Lakeshore Hospital & Research Centre (VPS Lakeshore), Kochi
Located in Nettoor, Maradu (NH‑66 Bypass), Kochi, Lakeshore Hospital is a 650‑bed, NABH- and JCI-accredited tertiary care hospital managed by VPS Healthcare. Founded by Dr. Philip Augustine in 2003, it’s a landmark institution offering world-class medical services to local and international patients

Scope of Services & Departments
Lakeshore is a multi-super-specialty hospital with over 30 clinical departments, including but not limited to
- Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Medical & Surgical Oncology, Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant
- Gastroenterology, Nephrology & Renal Transplant, Urology
- Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology
- Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology
- Pediatrics & Neonatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Comprehensive Liver & Heart Transplantation Programs
Notable “firsts” in Kerala and Asia include the first living-donor liver transplant, insulin-pump insertion, and metal-ceramic hip replacement
Advanced Infrastructure
The hospital is equipped with:
- 10+ Operation Theatres (OTs) and 43 ICUs
- State-of-the-art CT (64-slice), 3T MRI, full imaging suite (X-ray, ultrasound, mammography)
- Air, water, and surface ambulance services (recognized by Limca Records)
- Helipad, automated pharmacy, 24/7 lab & diagnostic services
- Postgraduate education, DNB training, and research in disease-specific care
Key Highlights
- High-end oncology & transplant programs with holistic cancer care
- Cutting-edge orthopaedic and neurosurgical interventions
- Advanced stroke & neuro care, sleep disorder treatments
- Preventive health programs: wellness checks, women’s health, diabetic & cardiac screening packages
International Patient Services
- Dedicated Patient Assist program handling visas, transfers, interpreters
- Insurance & corporate tie-ups, including cashless options
- Services available to patients from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and more