Lucknow serves as a major medical hub for Uttar Pradesh and neighboring states, offering a mix of historic government institutions and modern private facilities.
* **Government & Academic Institutions:** King George's Medical University (KGMU) is a premier medical school and hospital dating back to 1911. The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) are highly regarded for specialized care and research. * **Private Hospitals:** Major private players include Medanta Lucknow, Sahara Hospital, Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospital, and Max Super Speciality. * **Alternative Medicine:** The city has a strong tradition of Unani and Ayurvedic medicine, supported by institutions like the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS).