MGM Healthcare Chennai — Advanced Cardiac & Neuroscience Hospital
About The Hospital
MGM Healthcare
No. 72, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai 600 029, Tamil Nadu, India
MGM Healthcare in Chennai is a premier multi-specialty hospital with over five decades of medical heritage, anchored in its reputation for delivering internationally benchmarked clinical care to both domestic and international patients. The 400-bed, NABH and JCI-accredited hospital at Nelson Manickam Road in Aminjikarai has invested significantly in cardiac sciences and neurosciences, becoming one of South India's most capable centres for complex cardiac and neurological interventions.
MGM Healthcare is one of a small number of hospitals in South India with a dedicated heart transplant programme — an extraordinarily complex intervention that requires a 24/7 multidisciplinary team, meticulous logistics, and advanced cardiac ICU capabilities. The hospital also operates one of Tamil Nadu's most active cardiac catheterisation programmes, performing complex interventions including left main angioplasty, chronic total occlusion (CTO) recanalization, and structural heart disease procedures.
The neurosciences department has established itself as a centre of excellence for epilepsy surgery — one of the most under-utilised and potentially life-changing interventions for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. A dedicated epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) with video-EEG capability enables accurate localisation of the epileptic focus before surgery. The neuro-oncology team manages brain and spinal tumours using awake craniotomy with brain mapping, fluorescence-guided surgery (5-ALA), and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring.
For international patients from the Gulf states and East Africa, MGM Healthcare has developed a structured international patient programme including pre-arrival telemedicine consultations, medical visa processing, accommodation, and a dedicated Arabic-speaking coordinator team.
Services for Medical Value Travellers
- Dedicated International Patient Services team with coordinators for Gulf and African patients.
- Arabic-speaking coordinator available for patients from the Middle East and Gulf states.
- Pre-arrival telemedicine consultations with cardiac and neuro specialists.
- Medical visa invitation, airport transfer, and accommodation support.
- Halal meal options available for Muslim patients.
- Post-discharge follow-up teleconsultation programme.
Accreditations & Awards
Testimonials & Certifications
MGM Healthcare has received numerous accolades and certifications, including:
- NABH Accredited — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers.
- JCI Accredited — Joint Commission International global quality certification.
- National Award for Healthcare Excellence — recognised for clinical innovation in cardiac and neurological care.
- Times Healthcare Achievers Award — Best Cardiac Hospital in Tamil Nadu.
- ISO 9001 Certified — quality management systems certification.
Team & Specialisation
- Urology: TURP Surgery, Undescended Testicle Surgery, Bladder Stone Removal, Prostate Biopsy, Peyronie's Disease Treatment, Penile Prosthesis, Urethral Surgery, Robotic Prostatectomy
- Transplant: Liver Transplant, Kidney Transplant, Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, Pancreas Transplant, Intestine Transplant, Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Stem Cell Therapy
- Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology: Breast Cancer Treatment, Lung Cancer Treatment, Prostate Cancer Treatment, Bone Marrow Transplant, Colon Cancer Treatment, Skin Cancer Treatment, Liver Cancer Treatment, Ovarian Cancer Treatment, Stomach Cancer Treatment, Uterine Cancer Treatment, Cervical Cancer Treatment, Thyroid Cancer Treatment, Oral Cancer Treatment, Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Bladder Cancer Treatment, Bone Cancer Treatment, Brain Cancer Treatment, Esophageal Cancer Treatment, Anal Cancer Treatment, Gallbladder Cancer Treatment, Penile Cancer Treatment, Vulvar Cancer Treatment, Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment, Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment, Head and Neck Cancer Treatment, Vaginal Cancer Treatment, Bile Duct Cancer Treatment, Blood Cancer Treatment, Cryosurgery, Robotic Surgery, Diagnostic Surgery, Radiofrequency Ablation, Thoracic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery
- Surgical Gastroenterology: Colonoscopy & Polypectomy, Hepatitis B Treatment, Cholecystectomy Surgery, Liver Hemangioma Surgery, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Treatment, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment, Pancreas Transplant, Gaucher Disease Treatment, Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Crohn's Disease Treatment
- Spine Surgery: Discectomy (Spine Surgery), Scoliosis Spine Surgery, Kyphoplasty Surgery, Foraminotomy Surgery, Cervical Spine Surgery, Spine Tumor Surgery, Vertebroplasty Surgery, Disc Replacement Surgery, Corpectomy Surgery
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Hair Transplant (FUE), Facelift Surgery, Lip Augmentation, Mommy Makeover, Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck Surgery, Breast Augmentation, Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery, Cutaneous Horn Removal, Rosacea Treatment, Breast Reconstruction with Implant, Gynecomastia Surgery, Gender Reassignment Surgery, Facial Reanimation Surgery, Penile Dermal Fillers, Calf Implant, Brazilian Butt Lift, Blepharoplasty, Breast Lift Surgery, Breast Reduction Surgery, Facial Implants, Mole Removal, Nipple Correction Surgery, Anti-Wrinkle Treatment, Penile Lengthening Surgery
- ENT: Cochlear Implant, Hyperthyroidism Treatment, Tonsillectomy Treatment, Auditory Brainstem Implant, Microtia Surgery, Thyroplasty Surgery, Tracheostomy Surgery, Mastoidectomy Surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty, Sinus Surgery (FESS), Stapedectomy Surgery, Endoscopic Septoplasty, Thyroidectomy Surgery, Adenoidectomy Surgery
- Gastroenterology: Colonoscopy & Polypectomy, Hepatitis B Treatment, Cholecystectomy Surgery, Liver Hemangioma Surgery, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Treatment, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment, Pancreas Transplant, Gaucher Disease Treatment, Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Crohn's Disease Treatment, ERCP, Endoscopy
- Dermatology: Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Hair Transplant (FUE), Facelift Surgery, Lip Augmentation, Mommy Makeover, Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck Surgery, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reconstruction with Implant, Gynecomastia Surgery, Facial Reanimation Surgery, Blepharoplasty, Breast Lift Surgery, Breast Reduction Surgery, Facial Implants, Mole Removal, Nipple Correction Surgery, Anti-Wrinkle Treatment
- Robotic Surgery: Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery, Robotic Hysterectomy, Robotic Prostatectomy, Robotic Cancer Surgery, Robotic General Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery: Gastric Bypass Surgery, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Band Surgery, Revisional Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery
- Orthopedics: Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, ACL Reconstruction, Spinal Fusion Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment, Hand Transplant, Osteoarthritis Surgery, Arm Lift Surgery, Avascular Necrosis Treatment, Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery, Osteoporosis Treatment, Meniscus Tear Surgery, Arthrolysis Surgery, Arthrodesis Surgery, PCL Surgery, Knee Arthroscopy Surgery, Ewing Sarcoma Treatment, Limb Lengthening Surgery, Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery, Shoulder Exostosis Treatment, Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery, Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Ankle Arthroscopy, Acetabular Fixation, Elbow Replacement Surgery, Osteotomy
- Neurosurgery: Brain Tumor Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, Epilepsy Surgery, Discectomy, Spinal Fusion Surgery, Scoliosis Spine Surgery, Kyphoplasty Surgery, Foraminotomy Surgery, Spine Tumor Surgery, Cervical Spondylosis Treatment, Vertebroplasty Surgery, Disc Replacement Surgery, Corpectomy Surgery
- Neurology: Parkinson's Disease Treatment, Epilepsy Treatment, Multiple Sclerosis Treatment, Stroke Treatment, Migraine Treatment, Neuropathy Treatment, Movement Disorder Treatment
- Cardiology: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Angioplasty & Stenting, Heart Valve Replacement, Heart Valve Repair, TAVR, Pacemaker Implantation, Heart Transplant, Coronary Angiography, Electrophysiology Study, Cardioversion, Endoscopic Vein Harvesting, Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, Rastelli Procedure, Aortopulmonary Window Repair, Aortic Stenosis Treatment, Mitral Valve Repair, Double Valve Replacement, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Treatments Offered
Prices shown are indicative starting costs and may vary based on individual diagnosis, complexity, implant choice, and length of hospital stay. Contact Gaf Healthcare for a personalised, all-inclusive cost estimate.
Doctors
Dr. K.R. Balakrishnan
Director, Cardiac Surgery & Heart Transplant
MBBS, MS, MCh (CTVS); Pioneer of cardiac surgery in South India
Dr. R. Lakshmi Narasimhan
Director, Neurosurgery
MBBS, MCh Neurosurgery; Fellowship — Cleveland Clinic, USA
Dr. Srinivasan Bhattacharya
Director, Interventional Cardiology
MBBS, MD, DM Cardiology; Fellowship complex PCI — international centres
Patient Success Story
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Yes. MGM Healthcare is one of a small number of hospitals in South India with an active, government-approved heart transplant programme. Heart transplantation requires extraordinary infrastructure — a 24/7 cardiac surgery team, advanced cardiac ICU, a dedicated transplant coordinator network for organ procurement, and meticulous recipient matching and immunosuppression protocols. MGM Healthcare has established all of these elements, and its heart transplant programme serves patients for whom other interventions have failed.
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- Beds400+
- Established1970
- Rating3.7 / 5.0
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