Health of its people is the most important aspect of a growing society. General health condition in Tellicherry stands at par with the average rate of Kerala state. Tellicherry is well known for its traditional treatment methods. The services redered in the field of Ayurvedic treatment by U.K. Kanaran Vydiar, Dr. M.V. Mohammed, Dr. Abdulla, Eranutty Vydiar and Keriattu Krishnan Vydiar will be well remembered. Dr. Raman graduated from Madras University in the year 1896 was Tellicherry's first Allopathic doctor.

In Tellicherry there are 22 hospitals - 1 Govt. General Hospital, 2 Govt. Dispensaries (1 Allopathic 1 Homeo), 2 Cooperative Hospitals, 16 private hospitals and 1 ayurvedic hospital - and there are one doctor for every 800 individuals.