Hospitals & Clinics

Here’s a curated overview of prominent hospitals and clinics in Chennai, showcasing their specialities and significance:

 Major Hospitals

1. Apollo Hospitals (Greams Road)

• One of India’s leading multi‑specialty hospitals, established in 1983.

• Known for excellence in cardiology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and transplants.

• Equipped with advanced ICUs, robotic surgery, and telemedicine services.

2. Fortis Malar Hospital (Adyar)

• Renowned cardiac care centre with strong neurology, nephrology, and orthopedic departments.

• Features modular OTs, a cath lab, 24/7 emergency and pharmacy.

3. MIOT International (Manapakkam)

• Specialises in orthopedics, orthopaedic surgeries, oncology, cardiology.

• Spread across a large campus; offers robotic/precision surgeries.

4. Gleneagles Global Health City (Perumbakkam)

• Known for multi‑organ transplants, oncology, and neurology.

• JCI/NABH‑accredited, with world‑class infrastructure.

5. Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre (Porur)

• A massive 1,500–1,800‑bed tertiary university hospital (teaching & research).

• Offers pediatrics, endocrinology, oncology, transplants, and critical care. NABH/JCI accredited.

6. Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (Park Town)

• Tamil Nadu’s premier public teaching hospital, dating from 1664.

• With 2,700+ beds, serves ~12,000+ outpatients daily and major organ transplant centre.

7. Sir Ivan Stedeford Hospital (Ambattur)

• A 212‑bed multi‑specialty for‑profit centre established in 1966; ISO‑certified.

 Eye Care & Specialty Institutes

8. Sankara Nethralaya

• Prestigious non‑profit ophthalmic hospital founded in 1978.

• One of the top four eye care centres globally.

9. Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital

• A major chain headquartered in Chennai, operational since 1957 with 180+ centres globally.

10. Egmore Eye Hospital (Regional Institute of Ophthalmology)

• Asia’s oldest eye hospital (est. 1819); affiliated with Madras Medical College

Notable Clinics

• Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre’s outpatient clinics – offer specialized services (e.g., neurology, pediatrics, weight loss surgery) and JCI/NABH accredited care.
• Dr. Kamaraj Hospital (Men’s Health) – focused on male fertility, sexual health, and holistic men’s wellness. Over 35 years of operation.
• Chennai Fertility Centre & Research Institute – renowned IVF centre with over 65,000+ successful deliveries globally.

 Chennai’s Healthcare Snapshot

• “Health Capital of India”: Chennai attracts 30–45% of domestic and international medical tourists, thanks to low cost, prompt care, and advanced facilities. Wikipedia

• Range & Reach: From government-run giants and teaching hospitals to specialist eye clinics and fertility centres, the city offers comprehensive medical services to diverse needs.