About Charak Hospital & Research Centre, Lucknow

300-bed NABH-accredited super-speciality hospital, with its own nursing and paramedical institutes

Who we are

Super-speciality care on Hardoi Road, Lucknow

Charak Hospital & Research Centre is a 300-bed super-speciality hospital at Dubagga, Hardoi Road, Lucknow. It is run by the Charak Health Care & Rural Development Society and has served patients from Lucknow and the neighbouring districts of central Uttar Pradesh for more than 15 years.

The hospital is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), and its laboratory is NABL-certified. Under one roof, Charak brings together emergency and trauma care, critical care, advanced diagnostics, robotic surgery and more than 27 medical and surgical specialities. Families in Lucknow, Hardoi, Sitapur, Unnao, Barabanki and nearby towns can get high-quality treatment close to home, without travelling to a metro city.

Charak is also a place of learning. The hospital trains postgraduate doctors under the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), and its group runs dedicated nursing and paramedical institutes. Students there learn on the wards of a working, accredited hospital.

300Sanctioned beds
27+Specialities
45+Consultants
24/7Emergency & trauma
15+Years of service
Our mission

Ethical, affordable, advanced care

Our mission is to give every patient safe, evidence-based and compassionate treatment at a fair cost, whether they come to us as a private patient, through insurance or through a government health scheme.

Our standards are set by NABH. That means documented clinical protocols, infection control, medication safety and continuous quality improvement in every department.

Quality & recognition

Accredited and empanelled

  • NABH accredited: certificate no. H-2022-0894, first accredited in January 2022 and renewed through January 2029
  • NABL-certified laboratory for reliable, quality-controlled test results
  • NBEMS-accredited teaching hospital for DNB and post-MBBS diploma training
  • Part of the Angels Initiative stroke network for time-critical stroke care

Cashless treatment is available for beneficiaries of:

  • Ayushman Bharat
  • CGHS
  • ECHS
  • CAPF
  • Railways
  • ESIC
  • UP Police
  • Leading insurers & TPAs
Clinical strengths

Comprehensive care across specialities

Our consultants trained at leading institutions, including AIIMS, SGPGI, KGMU and BHU. They work in multidisciplinary teams, supported by modular operation theatres, intensive care units and round-the-clock emergency services.

Robotic Surgery

da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery for surgical gastroenterology, urology, gynaecology and gynae-oncology, general and bariatric surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery. Smaller incisions mean less pain and a faster recovery.

Cardiac Sciences

Cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, including bypass surgery (CABG) and valve replacement, supported by echocardiography and cardiac critical care.

Neurosciences

Neurology, brain and spine surgery, and stroke care. Neuro and spine surgery is one of the specialities Charak is best known for.

Nephrology & Kidney Transplant

Kidney care from diagnosis to renal transplant services, with a 24/7 advanced dialysis unit.

Oncology

Medical and surgical oncology, with reconstructive surgery and supportive care, so cancer treatment can be planned and delivered in one place.

Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement

Trauma surgery, arthroscopy, and knee and hip replacement, with in-house physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

Mother & Child

Obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for newborns who need specialist care.

Critical Care

Intensive care units staffed round the clock by intensivists and trained critical-care nurses, for medical, surgical and post-operative patients.

Emergency & Trauma

A 24/7 emergency department with ambulance support, ready for accidents, cardiac events, strokes and other medical emergencies.

Diagnostics & support services

Advanced diagnostics, all under one roof

Fast, accurate diagnosis is the foundation of good treatment. Charak's in-house imaging and laboratory services mean patients don't have to travel elsewhere for tests.

  • Imaging: 3T MRI, CT scan, PET-CT, gamma camera, digital X-ray and ultrasound
  • Cardiac & neuro tests: 2D echo, ECG, Holter monitoring and EEG
  • Laboratory: NABL-certified lab covering biochemistry, microbiology, haematology, pathology and histopathology
  • Other services: endoscopy, spirometry, audiometry and urodynamic studies
  • Support: blood bank and transfusion services, pharmacy, dietetics, physiotherapy and ambulance
Medical education

A teaching hospital for doctors

Charak Hospital is accredited by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for postgraduate training. Resident doctors train here in DNB General Surgery and in the post-MBBS diplomas in Anaesthesiology (DA), Child Health (DCH), Obstetrics & Gynaecology (DGO) and Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases (DTBCD). The hospital also runs an observership programme for doctors and students who want hands-on clinical exposure.

Enquiries: for hospital-based training, the observership programme and DNB admissions, please email [email protected].

Nursing & paramedical education

Our nursing and paramedical institutes

India needs many more skilled nurses and allied health professionals, and good clinical training is the best way to prepare them. The Charak group runs three institutes for nursing and paramedical education. Because the institutes are linked to a 300-bed NABH-accredited hospital, students can learn at the bedside, in operation theatres, ICUs, the laboratory and the imaging department. Many of them stay on to build careers in healthcare.

Charak Institute of Nursing

Nursing

Trains nursing students to become competent, compassionate nurses through classroom teaching, skill labs and supervised clinical postings across the hospital's medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric and critical-care units.

Suruchi Institute of Nursing

Nursing

Offers B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and GNM programmes, approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the U.P. Nurses & Midwives Council. The degree programmes are affiliated to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Uttar Pradesh. The institute has nursing laboratories, a library, and separate hostels for boys and girls.

Charak Institute of Paramedical & Health Sciences

Paramedical & allied health

Based in Dubagga, Lucknow, and training health workers since 2005. It offers BMRIT, B.Sc. MLT and a range of paramedical diploma courses, training the technologists who run modern hospital laboratories, imaging suites and patient-care units.

Programmes offered

ProgrammeFull nameDurationEligibility
B.Sc. NursingBachelor of Science in Nursing4 years10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Post Basic B.Sc. NursingDegree programme for diploma-qualified nurses2 yearsGNM pass and registered nurse
GNMGeneral Nursing & Midwifery3 years10+2 (Science preferred)
ANMAuxiliary Nurse Midwifery2 years10+2
BMRITBachelor in Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology4 years (including internship)10+2 with Science (PCB)
B.Sc. MLTBachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory TechnologyAs per university norms10+2 with Science (PCB)
Paramedical diplomasDiplomas in allied health disciplines, including dialysis technology2 years10+2

Eligibility follows the norms of the Indian Nursing Council, the affiliating university and the state regulator in force for each session. Seats, fees and the full list of diploma courses are announced every academic year, so please contact the admissions office for current details.

Hospital-based training

Clinical postings in a working 300-bed super-speciality hospital, not just simulation.

Real equipment

Hands-on exposure to 3T MRI, CT, PET-CT, an NABL lab, dialysis and ICUs.

Learn from specialists

Teaching from experienced nursing faculty and hospital consultants.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for hospitals, diagnostic centres and public health roles.

Visit us or get in touch

Charak Hospital & Research Centre, Hardoi Road, near Safed Masjid, Dubagga, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003

OPD: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM  |  Emergency: 24/7  |  Phone: 0522-6664444