OPD Appointment Guide: Dr SN Medical College & MDM Hospital, Jodhpur

Mathura Das Mathur Hospital — commonly known as MDM Hospital — is the main teaching hospital attached to Dr Sampurnanand Medical College (Dr SN Medical College) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Established as a government institution, it provides outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and super-speciality services across a wide range of clinical departments. Because it is a state government hospital, patients attending OPD benefit from the provisions of the Rajasthan Right to Health Care Act, 2022, which mandates free OPD and IPD services at all public health facilities in the state.

This guide explains how a patient can attend OPD at MDM Hospital — the registration counter process, what to bring, realistic waiting times, the departments available, and how government health schemes such as Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana (MAA Yojana) and PM-JAY can assist with the cost of hospitalisation when treatment goes beyond outpatient care.

Registration and OPD fees at MDM Hospital, Jodhpur

The Rajasthan Right to Health Care Act, 2022 (Act No. 7 of 2023) is the statutory basis for free services. While the law is in force, operational availability of specific drugs or tests may vary day to day. Always confirm at the counter.

• OPD registration fee — No charge — the Rajasthan Right to Health Care Act, 2022 entitles every resident to free OPD registration and consultation at all government hospitals in the state. Confirm the current position at the hospital's registration counter or the official Rajasthan health portal.
• OPD consultation fee — Free at the government OPD counter for all patients under the Right to Health Act.
• Medicines (OPD pharmacy) — Medicines on the state essential drugs list are dispensed free at government hospital pharmacies under the Right to Health Act. Availability may vary; confirm at the dispensary counter.
• Diagnostics — Specified investigations (lab tests, imaging) ordered by a government hospital doctor are provided free of charge under the Right to Health Act provisions. Confirm scope and availability at the relevant department.
• Emergency and trauma care — Free at the 24-hour emergency and trauma unit.

Government schemes that help cover treatment at MDM Hospital

• Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana (MAA Yojana) — state scheme — Covers hospitalisation up to Rs 25 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals across Rajasthan. MDM Hospital, as a state government hospital, falls within the network of 778-plus state government facilities covered under the scheme. Renamed from Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana in February 2024. Eligible households from NFSA lists, SECC-2011, small/marginal farmers, and contract workers are enrolled free; other Rajasthan residents may enrol for Rs 850 per year.
• Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY / Ayushman Bharat) — Provides cashless hospitalisation up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for households in the bottom 40 percent of the population (based on SECC 2011 criteria) at empanelled government and private hospitals. From December 2025 MAA Yojana and PM-JAY were integrated, allowing beneficiaries access to over 30,000 empanelled facilities nationally. Check eligibility and download your Ayushman card at pmjay.gov.in or the Ayushman app.
• Rajasthan Right to Health Care Act, 2022 — All Rajasthan residents are entitled to free OPD, IPD, emergency care, essential medicines, and specified diagnostics at public health facilities — regardless of whether they hold a scheme card.
• CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) — Central government employees and pensioners enrolled in CGHS may use their CGHS card for subsidised or cashless treatment; confirm current empanelment and procedures at the CGHS Jodhpur wellness centre or cghs.mohfw.gov.in.
• BPL and other exemptions — Patients holding BPL ration cards or belonging to scheduled caste / scheduled tribe categories may be entitled to further concessions on any residual charges. Bring your card and enquire at the social welfare counter at the hospital.

Rates shown are as per the MDMH Hospital Official Website (2026) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

How to get an appointment at MDM Hospital, Jodhpur

MDM Hospital operates primarily as a walk-in OPD for patients coming directly to the hospital. The standard process is to arrive at the hospital's registration counter, which handles patient registration for outpatient departments. OPD registration is carried out on a first-come, first-served basis, and patients receive a token or registration slip that determines their place in the queue for the relevant department that day.

To register, carry a valid government-issued identity document (Aadhaar card, voter ID, or similar) and, if applicable, your Ayushman Bharat / MAA Yojana card, CGHS card, or BPL ration card. Old case papers from a previous visit to the hospital should also be brought so the treating doctor has your prior records.

The hospital's own website (mdmjodhpur.com) lists doctor profiles and departments. While third-party platforms offer appointment booking links for individual doctors associated with MDM, the primary and most reliable route for general patients is the hospital's own walk-in registration counter. If you are unsure whether a doctor practises at MDM's government OPD, call the hospital or check the official website before travelling.

For emergency situations — trauma, chest pain, acute stroke, obstetric emergency — the hospital runs a 24-hour emergency and trauma service. Patients in acute distress should go directly to the casualty/emergency department; standard OPD registration is not required.

How long it takes to get seen

OPD runs Monday to Saturday, generally from around 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for most departments, though times can vary by department and may change; confirm the current schedule at the registration counter or on the hospital's official website before your visit.

As a busy government teaching hospital attached to a medical college, MDM Hospital sees a high volume of outpatients daily — over 28 OPD units operate on a typical working day. Patients who arrive early in the morning, particularly before 9:00 AM, tend to receive lower token numbers and shorter waits. Arriving after mid-morning on a weekday may mean a wait of several hours before being seen, especially in high-demand departments such as medicine, orthopaedics, and paediatrics.

Patients with a referral letter from a primary health centre or district hospital, or those returning for a follow-up with an existing case number, may be directed through a different counter; enquire at the registration desk on arrival.

Investigations ordered during an OPD visit (blood tests, X-ray, ultrasound) are typically done in the hospital's own diagnostic departments, and results may require a further wait or a return visit on another day depending on the test. Plan accordingly, especially if you are travelling from outside Jodhpur.

What treatment costs and financial help is available

Because MDM Hospital is a state government hospital, the Rajasthan Right to Health Care Act, 2022 applies in full. This means OPD registration, consultation, specified essential medicines, and listed diagnostic tests are provided without charge to patients. There is no OPD registration fee to pay at the counter.

For patients who require hospital admission and surgery, the cost framework shifts to the government hospital rate schedule rather than private hospital pricing. Patients enrolled in MAA Yojana can access cashless hospitalisation for covered procedures without out-of-pocket expenditure up to Rs 25 lakh per family per year. PM-JAY cardholders have a combined benefit through the December 2025 integration. BPL and NFSA households are enrolled free in MAA Yojana; other Rajasthan residents may join for a nominal annual contribution.

Patients who are not yet enrolled in any scheme should ask at the hospital's social welfare counter or district health office about enrollment. CGHS-registered central government employees should clarify cashless arrangements directly with the CGHS Jodhpur branch and the hospital's accounts section before a planned admission.

The hospital also has a blood bank, and blood is made available under government protocols. Confirm the current procedure at the hospital directly.

Key departments at MDM Hospital

MDM Hospital and the wider Dr SN Medical College hospital complex cover a broad spectrum of specialties. Departments confirmed through official and public records include: General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Cardiology (with catheterisation lab facilities), Neurology (EEG and EMG services), Neurosurgery, Nephrology (dialysis centre), Urology, Gastroenterology, Oncology (with chemotherapy unit), ENT (Ear Nose and Throat), Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Imaging, Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, and Trauma Care (with dedicated ICU). Emergency care is available around the clock.

The medical college runs postgraduate (MD/MS) programmes across approximately 19 clinical departments, which means OPD consultations are conducted by specialists alongside resident doctors under faculty supervision — standard practice in any teaching hospital. Patients should be aware that consultations in a teaching hospital setting may involve examination by multiple doctors.

For a current, confirmed list of active OPD departments and any temporary changes to department schedules, refer to the official hospital website at mdmjodhpur.com or the Rajasthan Medical Education Department portal at medicaleducation.rajasthan.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book an appointment in advance to visit MDM Hospital OPD?

No advance appointment is required for the general walk-in OPD. Patients register at the hospital's registration counter on the day of their visit and receive a token for the relevant department. Arriving early in the morning gives you a lower token number and reduces your wait. Some third-party platforms list individual doctors attached to MDM for online booking, but the hospital's own walk-in registration counter is the standard route for most patients.

Is there any charge for OPD registration at MDM Hospital?

No. Under the Rajasthan Right to Health Care Act, 2022, OPD registration, consultation, specified essential medicines, and listed diagnostic services at all government hospitals in Rajasthan — including MDM Hospital — are free of charge. Bring a valid identity document when you register.

Which government health scheme cards are accepted at MDM Hospital?

MDM Hospital is a Rajasthan state government hospital and falls within the network covered by Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana (MAA Yojana), which now integrates with PM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat). Patients holding an Ayushman card or MAA Yojana enrolment can access cashless hospitalisation for covered procedures. CGHS cardholders should confirm current cashless arrangements at the hospital's accounts section. BPL and NFSA cardholders should enquire at the social welfare counter about any additional benefits.

What documents should I bring to MDM Hospital OPD?

Carry a government-issued photo identity document (Aadhaar card, voter ID, or passport), your Ayushman / MAA Yojana card or CGHS card if applicable, a BPL ration card if relevant, and any previous case papers or prescriptions from an earlier visit to the hospital. Having these ready at registration speeds up the process considerably.

What are the OPD timings at MDM Hospital?

OPD generally operates Monday to Saturday from approximately 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM across most departments. Timings can vary by department and are subject to change; always confirm the current schedule at the registration counter or on the official website (mdmjodhpur.com) before your visit. The emergency department functions around the clock, every day.

What should I do if I need treatment that costs more than what is covered free at the OPD?

If your treating doctor recommends admission or a procedure, ask the hospital's social welfare desk to help verify your eligibility for MAA Yojana or PM-JAY coverage. Enrolled beneficiaries receive cashless treatment at government hospitals for covered procedures up to the scheme limit. Patients not yet enrolled may be able to register for MAA Yojana (free for NFSA households; Rs 850 per year for others). For high-cost procedures, ask for the government rate schedule applicable to your case.

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Medical Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this article.