Shalimar Hospital is a Public Hospital located in Lahore near Shalimar Town. It is named after the historical Shalimar Gardens.
Shalamar Hospital was founded in 1982, built by contributions by its founders- Chaudhry Nazar Mohammad, Chaudhry Mohammad Hussain and Syed Babar Ali. The main objective of the founders was to establish a not – for – profit hospital, which would provide health care services to patients from all income groups, especially to lower and middle social classes. Hospital is owned and managed by the Businessman Hospital Trust. The Board of Trust comprises 8 members.
The hospital has been recognized by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council and College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan for the training of fellowship and diploma in different faculties.
The outpatient department (OPD) provides consultation to about 1000 patients in Walk in and Private Clinics during day time and at evening. The number of patients coming for consultation and diagnosis makes it one of the busiest hospitals amongst the private sector health care institutes. The out reach program (ORP) caters to the needs of people living in the outskirts of Lahore on alternate days.
The hospital is equipped with 9 theatres to provide surgical facilities to patients of general surgery, gynaecological procedures and emergency trauma cases. Almost all types of diagnostic and surgical procedures are performed.
Shalamar Medical and Dental College (SMDC) is an attached medical and dental college to Shalamar Hospital, which has the capacity to cater 750 medical students, 100 MBBS and 50 BDS students each year, selected on meritorious basis. Affiliated with PM&DC (Pakistan Medical and Dental Council) and UHS (University of Health Sciences).
Shalamar Hospital College of Nursing is an attached nursing college to Shalamar Hospital, which is providing training in nursing. The college is affiliated with UHS (University of Health Sciences).