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Canara Health Care CentreKumta · Since 1996
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Trusted by Kumta families for 30 years

Your surgeon, paediatrician and gynaecologist — in one hospital.

No need to travel to Honnavar, Udupi or Mangaluru for everyday care. Canara Health Care Centre has served Kumta and the wider Uttara Kannada district since 1996 — Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, General Surgery, General Medicine and ENT, all under one roof, with visiting specialists in Endocrinology, Neurology and Fertility care.

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30 yrs
Serving Kumta since 1996
6
Resident doctors on staff
5
Specialties under one roof
24×7
Emergency, on call

About Canara Health Care Centre

Canara Health Care Centre is a multi-specialty hospital on Baggon Road, Kumta, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka — founded and led by Dr. Ganesh G. Hegde, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. For close to thirty years, the hospital has grown from a single doctor's practice into a team of resident specialists and visiting consultants, serving families across Kumta and the wider taluk with care that's local, known, and close by.

Our Specialties

Five specialties, available on-site, backed by resident doctors who know the community they serve.

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Care at every stage of women's health, from pregnancy through delivery and beyond.

Paediatrics

Children's health and growth, with gentle, family-centred care.

General Surgery

General & specialty surgical procedures performed on-site.

General Medicine

Everyday health concerns and ongoing care for the whole family.

ENT Surgery

Ear, nose and throat care, available by emergency call.

Our Doctors

All consultation timings below are weekday hours; Sunday hours vary by doctor — please call ahead to confirm before visiting on a Sunday.

Founder

Dr. Ganesh G. Hegde

D.G.O., D.N.B. (OG) · Obstetrics & Gynaecology · KMC 24624

Mon–Sat: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM & 5:00–8:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Dr. Seethalakshmi Hegde

M.B.B.S. · General Medicine · KMC 38046

Mon–Sat: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM & 5:00–8:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Dr. Satish V. Prabhu

M.B.B.S., M.D., D.C.H., D.N.B. (Ped.) · Paediatrics · KMC 25632

Mon–Sat: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM & 5:00–8:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Dr. Sachidanand P. Nayak

M.S. (Bombay) · General Surgery · KMC 36784

Mon–Sat: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM & 5:00–8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Dr. Prakash Bhat

M.B.B.S., D.O.R.L. · ENT Surgery · KMC 50157

By emergency call only, 24×7

Dr. Bharath L. Shet

M.B.B.S., M.D. (General Medicine) · Consultant Physician · KMC 113605

Consultation by appointment — call the hospital to schedule

Visiting Specialists & Special Clinics

Canara Health Care Centre hosts visiting specialists from outside Kumta on a scheduled monthly basis, giving patients access to advanced specialty care locally.

Dr. Dwijaraja Hegde

M.D. (General Medicine), D.N.B. (Endocrinology) · Endocrinology & Diabetes

1st Sunday of every month
9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Dr. Sumanth Balagundi

M.D., D.N.B. (Gen. Medicine), D.M. (Neurology, NIMHANS), MRCP (UK) · Neurology

4th Sunday of every month
10:30 AM–2:00 PM

Fertility & IVF Camp

Ichha Fertility Clinic team (Dr. Meghala Dwarakanath & associates) · IVF & Infertility Care

2nd Sunday of every month
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Special Facilities Available

On-site diagnostic facilities supporting several of our specialties.

Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book an appointment in advance?

Walk-ins are welcome during OPD hours. For a specific doctor or the monthly visiting specialist clinics (Endocrinology, Neurology, Fertility/IVF), call ahead to confirm timing.

What are the hospital's OPD timings?

Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM and 5:00–8:00 PM. Sunday timings vary by doctor — see the doctor list above.

Is emergency care available?

Yes — emergency care is available on call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What diagnostic facilities are available on-site?

Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Electroencephalography (EEG) are both available at the hospital.

Contact & General Timings

Visit Us

Baggon Road, Kumta, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka – 581343

General OPD hours: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM and 5:00–8:00 PM, weekdays
(Sunday hours vary by doctor — see doctor list above)

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Call or WhatsApp Us

Phone: 08386-223580 · 08386-224980 · 08386-221580
Mobile / WhatsApp: 89716 04580

Emergency care: on call, 24×7