In 1932, Sir Dorabji Tata’s wife Meherbai Tata passed away from leukaemia. Sir Dorabji was devastated — and determined. He donated the bulk of his personal fortune to the Tata Trusts with one vision: a cancer hospital that India’s poor could access.
Tata Memorial Hospital opened in 1941 — in her memory. The House of Tatas handed it to the Government of India in 1949. Today, under the Department of Atomic Energy, it treats over 70,000 new cancer patients every year. Annual OPD footfall — 8 lakh. Surgeries — 10,000+.
And the founding vision still holds — 60–70% of patients receive free or heavily subsidized treatment.
💡 Quick Answer Website: tmc.gov.in Online Registration: tmc.gov.in/abha OPD: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Opens: 8:00 AM Helpline: +91-22-24177000 / +91-22-24177300 Free Treatment: 60–70% of patients Railway: Parel Station / Curry Road — 5 min walk Address: Dr. Ernest Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai – 400012
⚡ 2026 Update TMH — Newsweek 2026 Special Recognition for Oncology. ABHA-linked registration — tmc.gov.in/abha — faster registration. 10 hospitals in 7 states — TMC network. ACTREC Kharghar (Navi Mumbai) — sister institute for cancer research.
Tata Memorial Hospital — At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1941 — House of Tatas |
| In Memory of | Smt. Meherbai Dorabji Tata |
| Government | Department of Atomic Energy, GoI (since 1949) |
| Beds | 640 |
| New Patients Annually | 70,000+ |
| Annual OPD Footfall | 8 lakh+ |
| Annual Surgeries | 10,000+ |
| Chemotherapy Sessions | 1,50,000+ annually |
| Free/Subsidized Care | 60–70% of patients |
| Network | 10 hospitals in 7 states |
| India’s First | Bone Marrow Transplant |
| India’s First | Tomotherapy |
Important — TMH Sees Only Cancer Patients
Before booking — one critical fact:
Tata Memorial Hospital treats cancer and oncology only. General medicine, cardiology, orthopaedics — not here.
If you or your family member has been diagnosed with cancer or suspected cancer — TMH is the right place. For all other illnesses — KEM Hospital, Nair Hospital, or other Mumbai government hospitals.
OPD Categories — 4 Types
TMH has four separate OPD categories:
| Category | Who |
|---|---|
| General OPD | First-time patients, walk-in |
| Private OPD | Private ward patients |
| Outside Referrals | Referred from other hospitals/states |
| Preventive Oncology | Cancer screening, high-risk individuals |
General and Private have two separate OPD blocks. Know which block you need before arriving.
TMH OPD Online Registration — Step by Step
Step 1 — Open tmc.gov.in → “Patient Registration” or “OPD Booking”
Step 2 — New patient → Click “New Registration” → ABHA registration recommended
Or: tmc.gov.in/abha → ABHA-linked registration for diagnosed cancer patients
Step 3 — Fill patient details — name, age, contact, address, ID proof
Step 4 — Upload biopsy report / pathology report (if diagnosed)
Step 5 — Department selection → Available slot → Confirm
Step 6 — Receive registration number/token
Step 7 — Reach hospital → OPD registration desk → arrive 1 hour before appointment time
Walk-in patients can expect 4–6 hours wait time. Online registration strongly recommended.
OPD Timings 2026
| Timing | |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 8:00 AM |
| OPD Consultation | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon–Sat) |
| Emergency | 24 Hours |
| Sunday | Closed (Emergency open) |
Arrive 1 hour early — high patient load. Early morning slots have shorter waits.
Free Treatment — Who Gets It
TMH provides free or heavily subsidized treatment to 60–70% of patients through:
- Tata Trusts — direct financial support
- PM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat) — eligible families
- Government schemes — various state and central programmes
- Charity cases — screened by Medical Social Worker
If you cannot afford treatment — speak to the Medical Social Worker at TMH. They assess eligibility for free/subsidized care.
Departments — Oncology Specialties
| Department | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Surgical Oncology | Cancer surgery — all types |
| Medical Oncology | Chemotherapy — 1,50,000+ sessions/year |
| Radiation Oncology | Radiotherapy — 6,500/year |
| Bone Marrow Transplant | India’s first BMT — still leading |
| Preventive Oncology | Screening, risk reduction |
| Nuclear Medicine | PET-CT, scans |
| Radiodiagnosis | CT, MRI, X-Ray |
| Pathology | Biopsy, diagnosis |
| Cytopathology | Cell diagnosis |
| Hemato-Pathology | Blood cancers |
| Cancer Cytogenetics | Genetic testing |
| Palliative Medicine | Pain management |
| Pain Relief | Chronic cancer pain |
| Microbiology | Infection in cancer patients |
| Blood Bank + Transfusion | — |
| Dental | Oral cancer |
| Pulmonary Medicine | Lung cancer |
| Physiotherapy | Rehabilitation |
| Occupational Therapy | Recovery |
| Speech Therapy | — |
| Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology | Mental health in cancer |
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card — mandatory
- Biopsy report / Pathology report — if cancer confirmed
- All previous cancer-related reports — CT scan, MRI, PET-CT, slides, blocks
- Referral letter from treating doctor
- Insurance/TPA card if applicable
- PM-JAY card if eligible
Important: Bring original slides and blocks if biopsy done elsewhere — TMH may review pathology.
Premashraya — Patient Lodging
Outstation cancer patients coming from other states — Premashraya — affordable accommodation near TMH:
Low-cost rooms for patients and one attendant. Priority for those coming for treatment.
Contact TMH Medical Social Worker for Premashraya allocation.
ACTREC — Sister Institute (Navi Mumbai)
Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) — Kharghar, Navi Mumbai — 40 km from TMH Parel.
- Advanced cancer research
- Some OPD and treatment services
- Online registration: actrec.gov.in
For ACTREC patients — arrive with all previous reports. Register online first.
TMC Network — 10 Hospitals, 7 States
Tata Memorial Centre has expanded beyond Mumbai:
| Hospital | Location |
|---|---|
| Tata Memorial Hospital | Parel, Mumbai |
| ACTREC | Kharghar, Navi Mumbai |
| Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital | Varanasi |
| Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital | Sangrur, Punjab |
| Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital | Muzaffarpur, Bihar |
| Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital | Aizawl, Mizoram |
| Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital | Visakhapatnam |
| Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital | Mullanpur, Punjab |
| BBCI | Guwahati, Assam |
| Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya | Varanasi |
If you are not from Mumbai — check if there is a Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital near your state first.
How to Reach TMH Parel Mumbai
Nearest Railway: Parel Station (Central Line) → 5 min walk Curry Road Station (Central Line) → 5 min walk
Metro: Acharya Atre Chowk Station (Metro Line 3) → 10 min
Bus: Multiple BEST bus routes on Dr. Ernest Borges Road
From CST / Dadar: 10–15 minutes by local train
Address: Dr. Ernest Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400012
Contact Details
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Helpline 1 | +91-22-24177000 |
| Helpline 2 | +91-22-24177300 |
| Website | tmc.gov.in |
| Online Registration | tmc.gov.in/abha |
| ACTREC | actrec.gov.in |
| Address | Dr. Ernest Borges Rd, Parel, Mumbai – 400012 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Tata Memorial Hospital OPD appointment 2026 mein kaise book karein?
tmc.gov.in → Patient Registration → ABHA-linked registration → details fill karein → department → slot → confirm → arrive 1 hour before appointment.
TMH mein kya sirf cancer patients ko treat kiya jata hai?
Haan — Tata Memorial Hospital exclusively treats cancer and oncology cases. General medicine, cardiology, orthopaedics nahi. Cancer diagnosis confirmed ya suspected ho tabhi aayein.
Tata Memorial Hospital mein free treatment milti hai?
Haan — 60–70% patients ko free ya subsidized treatment milti hai — Tata Trusts, PM-JAY, government schemes. Medical Social Worker se milein aur eligibility check karein.
TMH OPD timings kya hain?
Registration 8:00 AM se. OPD consultation 10 AM se 5 PM, Monday to Saturday. Sunday closed. Emergency 24 hours.
Walk-in mein kitna time lagta hai?
Walk-in patients ko 4–6 hours wait common hai. Online registration se wait significantly kam hoti hai. Early morning slots best hain.
Tata Memorial Hospital kaise pahunchein Mumbai mein?
Parel Railway Station ya Curry Road Station (Central Line) se 5 minutes walk. Dr. Ernest Borges Road, Parel.
TMH ke bahar bhi cancer hospitals hain?
Haan — TMC network mein 10 hospitals, 7 states — Varanasi, Sangrur, Muzaffarpur, Vizag, Mizoram, Guwahati mein Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospitals hain.
Founded in memory of Meherbai Tata — still serving 70,000 new cancer patients every year — free for those who need it most.
tmc.gov.in → Patient Registration → appointment confirmed.
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