OVERVIEW
Chennai, a city known for its medical excellence, hosts dedicated tuberculosis hospitals equipped with cutting-edge technology and specialized care to tackle TB. These facilities are centred around providing comprehensive treatment and support to patients, employing modern techniques and personalized care plans. With a focus on eradicating tuberculosis, Chennai's hospitals stand at the forefront of the fight against TB, offering hope and healing to those affected.
1. Government Hospital of Thoracic Medicine
Type: Government
Address: Grand Southern Trunk Road, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Established: 1928
Bed Count: 776 (sanatorium), 120 (rehabilitation centre)
Specialties:
Services Provided:
- Operation theatres, radiology blocks, and laboratory services are also available.
- There is a specific rehabilitation colony for fully cured TB patients with vocational training facilities.
Additional Information:
- Founded by Dr. David Jacob Aaron Chowry-Muthu, it was initially a private sanatorium and was later taken over by the state government. It has a rich history in treating tuberculosis patients.
2. MIOT International
Type: Private
Address: 4/112, Mount Poonamalle Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Established: 1999
Beds: 1000
Specialties:
- It is a Multi-specialty hospital with expertise in various fields.
The hospital provides comprehensive healthcare across 63 specialities. Among the facilities are:-
- One of the best imaging sciences departments in the country.
- A state-of-the-art laboratory (ranked 8th internationally).
- The 21 state-of-the-art operation theatres are equipped with sophisticated technology.
Additional Information:
- MIOT International is renowned for its clinical outcomes and attracts patients from 130 countries.
- It offers personalized health checkup packages and advanced treatments such as Pinhole Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Endocrinology, and many more.
3. Apollo Hospital
Type: Private
Address: 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai - 600006
Established: 1983
Services Provided:
- Apollo Hospitals is a leading healthcare institution with many specialities and advanced technologies.
- The hospital provides comprehensive TB treatment and care.
4. Santosham Chest Hospital
Type: Private
Address: 155, Egmore High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Established: 1937
Beds: 50
Specialties:
- This hospital specializes in Respiratory disorders
Services Provided:
Provides several Thoracic treatments, such as
- Thoracic surgery
- Respiratory tract infections management
- Tracheal surgery
- Bronchoscopy
5. Gleneagles Healthcity
Address: 439, Cheran Nagar, Perumbakkam – Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600100 Established: 1999
Beds: 1000
Specialties:
It is a multi-speciality hospital specialising in pulmonary, interventional pulmbariaonary, sleep, and other medical departments.
Services Provided:
- The hospital has a team of experienced pulmonologists who specialise in diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions.
- Treatments from common diseases like asthma and bronchitis to more complex cases are all provided here.
- Interventional pulmonologists provide services such as bronchoscopy, lung biopsy, or advanced therapeutic interventions at the forefront of their field.
