SHED Hospital

SHED Hospital is a non-commercial secondary care medical complex located in North Karachi Township, operated by the SHED Foundation. Operational since September 2019, the hospital was established with the mission of providing quality healthcare to underserved communities in Karachi. With over 250 beds and a broad range of clinical departments, SHED Hospital is one of the most comprehensively equipped welfare hospitals in the city, offering a mix of subsidized, standard, and fully free services across its departments.

The hospital is particularly recognized for its free dialysis unit, free thalassemia care program, free cataract surgery, and a Cath Lab offering coronary angiography and angioplasty. It operates a 24-hour emergency department, CCU, HDU, MICU, NICU, PICU, blood bank, interventional radiology suite, and a pathology laboratory quality-controlled by the American Proficiency Institute (API). Consultation fees vary by specialist and department, with several services available free of charge for eligible patients.

11 doctors are available at SHED Hospital Karachi through oladoc for appointments and consultations. To book an appointment or confirm availability, call the oladoc helpline at 021-38140600.

History and Overview of SHED Hospital Karachi

SHED Hospital is a project of the SHED Foundation, a welfare organization founded in 2008 with the aim of providing basic health facilities and education to the poorest communities in Sindh. The hospital was developed as the flagship healthcare initiative of the foundation, constructed on land in North Karachi Township and formally operationalized in September 2019 as a full secondary care medical complex.

From the outset the hospital was designed to function as a non-commercial institution, with several departments and services provided entirely free of charge to patients who cannot afford private care. These include the dialysis unit, the thalassemia transfusion program, and the eye surgery program for cataract patients. The blood bank, established in 2020 and licensed by the Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority, was specifically developed to support thalassemia patients, dialysis patients, surgical cases, and gynecological emergencies within the hospital.

Today SHED Hospital operates with more than 250 beds and covers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic specialties. Its radiology department is certified by the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) and its pathology laboratory participates in external quality control through the American Proficiency Institute. The hospital serves patients from across North Karachi and Nagan Chowrangi, filling a significant gap in specialist care for one of Karachi's most densely populated districts.

Clinical Departments at SHED Hospital Karachi

SHED Hospital provides specialist care across a wide range of clinical departments, covering medical, surgical, and diagnostic services for patients of all ages.

• General Medicine and Internal Medicine
• General and Laparoscopic Surgery
• Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiac Surgery
• Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Orthopedics and Trauma
• Gynecology, Obstetrics and Labor Room
• Pediatrics and Neonatal Care
• Nephrology and Dialysis
• Urology
• Gastroenterology
• Hematology and Thalassemia
• Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery
• ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Head and Neck Surgery
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
• Dermatology
• Psychiatry and Mental Health
• Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
• Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
• Anesthesia and Critical Care

To confirm which department best suits your condition or to check specialist availability, contact oladoc before your visit.

Services and Facilities at SHED Hospital Karachi

SHED Hospital provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency services at its North Karachi Township campus. Several services are provided entirely free of charge.

Outpatient Department (OPD)

The OPD at SHED Hospital covers all major specialties with consultants available throughout the week. Patients receive clinical evaluations, follow-up care, prescription management, and referrals to specialist departments. OPD fees are subsidized in keeping with the hospital's non-commercial ethos, and certain OPD services are available free of charge for eligible patients.

OPD timings vary by specialist. To confirm your doctor's availability before visiting, call the oladoc helpline at 021-38140600.

Emergency Department

SHED Hospital's emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing immediate care for trauma, cardiac emergencies, neurological events, obstetric emergencies, and other acute medical conditions. The department is supported by the hospital's ICU, HDU, CCU, and surgical teams, enabling rapid escalation for critical patients.

Cardiology and Cath Lab

SHED Hospital operates a dedicated Cardiology Department and a state-of-the-art Cath Lab providing interventional cardiac services. The Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU) are fully monitored with ventilator support and 24-hour nursing and anesthetics coverage. Services available include:

• Coronary angiography and angioplasty
• Peripheral angiography and angioplasty (legs and arms)
• Cerebral and abdominal angiography
• Permanent pacemaker implantation and ICD/CRT implantation
• Trans Thoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
• Trans Oesophageal Echocardiography (TOE)
• Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram (DSE)
• Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT)
• 24-hour Holter monitoring
• 24-hour blood pressure monitoring

Critical Care Units

SHED Hospital operates four dedicated critical care units covering adult medical, cardiac, pediatric, and neonatal patients:

• Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU): 8 beds with Advanced Life Support equipment, ventilators, and 24-hour nursing and RMO coverage
• High Dependency Unit (HDU): 6 beds for seriously ill patients requiring close monitoring, located adjacent to the MICU
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): equipped with incubators and neonatal ventilators, staffed 24-hour by trained nurses and RMOs
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): 3 beds with ventilator support and isolation capacity for critically ill children

Dialysis Unit (Free of Charge)

SHED Hospital operates a free dialysis unit with 8 dialysis machines running across two shifts daily. The unit is supervised by a consultant nephrologist and is equipped with an RO plant, flow meters, and suction machines. All dialysis services including injections and required laboratory tests are provided free of charge to eligible patients.

Thalassemia Unit (Free of Charge)

SHED Hospital's Thalassemia Unit provides comprehensive free care to more than 200 registered thalassemia-major patients. Services provided free of charge include blood transfusions, iron chelation therapy, OPD consultations, medical check-ups, and all related laboratory testing. The unit is run under the supervision of a consultant hematologist and trained nursing staff, and patients receive complimentary refreshments during transfusion sessions.

Operation Theatre Complex

SHED Hospital's operation theatre complex is equipped with laparoscopic towers, C-arm, anesthesia machines, defibrillators, and diathermy machines across multiple OTs for simultaneous procedures. The complex includes an endoscopic suite, laser machine, portable X-ray and ultrasound machines, and a post-operative recovery room backed by MICU, HDU, PICU, and NICU. Surgical specialties performed include:

• General and laparoscopic surgery
• Gynecological and obstetric surgery
• Neurosurgery and pediatric neurological surgery
• Orthopedic and trauma surgery
• Urological surgery
• ENT and head and neck surgery
• Ophthalmic surgery including free cataract surgery
• Plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Surgical oncology

Gynecology, Obstetrics and Labor Room

The gynecology and obstetrics department at SHED Hospital operates 24 hours a day with a fully equipped labor room for normal and instrumental deliveries. The department provides antenatal care, postnatal care, cesarean sections, and a range of gynecological surgical procedures. The labor room is segregated into Stage I and Stage II facilities, and the department includes general ward, semi-private, and private room options for patients.

Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

SHED Hospital's radiology department is certified by the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA). The department covers a full range of diagnostic and interventional imaging services including:

• General X-Ray (computerized radiography system)
• Mammography
• Ultrasound and Color Doppler
• CT Scan (CANON Aquilion Start)
• MRI (1.5 Tesla)
• Interventional radiology and vascular angiography
• OPG (dental imaging)

Pathology Laboratory

SHED Hospital's pathology laboratory provides more than 200 types of clinical and pathological tests across hematology, clinical chemistry, serology, immunology, microbiology, and parasitology. The laboratory operates 24-hour, 365 days a year, and participates in external quality control through the American Proficiency Institute (API), ensuring standardized and reliable results.

Blood Bank

SHED Hospital's blood bank was established in 2020 and is licensed by the Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority. The blood bank provides packed cells, fresh frozen plasma, and platelet concentrates, with screening for HBsAg, Anti-HCV, HIV, Syphilis, and Malaria on a fully automated analyzer. It supports the hospital's thalassemia unit, dialysis unit, surgical patients, and gynecological emergencies.

Eye Care Unit

The ophthalmology department at SHED Hospital is equipped with OCT, YAG laser, green laser, slit lamp, A-scan and B-scan, and indirect ophthalmoscope. The department provides OPD eye examinations, advanced diagnostic imaging, and surgical procedures including free cataract surgery performed by senior eye surgeons. Other surgical procedures include vitrectomy, trabeculectomy, pterygium excision, squint surgery, and intravitreal injections.

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

The physiotherapy department at SHED Hospital provides treatment for musculoskeletal conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, gynecological and pediatric physiotherapy issues, and weight management. Treatment techniques include spinal mobilization, EMS therapy, TENS therapy, kinesiology taping, and therapeutic ultrasound.

SHED Hospital Karachi Doctors List

11 doctors are available at SHED Hospital Karachi through oladoc, covering specialties including interventional cardiology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, general surgery, and internal medicine. To confirm availability and book an appointment, call the oladoc helpline at 021-38140600. Some of the doctors available include:

• Dr. Syed Muhammad Waqar
• Dr. Imran Jawaid
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Syed Basalat Hussain
• Dr. Mir Arsalan Ali
• Dr. Sana Fatima

The complete list of 11 doctors available at SHED Hospital Karachi can be found on oladoc. Book your appointment above or reach out to oladoc directly.

SHED Hospital Karachi Consultation Fees

Consultation fees at SHED Hospital Karachi vary depending on the specialist consulted and the type of consultation. As a non-commercial welfare hospital, SHED maintains subsidized rates across most departments. Several services are provided entirely free of charge, including dialysis, thalassemia care, and cataract surgery for eligible patients.

For the most current fee information for a specific doctor or service, patients are advised to contact oladoc before their visit.

SHED Hospital Karachi Timings

SHED Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Emergency services, CCU, HDU, MICU, NICU, PICU, the pathology laboratory, and the gynecology and labor room are available round the clock. OPD timings and specialist schedules vary by department and individual doctor.

Patients are advised to confirm their doctor's schedule with oladoc before visiting to avoid unnecessary wait times.

SHED Hospital Karachi Address and Location

SHED Hospital is located at Plot No. ST 1/2-A, Sector 11-C-2, North Karachi Township, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

The hospital is situated in North Karachi Township near Nagan Chowrangi, one of Karachi's major residential areas in the north of the city. It is accessible from North Karachi, New Karachi, and surrounding districts.

How to Book an Appointment at SHED Hospital Karachi Through oladoc

Booking an appointment at SHED Hospital Karachi through oladoc is simple. You have two options:

• Call the oladoc helpline at 021-38140600. An oladoc agent will confirm doctor availability, timings, and consultation details and guide you through the next steps.
• You can also open the oladoc app or website and click the Book Appointment or Call Helpline button on your preferred doctor's profile to get connected.

oladoc lists verified doctors at SHED Hospital Karachi, so you can book with confidence knowing you are consulting a qualified specialist.

Why Patients Choose SHED Hospital Karachi

• Non-commercial welfare hospital with subsidized and free healthcare services
• Over 250 beds operational since September 2019 under the SHED Foundation
• Free dialysis unit with 8 machines across two daily shifts
• Free thalassemia care for 200 plus registered patients
• State-of-the-art Cath Lab for coronary angiography and angioplasty
• PNRA certified radiology department with CT scan, 1.5 Tesla MRI, and interventional radiology
• API quality-controlled pathology laboratory with 200 plus test parameters
• Free cataract surgery and eye care for eligible patients
• 24-hour CCU, HDU, MICU, NICU, and PICU
• 11 doctors available through oladoc for online booking and appointments

What is the consultation fee at SHED Hospital Karachi?

SHED Hospital is a non-commercial welfare hospital with subsidized consultation rates. Several services are completely free including dialysis, thalassemia care, and cataract surgery. Standard consultation fees vary by specialist. Contact oladoc to confirm current fees before your visit.

What are the timings of SHED Hospital Karachi?

SHED Hospital is open 24/7 for emergency, CCU, HDU, MICU, NICU, PICU, pathology, and gynecology services. OPD and specialist timings vary by department. Patients should confirm their doctor's schedule with oladoc before visiting.

Where is SHED Hospital Karachi located?

SHED Hospital is located at Plot No. ST 1/2-A, Sector 11-C-2, North Karachi Township, Karachi, near Nagan Chowrangi.

Is SHED Hospital a government or private hospital?

SHED Hospital is a non-commercial welfare hospital operated by the SHED Foundation, a registered welfare organization. It is neither a government hospital nor a commercial private hospital. It provides subsidized and free healthcare services to underserved patients in Karachi.

Does SHED Hospital provide free services?

Yes. SHED Hospital provides several services completely free of charge, including hemodialysis, thalassemia blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy, cataract surgery, and related laboratory tests for eligible patients. Subsidized rates apply across most other departments.

Book an Appointment with SHED Hospital Doctors on oladoc

oladoc makes it easy to find and book the right doctor at SHED Hospital Karachi. Here is what you can do on oladoc before booking:

• Check verified patient reviews for each doctor
• View doctor profiles including specialty, qualifications, and experience
• Compare consultation fees across doctors
• Filter by specialty, gender, availability, and consultation type

Book an appointment online instantly or call the helpline at 021-38140600