Diabetic ear pain: Best hospital in Visakhapatnam accepting ABHA card for surgery?

Hello Sainath Yelamanchali Ji,

We're sorry to hear about your mother's ear pain. It's important to address this promptly, especially considering her diabetes. In Visakhapatnam, several hospitals empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) offer ENT services and accept the ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) card. Here are some options:

Hospitals in Visakhapatnam for ENT Surgery under Ayushman Bharat:

Here are a few reputed Ayushman Bharat-empanelled hospitals offering ENT care:

1. Andhra Hospitals (Visakhapatnam Pvt. Ltd.) – Maharanipet

2. Padmasree Hospital – Akkayapalem Highway

3. Behara Hospital – Gopalapatnam

4. Narayana Medciti Hospital – Health City

5. Vijetha Hospital – Maharanipeta

📝 All the above hospitals accept ABHA cards and offer ENT surgeries. In most cases, recognition validity is updated until 2026–2027.

How do you check the empanelled hospitals under Ayushman Bharat?

You can follow these steps to find the most updated list:

1. Visit the official website: https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in

2. Click on "Empanelled Hospitals".

3. Select your State (Andhra Pradesh) and District (Visakhapatnam).

4. You can filter by speciality (e.g., ENT) to narrow down the results.

5. You'll see a list of hospitals with their addresses, specialities, and contact info.

Next Steps for You

• Carry ABHA card and any medical records.

• Visit the ENT OPD in the selected hospital for evaluation.

• Since your mother has diabetes, ensure her sugar levels are stable before any surgery.

• Avoid self-medication and stay hydrated; if pain worsens or there's discharge or fever, visit a doctor immediately.

Wishing your mother a quick and complete recovery.