Dhanwantari Ayurveda College Hospital and Research Center , Siddhapur established in the year 1998 with an intention of imparting the knowledge of the Science of Ayurveda and to cater the health care needs of the people. Being the only medical college in the entire district of Uttara Kannada the institution provides a systematic approach towards the science inculcating the ancient principles of Ayurveda along with the modern medical sciences. The college set in slush green habitat of Sahyadris, Westernghats which is home for traditional ayurvedic practices provides a great platform to the scholars to carry on the research in this stream of medicine.