Timely intervention in acute stroke and brain trauma saves lives. These hospitals maintain dedicated neurological intensive care units (NICU).
Overview & Selection Criteria
Kathmandu Valley represents the cultural, academic, commercial, and administrative heart of Nepal. To compile this authoritative guide, the Hamro Nepal editorial team cross-referenced institutional registrations, public reputation, service reliability, customer satisfaction, and physical on-ground inspections.
Curated Highlights & Key Recommendations
Below are primary highlights curated for quality, accessibility, and proven track record across the valley:
- Neuro Hospital (Bansbari): Pioneering multidisciplinary center dedicated exclusively to neurology and neurosurgery.
- Grande International Hospital Neuro Center: Advanced endovascular coiling and minimally invasive spine surgeries.
The ten hospitals below are listed in the order used for this guide. The order is not a medical ranking and is not a recommendation for any individual patient: the right hospital depends on the condition, the urgency, and the treating doctor's advice. This article gives general information only and is not medical advice. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency department or call for an ambulance immediately. Services, fees and clinic hours change, so confirm them with the hospital before visiting.
1. Neuro Hospital, Bansbari
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Neuro Hospital in Bansbari is the Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences (UDM-NINAS), a dedicated institute for neurological and allied sciences founded in 2006 by the late Professor Upendra Devkota, according to the institute's official website. It focuses on conditions of the brain and spine, with neurology, neurosurgery and related services in one specialist centre.
2. Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj
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Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj is the teaching hospital of Tribhuvan University's Institute of Medicine. Its official website lists a Department of Neurology, which describes acute stroke intervention and academic training in neurology. It is one of the country's main public teaching hospitals.
3. Bir Hospital, Mahaboudha
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Bir Hospital in Mahaboudha is Nepal's oldest public hospital, established in 1889, and is run by the National Academy of Medical Sciences. Its official website lists a Neuro Medicine department, and the hospital hosts the National Neurosurgical Referral Centre. It is a major public referral hospital for neurological and neurosurgical care.
4. Grande International Hospital, Dhapasi
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Grande International Hospital in Dhapasi is a 200-bed private hospital, according to its official website, which lists neurosurgery among its departments. Its neuro centre is one of the private options in the valley for brain and spine surgery.
5. Annapurna Neurological Institute & Allied Sciences, Maitighar
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Annapurna Neurological Institute & Allied Sciences is a dedicated neurological hospital at Maitighar, established in 2009, according to its official website. The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies lists it as a training centre. It provides neurology and neurosurgery services for conditions of the brain and spine.
6. Civil Service Hospital, Minbhawan
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Civil Service Hospital at Minbhawan is a government tertiary hospital and an autonomous institution under the Government of Nepal, according to its official website. It is a multispecialty hospital serving civil servants and the general public. Readers seeking neurological care should confirm the current neurology clinic schedule with the hospital before visiting.
7. Norvic International Hospital, Thapathali
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Norvic International Hospital in Thapathali lists neurology among its specialities, and its official website names consultant neurologist Dr Pankaj Jalan as its medical director. It is a private multispecialty hospital in central Kathmandu.
8. Om Hospital & Research Centre, Chabahil
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Om Hospital & Research Centre in Chabahil is a 175-bedded private hospital, according to its official website, which has a dedicated neurology service page. It is one of the larger private hospitals in eastern Kathmandu.
9. Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal
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Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital in Sinamangal is a teaching hospital affiliated with Tribhuvan University. Its official website lists neurology among its specialities, with stroke, seizures and movement disorders among the conditions it treats, and names Dr Parash Rayamajhi as head of the neuromedicine unit.
10. Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, Jorpati
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Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital at Attarkhel, Jorpati, was established in 1997, according to its official website. It is a teaching hospital in north-eastern Kathmandu with multispecialty services. Readers seeking neurological care should confirm the current neurology clinic schedule with the hospital before visiting.
Sources for the entries above are the hospitals' own official websites and, for Bir Hospital, the Government of Nepal's hospital website. No fees, hours or waiting times are listed here because they change frequently; confirm them with the hospital before visiting.
Local Insights & Practical Advice
When navigating services or planning visits in Kathmandu, keep in mind local traffic patterns, seasonal differences, and official operating hours. We recommend verifying contact details, visiting during off-peak hours where possible, and reviewing community feedback on our dedicated entity profiles.
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