Apollo Hospitals is located in Chennai (South India)

Apollo Hospital Chennai was established in 1983 by Dr. Prathap C Reddy. It was the first hospital in the Apollo group, and has been declared a “Centre of Excellence” by the Indian government. It also hosts the only comprehensive Wellness Centre in the world where doctors combine Eastern and Western medical philosophies into tailored treatments designed to care for patients holistically. Apollo Chennai focuses on healing the entire patient, not just the specific ailment. They sponsor out reach and educational programs designed to inform patients and their families. With over 60 departments and 1000 beds, Apollo Chennai can offer a quality of care unheard of to most people. They currently hold JCI Accreditation as well as 1SO certification 9002 and 14001. Apollo Chennai holds the honor of being the first Hospital in India to perform Total Knee Replacement surgery as well as Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Liver Transplant, Coronary Angioplasty, and Radiosurgeries. Their Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Center has performed 27,000 open heart surgeries with a success rate of 99.6%. Equipped with the most modern of equipment and staffed by only the most experienced of surgeons the center supports continued research and education efforts to ensure that the center offers the best treatment options to its patients.

Hospital Overview
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai was the first hospital to be established by the Apollo Group in 1983. Today it is one of the most respected hospitals in the world, specialising in cutting-edge medical procedures. It has over 60 departments spearheaded by award-winning doctors who are skilfully supported by dedicated patient-care personnel.

Medical Milestones

Located in Chennai, the capital of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai manages over 1000 beds in the city. The hospital has pioneered many revolutionary procedures and technologies in India such as: 

• First Hospital in South India to receive JCI Accreditation
• Total Knee Replacement
• Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Procedure
• Liver, multi-organ and cord blood transplants
• Coronary Angioplasty
• Stereotactic Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery

Comprehensive Wellness Centre
Also located at Apollo Chennai is the only comprehensive Wellness Centre in the world. Holistic healing therapies like Ayurveda, Aromatherapy, Pranic Healing, Yoga, Meditation and Music Therapy are leveraged to provide unmatched complementary and post-operative care.  

Centres of Excellence 

The Centres of Excellence at the hospital are: 

• Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Cancer care
• Cosmetic Surgery
• Neuro Science
• Nephrology & Urology
• Orthopaedics
• Critical Care Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology and IVF
• Radiology & Imaging Sciences

Awards and Innovations 

Padma Bhushan Award

Dr. P.C. Reddy - Chairman
Dr. M.K. Mani - Head of Department - Nephrology
Dr. M.R. Girinath - Head, Chief Cardiovascular Surgeon 

Padma Shree Award

Dr. I. Satyamurthy - Director - Cardiology
Dr. Mathew Samuel - Senior Consultant - Department of Cardiology

Dr. B.C. Roy Award 

Dr. M.R. Girinath - Head, Chief Cardiovascular Surgeon
Dr. I. Satyamurthy - Director - Cardiology
Dr. Mathew Samuel - Senior Consultant - Department of Cardiology
Dr. T.V. Devarajan - Senior Consultant - General Physician
Dr. Seshiah - Senior Consultant - Department of Diabetology

Specialised Clinics
The hospital has a number of Specialised Clinics that offer advice, treatment and tips to patients and their family. Specialised Clinics at Chennai: 

• BreatheEazy - the Asthma Clinic
• Andropause
• Pain Clinic
• Migraine
• Epilepsy
• Stroke
• Adolescent Clinic