The Dum Dum Municipal Specialized Hospital and Cancer Research Centre is a government-run multispecialty healthcare facility located at No. 4, Hari Mohan Dutta Road, Cantonment Rajbari, Dum Dum, North Dumdum, Kolkata – 700028, India. It serves as a key public hospital in North Kolkata, providing general and specialized medical services, including cancer care. The hospital operates 24 hours a day and functions under municipal administration.

Services and Facilities

Dum Dum Municipal Specialized Hospital and Cancer Research Centre offers emergency and inpatient care, diagnostic services, and outpatient clinics across multiple specialties. The inclusion of a cancer research and treatment division enhances its role as a regional healthcare and oncology center.

Location and Accessibility

The hospital is situated near Baidyanath Girls School in Dum Dum Cantonment, within easy reach from major parts of South Dum Dum and the airport corridor. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 22.6390° N, 88.4151° E, marking it as a central medical hub for the North 24 Parganas district.

Public Perception

User feedback online is mixed. While some reviewers commend certain doctors for professionalism and courteous behavior, others criticize the hospital for administrative delays, inadequate patient care, and unsatisfactory hygiene standards. Its average user rating hovers around 3.2 out of 5 based on several hundred public reviews.

Significance

As one of the few municipal hospitals in the Dum Dum area equipped for both general and oncology services, the Dum Dum Municipal Specialized Hospital and Cancer Research Centre plays a vital role in providing affordable medical treatment to residents of northern Kolkata and adjacent districts.