This super speciality hospital has been in operation since the year 1997 and is strategically located in the heart of Mangalore city, just 1.5 kms from the railway station and 15 kms from the airport. KMC Hospitals at Mangalore offer 840 beds spread over two hospitals (at Ambedkar Circle and Attavar) with an excellent ratio of 2.65 nurses per bed. As a much sought after healthcare destination, it conducts approximately 3,500 surgeries every year.

In its endeavor to be the best in the region of coastal Karnataka, it is constantly upgrading its facilities—be it clinical expertise, equipments or diagnostic and imaging services. The lab at KMC is the first in the region to be accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and so is its blood bank (NABH for Blood Banks). It is also a ISO 9001:2008 certified hospital, having achieved the highest standards in preventive and curative health services. KMC Hospital also prides itself on the state-of-the-art audiology lab. Other than the regular specialities, it also provides excellent services in newer areas such as cosmetology laser treatment, yoga therapy and lifestyle modification. To cater to patients from all kinds of social and economic stratas, KMC conducts outpatient consultations on evenings and on Sundays as well.

KMC Hospital believes that the satisfaction of the patients should be foremost and hence, has a quality management system in place. Another distinguishing factor is its high involvement in social service. KMC promotes a proactive approach to diseases by conducting regular health check-ups and outreach camps and blood donation drives as a part of its corporate social responsibility.