Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial(STNM)

STNM Hospital is a landmark multi-speciality government healthcare institution in Gangtok, Sikkim. A pivotal medical facility for the northeastern region, it combines advanced infrastructure with accessible health services. The hospital features 1,002 beds, numerous specialty departments (such as cardiology, neurology, oncology, obstetrics & gynecology), general wards, and 23 fully equipped operation theaters- all constructed to meet global healthcare standards. The facility is also engineered for seismic resilience, designed to withstand earthquakes up to magnitude

Originally located in central Gangtok, the hospital was relocated to a sprawling 15-acre purpose-built complex in Sochaygang in 2019, at a cost of approximately ₹1,281 crore.The state government ensures seamless connectivity with eight round-the-clock shuttle buses for patients and attendants.

Beyond typical hospital services, STNM maintains high-end diagnostic and treatment facilities like MRI and CT scanners, and supports emergency care, general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, psychiatry, and dental surgery among others.

It also functions as a teaching institution, with an attached medical college that trains future healthcare professionals.

Recent advancements include the inauguration of specialized units like a pediatric Center of Excellence, a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), and a teleconsultation hub which are significant for improving outreach and capacity for complex care.

Scale & Accessibility: It’s the second-largest government hospital in India, second only to AIIMS, and delivers free or subsidized healthcare to residents of Sikkim and nearby regions.

High-End Medical Capabilities: Equipped for specialized procedures like Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) for heart failure, reducing costs significantly compared to metropolitan hospitals.

Community Trust: The hospital’s expertise, especially in cardiology is recognized across Sikkim and neighboring territories like Darjeeling, with successful life-saving surgeries frequently performed