Chennai’s Medical Marvels: A Guide to the City’s Top Hospitals

1. Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road

 Facilities
– 24/7 Emergency Care, Advanced Cardiac Care Unit, Neurosciences Centre, Oncology department, Robotic surgery, full diagnostic services

 Specialties
Cardiology · Neurology · Oncology · Orthopaedics · Gastroenterology · Transplants

 Cost Table

Service/ProcedureApprox. Cost (₹)
Consultation1,000 – 2,500
General Ward (per day)5,000 – 8,000
ICU (per day)15,000 – 25,000
MRI Scan10,000 – 15,000
Cardiac Surgery/Bypass300,000 – 600,000
Kidney Transplant600,000 – 800,000

2. Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre (SRMC)

 Facilities
24/7 emergency & trauma care, modern operation theatres, diagnostic imaging, specialized ICUs, blood bank & pharmacy

 Specialties
Cardiology · Neurology · Oncology · Orthopaedics · Gastroenterology · Pediatrics

 Cost Table

Service/ProcedureApprox. Cost (₹)
Consultation700 – 1,800
General Ward (per day)3,500 – 7,000
ICU (per day)10,000 – 18,000
MRI Scan7,000 – 12,000
Coronary Angioplasty150,000 – 300,000
Knee Replacement250,000 – 450,000
Brain Tumor Surgery400,000 – 700,000
Bone Marrow Transplant800,000 – 1,800,000
CT Scan5,000 – 10,000

3. MIOT International

 Facilities
Advanced orthopaedics, interventional cardiology, cancer centre, robotic surgery, ICU, 24/7 emergency, diagnostics & blood bank

 Specialties
Orthopaedics (joint replacements, spine) · Cardiology · Oncology · Nephrology · Gastroenterology · Transplant surgery .

 Cost Table

Service/ProcedureApprox. Cost (₹)
Consultation1,000 – 2,500
General Ward (per day)5,000 – 9,000
ICU (per day)15,000 – 25,000
MRI Scan9,000 – 14,000
Hip Replacement300,000 – 500,000
Spine Surgery250,000 – 600,000
Heart Valve Replacement350,000 – 550,000
Kidney Transplant800,000 – 1,200,000
PET Scan18,000 – 25,000

4. Fortis Malar Hospital

 Facilities
Advanced cardiac care, neurology & neurosurgery, orthopaedics, imaging (MRI/CT/X-ray/USG), ICU, blood bank & pharmacy  Specialties
Cardiology · Neurology · Orthopaedics · Gastroenterology · Pulmonology · Transplants (heart, kidney) .

 Cost Table

Service/ProcedureApprox. Cost (₹)
Consultation800 – 2,000
Blood test500
X‑Ray1,000
MRI Scan6,000
CT Scan4,000
Cardiac Bypass Surgery300,000 – 500,000
Hip Replacement250,000 – 450,000
Knee Replacement200,000 – 400,000
Chemotherapy (per cycle)10,000 – 25,000
Dialysis (per session)2,500 – 4,000
Cataract surgery20,000 – 50,000
Hernia repair40,000 – 80,000
Normal delivery30,000 – 50,000
C-section delivery50,000 – 100,000

5. Gleneagles Global Health City (Global Hospitals)

 Facilities
Liver transplant & HPB surgery, advanced cardiology & cardiovascular, oncology, critical care units, imaging, 24/7 emergency services

 Specialties
Liver & Kidney Transplant · Cardiology · Oncology · Neurology · Orthopaedics · Gastroenterology .

 Cost Table

Service/ProcedureApprox. Cost (₹)
Consultation900 – 2,500
General Ward (per day)4,000 – 8,500
ICU (per day)13,000 – 22,000
MRI Scan8,500 – 13,000
Liver Transplant1,800,000 – 2,500,000
Kidney Transplant500,000 – 700,000
Bone Marrow Transplant1,000,000 – 2,000,000
Coronary Bypass Surgery250,000 – 500,000

 Comparison Snapshot

InstituteICU/day (₹)MRI (₹)Major Surgery (₹)
Apollo15–25k10–15k300–600k (bypass)
SRMC10–18k7–12k250–700k
MIOT15–25k9–14k300–600k (ortho/cardiac)
Fortis Malar6k250–500k (various)
Gleneagles13–22k8.5–13k500k–2.5 M (transplants)

 Notes & Tips

  • Prices are indicative and may vary based on ward type, complexity, and patient condition.
  • Private hospitals offer advanced tech & shorter waits, while government colleges (e.g. Kilpauk, Stanley) are highly cost‑effective.
  • Always verify current rates directly with the hospital, especially for lab tests and room charges.

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