Chennai is a major medical city in South India with large multi-specialty hospitals and specialist eye networks. It is home to one of the few proton therapy centres in India. Patients from Bangladesh, Africa and the Gulf travel here for cardiac care, cancer care, eye care and transplant.
| International airport | Chennai International (MAA) |
| Known strengths | Cardiac care · Oncology and proton therapy · Eye care · Transplant · Orthopaedics |
| Where families stay | A wide range of budget to premium stays near hospital clusters, many used to international families. |
| Climate and timing | Hot most of the year; the north-east monsoon brings rain in Oct–Dec. |
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Treatments often sought in Chennai
Cardiac Care
Bypass, valve repair and replacement, angioplasty and paediatric heart surgery at accredited cardiac centres.
Bones & JointsOrthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Knee and hip replacement, spine surgery, sports injuries and the physiotherapy that makes them work.
OncologyCancer Care
Surgical, medical and radiation oncology, including proton therapy and bone marrow transplant at specialist centres.
Liver · Kidney · BMTOrgan Transplant
Liver and kidney transplant with a related donor, under India’s transplant law, at authorised centres.
FertilityFertility & IVF
IVF, ICSI and fertility preservation at regulated clinics — with the legal limits stated up front.
Brain & SpineNeurosciences
Brain tumour surgery, epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation and stroke care at specialist neuro centres.
Weight & MetabolismBariatric & Metabolic Surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass with the dietetic follow-up that long-term results depend on.
DentalDental Care
Implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, crowns and root canal treatment, planned around your travel dates.
OphthalmologyEye Care
Cataract surgery, refractive surgery, retina and cornea care at specialist eye hospitals.
Conditions treated in Chennai
Questions about Chennai
Which airport serves Chennai for medical travel?
Chennai International (MAA).
Where do families stay during treatment in Chennai?
A wide range of budget to premium stays near hospital clusters, many used to international families.
When is the best time to travel to Chennai for treatment?
Hot most of the year; the north-east monsoon brings rain in Oct–Dec. Your treatment date matters more than the season, so plan around your specialist’s advice.
Which treatments do international patients seek in Chennai?
Patients come to Chennai for cardiac care, oncology and proton therapy, eye care, transplant, orthopaedics among others. We suggest a city based on your case and the specialists available.
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