About KLES Hospital
KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre
Welcome to KLES Hospital
The KLE Society’s successful foray into healthcare began with the Dr Prabhakar Kore Super specialty Hospital and Research Centre – a Hospital offering 2000 beds and state of the art medical facilities. The KLE Society continues the fine tradition of service through the KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Belagavi. This 2000 beds modern hospital envisioned by Dr Prabhakar Basaprabhu Kore , set on an 17 acre sprawling land mass also offers concessional beds to the poor and needy populace. The hospital provides the services of more than 300 consultant doctors, skilled nurses, technical and paramedical staff. The state of the art infrastructure includes 30 operation theatres and a wide range of specialty & super specialty features
The leadership lineage dates back to 1995 wherein Colonel A K Singh, the harbinger took over the mantle of Medical Director on 02 May 95. This day on, the institution has heralded on its path of progress. On 06 Jan 2003, Dr MV Jali took over the reins as MD & CE of the hospital and successfully steered the development & research programs for more than two decades. The present incumbent Dr (Col) M Dayananada, a Military veteran assumed the appointment as Medical Director on 02 Nov 22 and with his stellar leadership has scaled this very Hospital & MRC on the National horizon.
The KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC has achieved many distinctions in Cardiac and multi organ transplants. The US based “Smile Train Project” enables children with cleft – lip & palate and other dental deformities to benefit from surgery. The track record of the hospital is indicative of myriad appreciations & accolades with “A” Grade accreditation by NAAC.
Recognizing the impetus of research in healthcare studies, the hospital provides clinical facilities to the students of the attached Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College under the aegis of KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research(KAHER) situated in the campus, which offers under graduate, post graduate and post-doctoral super specialty courses.
The hospital has subsidiary health care centres at Ankola, Chikodi,Gokak, and Jamkhandi. In its endeavor to deliver quality healthcare to all sections of society , the hospital continues to set excellent standards and ensures that the KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital& MRC remains a role model that symbolizes the highest levels of healthcare at par with the best in the country

OUR VISION
- To provide comprehensive health care of international standards with commitment and compassion
OUR MISSION
- To be an apex center for healthcare facility in India
- To deliver evidence-based health care at affordable cost
- To be a “Center of Excellence” in training health care professionals
objectives
- Objective is to establish an Apex Centre for Health-care delivery of excellence and to serve humanity with dedication. Continuous training of all categories of health professionals to excel in their professional skills in different branches of medical sciences and to improve the health standards of our society.
OUR VISION
- To provide quality healthcare through Team Work, Education and Research with Integrity, Commitment and Compassion.
OUR MISSION
- To provide cost effective high quality healthcare
- To establish an Apex Centre for “Quaternary Health-Care”
- To train all categories of health professionals to excel in their clinical skills
objective
- Objective is to establish an Apex Centre for Health-care delivery of excellence and to serve humanity with dedication. Continuous training of all categories of health professionals to excel in their professional skills in different branches of medical sciences and to improve the health standards of our society.
OUR MILESTONES
History of KLE Hospital
With the support of our dedicated staff, skilled doctors, and committed volunteers, we have achieved many milestones in patient care, research, and education.
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1996
1000 bed Multi Specialty Centre inaugurated by Former Hon’ble Prime Minister Late Shri P.V. Narasimha Rao

1998
KLE Hospital Successfully performed the First Kidney transplant in North Karnataka

2002
State of Art Intensive Care Unit was established, first of its kind in Karnataka

2004
The Former President of India, Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam inaugurated CT, MRI, Kidney Foundation & Dharmashala at KLES Dr.Prabhakar Kore Hospital & M.R.C. Belagavi

2006
KLE Hospital started Charitable Section for the poor and needy patients with 500 bed capacity Commissioned Trauma Care Centre to cater all the medical emergencies

2008
The Former Governor of Maharashtra, His Excellency Shri S.M.Krishna inaugurated KLE Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital – 64 Slice CT Scan at Belagavi

2010
TC & EMS services of KLE Hospital rated as one of the best in the country by India Today Survey

2013
Our Hi-Tech Lab was accredited by National Accreditation Council - First in North Karnataka

2015
KLE Hospital ranked as 14th best hospital in the country. Took over 100 bed Belgaum Cancer Hospital with the purpose of establishing an apex centre in Cancer care

2016
Inaugurated a Hi-tech Multi Organ OT Complex was setup to carry out Organ Transplants

2017
Nuclear Medicine department was re-established with ultra-modern equipment & facility was inaugurated by Former Home Minister Shri. Rajnath Singh

2018
Successfully conducted First Heart Transplant in North Karnataka, South Maharashtra & Goa region

2018
Established Human Milk Bank for the first time in North Karnataka for the Neonates and was inaugurated by Smt Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister of Women & Child Development

2021
First of its Kind a Bi-Plane Cath Lab was established in this part of the country to carry out neuro-interventional procedures State of art Gastro-Intestinal Lab (GI Lab) was inaugurated

2022
First Liver Transplant was carried out by our Gastroenterology team in North Karnataka, South Maharashtra & Goa region

2023
Inaguration of Cancer Care Hospital, Belagavi
Message by Hon'ble Chairman
I take great pleasure in welcoming/ introducing you to the KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Belagavi , Karnataka . I feel singularly fortunate and extremely confident that the ideas, impressions and images, I had about Medical education as in cherished dreams have evolved and taken the present shape mapping its rightful and conspicuous place on the national horizon.
The central goal is to provide health care of high quality to foster humae and holistic health care.
This hospital with its research wing has attracted the attention of a large section of the community and has been able to live up to its motto of providing modern health care services in an environment of friendly participation and academic ambience.
We thrive on hard work, open communication, lay emphasis on team work and take full responsibility. I have personally envisioned these cultures to allow and adopt the present day challenges to realize individual and collective responsibilities towards the society and our nation at large.
Our endeavours and collective wisdom bring good people together, as people who feel good about themselves produce good results and people who produce good results feel good about themselves.
Let’s all repose our faith and reaffirm our individual and collective commitment in providing care and comfort in our noble service to mankind by putting service before self – always and every time.

Shri. Prabhakar. B. Kore
Message by Hon'ble Chairman

Shri. Prabhakar. B. Kore
I take great pleasure in welcoming/ introducing you to the KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Belagavi , Karnataka . I feel singularly fortunate and extremely confident that the ideas, impressions and images, I had about Medical education as in cherished dreams have evolved and taken the present shape mapping its rightful and conspicuous place on the national horizon.
The central goal is to provide health care of high quality to foster humae and holistic health care.
This hospital with its research wing has attracted the attention of a large section of the community and has been able to live up to its motto of providing modern health care services in an environment of friendly participation and academic ambience.
We thrive on hard work, open communication, lay emphasis on team work and take full responsibility. I have personally envisioned these cultures to allow and adopt the present day challenges to realize individual and collective responsibilities towards the society and our nation at large.
Our endeavours and collective wisdom bring good people together, as people who feel good about themselves produce good results and people who produce good results feel good about themselves.
Let’s all repose our faith and reaffirm our individual and collective commitment in providing care and comfort in our noble service to mankind by putting service before self – always and every time.
MD’s Message
I consider it as my honour to have been appointed as the Medical Director of KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Belagavi. This prestigious and renowned medical establishment is one of the premier hospital in northern Karnataka with state of the art Medicare facilities.
I am extremely thankful to my predecessor Dr Mallikarjun V Jali, who took immense pains in handpicking the team of erudite, efficient, and sincere faculty who with positive attitude will help flourish and bloom out in flying colours.
The mission and vision of KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre is based on education, research and patient care. We as a team hope that the future will adulate us when we shall prove ourselves as a highly versatile provider of a safe and comprehensive suite of health-related services, with a performance-driven approach and a formidable clinical portfolio.
We hope to provide an updated and holistic healthcare for care seekers and consequently increase their quality of life. This state of art centre will serve prudent efforts in providing high-quality and affordable healthcare for all sections of the society, perform high-end diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative research and act as an education cum training hub.
Over time, KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, has established its recognition as a very trusted, reputed and respected healthcare institute in the country and particularly in North Karnataka State serving people of all strata of the society. This has been achieved by the support and guidance from our Hon'ble Chairman, KLES, Belagavi, Board of Management and the enormous contributions made over the years by Faculty, Resident, Nursing Staff, Administrative staff and others.

Dr. (Col) M Dayananda
MD’s Message

Dr. (Col) M Dayananda
I consider it as my honour to have been appointed as the Medical Director of KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Belagavi. This prestigious and renowned medical establishment is one of the premier hospital in northern Karnataka with state of the art Medicare facilities.
I am extremely thankful to my predecessor Dr Mallikarjun V Jali, who took immense pains in handpicking the team of erudite, efficient, and sincere faculty who with positive attitude will help flourish and bloom out in flying colours.
The mission and vision of KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre is based on education, research and patient care. We as a team hope that the future will adulate us when we shall prove ourselves as a highly versatile provider of a safe and comprehensive suite of health-related services, with a performance-driven approach and a formidable clinical portfolio.
We hope to provide an updated and holistic healthcare for care seekers and consequently increase their quality of life. This state of art centre will serve prudent efforts in providing high-quality and affordable healthcare for all sections of the society, perform high-end diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative research and act as an education cum training hub.
Over time, KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, has established its recognition as a very trusted, reputed and respected healthcare institute in the country and particularly in North Karnataka State serving people of all strata of the society. This has been achieved by the support and guidance from our Hon'ble Chairman, KLES, Belagavi, Board of Management and the enormous contributions made over the years by Faculty, Resident, Nursing Staff, Administrative staff and others.
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