradu, Nettoor, Kochi, and the company showcases strong financial governance with an AGM in October annually.

Community Impact & Recognition

As Kerala’s largest independent multispecialty hospital, Lakeshore plays a vital role in medical tourism, attracting international patients with quality care at moderate cost. The hospital regularly organizes health camps, educational sessions, and community programmes, reinforcing its role in social welfare . It has received awards such as Best Regional Insurance Service Provider (2013–14) and holds a Guinness World Record for the “HEART” replica installation.

In short, since its formal inauguration in January 2003, Lakeshore Hospital has grown from a visionary multi‑speciality centre to a benchmark of medical standards in South India. Driven by rigorous quality accreditations like NABH & ISO, continual infrastructure upgrades, academic endeavours, and a legacy of pioneering procedures, it remains at the forefront of healthcare excellence—serving both local and global communities with compassion and innovation.

Payment Methods

Payment Methods Accepted:

• Cash
• Credit & Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, RuPay)
• Digital Wallets (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm)
• Bank Transfers / UPI Payments

Note: Insurance claims & third-party administrator (TPA) billing also supported for eligible services.

Service Locations

Lakeshore Hospital serves patients from the following regions:

• Kochi & Greater Ernakulam District
• Central Kerala (Thrissur, Kottayam, Alappuzha)
• Southern Kerala (Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Trivandrum)
• Northern Kerala (Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur – for specialized referrals)
• All India (Medical tourism & referral care)
• International Patients (Middle East, Maldives, Africa, Sri Lanka)

The hospital caters to both local residents and international medical tourists seeking specialized tertiary care.