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Apollo Hospital Chennai, Tamil Nadu : Top Doctors, Treatments and Care

Planning treatment at Apollo Hospital Chennai? Life Rx Healthcare arranges your priority appointment, a free video consultation, an all-inclusive cost estimate and complete visa and travel support, from first enquiry to return home.

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50,000+Cardiac surgeries in Chennai

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Apollo Hospitals Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, India

Apollo Hospitals, Chennai is where India’s corporate healthcare story began. Founded in 1983 by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, the Greams Road hospital was the first of the Apollo network, inaugurated by the then President of India. Today Apollo Hospitals Enterprise is headquartered in Chennai and operates more than 70 hospitals, and the Apollo Hospital Chennai campus remains one of the first names international patients search for.

The hospital is accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) and NABH, and is recognised for heart care, organ transplants, cancer treatment, neurosciences and orthopaedics. In Chennai, Apollo also runs the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Apollo Children’s Hospital, Apollo Women’s Hospital and Apollo Specialty Hospitals, so most complex conditions can be treated within one trusted network.

Address: Apollo Hospitals, 21 Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006, India. The hospital is in central Chennai, about 18 km from the airport, with hotels, guest houses and restaurants close by.

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International Accreditations Globally recognised quality standards
JCI NABH

Why International Patients
Choose Apollo Hospital in Chennai

Patients from the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Europe travel to Apollo Hospitals Chennai, Tamil Nadu for high-level specialist care at a cost that is often far below the UK, USA or Gulf countries.

Pioneer and trusted brand

India’s first corporate hospital, with more than four decades of clinical experience.

Accredited quality

JCI and NABH accreditation for safety, infection control and clinical standards.

Transplant expertise

Apollo Chennai has a strong record in heart, lung, liver, kidney and multi-organ transplants.

Advanced technology

Proton therapy, robotic surgery and modern cath labs for precise treatment.

Branches

Apollo Hospitals Chennai Centres
of Excellence and Milestones

Apollo Chennai has reported over 50,000 cardiac surgeries, including bypass, valve replacement, paediatric cardiac procedures and transplants. The hospital has also performed India’s first simultaneous liver-intestine-pancreas transplant and has completed the highest number of combined heart and double lung transplants in the country.

In 2019, Apollo opened the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai, bringing advanced proton therapy and precision radiation to patients from India and overseas. The hospital also introduced preventive health checks in India in 1987. For international patients, this depth of experience means your case is reviewed by teams that treat complex and rare conditions every day.

Top Doctors at Apollo Hospital Chennai

Consult leading specialists at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. Life Rx will match you with the right doctor for your diagnosis and confirm availability before you travel.

Orthopedics
Dr A Navaladi Shankar
Experience: 22+ years
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Pulmonology
Dr A R Gayathri Devi
Experience: 26+ years
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Infectious Diseases
Dr Abdul Ghafur
Experience: 16+ years
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Cardiology
Dr Abraham Oomman
Experience: 20+ years
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Dr Aditya Shah
Experience: 10+ years
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Cardiac Sciences
Dr Ajay Narasimhan
Experience: 10+ years
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Critical Care & Emergency Medicine
Dr Ajay Padmanaban
Experience: 10+ years
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Key Treatments at Apollo Hospital Chennai

International patients choose Apollo Hospital Chennai for complex procedures that are expensive or hard to access at home.

Cardiac Care

Cardiac Care

Heart & lung transplant, bypass, valve surgery

Cancer Oncology

Cancer / Oncology

Chemotherapy, surgery, proton therapy

Neurosciences

Organ Transplants

Liver, kidney, heart, lung, multi-organ

Transplants

Neurosciences

Brain and spine surgery, stroke, epilepsy

Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Joint replacement, sports injury, spine

Bariatric Surgery

Gastroenterology

Liver, pancreas and GI surgery

Urology

Urology & Nephrology

Kidney stones, prostate, dialysis

Robotic Surgery

Paediatric Care

Children’s cardiac and complex surgery

Life Rx Healthcare:
Your Medical Tourism Consultant for Apollo Hospital Chennai

Life Rx Healthcare is a Delhi-based medical tourism consultancy that guides international patients to the right hospital, doctor and treatment plan in India. We are independent advisers, so our role is to match your diagnosis with the best-suited Apollo specialist, not simply to sell a package.

A medical case manager reviews your reports, recommends a doctor and centre, and prepares a transparent estimate. We then manage the journey: second-opinion video calls, visa invitation letter, airport pickup, hotel near Greams Road, interpreter, admission, billing coordination, discharge and remote follow-up at home.

  • Free medical report review and doctor recommendation
  • Itemised cost estimate within 24 hours
  • Medical visa and attendant visa guidance
  • Multilingual support from enquiry to follow-up
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How to Book a Apollo Hospital Chennai
Appointment from Abroad

1

Share Your Reports

Send medical history, scans and prescriptions via WhatsApp or email.

2

Get Your Doctor Match

Within 2 hours, we recommend the right Max specialist and campus.

3

Video Consultation

Discuss the plan, expected outcomes and costs before you fly.

4

Visa & Travel

We arrange the invitation letter, flight guidance, airport pickup and a hotel near Saket.

5

Treatment & Follow-Up

Your case manager stays with you until discharge, then coordinates remote follow-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

01. Where is Apollo Hospital in Chennai located, and how far is it from the airport? ▾
The flagship Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road is at 21 Greams Lane, off Greams Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006, in the central Thousand Lights area. It is roughly 18 km from Chennai International Airport, which usually means a 40 to 60 minute drive depending on traffic. The area has many hotels, serviced apartments and restaurants within a few minutes of the hospital, so patients and attendants can stay comfortably nearby. Your case manager arranges airport pickup and accommodation close to the hospital.
02. Is Apollo Hospital Chennai accredited and safe for international patients?▾
Yes. Apollo Hospitals Chennai holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation and is also NABH accredited. These standards cover patient safety, infection control, clinical protocols and quality monitoring. Apollo has treated patients from the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and many other regions, and it has dedicated international patient services. Before you travel, you receive your doctor’s profile, treatment plan and estimate in writing, so you know what to expect.
03. Which treatments is Apollo Hospital Chennai best known for? ▾
Apollo Chennai is best known for heart care (including heart and lung transplants and over 50,000 cardiac surgeries), organ transplants such as liver, kidney, heart, lung and multi-organ procedures, cancer treatment including advanced radiation at the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, neurosciences, orthopaedics and joint replacement, gastroenterology, urology and paediatric care. If your condition is not on this list, send your reports and we will tell you honestly whether Apollo Chennai is the right option.
04. How can I get a cost estimate for treatment at Apollo Hospital Chennai? ▾
Send your latest medical reports, scans and prescriptions to Life Rx Healthcare by WhatsApp or email. We share them with the relevant Apollo specialist and, within 24 hours, you receive a free, itemised estimate covering the procedure, hospital stay, diagnostics, medicines and expected duration of stay.
The final bill can change if your doctor finds new medical needs after examination, so we explain which items are fixed and which may vary. There is no charge or obligation for the estimate.
05. How do I book an appointment at Apollo Hospital Chennai from abroad? ▾
Share your reports with us and, within about 2 hours, we recommend the most suitable specialist and Apollo centre for your condition. We then request a priority appointment, usually within 24 to 48 hours, and arrange a video consultation by WhatsApp, Zoom or Teams so you can discuss diagnosis, options and cost before leaving home. Once you are comfortable with the plan, we confirm your dates and start travel arrangements.