Our story, our people
Care with heart, rooted in Thindal, Erode.
The Birth of Nishanth Hospital, Erode
Founded in 2001 by Dr. Sumathi and Dr. Padmanaban, Nishanth Hospital was born not from grandeur, but from compassion and a quiet dream, to create a warm, welcoming space where every mother and child would be cared for with love.
After years of serving as duty doctors in government hospitals, they envisioned a small, purpose-driven hospital. With deep roots in a humble farming background, they built a 15-bed women’s hospital, not with luxury, but with dedication and heart.
The hospital is open 24 hours. Please contact us for individual doctors’ consultation timings. Our maternity services include normal and epidural deliveries, with epidural anaesthesia provided by Dr. Padmanaban.
Our long-standing nursing team provides care that feels like family, many have been with us since the beginning. Patients often say it feels like healing at home.
At Nishanth Hospital, we believe expert care should be kind, personal, and accessible to all, because every birth deserves a beautiful beginning.
Our values
Compassion First
We care with heart. Every mother who walks through our doors is treated like family, with empathy, patience and understanding.
Expertise with Integrity
Our medical care is led by experience and backed by ethics. We believe in honest advice, evidence-based treatment, and doing what’s truly best for each patient.
Care That Feels Like Home
With a team that’s been with us for decades, our hospital offers not just treatment, but warmth, a healing space that feels personal and familiar.
Meet our consultants
Explore our doctors’ specialties and backgrounds. Please contact the hospital for consultation timings.
Dr. Sumathi Padmanaban
Dr. Sumathi Padmanaban, a Gold Medalist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, leads a dedicated team with over 30 years of experience in Erode.
Dr. Sruthi Abhishant
MBBS, MS, DNB (OBG), FRM
Dr. Sruthi Abhishant, MBBS, MS, DNB (OBG), FRM, is an academic topper and dedicated Fertility Specialist trained at the prestigious Madras Medical College.
Known for her clinical expertise, she leads fertility services at Nishanth Hospital, Erode, guiding women through every stage of their reproductive journey.
Dr. Sowbharnika C.P
MBBS, MS (OBG)
Consultant Obstetrician
An academic topper and graduate of Coimbatore Medical College, Dr. Sowbharnika is a compassionate
obstetrician, dedicated to safe pregnancies and personalized birthing experiences, with a strong focus on
antenatal care and maternal wellness.
Dr. M. Kokilavani
MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Dr. M. Kokilavani is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 11 years of experience in high-risk obstetrics and gynaecology. She completed her MBBS at Government Thoothukudi Medical College and MS at Thanjavur Medical College. Her expertise includes high-risk pregnancy care, obstetric emergencies and gynaecological surgery.
Dr. Guha Preetha
MBBS, MS (OBG), Fellowship in Feto-Maternal Medicine
Consultant Fetal Medicine Specialist
Trained at CIMAR and having worked in one of the leading centers of excellence in fetal medicine, Dr. Guha
Preetha is an expert in targeted fetal scans, prenatal screening, and genetic evaluations, ensuring early and
accurate insights for optimal pregnancy care.
Dr. Anbarasan
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DNB (Paediatrics)
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist
An alumnus of the prestigious Madras Medical College, Dr. Anbarasan brings expert, evidence-based care to
newborns and children, with a focus on supporting both the child and family through every stage of
development.
Dr. Rishwanth
MBBS, DNB (Paediatrics & Neonatology)
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist
Dr. Rishwanth is a Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist. He completed his MBBS at Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, and DNB at Apollo Hospitals, Mysore. His clinical interests include high-risk newborn care, preterm and low-birth-weight babies, childhood allergy and asthma, and growth, nutrition and development.
Dr. Abhishant Padmanaban
MBBS, MS, MCh (Urology)
Consultant Urologist & Andrologist
An alumnus of the prestigious Madras Medical College and a Double Gold Medalist (UG & PG), Dr. Abhishant
holds a fellowship in andrology. He specializes in laser urology and microscopic male infertility procedures,
offering advanced care for men’s reproductive and urological health.
Dr. Padmanaban
A distinguished anesthesiologist with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Padmanaban completed his
postgraduate training at the renowned Manipal Medical College. He has a special interest in obstetric
anesthesia, particularly epidural anesthesia for painless labor, ensuring safe and comfortable childbirth
experiences.
