Apollo Hospitals Chennai

Apollo Hospitals Chennai, located on Greams Road, is the flagship institution of the Apollo Hospitals Group and holds the distinction of being India's first corporate hospital. Founded in 1983 by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, often referred to as the architect of modern Indian healthcare, Apollo Hospitals Chennai has transformed the landscape of medical care in South Asia and established India as a premier destination for medical tourism worldwide. The hospital operates with 560 beds and over 52 medical specialties staffed by more than 400 senior consultants, many of whom are internationally trained and recognized leaders in their respective fields. Apollo Hospitals Chennai holds triple accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI), the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), and the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), reflecting its unwavering commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence. The Department of Cardiac Sciences at Apollo Chennai is one of the most advanced heart care centers in Asia, performing over 5,000 cardiac procedures annually including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS), transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and complex congenital heart surgeries. The hospital was among the first in India to perform beating heart surgery and continues to push boundaries in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology. Apollo Chennai pioneered organ transplantation in India and remains a national leader in this field, having performed thousands of kidney, liver, heart, and lung transplants. The multi-organ transplant program is supported by state-of-the-art transplant immunology laboratories and a dedicated post-transplant care unit that ensures optimal long-term outcomes for recipients. The oncology department offers comprehensive cancer care through a multidisciplinary tumor board approach, integrating medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology. Advanced treatment modalities include intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and precision oncology guided by next-generation genomic sequencing. The Neurosciences Center provides world-class care for complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions, featuring advanced neuro-navigation systems, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders, and minimally invasive spine surgery. The epilepsy surgery program and stroke care unit are recognized as centers of excellence. Apollo Chennai's Robotic Surgery Center utilizes the da Vinci Surgical System for minimally invasive procedures across urology, gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery, offering patients faster recovery times and reduced post-operative complications. The orthopedics department performs joint replacements using computer navigation and robotic-assisted technology, along with complex trauma management and sports medicine. The hospital's international patient services division caters to over 120,000 international patients annually from more than 120 countries. Services include dedicated international patient coordinators, multilingual staff, visa assistance, airport transfers, luxury accommodation arrangements, telemedicine consultations, and comprehensive post-discharge follow-up programs. Apollo Chennai's medical value travel program has made it one of the most sought-after hospitals in Asia for patients seeking world-class treatment at affordable costs. Additional centers of excellence include gastroenterology and hepatology with advanced endoscopic procedures, nephrology with comprehensive dialysis services, urology with laser and minimally invasive surgery, and pulmonology with a dedicated respiratory ICU and sleep medicine laboratory.