All about Apollo Hospital, Chennai

The hospital is a trusted public healthcare institution in Chennai.

The Apollo Hospital is a renowned hospital located in the Thousand Lights area of Chennai. Founded in 1983 in Chennai, it has the largest hospital network in India, with a total of 71 hospitals providing world-class healthcare services. 

The hospital boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure with advanced medical technology and a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals. With specialties like cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopaedics, etc., the Apollo Hospital has a broad vision – ‘Touch a Billion Lives’, which aims at bringing international healthcare services to every individual in need.

See also: All about Delhi’s Max Hospital

 

How to reach Apollo Hospital?

Location: Greams Lane, 21, Greams Rd, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006

By road 

Chennai is well connected via major highways and roadways like the NH113, NH114, NH110A, NH49A and NH56. From NH114 take the Greams Road to reach the hospital. 

By train

Chennai Central (MAS) and Chennai Egmore (MS) are the main railway stations present in Chennai. From Chennai Central railway station take the Chennai – Villupuram – Trichy – Kanyakumari Rd then Greams Ln to reach the destination. 

By flight

Chennai International Airport is the main international airport located only 20km away from the main city. This airport connects all the major domestic and international cities and is an important means of transportation. From the airport use the NH48 road to reach Apollo Hospital. 

 

Medical services offered

Emergency services

Emergency services the hospital has both air and ground ambulance services. The ambulance service provided depends upon the emergency condition of the patient. 

International patients

Apollo Hospital provides good care for international patients, people come from distant areas to get treatment in this hospital. 

ICU

The intensive care unit of this hospital has a special team of experienced and dedicated team of Doctors ready for emergencies.

Pharmacy

The hospital has a 24*7 pharmacy opened including holidays and all medicines are found here. 

Laboratory

It has all types of laboratories available with modern medical equipment available. It has skilled technicians to provide world-class results with quality assurance. 

 

Key facts

Area 44,000 sq. feet
Facilities Online Appointment

Ambulance Service

Pharmacy

Laboratory

Transplants

Cancer Care, Spine, Vascular Surgery

Operation Theatre

International Patient

ICCU/ITU

Address Greams Lane, 21, Greams Rd, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006
Hours 24*7 opened
Phone 1860-500-1066
Website https://apollohospitals.com/

 

FAQs

Can anyone book an online appointment at Apollo Hospital?

The hospital provides several means of booking like Online booking from the website, by calling, and by in-house visit.

Are there any specific visiting hours of Apollo Hospital?

The visiting hours vary from department to department. For general rooms and wards, the time is 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The times for visiting CCU are 7:00 - 7:30 Am, 12:00 Pm to 12:30 Pm & 4:00 - 5:00 Pm.

Does Apollo Hospital in Chennai have an emergency ambulance?

The hospital has both air and road ambulance facilities which are available for 24 hours.

Is the Chennai branch of Apollo Hospital famous?

In Chennai, they have the main headquarters and they are the first hospital to use ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 techniques.

Does Apollo Hospital have any specialty?

They specialise in Cardiology, Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology And Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Transplants, and many more fields.

How much time does it take to reach the hospital from the airport?

It takes about half an hour to reach Apollo from Chennai International Airport.

Does the hospital have an academic facility?

Apollo is not only a hospital but also provides education to students in different fields. Courses provided are Medical, Nursing Education, Paramedical, Management, Apollo MedSkills, Medvarsity, and Apollo Simulation Centre.

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