1. Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
Established in 1983, Apollo Hospitals on Greams Road is a flagship facility of the Apollo group headquartered in Chennai. It is recognized among India’s top multi-specialty hospitals, offering services in cardiac care, neurology, oncology and more. Known for its advanced diagnostics, surgical expertise and multi-discipline departments, it continues to attract patients from across India and abroad.
2. MGM Healthcare, Chennai
MGM Healthcare in Aminjikarai is a relatively newer but high-end super-specialty hospital. It holds accreditation from NABH and JCI, and is also India’s first hospital certified LEED Platinum for its eco-friendly infrastructure. With over 400 beds and more than 30 specialties, it offers quaternary care in organ transplants, cardiology, neurosurgery and other major disciplines.
3. Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre
Located in Porur, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre (SRMC) is a large tertiary care university hospital affiliated to the Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research. With over 1,500 beds, 114 ICU beds and extensive infrastructure, it is well-placed for complex surgery, teaching and research in a wide range of specialities.
4. Kauvery Hospital (Alwarpet/Radial Road), Chennai
Kauvery Hospital has grown into a trusted multi-specialty tertiary-care network in Chennai, with branches in Alwarpet and Radial Road. It is particularly known for cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics and critical care. Its Radial Road facility offers over 250 beds with numerous ICU and NICU capacities.
5. Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals
With a legacy spanning over 90 years, Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals (Chetpet and Velappanchavadi campuses) is a well-established private multi-specialty facility in Chennai. It offers more than 50 specialties, including neonatology, paediatrics, cardiology and orthopaedics, focused on affordable comprehensive care.
6. Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital
This state-owned hospital, affiliated to the Madras Medical College, is one of Chennai’s largest public hospitals (around 2,700 beds) with a history that dates back centuries. It serves a large volume of patients and offers many specialties; ideal especially for those seeking government-run healthcare services.
7. Government Royapettah Hospital
Founded in 1911 and located in Royapettah, this government hospital has around 700 beds and serves as a major peripheral hospital in Chennai. It offers emergency, cancer unit services and other general specialities at accessible cost.
8. Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital
A newly established government super-specialty hospital in Guindy, inaugurated in 2023 with about 1,000 beds and advanced facilities. It is part of the state’s vision to provide high-end multi-discipline care under government provision