Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road Bangalore | Cancer & Multispeciality Care

Bengaluru's Flagship Manipal Hospital for Advanced Multispeciality Care

Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road is the flagship hospital from which the Manipal Hospitals network's Bengaluru journey began in 1991. Located in Kodihalli, the hospital has developed into a major centre for tertiary and quaternary healthcare, serving patients from Bengaluru, other parts of India and overseas.

The hospital provides a broad range of specialist services, including cancer care, clinical hematology and haemato-oncology, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, liver transplantation, organ transplantation, neurology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, nephrology, orthopedics and urology.

For cancer patients, the campus combines oncology with diagnostic, surgical, radiation and supportive specialties. Its listed cancer services include medical and surgical oncology, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and haemato-oncology, allowing patients with different types of cancer to access specialist evaluation within a large multispeciality setting.

650-bed flagship hospital on Old Airport Road, Bengaluru.

Established in 1991, making it the starting point of Manipal Hospitals' Bengaluru presence.

Advanced services also include liver transplantation, organ transplantation, robotic surgery and specialised neurological and orthopaedic care.

Recognized for quality, safety, and medical tourism.

Number One Hospital in Bengaluru – 2005 to 2025

Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road has been rated No. 1 hospital in Bengaluru by The Week–Hansa Research Survey for 20 years between 2005 and 2025, except 2017, when it was ranked second. This is a long-term ranking rather than a single-year award.

Guinness World Records – 2024

In 2024, the Manipal Hospitals organisation entered the Guinness World Records for conducting the largest CPR relay involving the most people. The recognition was associated with the organisation's large-scale CPR awareness and training initiative.

NABH Accreditation

Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road maintains NABH accreditation, reflecting compliance with recognised Indian standards covering hospital quality, patient safety and clinical processes. The campus also lists NABL accreditation for laboratory services.

Longstanding Recognition in Bengaluru Healthcare

The Old Airport Road hospital has maintained a strong position in Bengaluru hospital rankings over many years. Its repeated recognition in The Week–Hansa survey distinguishes the campus from newer Manipal facilities in Bengaluru.

Experienced Specialists Across Major Centres of Excellence

Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road has specialist teams covering oncology, transplantation, cardiac sciences, neurosciences, gastroenterology, renal medicine, orthopaedics and several other disciplines. The hospital's multidisciplinary structure allows patients with complex conditions to be evaluated by specialists from different departments when required.

Medical Oncologists

Surgical Oncologists

Liver Transplant Specialists

Neurologists

Built for precision diagnostics, critical care, and advanced surgery.

Cancer Care & Haemato-Oncology Infrastructure

The campus brings together cancer care, clinical haematology, haemato-oncology, bone marrow transplantation, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine services for patients requiring specialised cancer evaluation and treatment.

Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Robotic-assisted surgery is among the specialised services listed at the Old Airport Road campus, supporting selected minimally invasive procedures across appropriate surgical disciplines.

Bone Marrow Transplantation

The hospital has a dedicated Bone Marrow Transplantation centre as part of its specialised clinical services, supporting patients with haematological malignancies and other conditions requiring stem-cell transplantation.

Advanced Diagnostic Services

Diagnostic infrastructure includes radiology, nuclear medicine, pathology, laboratory medicine and interventional radiology, supporting diagnosis, staging and treatment planning for complex conditions.

Emergency & Critical Care

The hospital provides 24-hour emergency care with advanced emergency procedures including airway management, mechanical ventilation, ACLS, emergency cardiac procedures and other interventions for critically ill patients.

Specialised Centres

The campus includes dedicated centres for Robotic Spine, Joint Replacement and Robotic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Head & Neck, Skull Base, Cancer Care, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Liver Transplantation and Organ Transplantation, among others.

Support for Overseas Patients From Consultation to Follow-Up

Manipal Hospitals caters to both Indian and international patients through its healthcare network. For overseas patients visiting the Old Airport Road campus, international-care coordination can help arrange specialist consultations, medical records, appointments and other practical aspects of treatment in Bengaluru.

International cancer patients can share previous pathology reports, imaging, biopsy results and treatment summaries before travelling. This can help the treating team understand the medical history and identify the appropriate oncology specialist for consultation.

Online doctor consultation

Second medical opinion

Pre-arrival treatment coordination

Medical visa assistance