Care 24 Medical Centre & Hospital is a privately run multi- and super-specialty healthcare institution in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 2014, it offers comprehensive medical and surgical services, combining modern infrastructure with affordability and community outreach. The hospital is notable for its participation in the national Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, enabling cashless care for eligible patients.
Founding and Administration
Care 24 is owned and managed by Dr. S. Karuppannan (M.S., M.Ch., FICS, Pediatric Surgery) and Dr. Sulochana Karuppannan (M.B.B.S., D.G.O.), who founded it with a mission to deliver holistic and affordable healthcare. The institution operates as a micro-enterprise proprietorship under Indian MSME registration.
Facilities and Specialties
The hospital houses more than 175 beds and departments spanning cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, nephrology, oncology, pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, gastroenterology, radiology, and dental medicine. Its advanced units include a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU), an AI-powered 3D angiography system (OCT Ultreon 2.0), and fully equipped ICUs. It also features a dedicated Care 24 Fertility Centre offering IVF and reproductive-medicine services.
Community and Empanelment
Recognized under the Ayushman Bharat – PM-JAY scheme, Care 24 provides cashless treatment for covered specialties such as general medicine, neurosurgery, obstetrics & gynecology, oncology, and pediatrics. This empanelment broadens access for low-income families across the Erode region and nearby districts including Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Salem, Namakkal, and Karur.
Medical Team and Services
Led by specialists like Dr. K. Balasubramani (Neurosurgery) and Dr. Naveen Kumar V (Psychiatry and Sexology), the hospital provides both outpatient and inpatient services supported by 24/7 emergency, trauma, and critical-care units. Its master health checkup programs emphasize early detection and preventive care.