Top 10 hospital in Chennai

• Global Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in Chennai. It was established in 1999 by Dr. K. Ravindranath to focus on multi-organ transplantation. Today, it is the leading hospital in India, accredited by NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers), NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories), and NABB (National Accreditation Board for Blood Banks).

• One of India's leading organ transplantation hospitals and the foremost hospital to perform 5 successful organ transplant surgeries in a day.

• Performed India's first successful split and auxiliary liver transplant and combined heart and kidney transplant.

• It is one of Chennai's best multi-specialty hospitals, offering care in multiple disciplines, such as Heart, Liver, Neuro, Lung, and Kidney procedures. 

• It merges as an international medical destination, letting patients get top-notch medical care from Africa, the Middle East, and SAARC nations through video consultation.

• The hospital operates under IHH Healthcare, the world’s biggest healthcare provider committed to quality care and safety.

• Significant specialties include Anesthesiology, Aesthetics, Audiology and Speech Therapy, Cancer Care, Cardiology, Dental Sciences, Dermatology and Cosmetology, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Multi-Organ Transplants, Hepatology, in vitro fertilisation (IVF), Interventional Radiology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Gynaecology, Physiotherapy, and Rheumatology.

• India’s first hospital, having completed India's first pulmonary denervation procedure and two hand transplants in a week.

• The hospital has highly skilled doctors and nurses who have successfully performed 20 lung, 500 liver, and  8 heart transplants.

• The hospital specializes in minimally intrusive procedures with quicker recovery time and less discomfort than traditional open surgeries.

The hospital provides 180 beds, with 60 in the ICU and 4 operation theatres, which help it manage over 11,000 inpatients annually. It also boasts talented and experienced doctors and staff and state-of-the-art medical technology.

The flat panel Cath lab, dialysis unit, and transplant center also help alleviate patients with respective conditions. It also offers 24/7 emergency care.

Fortis Malar Hospital offers more than 40 specialities, such as:

• Cardiothoracic surgery,

• Cardiology,

• Nephrology,

• Gynaecology and

• Pediatrics, among others.

Awards and Recognition

The hospital has received several honors and awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from Rotary International District. It was received by Dr. KR Balakrishnan, the Director of Cardiac Sciences.

The hospital also has the award for excellence in medical teaching from GMC. Along with that, it has the “Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Healthcare.” Consequetively for two years.

The hospital is well-known for its excellent patient care facility and its dedication to providing top-quality medical services to its patients.

The hospital was also seen on the cover of India Today’s Best Hospitals in India issue. The hospital was also chosen as one of the top 5 hospitals in India by Care360, a leading online publication.

It is also a recipient of several accolades by various medical associations such as WHO, The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

The Indian Hospitals Association rates the facility five stars, along with an accreditation by the National Quality Council of India. This assures patients receive high-quality medical care.

Fortis Malar also has the National Accreditation Board for Medical and Health Care Providers in India (NABHCPI) accreditation.

Apollo Heart Centre is one of the best heart care institutes providing distinguished cardiac care services. Apollo Hospitals, Chennai has a record of performing more than 1,50,000 cardiac surgeries with a success rate of 99.6%. Since its inception 35 years ago, the hospital has made a position in providing world-class, minimally invasive cardiac services such as TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) or TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) and MitraClip. It is the first hospital in Asia to have performed four back-to-back successful MitraClip procedures. In 2019, the hospital performed the first-ever minimally invasive Robotic Hybrid Revascularization surgery on a 63-year old female patient. The first hospital to perform a combined heart and lung transplant on the oldest recorded recipient in India. Apollo Hospitals, Chennai has a record of performing more than 1,50,000 cardiac surgeries with a success rate of 99.6%. Apollo Hospitals, Chennai is the first hospital in Chennai to introduce MitraClip, an advanced technology to treat cardiac problems.

• Chennai Fertility Centre (CFC) is among the top-rated fertility centers in Chennai, renowned for its effective IVF treatments.

• With its commitment to excellence and unmatched care stands distinct from other IVF centers.

• With over 65,000 IVF/ICSI babies born worldwide, CFC has established a remarkable track record.

• They achieved the highest success rates in ART pregnancies affirming their dedication and expertise in fertility care.

• Founded by Dr. V M Thomas in 2010, a renowned embryologist and fertility specialist, CFC stands out for its high-end fertility treatments and specialized care.

• Dr. Thomas's vision was to address the need for quality fertility care and provide state-of-the-art solutions in a supportive environment.

• CFC is consistently recognized as one of the best fertility clinics in Chennai, reflecting its commitment to delivering top-tier care and achieving outstanding results.

• Established in 1985, considered one of the finest and facilitated hospitals in Chennai.

• Expertise includes Medical Oncology, Surgical gastroenterology, Minimal access surgery, General surgery, Nephrology, Urology, Cosmetic surgery, Dentistry and Maxillofacial surgery, Laparoscopic and Bariatric surgery.

• High-qualified and experienced doctors with international-level achievements. 

• Emergency physicians who are on 24-hour service to serve critical care patients.

• A huge center with various facilities which includes more than 50 specializations and super specializations.

• Provide standardized services with full safety to patients.

• Major services include Endocrinology Test, Diabetes, Wheel Chair Accessible Elevator, and Disc Prolapse.

• Accredited by NABH, NABL ISO, and NAAC, and considered the leading healthcare centers in South India that provide state-of-the-art facilities to patients.

• The laboratory has a total of 200 tests which is accredited by NABL.

• The Pharmacy service is available round the clock and provides national and international standard services.