Marina Beach, Chennai
Marina Beach, Chennai
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Living with Chronic Disease in Chennai

Living with Chronic Disease for people living in Chennai, India. Includes named local healthcare anchors and practical checklists.

Local snapshot

Major medical tourism and tertiary hub of South India

Strong public and private cardiology and oncology ecosystems

Named hospitals & care anchors in Chennai

10 named options 8 with a verified phone number · address & Maps on every card

  1. Apollo Hospitals Greams Road

    Flagship multi-specialty

    Greams Road
    Address Greams Road, Chennai
    Phone +91 1860 500 1066
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • multi-specialty
    • cardiac

  2. Apollo Hospitals other Chennai campuses

    Confirm specialty by campus

    Multiple
    Address Multiple, Chennai
    Phone +91 1860 500 1066
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • multi-specialty

  3. Fortis Malar Hospital

    South Chennai multi-specialty

    Adyar
    Address Adyar, Chennai
    Phone Not verified - check the Maps listing
    Open in Maps Website
    • multi-specialty

  4. MIOT International

    Multi-specialty / ortho reputation

    Manapakkam
    Address Manapakkam, Chennai
    Phone +91 44 4200 2288
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • multi-specialty
    • ortho

  5. SIMS Hospital

    Private multi-specialty

    Vadapalani
    Address Vadapalani, Chennai
    Phone +91 44 2000 2001
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • multi-specialty

  6. MGM Healthcare

    Private multi-specialty

    Aminjikarai
    Address Aminjikarai, Chennai
    Phone +91 44 4144 1414
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • multi-specialty

  7. Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre

    Teaching tertiary

    Porur
    Address Porur, Chennai
    Phone +91 44 4592 8500
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • teaching
    • multi-specialty

  8. CMC Vellore (referral - outside city but used by Chennai patients)

    Regional referral powerhouse

    Vellore
    Address Vellore, Chennai
    Phone +91 416 228 1000
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • referral

  9. Stanley Medical College Hospital

    Public teaching

    North Chennai
    Address North Chennai, Chennai
    Phone Not verified - check the Maps listing
    Open in Maps Website
    • public
    • teaching

  10. Kauvery Hospital (multiple)

    Private multi-specialty network

    Multiple
    Address Multiple, Chennai
    Phone +91 44 4000 6000
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • multi-specialty

Research shortlist only - not a paid ranking or star rating. Phone numbers are published only where we hold a number for that specific organisation; where we don't, the card says so rather than guessing. Always confirm hours, panels and current services on Maps or the official site before travelling.

Also worth asking about

These are types of service rather than single clinics - ask for them by name when you call a hospital's main desk.

  • Government General Hospital / Rajiv Gandhi Government General HospitalMajor public tertiary

Pharmacies & diagnostics

7 named options 6 with a verified phone number · address & Maps on every card

  1. Apollo Pharmacy + local 24x7 chemists

    Dense in T Nagar, Adyar, OMR

    Citywide
    Address Citywide, Chennai
    Phone Not verified - check the Maps listing
    Open in Maps Website
    • chain

  2. Apollo Pharmacy

    National chain; check 24x7 flag on maps

    Citywide branches
    Address Citywide branches, Chennai
    Phone 1860 500 0101
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • chain

  3. MedPlus

    Retail pharmacy chain

    Citywide
    Address Citywide, Chennai
    Phone +91 40 6700 6700
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • chain

  4. Dr Lal PathLabs

    National diagnostics chain

    Collection centres citywide
    Address Collection centres citywide, Chennai
    Phone +91 11 3988 5050
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • chain

  5. SRL Diagnostics

    National lab network

    Citywide
    Address Citywide, Chennai
    Phone +91 1860 222 000
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • chain

  6. Thyrocare

    High-volume panels + home draw

    Citywide / home collection
    Address Citywide / home collection, Chennai
    Phone +91 22 3090 0000
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • chain
    • home-collection

  7. Metropolis Healthcare

    NABL network where available

    Major metros
    Address Major metros, Chennai
    Phone +91 1800 266 7777
    Open in Maps Call Website
    • chain

Research shortlist only - not a paid ranking or star rating. Phone numbers are published only where we hold a number for that specific organisation; where we don't, the card says so rather than guessing. Always confirm hours, panels and current services on Maps or the official site before travelling.

Also worth asking about

These are types of service rather than single clinics - ask for them by name when you call a hospital's main desk.

  • Wellness Forever / local 24x7 chemistsVerify open-now hours
  • Hospital outpatient pharmaciesConvenient after consults
  • Tata 1mg / Netmeds / PharmEasy partner storesOnline order + offline pickup; cold-chain check for injectables
  • Anderson / Apollo Diagnostics / SRL / ThyrocareHome collection available
  • Hospital-attached laboratoriesBest when results must sync with admitting team

Key facts for this city

  • Region: Tamil Nadu
  • Languages commonly used in clinics: English, Tamil
  • Emergency: 112
  • Insurers / payment: Cashless panels; Employer cover
  • Climate: hot humid coastal; cyclone season awareness

How to use this guide

Use the named options as a shortlist, then verify panels, doctor rosters, and prices directly - they change.

Ask whether your insurance panel or cash package includes labs and reviews - fragmented care is expensive.

Action checklist

  • Licence and accreditation appropriate to India (state medical council / NABH where relevant)
  • Relevant specialty credentials for Living with Chronic Disease
  • Transparent pricing or insurance cashless clarity
  • Access: wait times, evening/weekend slots, telehealth follow-up
  • Outcomes mindset: do they track labs, weight, BP, symptoms over time?
  • Medication safety: legitimate pharmacy channels only - avoid informal injectables

FAQs

Are these the best hospitals or clinics in Chennai?
No. This is a research shortlist of widely known options to help you start. It is not a paid ranking, star rating, or guarantee. Confirm licences, specialties, insurance panels, and availability yourself.
How do I verify a facility before booking in Chennai?
Check licence/accreditation, ask about the named clinician, confirm cashless insurance panels, and use Google Maps for current hours and phone numbers. Bring prior labs to the first visit.
When should I go to emergency care instead of a clinic?
Use emergency services (112) for chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathlessness, uncontrolled bleeding, collapse, or sudden severe symptoms. Do not wait for a routine OPD slot.
Is Chronic available in Chennai, India?
India access is expanding city by city. Join the waitlist for Chennai while using the local shortlist below for hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and labs.