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Best Hospitals for Heart Bypass Surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery 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 heart bypass surgery 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 heart bypass surgery.

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 heart bypass surgery 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 heart bypass surgery.

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 heart bypass surgery 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 heart bypass surgery.

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 heart bypass surgery 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 heart bypass surgery.

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 heart bypass surgery 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 heart bypass surgery.

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 heart bypass surgery 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 heart bypass surgery.

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 heart bypass surgery 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 heart bypass surgery.

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 heart bypass surgery 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 heart bypass surgery.

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 Heart Bypass Surgery in Chennai, India?

Choosing the right hospital for heart bypass surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery

Heart Bypass Surgery (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, or CABG) is an open-heart procedure that restores blood flow to the myocardium by grafting healthy vessels around blocked coronary arteries, achieving procedural success rates of 95–98% at high-volume cardiac centers.

7–10 days (including 1–2 days in the Cardiac ICU)
Hospital Stay
4–6 weeks post-surgery (clearance by treating cardiologist and surgeon required before boarding)
Total Stay in Country (Fit-to-Fly)
95–98%
Success Rate

Clinical Overview

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) develops when atherosclerotic plaque accumulates within the coronary arteries, progressively narrowing the vessel lumen and reducing oxygen-rich blood delivery to the myocardium.
  • When one or more arteries are critically stenosed (typically >70% blockage on coronary angiography), the heart muscle becomes ischemic — leading to angina, reduced ejection fraction, arrhythmias, and, if untreated, myocardial infarction or sudden cardiac death.
  • CAD is the leading cause of mortality globally, and surgical revascularization via CABG remains the gold-standard treatment for multi-vessel disease, left main coronary artery disease, and cases where percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI/stenting) is anatomically unsuitable or has failed.
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Who is a Candidate?

  • ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES:
  • Patients with triple-vessel coronary artery disease (CAD affecting the LAD, LCx, and RCA) confirmed on coronary angiography
  • Patients with significant left main coronary artery stenosis (≥50% blockage), regardless of symptom severity
  • Patients with two-vessel CAD involving the proximal LAD with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF <50%)
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Treatment Options & Approaches

  • STANDARD ON-PUMP CABG (Conventional):

Recovery

  • PHASE 1 — PRE-ARRIVAL PLANNING (2–4 weeks before travel):

Risks to be aware of

  • Heart Bypass Surgery is a major cardiac procedure performed under general anesthesia, and patients should be counseled transparently about procedure-specific risks — even at high-volume centers with excellent safety records.
  • The 30-day operative mortality for elective CABG in low-to-moderate risk patients is approximately 1–2%, rising to 3–5% in high-risk patients with reduced ejection fraction, advanced age, or significant comorbidities as predicted by EuroSCORE II or the STS risk calculator.
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Why GAF Healthcare

  • GAF Healthcare provides comprehensive end-to-end logistical support designed to remove every non-medical barrier for international patients traveling to India or the UAE for Heart Bypass Surgery.

Common questions about Heart Bypass Surgery

What is the cost of Heart Bypass Surgery in India compared to the UAE?
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in India typically costs between $5,000 and $9,000 USD for a standard 2–4 vessel bypass at a JCI or NABH-accredited hospital. This package generally includes the surgical procedure, cardiac anesthesia, 7–10 days of hospital stay (including 1–2 days in the Cardiac ICU), standard post-operative medications, and routine diagnostics. In the UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi), the equivalent procedure at a JCI or DHA-accredited facility is priced between $14,000 and $22,000 USD — reflecting the higher cost of healthcare infrastructure, premium hospitality standards, and operating costs in the Gulf region. The cost differential of approximately 50–65% in India's favor makes it the leading destination for international patients seeking high-quality cardiac surgery at accessible pricing. Factors that can influence the final cost in either destination include the number of bypass grafts required, the surgical technique employed (conventional on-pump vs. off-pump vs. robotic-assisted), the tier of hospital room selected, the need for additional valve procedures, and the patient's overall risk profile requiring extended ICU care. GAF Healthcare provides written, all-inclusive cost estimates before the patient commits to travel, ensuring complete financial transparency.
How long do I need to stay in the country before I am fit to fly home after Heart Bypass Surgery?
For uncomplicated Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG), the minimum recommended in-country stay before international air travel is 4 to 6 weeks from the date of surgery. This timeline accounts for the hospital stay itself (typically 7–10 days), an initial post-discharge recovery period, two mandatory outpatient follow-up appointments (at weeks 2 and 4), and a formal medical fitness-to-fly assessment by the treating cardiac surgeon and cardiologist. The fit-to-fly evaluation considers sternal wound healing, cardiac stability, absence of post-operative complications (such as uncontrolled arrhythmia, pericardial effusion, or wound issues), and the patient's functional capacity. Air travel following open-heart surgery carries specific risks — including reduced cabin pressure reducing oxygen saturation, prolonged immobility increasing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) risk, and the physiological stress of travel — which is why clearance from the surgical team is non-negotiable before flying. For high-risk patients, patients with complications, or those who underwent concomitant valve surgery, the fit-to-fly window may be extended to 6–8 weeks. GAF Healthcare's coordinators work closely with the treating team to plan the patient's return journey, including guidance on seating class (business class or lie-flat recommended for long-haul flights), in-flight medication schedules, compression stocking use, and hydration protocols.
What is the success rate of Heart Bypass Surgery, and what influences outcomes?
Heart Bypass Surgery performed at high-volume, accredited cardiac centers in India and the UAE carries a procedural success rate of 95–98%, with a 30-day operative mortality rate of approximately 1–2% for elective procedures in low-to-moderate risk patients. These outcomes are consistent with — and in many cases equivalent to — results published by leading cardiac surgery programs in the United States and Europe, such as the Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins. Long-term outcomes are equally favorable: over 90% of patients experience significant or complete relief of angina symptoms, and 5-year survival rates following CABG for multi-vessel coronary artery disease exceed 85–90% in most patient cohorts. Graft patency is the key determinant of long-term success: Left Internal Mammary Artery (LIMA) grafts demonstrate >90% patency at 10 years, while saphenous vein grafts have a 10-year patency of 50–60% — reinforcing the importance of total arterial revascularization strategies and rigorous secondary prevention. Factors that most significantly influence individual outcomes include the patient's pre-operative left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), the number and complexity of coronary vessels affected, the presence of diabetes mellitus, renal function, age, and frailty score. Post-operative compliance with antiplatelet therapy, high-intensity statin therapy, blood pressure and blood sugar control, cardiac rehabilitation participation, smoking cessation, and a structured exercise program are the most powerful predictors of excellent long-term outcomes. GAF Healthcare's partner hospitals use validated risk-scoring tools including EuroSCORE II and the STS Predicted Risk of Mortality (PROM) calculator to individualize risk counseling for every patient before surgery.

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How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Hospital for Heart Bypass Surgery in Chennai, India

Discover the Top Hospitals for Heart Bypass Surgery 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.

Support When You Need It Most

Share your medical reports with us on WhatsApp or email. Our medical team reviews them and comes back with a recommended hospital and treatment plan for your case.

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 heart bypass surgery 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 Heart Bypass Surgery.
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 heart bypass surgery?
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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