Introduction
Tapan Sinha Memorial Hospital is a government hospital situated on Mahanayak Uttamkumar Sarani, Ashok Nagar, in the Tollygunge area of South Kolkata. The hospital operates under the administrative and financial control of the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, and forms part of the state’s public healthcare delivery network serving the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area.
The institution is named after Tapan Sinha (1924–2009), the eminent Indian film director and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee, in recognition of his lifelong association with, and contribution to, the cultural and civic life of Kolkata.
Our Mandate
The hospital provides outpatient consultation, inpatient care, round-the-clock emergency services, minor and major surgical procedures, maternal and child health services, immunisation, diagnostic and laboratory services, and referral linkages to higher-tier government hospitals and medical colleges for tertiary care, at rates notified by the Government of West Bengal. Treatment under the Swasthya Sathi scheme is provided free of cost at the point of care for enrolled beneficiaries.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To be a trusted centre of accessible, quality and compassionate public healthcare for the citizens of Tollygunge and greater Kolkata.
Mission
To deliver timely, affordable and dignified medical care to every patient, irrespective of background, in accordance with government health protocols.
Core Values
Accountability, patient safety, transparency, equity of access and continuous improvement in clinical service delivery.
Administration
The hospital is headed by the Superintendent, supported by Deputy Superintendents, the Nursing Superintendent, and heads of clinical, nursing, and administrative wings.
| Designation | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Superintendent | Dr. Arindam Chatterjee | 033-2255-4473 (Ext. 101) |
| Deputy Superintendent | Dr. Debashish Roy | 033-2255-4473 (Ext. 102) |
| Nursing Superintendent | Mrs. Kalyani Sarkar | 033-2255-4473 (Ext. 108) |
| Public Relations / Grievance Officer | Mr. Suman Dutta | 033-2255-4473 (Ext. 110) |
Milestones
| Year | Development |
|---|---|
| Establishment | Hospital commissioned to serve the Tollygunge – Ashok Nagar catchment area |
| Expansion | Upgradation of infrastructure and addition of speciality OPD blocks |
| Scheme Empanelment | Empanelled under Swasthya Sathi for cashless treatment |
| Present | Continual upgradation of diagnostic and emergency care facilities |
Note: Please verify personnel names and milestone dates against official hospital records before final publication.
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About the Name
The hospital is named after Tapan Sinha (1924–2009), noted Indian filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee, in recognition of his association with Kolkata’s cultural life. A verified portrait photograph should be added here with due permissions before publishing.
