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Best Hospitals for Atherosclerosis Treatment in Chennai, India

8 cardiothoracic & vascular surgery hospitals in our India network are listed in Chennai, accredited by JCI, NABH, NABL, with 4,035 beds combined.

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This page lists the cardiothoracic & vascular surgery hospitals in our directory offering Atherosclerosis Treatment in Chennai, India, including Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, SIMS Hospital and others. Each listing links through to the hospital's full profile page.

Including:🇮🇳 Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road🇮🇳 Gleneagles Global Hospital🇮🇳 Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

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Compare 8 accredited hospitals for Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery in Chennai, India

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road Featured

🇮🇳 Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road

Chennai, India 4.7 (125 reviews) 560 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.7/5 rating from 125 reviewsAccredited by JCI, NABH560 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical OncologyBreast SurgerySpine SurgeryBariatric Surgery
Accredited by JCI, NABH

Patients considering atherosclerosis treatment can be cared for by Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing atherosclerosis treatment.

4.7/5
Rating
1983
Established
560
Beds
Chennai, India
Location
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Gleneagles Global Hospital

🇮🇳 Gleneagles Global Hospital

Chennai, India 4.7 (112 reviews) 1,000 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.7/5 rating from 112 reviewsAccredited by NABH, JCI1,000 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical OncologyBreast SurgerySpine SurgeryBariatric Surgery
Accredited by NABH, JCI

Patients considering atherosclerosis treatment can be cared for by Gleneagles Global Hospital's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Gleneagles Global Hospital, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing atherosclerosis treatment.

4.7/5
Rating
1999
Established
1,000
Beds
Chennai, India
Location
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Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

🇮🇳 Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Chennai, India 4.7 (108 reviews) 450 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.7/5 rating from 108 reviewsAccredited by NABH, NABL450 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical OncologyBreast SurgerySpine SurgeryBariatric Surgery
Accredited by NABH, NABL

Patients considering atherosclerosis treatment can be cared for by Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, accredited by NABH, NABL, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing atherosclerosis treatment.

4.7/5
Rating
2018
Established
450
Beds
Chennai, India
Location
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SIMS Hospital

🇮🇳 SIMS Hospital

Chennai, India 4.6 (20 reviews) 345 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.6/5 rating from 20 reviewsAccredited by NABH, JCI345 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryNeurosciencesTransplantOrthopedicsGastroenterology
Accredited by NABH, JCI

Patients considering atherosclerosis treatment can be cared for by SIMS Hospital's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. SIMS Hospital, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing atherosclerosis treatment.

4.6/5
Rating
1970
Established
345
Beds
Chennai, India
Location
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Sankara Nethralaya

🇮🇳 Sankara Nethralaya

Nungambakkam, Chennai, India 4.4 (220 reviews) 200 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.4/5 rating from 220 reviewsAccredited by NABH, NABL200 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
OphthalmologyRetina SurgeryCornea TransplantGlaucomaPediatric Ophthalmology
Accredited by NABH, NABL

Patients considering atherosclerosis treatment can be cared for by Sankara Nethralaya's care team in Nungambakkam, Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Sankara Nethralaya, accredited by NABH, NABL, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing atherosclerosis treatment.

4.4/5
Rating
1978
Established
200
Beds
Nungambakkam, Chennai, India
Location
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Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk

🇮🇳 Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk

Kilpauk, Chennai, India 4.4 (76 reviews) 80 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.4/5 rating from 76 reviewsAccredited by NABH, JCI80 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SciencesOrthopedicsNeurologyOncologyGastroenterology
Accredited by NABH, JCI

Patients considering atherosclerosis treatment can be cared for by Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk's care team in Kilpauk, Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing atherosclerosis treatment.

4.4/5
Rating
2002
Established
80
Beds
Kilpauk, Chennai, India
Location
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MIOT International

🇮🇳 MIOT International

Manapakkam, Chennai, India 4.4 (200 reviews) 1,000 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.4/5 rating from 200 reviewsAccredited by NABH, NABL, JCI1,000 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
OrthopedicsCardiac SurgeryNeurosciencesTransplantOncology
Accredited by NABH, NABL, JCI

Patients considering atherosclerosis treatment can be cared for by MIOT International's care team in Manapakkam, Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. MIOT International, accredited by NABH, NABL, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing atherosclerosis treatment.

4.4/5
Rating
1999
Established
1,000
Beds
Manapakkam, Chennai, India
Location
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MGM Healthcare

🇮🇳 MGM Healthcare

Chennai, India 3.7 (34 reviews) 400 beds
Why consider this hospital?
3.7/5 rating from 34 reviewsAccredited by NABH, JCI400 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryNeurosciencesTransplantCancer CareOrthopedics
Accredited by NABH, JCI

Patients considering atherosclerosis treatment can be cared for by MGM Healthcare's care team in Chennai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. MGM Healthcare, accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing atherosclerosis treatment.

3.7/5
Rating
1970
Established
400
Beds
Chennai, India
Location
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Our Methodology

How we selected these hospitals

A hospital appears on this page when Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery is among its listed specialties and it is located in Chennai, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.

What To Look For

How to Select the Best Hospital for Atherosclerosis Treatment in Chennai, India?

Choosing the right hospital for atherosclerosis treatment is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:

International Accreditation

Look for a hospital with international accreditation such as JCI or NABH — see the accreditation badges shown for each hospital below.

Specialization

Check that the hospital's listed specialties actually include cardiothoracic & vascular surgery rather than only general care.

Capacity and Track Record

Bed count and year established (shown below for each hospital) are a reasonable proxy for scale and operating experience.

Transparent Costs

Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — hospital charges, room category and stay — before you travel. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.

Clinical Overview

Understanding Atherosclerosis Treatment

Atherosclerosis is a progressive cardiovascular disease characterized by the buildup of lipid-rich plaques within arterial walls, narrowing blood flow and precipitating life-threatening events such as myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke.

3–10 days (varies by intervention: 3–5 days for PCI/stenting; 7–10 days for CABG or open bypass surgery)
Hospital Stay
1–6 weeks (1–2 weeks post-PCI/endovascular procedures; 4–6 weeks post-open surgical bypass or CABG)
Total Stay in Country (Fit-to-Fly)
85–95% (procedural success for PCI/stenting; 5-year event-free survival >75% with optimal medical therapy + revascularization)
Success Rate

Clinical Overview

  • Atherosclerosis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease of medium and large arteries in which subendothelial deposition of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol triggers a cascade of monocyte recruitment, foam cell formation, and smooth muscle proliferation.
  • Over decades, these lipid-laden plaques calcify and may develop a vulnerable fibrous cap prone to rupture.
  • When plaque ruptures, superimposed thrombosis acutely occludes the artery, producing acute coronary syndromes (ACS), ischemic stroke, or acute limb ischemia depending on the arterial territory involved.
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Who is a Candidate?

  • ELIGIBLE PATIENTS:
  • Patients with stable angina or silent ischemia with angiographically confirmed coronary stenosis >70% (or FFR ≤0.80) unresponsive to optimal medical therapy
  • Patients with acute coronary syndrome (NSTEMI or STEMI) requiring urgent PCI or emergent CABG
  • Patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis ≥50% (symptomatic) or ≥70% (asymptomatic) per NASCET criteria, eligible for carotid endarterectomy (CEA) or carotid artery stenting (CAS)
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Treatment Options & Approaches

  • PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT (Foundation of All Strategies): High-intensity statin therapy (atorvastatin 40–80 mg/day or rosuvastatin 20–40 mg/day) targets LDL-C reduction of ≥50% from baseline, aiming for LDL <55 mg/dL in very-high-risk patients per ESC/ACC guidelines.
  • PCSK9 inhibitors (evolocumab 140 mg SC every 2 weeks or alirocumab 75–150 mg SC every 2 weeks) achieve an additional 50–60% LDL reduction beyond maximally tolerated statin doses and are now standard for FH or post-ACS patients not at goal.
  • Inclisiran (a siRNA targeting PCSK9) offers twice-yearly dosing and is increasingly available in both India and the UAE.

Recovery

  • PHASE 1 — PRE-ARRIVAL & REMOTE CONSULTATION (2–4 Weeks Before Travel):

Risks to be aware of

  • Atherosclerosis treatment carries procedure-specific risks that patients must understand before making informed decisions.
  • For PCI/stenting: the primary risks include in-stent restenosis (2–5% at 1 year with contemporary DES), stent thrombosis (<1% with guideline-adherent DAPT), coronary artery dissection requiring emergency CABG (<0.5%), contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) particularly in patients with pre-existing CKD (risk 5–30% in eGFR <45 mL/min), vascular access-site complications (hematoma, pseudoaneurysm, AV fistula, retroperitoneal bleeding) occurring in 1–3% of cases, and radiation exposure from fluoroscopy in complex multi-lesion procedures.
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Why GAF Healthcare

  • GAF Healthcare provides comprehensive end-to-end logistical support for international patients traveling to India or the UAE for atherosclerosis treatment, removing every non-clinical barrier so patients can focus entirely on their recovery.

Common questions about Atherosclerosis Treatment

What is the cost of Atherosclerosis Treatment in India compared to the UAE?
The total cost of atherosclerosis treatment depends heavily on the type and complexity of intervention required. In India, at JCI- and NABH-accredited hospitals, costs typically range from USD 3,500 to USD 18,000 — this covers single-vessel PCI with a drug-eluting stent at the lower end (~USD 3,500–6,000) through to complex multi-vessel CABG with total arterial revascularization at the upper end (~USD 12,000–18,000). In the UAE, at JCI- and DHA-accredited hospitals in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, equivalent procedures range from USD 8,000 to USD 35,000 — single-vessel PCI typically costs USD 8,000–14,000, while multi-vessel CABG ranges from USD 22,000–35,000. India therefore offers savings of approximately 50–65% compared to the UAE for the same procedures performed at comparable quality centers. These cost estimates include the surgical or catheterization procedure, anesthesia, hospital stay, standard implants (stents, grafts), ICU/HDU monitoring, and standard post-operative medications. Additional costs to budget for include pre-procedural diagnostics (coronary CT angiography, invasive angiography with FFR, echocardiography: approximately USD 500–2,000), premium implant upgrades (e.g., bioresorbable-polymer DES, IVUS/OCT imaging: USD 300–800 additional), and accommodation during the in-country recovery period. GAF Healthcare provides a fully itemized, all-inclusive cost estimate before you commit to travel, with no hidden fees.
How long do I need to stay in the country before I am fit to fly home after Atherosclerosis Treatment?
The required in-country stay before safe international air travel depends entirely on the type of atherosclerosis intervention you undergo. For catheter-based procedures (PCI/coronary stenting, carotid artery stenting, or peripheral endovascular intervention): the hospital stay is typically 2–4 days, and most patients receive fit-to-fly clearance after a total in-country stay of 7–14 days, which allows a clinical follow-up visit at Day 7 to confirm stable hemodynamics, ECG normality, absence of stent-related complications, and satisfactory wound healing at the arterial access site. For surgical procedures (CABG, carotid endarterectomy, or peripheral arterial bypass grafting): the hospital stay is 7–10 days, followed by a mandatory in-country recovery period of 3–6 weeks before clearance for long-haul flight. This extended stay is necessary because prolonged air travel post-cardiac surgery carries elevated risks of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, hypoxia at altitude, pleural effusion, and arrhythmia. The fit-to-fly certificate is issued by the treating cardiac or vascular surgeon only after confirming: sternal wound healing without infection or dehiscence (for CABG), absence of significant pleural effusion or pneumothorax on chest X-ray, stable cardiac rhythm, and functional exercise tolerance. GAF Healthcare arranges comfortable serviced apartment accommodation near the hospital during this entire recovery window, with regular transport to outpatient follow-up appointments and cardiac rehabilitation sessions.
What is the success rate of Atherosclerosis Treatment in India and the UAE?
Success rates for atherosclerosis treatment are measured across multiple endpoints—procedural success, freedom from major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), and long-term survival—and vary by intervention type and patient risk profile. For PCI with contemporary drug-eluting stents (DES): procedural success rates (defined as <20% residual stenosis with TIMI 3 flow) exceed 95–98% in experienced high-volume centers. At 1 year, target lesion revascularization (TLR) rates are <5%, and MACE-free survival exceeds 90% in stable angina patients. For CABG in stable multi-vessel disease: 30-day mortality is <2% at top-tier centers (comparable to EuroSCORE II predicted risk), 5-year survival exceeds 85–90%, and freedom from re-intervention at 5 years is >85% with total arterial revascularization. For carotid endarterectomy: technical success exceeds 98%, with 30-day ipsilateral stroke risk of 1–3% at high-volume centers, and a 5-year relative risk reduction in stroke of approximately 50% compared to medical therapy alone in symptomatic patients. Partner hospitals featured in the GAF Healthcare network in both India and the UAE operate high-volume cardiovascular programs—performing 500–2,000+ cardiac procedures annually—which is independently associated with superior outcomes. These institutions hold JCI and NABH accreditations (India) or JCI and DHA/DOH accreditations (UAE), and their outcomes data are benchmarked against international registries including the American College of Cardiology's NCDR CathPCI Registry and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) database. It is important to understand that long-term success is equally dependent on lifelong adherence to guideline-directed medical therapy (statins, antiplatelets, blood pressure control, smoking cessation) and cardiac rehabilitation—areas where GAF Healthcare provides structured post-discharge support and telemedicine follow-up to ensure patients remain on track after returning home.

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How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Hospital for Atherosclerosis Treatment in Chennai, India

Discover the Top Hospitals for Atherosclerosis Treatment in Chennai, India

This page lists 8 accredited cardiothoracic & vascular surgery hospitals in Chennai, India, so you can compare accreditation, specialties and bed capacity in one place.

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Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs

We provide a single, itemised quote covering hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.

Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination

Once you choose a hospital, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking nearby, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.

Curious what treatment might cost for your case? Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about atherosclerosis treatment in Chennai, India

How many cardiothoracic & vascular surgery hospitals are listed in Chennai, India?
8 hospitals in our Chennai, India directory are currently listed for cardiothoracic & vascular surgery including Atherosclerosis Treatment.
How do you choose which hospitals to list?
A hospital appears on this page when Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery is among its listed specialties and it is located in Chennai, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.
How much does treatment cost in India?
Cost varies by hospital, city and individual case. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
Are there cardiothoracic & vascular surgery hospitals for this in other India cities?
See the "Hospitals in other cities" links on this page for the full India list.
Are these hospitals internationally accredited?
Hospitals listed on this page carry accreditations including JCI, NABH, NABL — see the accreditation badge shown for each hospital below.
Can I get a treatment plan and cost estimate before I travel?
Yes. Share your medical reports with the GAF Healthcare team over WhatsApp or email, and our medical team will review them and come back with a recommended hospital, a treatment plan and an itemised cost estimate before you commit to anything.
Do you help with visa, travel and accommodation?
Yes. Once you choose a hospital, our team helps arrange the medical visa invitation letter, book accommodation near the hospital, and organise airport pickup and transport to appointments.
What support do I get during and after treatment?
Our medical team reviews your reports and stays in touch throughout your treatment journey — from the first consultation through recovery, including after you return home.
What does the "Featured" label next to a hospital's name mean?
"Featured" reflects editorial prominence on this listing, not a clinical ranking or a claim that it is the "best" hospital.
How do I get matched with the right hospital for atherosclerosis treatment?
Share your medical reports and requirements with the GAF Healthcare team, and our medical coordinators will recommend a suitable hospital from this list based on your case.
Does the listed cost cover everything?
The figures shown are an indicative planning estimate, not a final quote from a specific hospital. Our team provides a single, itemised, all-inclusive quote before you make any commitment.
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