OPD Appointment Guide: Government Doon Medical College Hospital, Dehradun

Government Doon Medical College Hospital — commonly called Doon Hospital — is a state-run tertiary care facility at Dehrakhas, Patel Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 2015 under the Department of Medical Education, Government of Uttarakhand, it functions as both a teaching hospital affiliated to Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University and a public referral hospital serving patients from across the Garhwal region. The hospital currently operates around 350 beds across more than 16 clinical departments and plans expansion to 750 beds, with super-specialty units including neurosurgery already functional.

For patients seeking outpatient care, Doon Hospital offers two routes to an appointment: walk-in registration at the OPD counter each morning, and online slot booking through the national ORS Patient Portal at ors.gov.in. As a government hospital, charges are heavily subsidised. Uttarakhand residents eligible under the Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana (AAUY) — which extends to virtually all families in the state — can access cashless inpatient treatment at the hospital at no out-of-pocket cost under the scheme's annual Rs 5 lakh family cover.

Registration and OPD fees at Government Doon Medical College Hospital

Government hospitals are heavily subsidised. Patients below the poverty line (BPL) and scheme beneficiaries typically pay nothing for covered procedures. Always confirm current amounts at the registration counter, as tariffs are set by the state government and may change.

• OPD registration fee — A nominal fee is charged at the registration counter; confirm the exact current amount at the counter or on the official hospital website (gdmcuk.com) before your visit, as government hospitals revise these periodically.
• Consultation charge — Subsidised as a government facility; in most state medical college hospitals this is included in or is negligible above the registration fee. Verify at the counter.
• Investigations (labs, X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI) — Available on hospital premises at government-approved rates, substantially lower than private rates. Charges vary by test; the pharmacy and diagnostic departments post current schedules.
• Inpatient / surgery — Follows government rate schedules. Eligible AAUY or PM-JAY beneficiaries receive cashless inpatient treatment within the scheme's annual Rs 5 lakh family cover.
• Emergency services — Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Government schemes that help cover treatment

• Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana (AAUY) — State universal health scheme for permanent residents of Uttarakhand. Provides cashless inpatient treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year. All families in the state are eligible regardless of income level. Obtain a Golden Card at a Common Service Centre, municipal camp, or an empanelled hospital using Aadhaar and ration card (card issuance fee approximately Rs 30). Present the card at the Ayushman help desk at the hospital for admission.
• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY — Central government scheme covering families identified in the 2011 Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) — broadly the bottom 40% of the population. Provides Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care. Government Doon Medical College Hospital, as a public hospital, is part of the scheme's network. AAUY and PM-JAY are aligned; a single Ayushman card typically covers both.
• CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) — Covers central government employees, pensioners, and their dependants. Patients with a valid CGHS card can access specialist consultations and inpatient care at government hospitals within the CGHS referral framework.
• ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) — Defence personnel and their dependants with a valid ECHS card are entitled to treatment at government hospitals.
• BPL / general exemption — Patients holding a valid BPL card who are not already covered under a cashless scheme may be eligible for waiver or exemption of fees; the hospital's social welfare desk can guide on applicable provisions.

Rates shown are as per the Government Doon Medical College & Hospital (2026) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

How to get an appointment at Government Doon Medical College Hospital

There are two ways to obtain an OPD appointment: walk-in registration and online booking through the national ORS portal.

Walk-in registration: The OPD registration counter opens at 8:00 AM Monday to Saturday. Patients queue at the counter, pay the nominal registration fee, and receive a token for the relevant department. Registration closes at 11:00 AM. Arriving early — ideally by 8:00 AM — gives the quality chance of a token before the department fills up. Bring any previous hospital papers, prescriptions, or investigation reports, and a valid photo ID.

Online booking via ORS portal: Government Doon Medical College Hospital is listed on the national Online Registration System at ors.gov.in. To book: visit ors.gov.in and register with your mobile number or create an ABHA Health ID. Log in, select 'Book Appointment', choose Uttarakhand as the state, and search for 'Govt. Doon Medical College Hospital, Dehradun'. Select the department, choose an available date and slot, and confirm. You will receive an SMS with an appointment reference. Carry this reference to the counter on the day of your visit. Online booking allows you to avoid the morning queue.

Follow-up visits: Patients returning for an existing condition should indicate 'follow-up' during booking and carry the previous OPD slip or discharge summary.

How long it takes to get seen

As one of the principal government referral hospitals in the Garhwal region, Doon Hospital handles a very high patient volume — reports indicate thousands of OPD visits daily. Patients should plan accordingly.

Walk-in patients who arrive at or before the registration window opens (8:00 AM) generally receive a token and are seen within the morning OPD session (which runs until approximately 12:00 PM). Patients who arrive later in the registration window may wait longer or, on very busy days, may not receive a token for that session.

Online appointment slots carry a scheduled time, which in practice reduces the unpredictability of counter queues; however, actual consultation time can still vary depending on the department's caseload on a given day.

Emergency cases are attended to around the clock through the dedicated emergency department and are not subject to OPD session hours.

For elective specialist consultations in high-demand departments (cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics), patients referred from primary health centres may experience multi-week waits for a planned outpatient slot. The ORS portal shows real-time availability of slots, which is the most reliable way to check current waiting before a visit.

What treatment costs and financial help

As a government medical college hospital, Doon Hospital provides care at heavily subsidised rates. OPD registration and consultation fees are nominal by design. Investigations such as laboratory tests, X-rays, CT scans, and MRI are available on campus at government-approved charges, which are a fraction of private hospital rates.

For inpatient care and surgery, the hospital follows government rate schedules. Patients who hold an Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana Golden Card or an Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY card receive cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year — covering the vast majority of surgical and medical procedures. The Ayushman help desk at the hospital processes admissions under the scheme.

Central government employees and pensioners covered under CGHS, and eligible defence families under ECHS, can access specialist and inpatient services within their respective scheme frameworks. BPL cardholders who are not already enrolled in a cashless scheme should approach the hospital's social welfare desk to understand applicable fee waivers.

Patients who need a Golden Card and do not yet have one can obtain it at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or at the hospital's Ayushman desk using Aadhaar and a ration card or family register entry.

Departments at Government Doon Medical College Hospital

The hospital's clinical departments cover a wide range of specialties. As a tertiary care and teaching hospital, it offers services that extend beyond a typical district hospital.

General specialties: General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, ENT (Otorhinolaryngology), Ophthalmology, Respiratory Medicine, and Emergency Medicine.

Surgical and super-specialty units: Neurosurgery, Urology, Cardiology, Radiotherapy, and Anaesthesia.

Diagnostic and support services: Radiodiagnosis (including MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray), Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Blood Bank, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Telemedicine, AYUSH, and a Medico-Legal cell.

Dentistry services are also available on campus. Patients unsure which department to register for can describe symptoms at the OPD reception window and be directed to the appropriate clinic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Doon Hospital offer online OPD appointment booking, or is it walk-in only?

Both options are available. The hospital is listed on the national ORS Patient Portal at ors.gov.in, where you can search for 'Govt. Doon Medical College Hospital, Dehradun', select a department and an available slot, and confirm your appointment online. Walk-in registration at the counter is also accepted from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday to Saturday.

What documents should I bring to the OPD?

Carry a valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar card is most commonly used), your Ayushman / AAUY Golden Card if you have one, any previous OPD slips or discharge summaries from prior hospital visits, and a list or packet of current medications. For scheme-based cashless admission, both the Golden Card and Aadhaar are required at the Ayushman help desk.

I am an Uttarakhand resident but do not have an Ayushman Golden Card yet. Can I still get one at the hospital?

Yes. All permanent resident families of Uttarakhand are eligible under the Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana regardless of income level. You can apply for the Golden Card at the hospital's Ayushman help desk, at a nearby Common Service Centre (CSC), or at municipal camps using your Aadhaar card and ration card or family register entry. The card issuance carries a nominal fee of approximately Rs 30.

What are the OPD hours, and is there any service outside those hours?

OPD registration runs from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday to Saturday, with the OPD session continuing until approximately 12:00 PM. The hospital's emergency department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Sundays and public holidays, for urgent cases that cannot wait for the OPD session.

Does the hospital have diagnostic facilities on campus, or will I need to go elsewhere for tests?

Yes. Doon Hospital has on-campus diagnostic services including clinical laboratories, X-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, and Doppler studies under its Radiodiagnosis department. A Blood Bank and Pathology department are also available. Charges follow government-approved rates.

I am a central government employee. Can I use my CGHS card at this hospital?

Central government employees and pensioners with a valid CGHS card can access specialist consultations and inpatient care at government hospitals within the CGHS referral framework. It is advisable to carry your CGHS card and, if required, a referral from your CGHS wellness centre when visiting for specialist or inpatient care.

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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.