Dr. Shivaram Bharathwaj

Apollo Hospitals chennai

Apollo Hospitals Chennai is considered to be among India's best and largest private multi-specialty tertiary care hospitals. It was opened in 1983 by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy. Since its inception, the group has grown into a major player in Indian Corporate Healthcare. The Hospital currently has approximately 550 – 700 beds and provides cutting-edge medical technology that serves an estimated 120 or more countries worldwide. Its extensive list of certifications include Joint Commission International (JCI) certification, National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) certification, and ISO certification that indicate that Apollo Hospitals adheres to the same level of excellence in patient safety and quality that other top-rated hospitals around the world adhere to. ### Medical Specialties: Apollo Hospitals Chennai provides a wide variety of specialty areas including cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and organ transplants. Additionally, the hospital specializes in Cardiac Sciences with over 150,000 cardiac and cardiothoracic surgeries completed to date. All of these services are provided using state-of-the-art surgical facilities including operating theaters, ICUs, robotic surgery equipment, and advanced diagnostic imaging equipment providing Apollo with the ability to provide very precise and multidisciplinary treatment for many serious medical problems. ### International Patient Services: The International Division at Apollo Hospitals works closely with each individual to ensure that they have a smooth and effective treatment process from start to finish. Some examples of their services include: • Personalized treatment plans developed with a team of specialists • Visa help and coordinating travel arrangements • Help finding accommodations • Multilingual coordinators available • Tele consultation services ### Patient Experience: Apollo Hospitals creates a unique patient-centered experience due to the use of advanced technology, the use of well-coordinated care paths, and the constant monitoring of the patient. As one of the first hospitals in South India to achieve JCI accreditation, this hospital places a strong emphasis on safe, innovative, and successful treatments; thus creating a safe and reliable journey for our patients who seek to utilize medical tourism.