Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS)

The Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) is a major public super-specialty hospital and medical university located in the Punjagutta area of Hyderabad, Telangana. It is a premier centre for tertiary medical care, research and education in India.

History and Establishment

NIMS began as the Nizam’s Orthopaedic Hospital, with the foundation stone laid in 1961 and the hospital inaugurated in 1964. Initially under the Nizam’s Charitable Trust, it was later taken over by the Government and developed into a full super-specialty institute. Through legislative acts in the 1980s, it was established as a state medical institute and subsequently as a university with expanded facilities and services.

Founder & Leadership

While the original orthopaedic hospital was built under the auspices of the 7th Nizam’s Charitable Trust, NIMS today is administered by the Government of Telangana. The Institute’s leadership includes Dr. Bheerappa Nagari as Director and Dr. Liza Rajasekhar as Dean, guiding clinical services, academics and strategic growth.

Medical Services & Specialties

• Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care
• Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Neurology & Neurosurgery
• Oncology (Medical & Surgical)
• Nephrology & Dialysis
• Orthopaedics
• Urology & Surgical Specialties
• Endocrinology, Dermatology & Gastroenterology
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Diagnostic Imaging & Laboratory Medicine

NIMS operates numerous clinical and surgical specialties along with emergency and trauma care. The Institute covers about 28 departments with several super-specialty services, offering advanced diagnostics and comprehensive treatment across medical disciplines.

Teaching, Research & Academics

NIMS functions both as a hospital and a medical university, providing postgraduate and doctoral medical education. It conducts MD, MS, M.Ch, D.M, Ph.D. and paramedical diploma programs across approximately 40 disciplines, recognised by the National Medical Commission.

Facilities & Capacity

The hospital campus includes multiple specialty blocks, emergency care and diagnostic services. It has close to 900–1,000+ beds with a range of general wards, private rooms and intensive care units. NIMS also publishes a monthly medical journal, “The Clinical Proceedings of Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences”.

Reputation and Public Recognition

NIMS is recognised as one of the leading government medical institutions in India for tertiary and quaternary care. It serves a large patient population from Telangana and neighbouring regions, known for comprehensive treatment in complex and specialised medical conditions. Its role in patient care, medical training and research underlines its status as a centre of excellence in public healthcare.

Approach to Care

The institute’s philosophy focuses on evidence-based, ethical and patient-centric care with advanced medical technologies, multidisciplinary teams and structured clinical protocols. As a government-affiliated centre, it also emphasises accessibility, education and research alongside clinical excellence.