Are the skin cancer treatment options available in Coimbatore hospitals?

Yes — skin cancer treatment and surgical care are available in Coimbatore, with hospitals and cancer centres offering diagnosis and treatment services, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and multidisciplinary oncology care.

Specialised Cancer Treatment Hospitals in Coimbatore

Here are reputable centres where skin cancer and other cancer treatments are provided:

• Cancer treatment & skin oncology specialists in Coimbatore
  • American Oncology Institute, Coimbatore – Multi-disciplinary oncology care with surgical, medical, and radiation oncology services.
  • GEM Cancer Centre – Advanced skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, including surgical and targeted therapies.
  • Dr Mani's OncoBest Cancer Centre – Well-reviewed treatment centre for various cancers.
  • PSG Institute of Oncology – High-quality cancer care within a major multi-speciality hospital.
  • Sri Ramakrishna Hospital – Large multidisciplinary hospital with oncology services.
  • Coimbatore Cancer Foundation – Local cancer care support and referrals.
  • Aadhi Cancer Clinic – Oncology care and consultations.
  • Ganga Cancer Hospital & Dr. Sunilkumar Thangaraju - Oncologist – Specialist resources for cancer treatment planning.
  • KMCH Cancer Center & VGM Hospital – Multi-speciality centres with oncology departments.

What Skin Cancer Care Involves

Skin cancer care can include:

• Dermatology evaluation & biopsy

• Surgical excision of lesions

• Reconstructive/dermato-oncologic surgery

• Radiation therapy

• Systemic treatments (chemotherapy, immunotherapy)

• Follow-up and monitoring

Many centres integrate a multidisciplinary oncology team to determine the best plan. Justdial

Insurance / Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) Support

✔️ Many of the above hospitals accept major health insurance
✔️ Some centres may be empanelled under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) — especially larger government and private institutions
To check Ayushman empanelment and coverage:

1. Visit https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in

2. Select State (Tamil Nadu) and District (Coimbatore)

3. Search for Hospitals or Cancer treatment facilities

4. Call the chosen hospital’s Ayushman/insurance desk to confirm if skin cancer surgery is covered under the scheme.