KMC Hospital Mangalore Introduces 24x7 Laboratory Support at Mahaveer Medical Centre, Puttur

Mangaluru, May 11: KMC Hospital Mangalore has expanded its trusted diagnostic network with the launch of KMC Laboratory Services at Mahaveer Medical Centre, Puttur, bringing advanced laboratory testing and expert diagnostic support closer to the local community. The new facility aims to provide residents of Puttur and nearby regions with easy access to reliable, timely, and high-quality diagnostic services backed by over three decades of healthcare excellence.

Dr Ashok Padival, MD, Mahaveer Medical Centre said “On the occasion of 28 years of serving people of Puttur with quality healthcare, Mahaveer Healthcare center added a feather to its cap by partnering with KMC Hospital Mangalore for Lab center at its premises. With Senior doctors  like Dr Suresh Putturaya, Dr Rajeshwari Padival, Dr Pradeep, Dr Nagashri, Dr Arachana and Dr Sachin dedicated to save lives as well as enhancing the quality of life of patients. With wide range of OP & IP services such as General Medicine, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, ENT, as well dialysis facility; Mahaveer Medical Center on its 28^th anniversary also added Ophthalmology services with the expertise of Dr Asha Putturaya. With the team of senior doctor and multi specialties operating at Mahaverr there arised a need for a reliable quality diagnostic services making this as a comprehensive quality offering to the people of Puttur.”

Speaking about the service collaboration, Mr. Pramod Kunder, Cluster Director, KMC Hospital Mangalore, said, “Healthcare today is not only about treatment but also about timely and accurate diagnosis. With the launch of KMC Laboratory Services at Mahaveer Medical Centre, Puttur, we are extending trusted diagnostic care closer to the community. Our goal is to ensure that people have access to quality laboratory services without the inconvenience of traveling far, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and patient care associated with us.”

The initiative has been introduced to address the growing need for dependable diagnostic services within the community, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for essential health investigations. This collaboration between two of the region’s trusted healthcare providers, Mahaveer Medical Centre, Puttur, and KMC Hospital Mangalore, is expected to significantly benefit patients across Puttur and nearby areas by bringing advanced diagnostic services closer to home. The laboratory services are designed to support routine health check-ups, chronic disease monitoring, preventive screenings, and physician-recommended investigations with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and patient convenience.

KMC Laboratory Services at Mahaveer Medical Centre will offer a comprehensive range of investigations supported by qualified laboratory professionals and advanced testing protocols. Patients will benefit from 24x7 laboratory support, seamless report delivery directly to their registered WhatsApp numbers, and testing standards backed by NABL accredited facilities of KMC Laboratory Services, Mangaluru. 

KMC Central Laboratory has the capacity of performing over 19 lac tests annually, serving over 3.5 lac patients per year. The laboratory performs more than 408 types of lab tests, enabling patients from Puttur and surrounding areas to access unique tests which is done only in advanced centres. Currently, the facility caters to over 1400 lab samples every month from the Puttur region, reflecting the growing trust among patients and clinicians for reliable and accurate reporting.