Rivaura Hospital is Areekode's newest modern multispeciality medical centre — offering emergency care, orthopaedics, surgery, ICU, diagnostics and pharmacy under one roof.
Why Areekode Needed a Modern Multispeciality Hospital
Areekode and the surrounding Malappuram region has long been underserved when it comes to specialist healthcare. Residents frequently had to travel to Kozhikode, Manjeri or Perinthalmanna for procedures as routine as fracture treatment or minor surgery. Long travel times during emergencies cost lives and cause lasting harm. Rivaura Hospital was founded with a clear purpose: to bring world-class, compassionate care close to home for the communities of Areekode, Pathanapuram and the wider Malappuram district.
What Makes Rivaura a True Multispeciality Hospital?
A genuine multispeciality hospital is more than a clinic with multiple doctors. It combines specialist departments, advanced diagnostics, a modular operation theatre, ICU and round-the-clock pharmacy under a single roof, so that complex cases can be managed without transfers. Rivaura Hospital offers Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Dermatology and ENT, supported by AERB-compliant diagnostic imaging (X-ray and ultrasound), an automated laboratory, a fully equipped ICU and a 24-hour pharmacy — everything patients need in one place.
Core Departments at Rivaura Hospital
Orthopaedics is the flagship specialty, led by Dr. Sanjeev S Chandran (MBBS, DNB, MNAMS) — a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and the hospital's Medical Director. The department handles fractures, joint conditions, sports injuries and spinal disorders. General Surgery covers appendectomies, hernia repair, gallbladder procedures, thyroid surgery and wound care. Family Medicine addresses primary care needs for all age groups — from childhood illnesses to geriatric care and chronic disease management. The Lifestyle Physician clinic focuses on diabetes, obesity, hypertension and nutrition counselling, conditions that are increasingly prevalent across Kerala.
Facilities That Set Rivaura Apart
Rivaura Hospital's 0.60-acre campus at Pathanapuram, Areekode houses modular operation theatres built to current clinical standards, a 24/7 Intensive Care Unit, AERB-licensed digital X-ray and ultrasound, an automated laboratory offering a full panel of blood and urine tests, a round-the-clock pharmacy and comfortable inpatient wards. Every facility has been designed and equipped to meet Clinical Establishment Act requirements and DMO licensing guidelines for Kerala.
Visiting Specialists Available
In addition to its core team, Rivaura hosts visiting specialists in Dermatology and ENT. Dermatology consultations cover skin, hair and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, pigmentation disorders and cosmetic dermatology. The ENT clinic handles ear infections, hearing problems, sinusitis, tonsil issues, nasal blockages and head-and-neck conditions. Visiting schedules are available at the front office.
How to Reach Rivaura Hospital
Rivaura Hospital is located at Pathanapuram, Areekode, Malappuram, Kerala — PIN 676505. The hospital is easily accessible from Areekode town, Kondotty, Wandoor, Manjeri and the surrounding panchayaths. Appointment line: +91 79024 99930. Emergency (24/7): +91 97473 62103. Rivaura Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Emergency services operate around the clock every day of the year.
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