Satkhira Medical College Hospital

Overview

Satkhira Medical College Hospital is a 500-bed government hospital in Satkhira Sadar, in Khulna Division. It is the teaching hospital of Satkhira Medical College, a public medical college established in 2011. The hospital building was formally opened on 4 April 2015.

The hospital provides outpatient, inpatient and emergency care for patients from across Satkhira district. Clinical teaching also takes place in its wards and clinics. Medical students and intern doctors take part in patient care under their teachers.

Services and departments

Clinical departments at the hospital include medicine, surgery, and gynaecology and obstetrics. The paediatrics department treats children, and a separate paediatric surgery unit operates on young patients. Orthopaedics manages fractures and other bone and joint problems.

The eye department and the ear, nose and throat department run their own clinics. Cardiology, nephrology and urology cover heart, kidney and urinary problems. Departments for skin and venereal diseases, psychiatry and dentistry also see patients here.

Diagnostic services

The pathology department carries out laboratory tests for outpatient and admitted patients. Imaging services at the hospital include ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan and MRI examinations. Test availability can change, so patients should confirm the timing at the relevant department before planning a visit.

Facilities

Operations take place in the hospital operation theatres, including an ultra-clean theatre. A separate emergency theatre handles operations that cannot wait. Seriously ill patients are treated in the intensive care unit and the coronary care unit.

Admitted patients are cared for in the indoor wards of the hospital. A central oxygen supply system serves patients who need oxygen support. Patients who need closer observation are admitted after assessment in the outpatient or emergency department.

Outpatient services

Most routine care starts in the outpatient department, often called the outdoor department. Patients collect a ticket from the counter first and then wait for their turn. Previous prescriptions, reports and test results should be brought along to the consultation.

The consulting doctor may order tests inside the hospital during the same visit. A patient may also be referred to another department for further assessment. Anyone whose condition needs closer care is directed towards admission from this point.

Location and access

The hospital address is Bakal, Satkhira–Bhomra Highway, Satkhira Sadar, Satkhira 9400, Bangladesh. The campus stands at the Bakal bypass three-road junction. Buses running towards Bhomra and Kaliganj pass the hospital campus.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Satkhira Medical College Hospital located?

It stands at Bakal in Satkhira Sadar, beside the Satkhira–Bhomra Highway, at the bypass three-road junction.

What is the route to a doctor in the Satkhira outpatient rooms?

The patient collects a ticket from the outpatient counter first. The patient then waits for a turn in the relevant department.

Which specialties handle patients at the Satkhira hospital?

Departments include medicine, surgery, gynaecology, paediatrics and orthopaedics. Eye, ENT, cardiology, nephrology, urology, psychiatry and dentistry departments also run clinics.

Which tests are available inside the hospital?

The pathology department runs laboratory tests for patients. Imaging includes ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan and MRI examinations.

Where should emergency cases go on the Satkhira campus?

Yes, the hospital has an emergency department for urgent cases. Seriously ill patients can be treated in its intensive care and coronary care units.

Is the hospital part of a medical college?

Yes, it is the teaching hospital of Satkhira Medical College. The college runs a five-year MBBS course followed by a one-year internship.