Greams Road OPD Booking, Emergency Number & Visit Help for Apollo Chennai
Use this guide to book an Apollo Hospital Chennai appointment, call the right number, choose the correct Chennai unit, and prepare for OPD, admission, health check or emergency care without opening many pages.
The main Apollo Hospitals Chennai unit is at 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai – 600006. Call before travelling if you need a specific doctor, same-day slot, health check, second opinion, admission estimate or international patient support.
Fast answer: book, call or visit Apollo Chennai
For Apollo Hospital Chennai appointment: book online through Apollo 24|7 / Apollo appointment pages, call +91-44-40401066, or use online consultation if the patient does not need a physical OPD visit.
Main hospital address: Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai – 600006.
Emergency: dial 1066. Apollo also lists Health Help Line 1860-500-1066 and international patient helpline +91 4043441066.
How to book Apollo Hospital Chennai appointment step by step
Apollo appointment pages support online booking, online doctor consultation, physical appointments, health checks and second opinions. The safest route depends on what the patient actually needs.
| Patient need | Best route | Click or call |
|---|---|---|
| Physical OPD visit | Book appointment or call hospital | Open Apollo Chennai doctor appointment or call +91-44-40401066. |
| Online consultation | Apollo 24|7 | Consult doctor online for suitable non-emergency advice. |
| Same-day doctor availability | Online appointment page + phone confirmation | Check slot online, then call if the patient is travelling from far or needs a specific consultant. |
| Health check package | Apollo ProHealth | Open ProHealth packages or call 1800-570-1033. |
| Emergency | Emergency helpline | Dial 1066 immediately. |
| International patient | International patient desk | Call +91 4043441066 and prepare passport, diagnosis summary and reports. |
Decide whether you need physical OPD, online consultation, emergency care, health check, second opinion, visa medical, DGCA medical or international patient support.
For the main hospital, choose Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road. Do not accidentally book Children’s, Women’s, Cancer, Proton, OMR, Vanagaram or Kilpauk if the patient needs Greams Road.
Search by symptom/specialty: cardiac, neurology, gastroenterology, nephrology, urology, orthopedics, oncology, gynecology, pediatrics, emergency or general medicine.
Confirm date, time, physical/online mode, doctor name, hospital unit and whether the visit is first consultation or follow-up.
Use the patient’s name, age, mobile number, email and previous hospital ID/UHID if available.
Save SMS, email, appointment screenshot, payment receipt and doctor name. Carry these to registration/billing.
Apollo Hospital Chennai contact details
Choose the right Apollo Chennai unit before booking
The search term “Apollo Hospital Chennai” can mean different Apollo units. The main Greams Road hospital is the usual match, but specialty cases may need another Chennai Apollo location.
| Unit | Address / area | Best for | Contact shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road | 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai – 600006 | Main multispeciality hospital, OPD, surgery, emergency and major specialties | +91-44-40401066 |
| Apollo Children’s Hospital | No. 15, Shafee Mohammed Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai – 600006 | Children, newborn and pediatric specialty care | +91-44-40401066 |
| Apollo Women’s Hospitals | No. 15, Shafee Mohammed Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai – 600006 | Women’s health, gynecology and pregnancy-related care | +91-44-40401066 |
| Apollo Specialty Hospital, Teynampet | No. 320, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Nandanam, Chennai – 600035 | Specialty hospital / cancer centre related searches around Teynampet | +91-44-61151111 |
| Apollo Proton Cancer Centre | Dr Vikram Sarabhai Instronic Estate, Taramani, Chennai – 600096 | Proton therapy and advanced cancer care | +91 73389 92222 |
| Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk | No. 154, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600010 | Kilpauk-area patient access | +91-44-40401066 |
| Apollo Specialty Hospital, OMR | 05/639, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai – 600096 | OMR / Perungudi area access | +91-44-40401066 |
Departments and which OPD to ask for
Apollo’s Greams Road hospital page says the flagship hospital has over 60 departments. Use this practical table to match symptoms with the likely appointment category.
| Patient need | Department to ask for | What to carry / mention |
|---|---|---|
| Chest pain, high BP, heart disease, bypass, stent, valve, heart failure | Cardiac Sciences / Apollo Heart Institute / Cardio-Thoracic Surgery | ECG, echo, angiogram, discharge summary, current medicines. For active chest pain, call emergency 1066. |
| Stroke, seizure, brain, spine, nerve or severe headache | Neurosciences / Neurology / Spine | MRI/CT, neurologist notes, seizure history and current medicines. |
| Kidney, urine, prostate, dialysis or stones | Nephrology & Urology | Creatinine, urine tests, ultrasound/CT, dialysis records, previous procedure notes. |
| Stomach, liver, pancreas, digestive problem or colorectal issue | Gastroenterology & Hepatology / Institute of Liver Science / Colorectal Surgery | LFT, endoscopy/colonoscopy, ultrasound, CT/MRI, biopsy and past prescriptions. |
| Bone, joint, fracture, sports injury, hip/knee replacement | Orthopedics / Sports Medicine and Surgery | X-ray, MRI, CT, previous surgery records and physiotherapy notes. |
| Cancer diagnosis, chemotherapy, surgery or second opinion | Cancer Care / Hematology / Surgical oncology-related services | Biopsy, PET/CT, MRI, staging report, treatment summary and chemo records. |
| Pregnancy, gynecology, fertility or women’s health | Obstetrics & Gynecology / Women’s unit as suitable | Pregnancy scan, blood tests, previous delivery/surgery notes and current medicines. |
| Breathing difficulty, asthma, COPD, lung issue | Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine / Critical Care if severe | X-ray/CT, PFT, oxygen details and inhaler list. |
| Skin, ENT, plastic surgery, vascular, diabetes, endocrine | Dermatology, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Endocrinology/Diabetology | Photos of progression, lab reports, prescription history and allergy list. |
After understanding the department, use the official appointment page to choose doctor, city and hospital: Apollo Chennai doctor appointment.
Patient guide details from Apollo Chennai PDF
The official Apollo Chennai Patient Information Guide is not just a brochure. It gives useful instructions for first-time registration, admission, billing, patient responsibilities, room categories, diet, guest services and safety.
First-time registration
If you are visiting Apollo for the first time, the guide says you need to register and you will be issued a UHID number and hospital record file.
Admission counter
The admission counter functions round the clock for guidance and information regarding the hospital.
Billing safety
For billing enquiries, contact the inpatient billing section. The guide says payments should be made only to billing department personnel.
Admission, emergency admission and billing micro-guide
| Situation | What Apollo guide says | What you should do |
|---|---|---|
| Room reservation | For room reservation, contact the Admission Counter along with the doctor’s admission request. | Ask doctor/OPD desk for written admission advice before going to admission counter. |
| Emergency admission | In emergency, patient is first admitted in the Emergency unit and later shifted to room. | Use 1066 and go to emergency instead of waiting for room confirmation. |
| Attendant stay | A cot/couch is provided in rooms for attendant stay; general wards provide a reclining chair. | Ask what attendant rule applies to your room category before admission. |
| CT ICU / CCU shift | When shifted to CT ICU/CCU, attendants may vacate the room and use waiting hall services in the basement of the main block. | Ask nursing/admission desk where the attendant should wait. |
| Corporate / credit facility | Patients availing credit facility should provide authorization/credit letter at admission counter during admission. | Bring employer/TPA/insurance authorization before admission if applicable. |
| Deposit and package deal | Initial deposit is collected based on room and treatment; package deal cost has to be paid in full before admission. | Ask estimated deposit, room tariff, package coverage and excluded items before paying. |
Room categories and patient-stay facilities
Apollo’s Greams Road facilities page and patient guide list several room categories. Availability and tariff can change, so use this as a planning checklist and confirm at admission.
| Room / service | What is listed | Ask before admission |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo Suite / Suite / Executive / Deluxe | Higher room categories include air-conditioned space and amenities such as attendant cot, TV, refrigerator, sofa/wardrobe and related comforts depending on category. | Room tariff, attendant rules, deposit, insurance room eligibility and package exclusions. |
| Single / Semi-private / Double sharing | Single room has attached washroom; semi-private has interconnected rooms; double sharing has two beds separated by screen. | Availability, washroom sharing, attendant stay, nursing station access and upgrade process. |
| Special General Ward / General Ward | General ward is dormitory-style with multiple beds and common washroom; special general ward has fewer beds. | Attendant rule, privacy, visitor policy and expected noise/crowd level. |
| Diet | Dietitian plans patient diet based on therapeutic need; diet charges are included in room rent in the patient guide. | Whether outside food is allowed and what diet applies to the patient’s condition. |
| Guest dining / coffee shop | Guest dining hall is in the basement; room service is available; 24-hour coffee shop is on the ground floor. | Current timings and where attendants can eat during late night stays. |
| Housekeeping / laundry | Guest laundry service is listed between 9:30 AM and 12:00 Noon. | Laundry availability, charge and turnaround time. |
| Security / lockers | Safe deposit lockers are available at security office; report theft/loss immediately. | Avoid valuables unless necessary; ask where the security office is. |
| Transport / ambulance | Ambulance services are available for pick up and drop. | For urgent transport, call emergency and confirm ambulance availability. |
| Special nurse / worship / travel desk | Special nurse can be arranged through Nursing Department; worship places and travel desk support are listed. | Charges, permission, availability and exact location inside hospital. |
Health check, ProHealth, visa medical and DGCA appointment help
General health check / ProHealth
Apollo describes ProHealth as a personalised health check program. Use the ProHealth page or call the health check helpline.
Health check helpline: 1800-570-1033
Check Apollo ProHealth packagesDGCA medical
Apollo Chennai pages mention DGCA medical examination appointment support during weekday working hours. Confirm current slot and documents before visiting.
Contact shown: 9841615555
Visa medical check
Visa medical checks may follow separate appointment, document and timing rules. Do not book normal OPD if the purpose is visa medical.
Check visa medical informationConsultation fee
A single fixed OPD fee is not reliable for every doctor. Check the fee during online booking or confirm by phone because specialty, doctor and visit type can change the amount.
Emergency and urgent-care guidance
Before you visit: documents, timing and local tips
Carry these for OPD
- Appointment confirmation or screenshot.
- Patient ID proof and mobile number.
- UHID / hospital number if already registered.
- Previous prescriptions, lab reports, scans and discharge summaries.
- Current medicines list and known allergy list.
- Insurance/TPA card if admission or procedure may be needed.
Save time at Greams Road
- Confirm the exact Apollo unit before booking cab.
- Reach early for first-time registration and billing.
- Ask if fasting is needed before lab tests, scan or health check.
- For elderly patients, drop near entrance first, then manage parking.
- Keep extra time for Greams Road / Thousand Lights traffic.
- For admission, ask room, deposit, package and credit letter requirements early.
Patient rights and responsibilities to know
The Apollo Chennai Patient Information Guide includes rights and responsibilities that are useful for families, especially during admission, billing, medical records and second-opinion situations.
Patient rights mentioned
- Access to information in medical records within a reasonable time of request through primary consultant.
- Information about treatment charges and explanation of bill on request.
- Care in a safe setting and protection for vulnerable patients.
- Refuse care and discharge against medical advice.
- Receive second opinion without fear of compromise to care.
- Donate organs.
Patient responsibilities mentioned
- Provide personal and family health information needed for care.
- Participate in decisions and comply with agreed treatment.
- Follow facility policies such as no smoking, noise and visitor rules.
- Protect personal belongings.
- Accept financial responsibility and settle bills promptly.
- Do not damage hospital property.
Map to Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai
Address: Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai – 600006.
Video and schema safety note
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Apollo Hospital Chennai appointment FAQs
How can I book Apollo Hospital Chennai appointment?
You can book online through Apollo 24|7 or Apollo’s doctor appointment page, call +91-44-40401066, or use online doctor consultation if the patient does not need a physical OPD visit.
What is Apollo Hospital Chennai Greams Road phone number?
Apollo’s Chennai contact page lists +91-44-40401066 for Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road. The current Greams Road hospital page also shows 08069049756 as a call number.
What is the address of Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai?
The address is Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai – 600006.
What is Apollo Hospital Chennai emergency number?
Apollo lists 1066 as the emergency number. Apollo Health Help Line / Lifeline is listed as 1860-500-1066.
Can I book an online doctor consultation for Apollo Chennai?
Yes. Apollo 24|7 provides online doctor consultation options. Use online consultation for suitable non-emergency medical advice.
Does Apollo Chennai allow walk-in appointment?
Apollo’s appointment information mentions walk-in slots may be available, but online booking or calling first is safer to reduce waiting and confirm doctor availability.
Which Apollo Chennai unit should I choose?
For the main Apollo Hospital Chennai search, choose Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road. For children, women’s health, cancer, proton therapy, OMR, Kilpauk or other location-specific care, confirm the correct Apollo unit before booking.
What should I carry for Apollo Chennai OPD visit?
Carry appointment confirmation, ID proof, mobile number, UHID if available, previous prescriptions, reports, scans, discharge summaries, current medicines list and insurance/TPA details if admission may be needed.
Does Apollo Chennai offer health check packages?
Yes. Apollo ProHealth offers health check packages. You can check packages online or call the health check helpline 1800-570-1033.
What happens if this is my first visit to Apollo Chennai?
The Apollo Chennai Patient Information Guide says first-time visitors need registration and will be issued a UHID number and hospital record file.
How does admission work at Apollo Chennai?
For room reservation, contact the Admission Counter with the doctor’s admission request. In emergency, the patient is first admitted in the Emergency unit and later shifted to a room.
Is Apollo Chennai consultation fee fixed for all doctors?
No. A single fixed OPD fee is not reliable for all doctors or specialties. Check fee during online booking or confirm by phone before visiting.
Final practical takeaway
For Apollo Hospital Chennai appointment, first confirm that you need the Greams Road unit. The key details are: 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai – 600006, phone +91-44-40401066, emergency 1066.
For OPD, book online or call first, choose the correct department, carry reports, and save appointment proof. For emergency symptoms, use 1066 instead of waiting for normal appointment availability.