Bir Hospital
Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, KathmanduTeachingActiveSource Checked
About
Bir Hospital is Nepal's oldest government hospital, in Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, operating under the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
About the Hospital
Bir Hospital provides general practice and emergency medicine alongside 38 listed clinical departments from Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, under the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS). Its official department directory spans internal medicine, cardiology, neuro medicine and neurosurgery, general and gastro surgery, burn and plastic surgery, cardiothoracic vascular surgery, orthopaedic and trauma, ENT, dental surgery, urology, nephrology, gastroenterology, hepatology, dermatology and venereology, psychiatric services, radiology, pathology, an eye unit and a genetics/genetic laboratory service, supported by online bed-occupancy tracking, lab-report downloads and telemedicine.
Medical Specialties and Departments
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiology
- Neuro Medicine
- Neurosurgery
- General Surgery
- Gastro Surgery
- Burn and Plastic Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
- Orthopaedic and Trauma
- ENT
- Dental Surgery
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
- Dermatology and Venereology
- Psychiatric
- Radiology
- Pathology
- Ophthalmology (Eye Unit)
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Plastic Surgery
Services Offered
- General Practice and Emergency Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiology
- Neuro Medicine and Neurosurgery
- General Surgery and Gastro Surgery
- Burn and Plastic Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
- Orthopaedic and Trauma
- ENT and Dental Surgery
- Urology and Nephrology
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Dermatology and Venereology
- Psychiatric Services
- Radiology
- Pathology
- Eye Unit
- Genetics and genetic laboratory service
- Telemedicine
- Online bed-occupancy tracking (ICU, general, cabin)
- Online lab-report downloads
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bir Hospital?
Bir Hospital is at Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, under the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
How many departments does Bir Hospital list?
The official website lists 38 clinical, diagnostic and support departments, from internal medicine and cardiology to neurosurgery, orthopaedics and an eye unit.
Can patients check bed availability or book appointments online?
Yes. The hospital publishes live ICU, general and cabin bed status online, and offers appointment booking through MeroDoctor plus telemedicine and lab-report downloads.
Facilities
- 24/7 Emergency
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Ambulance Service
- Open 24/7
Facts
- Source checked July 28, 2026