Quick answer: For serious or complex illness, most people in Chandigarh go to PGIMER (Sector 12) or GMCH (Sector 32), both government teaching hospitals. GMSH-16 is the city’s main government district hospital. The big private multispeciality hospitals are in Mohali and Panchkula: Fortis (Phase 8), Max (Phase 6), Paras (Panchkula Sector 22), Alchemist (Panchkula Sector 21) and Livasa (Mohali Sector 71). In an emergency, dial 112.
This guide lists the main hospitals in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula, split into government and private, with the address and the official contact each hospital publishes. We have kept it to facts you can check. We do not rank hospitals against each other, because the right choice depends on the illness, your insurance or government scheme, and how far you are from the hospital.
Last checked: 7 October 2026. Phone numbers change, so confirm on the hospital’s own website before you travel.
Government hospitals
PGIMER, Sector 12, Chandigarh
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research was set up in 1962 and is an Institute of National Importance. It is the region’s main referral hospital, patients are referred here from across the region, and OPD queues are long. Main emergency (as listed on the PGIMER website): 0172-2755656. Paediatric emergency: 0172-2755607. Read our guides to PGI Chandigarh and booking a PGI appointment online.
GMCH, Sector 32-A, Chandigarh
Government Medical College and Hospital was established in 1991 and is a teaching hospital affiliated to Panjab University. Enquiry: 0172-2663301; EPABX 0172-2601023 (from the GMCH website).
Government Multi Specialty Hospital (GMSH-16), Sector 16, Chandigarh
GMSH on Madhya Marg is the UT’s main district hospital and is open 24 hours. OPD appointments can be booked online through the government’s services portal. Phone (Google Maps listing): 0172-2752042.
Civil Hospital, Phase 6, Mohali
Punjab government’s district hospital for Mohali, on the road towards Chandigarh. Max Hospital is on the same road, next door.
Civil Hospital, Sector 6, Panchkula
Haryana government’s district hospital for Panchkula, on Civil Hospital Road in Sector 6. Open 24 hours.
Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh
A unit of Tata Memorial Centre at Plot 1, Medicity, New Chandigarh (Mullanpur). It treats cancer only. Phone (Google Maps listing): 0160-2810000. More in our Tata Memorial hospital guide and our cancer hospitals guide.
Private multispeciality hospitals
Fortis Hospital, Sector 62 (Phase 8), Mohali
Fortis lists 375 beds and JCI and NABH accreditation on its website.
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Phase 6, Mohali
On Chandigarh Road, next to the Civil Hospital. Helpline on the Max website: +91 92688 80303. See our Max Hospital page.
Paras Health, Sector 22, Panchkula
Near Nada Sahib Gurudwara. Appointments: 80808 08069. Emergency (Panchkula): 90917 90917, both from the Paras website.
Alchemist Hospital, Sector 21, Panchkula
Lists 24×7 emergency services and an ambulance fleet. Phone: 0172-4500000.
Livasa Hospital (formerly Ivy Hospital), Sector 71, Mohali
Ivy Hospitals now trade as Livasa Hospitals, so older directions and insurance lists may still say Ivy. Phone (Google Maps listing): 080788 80788.
Healing Hospital, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh
In the Sub City Centre, Sector 34-A, near Piccadily. Its website lists 24×7 emergency services. Phone: +91 94643 43434.
Mukat Hospital and Heart Institute, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh
SCO 47–49, Dakshin Marg. 24×7 emergency number on its website: +91 90238 84444.
All hospitals at a glance
| Hospital | Type | Where | Official site |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGIMER | Government | Sector 12, Chandigarh | pgimer.edu.in |
| GMCH-32 | Government | Sector 32-A, Chandigarh | gmch.gov.in |
| GMSH-16 | Government | Sector 16, Chandigarh | – |
| Civil Hospital Mohali | Government | Phase 6, Mohali | – |
| Civil Hospital Panchkula | Government | Sector 6, Panchkula | – |
| Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital | Government (Tata Memorial Centre) | Medicity, New Chandigarh | tmc.gov.in |
| Fortis | Private | Sector 62, Mohali | fortishealthcare.com |
| Max | Private | Phase 6, Mohali | maxhealthcare.in |
| Paras Health | Private | Sector 22, Panchkula | parashospitals.com |
| Alchemist | Private | Sector 21, Panchkula | alchemisthospitals.com |
| Livasa (formerly Ivy) | Private | Sector 71, Mohali | livasahospitals.com |
| Healing Hospital | Private | Sector 34-A, Chandigarh | healinghospital.co.in |
| Mukat Hospital | Private | Sector 34-A, Chandigarh | mukathospital.com |
In an emergency
- Dial 112, India’s single emergency number, for police, fire or ambulance.
- Go to the nearest hospital with a 24-hour emergency department rather than the “best” one across town.
- Carry an ID card, your Ayushman Bharat, CGHS or insurance card if you have one, and any old prescriptions or reports.
- For other city numbers, see our Chandigarh helpline numbers.
How to choose
- Cost. Government hospitals (PGIMER, GMCH, GMSH, the civil hospitals) charge very little. Private hospitals cost far more, so check what your insurance or scheme covers first.
- Waiting time. PGIMER and GMCH OPDs are very busy. For routine problems, try GMSH-16 or your district civil hospital first.
- Insurance and schemes. Ask the hospital’s TPA or insurance desk before admission whether your policy is cashless there.
- Distance. In an emergency, the closest hospital with a 24-hour emergency department is usually the right one.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the best government hospital in Chandigarh?
PGIMER (Sector 12) and GMCH (Sector 32) are the two big government teaching hospitals and take the most complex cases. GMSH in Sector 16 is the UT’s main district hospital.
Which private hospitals are there in the Tricity?
The large private multispeciality hospitals are Fortis (Mohali Phase 8), Max (Mohali Phase 6), Paras (Panchkula Sector 22), Alchemist (Panchkula Sector 21) and Livasa, formerly Ivy (Mohali Sector 71). Healing and Mukat are in Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
What number should I call in a medical emergency?
Dial 112. PGIMER’s main emergency line is 0172-2755656, as listed on its website.
Is Ivy Hospital Mohali still open?
Yes. Ivy Hospitals now operate as Livasa Hospitals; the Mohali hospital is in Sector 71.
Sources
- PGIMER official website (emergency numbers)
- GMCH official website (address, enquiry numbers)
- Wikipedia: PGIMER and Wikipedia: GMCH (founding years)
- National Government Services Portal (GMSH-16 OPD appointments)
- Official websites of Fortis, Max, Paras, Alchemist, Livasa, Healing and Mukat hospitals (linked in the table above)
- Google Maps listings for GMSH-16, the Mohali and Panchkula civil hospitals, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Livasa Mohali (addresses and phone numbers)
