Akhilesh Chandra Saxena
Bareilly: When it comes to accessing world-class medical treatment at a minimal cost, Shri Ram Murti Smarak (SRMS) Institute of Medical Sciences in Bareilly has become the definitive household name. The steadily multiplying patient footfall year after year speaks volumes about the deep-rooted public trust it has earned. For emergencies and critical illnesses, residents across Bareilly, its neighboring regions, and even Uttarakhand now routinely choose SRMS over making arduous journeys to Delhi or Lucknow. This immense faith is the institution’s proudest achievement as it prepares to celebrate its 24th anniversary on July 4, 2026, officially stepping into its silver jubilee year.
According to Aditya Murti, Director of Administration, the hospital has stayed strictly committed to its founding philosophy of “Health for All, Hospital for All” since day one. By delivering premium medical services at affordable rates, the college has transformed the regional healthcare landscape. Over the past twenty-four years, this dedication has materialized into massive infrastructural milestones, including the state-of-the-art 100-bed RR Cancer Institute, a dedicated Infertility Center, and a world-class 110-bed Critical Care Unit built to international standards.
A Four-Day Youth Health Fair with Free and Discounted Medical Checks
To commemorate its foundation day, SRMS Medical College hosts an annual health mela, which this year is specifically dedicated to raising health awareness among young people. In today’s fast-paced digital era, the youth are increasingly vulnerable to lifestyle disruptions, making them the primary focus of this four-day event.
The fair will provide entirely free diagnostic checks for vital health indicators, covering blood pressure, blood sugar, hemoglobin, ECG, spirometry, fibroscan, lipid profiles, thyroid function (TSH), HbA1c, kidney function tests (KFT), Pap smears, and bone mineral density (BMD) screenings.
Additionally, the hospital is extending a massive 50% discount on a wide spectrum of advanced diagnostic procedures. This includes complete blood counts (CBC), liver function tests (LFT), treadmill tests (TMT), echocardiograms, liquid-based cytology (LBC), CT cardiac angiography, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, laryngoscopy, audiometry, optical coherence tomography (OCT) for retina scans, nerve conduction velocity (NCV) tests, EEG, Dexa scans, and manometry. To tackle lifestyle-driven ailments proactively, expert physicians will host interactive awareness sessions focusing on balanced nutrition, physical activity, yoga, obesity management, diabetes, hypertension, mental health, stress management, mobile addiction, sleep hygiene, and early cancer detection.
Retaining a Strategic Position Among India’s Top 40 Medical Colleges
SRMS Medical College has established itself as a rapidly rising star in national medical education. For nine consecutive years, the institution has successfully maintained its position within the top 40 medical colleges in the prestigious India Today national survey. In its comprehensive evaluation of 783 government and private medical colleges across the country, India Today ranked SRMS at the 38th spot.
Further cementing its regional dominance, the freshly released Outlook Healthcare Rankings 2026 has honored SRMS Medical College as the second-best private multi-specialty hospital in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The survey also highly decorated its individual departments, awarding the Orthopedics Department, celebrated for joint replacements and sports injuries, the 14th national rank. Meanwhile, the renowned RR Cancer Institute and Research Center secured the 17th spot nationally, and the Interventional Cardiology Department was recognized as the 21st best cardiology center in India. Management credits these honors to the relentless hard work of the doctors, nurses, and support staff who deliver compassionate care daily.
Pioneering Bone Marrow Transplants and Advanced Robotic Surgery
Breaking new ground in regional medical capabilities, SRMS Medical College recently executed the first successful bone marrow transplant in the entire Rohilkhand and Kumaon region. The procedure was performed on Kamala, a 47-year-old resident of Banbasa, Uttarakhand, who had been suffering from debilitating back pain caused by multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, for over a year. With this landmark procedure, SRMS has become the very first medical institution between Lucknow and Delhi to offer operational bone marrow transplant capabilities.
In parallel, the institution has emerged as the premier robotic surgery hub for the region since introducing robotic-assisted procedures three years ago. The robotic unit is heavily utilized across complex surgical disciplines, facilitating over 150 successful surgeries in a remarkably short span. These advanced interventions span gallbladder operations, complex hernia repairs, intestinal cancer resections, prolapsed rectum corrections, comprehensive gynecological surgeries including hysterectomies and ovarian procedures, prostatectomies, joint replacements, gastric bypasses, bariatric surgeries, advanced neurosurgery, and even cardiothoracic bypasses and valve replacements.
Standing Tall as a Premier National Cancer Care Destination
The oncology division at SRMS, widely known as the RR Cancer Institute and Research Center, serves as a vital lifeline for cancer patients across North India. Established on September 30, 2008, to facilitate early detection and definitive treatment, the institute provides surgical, radiation, and medical oncology all under one roof. Patient care is strictly monitored by a dedicated Tumor Board to ensure optimal outcomes.
The institute is equipped with high-end, cutting-edge therapeutic technology, including two high-energy linear accelerators, a 30-channel high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy unit, and an ultra-modern TrueBeam linear accelerator system. To streamline the patient experience, the hospital operates a dedicated, separate outpatient department (OPD) alongside a specialized day-care chemotherapy center, ensuring that cancer patients can undergo routine therapies comfortably and efficiently.
Cutting-Edge Infrastructure for Massive Patient Inflow
Today, SRMS IMS stands as the most technologically advanced multi-super-specialty hospital bridging the geographic gap between Lucknow and Delhi. Boasting fully equipped pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical departments, the medical college runs highly active supersspecialty wings in radiotherapy, cardiac sciences, renal sciences, neurosciences, and plastic surgery.
The hospital accommodates a massive daily outpatient influx, regularly treating over 1,200 outpatients every single day. These specialized supersspecialty branches account for nearly 85% of all indoor patient admissions. The sheer scale of operations is evident in its monthly data, with the cardiology wing treating over 1,200 cardiac patients, the renal team conducting more than 400 dialysis cycles, the oncology team delivering over 50 radiotherapy regimens, and the surgical departments executing more than 600 major surgeries every month.
