{"id":718,"date":"2025-07-31T04:41:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T04:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/?p=718"},"modified":"2026-06-07T23:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T23:31:16","slug":"hayatabad-medical-complex-hmc-peshawar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/hayatabad-medical-complex-hmc-peshawar\/","title":{"rendered":"Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC), Peshawar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC)<\/strong> is a major public-sector teaching hospital in the Hayatabad suburb of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Established in 1992, it has grown into one of the city\u2019s largest hospitals with a capacity of about 1,280 beds, serving patients from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and neighboring Afghanistan. It operates within a regional public-hospital network alongside key facilities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/khyber-teaching-hospital-kth-peshawar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/women-hospital-hayatabad-peshawar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women Hospital Hayatabad<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Institution &amp; Governance<\/h2>\n<p>Operated under the KP Department of Health and affiliated with Khyber Girls Medical College, HMC is a recognized postgraduate training center and forms part of the provincial Medical Teaching Institutions (MTI) network, and collaborates with other public facilities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/combined-military-hospital-cmh-peshawar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Peshawar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Core Services &amp; Specialties<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Emergency &amp; 24\/7 Care:<\/strong> Fully functional trauma and casualty department with multi-specialty support<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gastroenterology &amp; GI Lab:<\/strong> 35+ beds and services including endoscopy, ERCP, colonoscopy, dilation, stenting and more<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spine Unit:<\/strong> Pakistan\u2019s only public-sector spine surgery unit since 2011, offering minimally invasive and affordable care<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pediatrics:<\/strong> Includes Pediatrics A &amp; B units with a nursery, high-dependency beds, and neonatal facilities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgical Department:<\/strong> 70-bed unit offering laparoscopic, endo-urology, gastrointestinal and emergency surgery; teaching programs for trainees<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal Medicine:<\/strong> Inpatient, outpatient and emergency medical care with procedures like dialysis and GI endoscopies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiology:<\/strong> Advanced imaging including CT (two 128-slice), MRI, mammography, DEXA, Doppler, interventional suites, portable services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pathology &amp; Laboratory Services:<\/strong> ISO\u2011certified pathology lab with hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular, histopathology, and blood bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For obstetric and women\u2019s health services, HMC coordinates with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/women-hospital-hayatabad-peshawar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women Hospital Hayatabad<\/a> to ensure seamless access to specialized care.<\/p>\n<h2>Academic &amp; Training Role<\/h2>\n<p>As a teaching hospital affiliated with Khyber Girls Medical College and PGMI, it provides undergraduate and postgraduate training in medicine, surgery, orthopedics, and other specialties\u2014supporting FCPS programs and trainee development<\/p>\n<h2>Recent Enhancements<\/h2>\n<p>In 2017, a burns and trauma center was inaugurated. New initiatives include a free Drugs Bank in cardiology, telemedicine services, and an Executive Cardiology Clinic\u2014highlighted in a July 2024 update and ongoing improvements through 2025.<\/p>\n<h2>Community Reach &amp; Referral Role<\/h2>\n<p>HMC serves a wide catchment\u2014from local residents of western Peshawar to rural districts and Afghanistan\u2014acting as a tertiary referral hub in the region, and is part of a broader network that includes facilities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/combined-military-hospital-cmh-peshawar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Peshawar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Challenges and Capacity<\/h2>\n<p>The hospital frequently operates near full capacity. In May 2020, it briefly turned away patients due to full occupancy\u2014a reflection of high demand for government-funded care.<\/p>\n<p>Similar capacity pressures are also addressed by nearby facilities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthywrites.com\/hospitals\/muhammadi-hospital-trust-hayatabad-peshawar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Muhammadi Hospital (Trust), Hayatabad<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>How many beds are at HMC?<\/h3>\n<p>Approximately 1,280 beds across multiple specialties and inpatient wings<\/p>\n<h3>Does HMC offer postgraduate training?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. It is affiliated with PGMI and KGMC for undergraduate and postgraduate (FCPS) programs in multiple specialties<\/p>\n<h3>Is there a spine surgery facility?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. It has the only public-sector spine surgery unit in Pakistan, established in 2011<\/p>\n<h3>Does HMC conduct advanced imaging?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. It offers CT, MRI, mammography, DEXA, Doppler, portable X-ray, and interventional radiology<\/p>\n<h3>Does it accept Sehat Card patients?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Sehat Insaf Card-based treatments resumed in Ramadan 2024 for eligible patients<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>As a cornerstone of tertiary care in KP, HMC continues to expand access to emergency, critical, and specialized spine and GI services, while reinforcing its role as a premier teaching and regional referral center for patients from across the province and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) is a major public-sector teaching hospital in the Hayatabad suburb of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 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