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, online consultation or emergency care without opening many confusing 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: Apollo Hospital Chennai appointment
For Apollo Hospital Chennai appointment, use the official Apollo doctor appointment page, Apollo 24|7 online consultation route, or call Apollo Hospitals Chennai at +91-44-40401066.
Main hospital address: Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai – 600006, Tamil Nadu.
Emergency: Apollo lists 1066 as the emergency number. Apollo Lifeline is listed as 1860-500-1066. For serious symptoms, use emergency care instead of waiting for normal OPD appointment availability.
Online booking: use the official Apollo Chennai doctor appointment page. Select city, hospital unit, specialty, doctor and visit type carefully.
Last checked: September 2026. Phone numbers, slots, doctor availability, fees and insurance approval can change. Confirm directly with Apollo before travel.
Choose the right Apollo Chennai unit before booking
The search term “Apollo Hospital Chennai” can mean different Apollo units. The main match is usually Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, but children’s care, women’s care, cancer care, OMR/Perungudi, Vanagaram, Kilpauk or Proton Cancer appointments may need a different unit.
| Apollo Chennai unit | Address / area | Best use | Contact shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road | 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai – 600006 | Main multispeciality Apollo Chennai hospital, OPD, admission, emergency, diagnostics and major specialties. | +91-44-40401066 |
| Apollo Specialty Hospital, Teynampet | No. 320, Anna Salai, Teynampet / Nandanam, Chennai – 600035 | Specialty consultation and hospital services where the doctor/unit is listed at Teynampet. | +91-44-61151111 |
| Apollo Specialty Hospital, OMR / Perungudi | 05/639, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai – 600096 | OMR/Perungudi-side Apollo appointment when that unit is selected online. | +91-44-40401066 |
| Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Vanagaram | No. 64, Vanagaram to Ambattur Main Road, Chennai – 600095 | West Chennai / Vanagaram-side Apollo speciality care. | +91-44-40401066 |
| Apollo Children’s Hospital | No. 15, Shafee Mohammed Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai – 600006 | Paediatric and child-focused hospital care. | +91-44-40401066 |
| Apollo Women’s Hospitals | No. 15, Shafee Mohammed Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai – 600006 | Women’s health, pregnancy and gynaecology-linked care where this unit is selected. | +91-44-40401066 |
| Apollo First Med Hospitals | No. 154, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600010 | Kilpauk-side Apollo appointment and hospital services. | +91-44-40401066 |
| Apollo Proton Cancer Centre | Dr Vikram Sarabhai Instronic Estate, Taramani, Chennai – 600096 | Proton therapy and advanced cancer-focused appointments. | +91-73389-92222 |
How to book Apollo Hospital Chennai appointment step by step
Apollo appointment routes support physical doctor visits, online consultation, health checks, second opinions and international patient coordination. Choose the route based on what the patient needs, not just the first booking button you see.
| Patient need | Best route | Exact action |
|---|---|---|
| Physical OPD visit | Official Apollo doctor appointment page or hospital call | Choose Chennai, select Apollo unit, specialty, doctor and available slot; call +91-44-40401066 if travelling from far. |
| Online doctor consultation | Apollo 24|7 / online consultation route | Use online consultation only for suitable non-emergency advice. Emergency symptoms need direct emergency care. |
| Same-day appointment | Online slot check plus phone confirmation | Check available doctors online, then call the hospital to confirm reporting counter, fee and whether walk-in is possible. |
| Health check package | Apollo ProHealth / health check helpline | Call 1800-570-1033 or use Apollo ProHealth pages. Ask fasting, sample timing and report delivery before booking. |
| Second opinion | Doctor appointment or Apollo second-opinion route | Prepare diagnosis summary, discharge papers, scans, biopsy reports, medicine list and current treatment plan. |
| International patient appointment | International patient desk | Call +91-4043441066 and prepare passport details, reports, diagnosis summary, visa/travel needs and estimated dates. |
| Emergency | Emergency helpline / emergency department | Dial 1066 or go to emergency. Do not wait for normal OPD booking. |
Decide whether you need a physical OPD visit, online consultation, health check, second opinion, admission estimate, emergency care or international patient support.
For the main hospital, select Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road. Do not accidentally book Children’s, Women’s, Cancer, Proton, OMR, Vanagaram or Kilpauk if your doctor is at Greams Road.
Search by specialty, doctor name, hospital location and available slot. If you are unsure, call and ask which specialty to book for your concern.
Confirm date, time, physical/online mode, doctor name, hospital unit, consultation fee, follow-up rule and reporting counter.
Use the patient’s name, age, mobile number, email and old Apollo UHID / hospital number if available.
Save SMS, email, appointment screenshot, payment receipt, doctor name and reporting address. Carry them to registration or billing.
Apollo Hospital Chennai contact details
Choose doctor or department without booking the wrong slot
Apollo Greams Road lists many departments. This page does not diagnose the patient. Use the table only as appointment-navigation help, then confirm with Apollo if you are unsure which specialty to choose.
| Patient concern | Department to ask about | Carry these reports |
|---|---|---|
| Chest pain, heart disease, heart surgery follow-up | Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology or Cardio-Thoracic Surgery | ECG, Echo, angiography, discharge summary, medicine list and previous surgery records. |
| Stroke follow-up, seizures, brain/spine symptoms | Neurology, Neurosciences or Neuro/Spine Surgery as advised | MRI/CT films or CD, discharge summary, EEG, prescription and neuro notes. |
| Stomach, liver, pancreas, bowel or endoscopy issue | Gastroenterology & Hepatology or GI Surgery | Endoscopy/colonoscopy reports, ultrasound/CT, LFT, biopsy and medicine list. |
| Kidney disease, dialysis or transplant query | Nephrology, Renal Sciences or Urology depending on issue | Creatinine reports, urine reports, dialysis summary, ultrasound and old prescriptions. |
| Cancer diagnosis or treatment second opinion | Oncology / Cancer care unit as listed for the selected hospital | Biopsy, PET/CT, MRI/CT, staging report, chemo/radiation record and treatment summary. |
| Bone, joint, fracture or sports injury | Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery or Sports Medicine as listed | X-ray, MRI, CT, surgery notes, implant details and physiotherapy notes. |
| Pregnancy, gynaecology or fertility | Obstetrics & Gynecology or Women’s hospital route if suitable | Pregnancy scan, blood tests, previous delivery notes, operation notes and medicines. |
| Breathing problem, asthma, COPD or lung issue | Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine or Emergency if severe | Chest X-ray/CT, PFT, oxygen details, inhaler list and previous admission summary. |
| Diabetes, thyroid or hormone issues | Endocrinology & Diabetes Care | HbA1c, thyroid profile, sugar log, current medicines and previous reports. |
| ENT, skin, rheumatology, plastic surgery or vascular problem | ENT, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Plastic Surgery or Vascular Surgery as applicable | Photos of progression, old prescriptions, scans, lab reports and allergy history. |
Official Apollo department listings include Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Critical Care, Dermatology, Diabetology, Emergency, Endocrinology, ENT, Gastroenterology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Hematology, Infectious Disease, Laboratory Services, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Physiotherapy, Radiology & Imaging Sciences, Respiratory Medicine, Rheumatology and Urology.
Same-day Apollo Chennai appointment: practical rules
Same-day slots depend on doctor availability, specialty, hospital unit, patient load and appointment type. Online availability can change quickly, so phone confirmation is useful for outstation patients.
Check online first
Use the Apollo doctor appointment page to see available doctors in Chennai. Filter by city, specialty and hospital unit.
Call before travel
For same-day visit, ask whether the doctor is physically available, whether walk-in is allowed and what time reporting closes.
Confirm mode
Some visits may show online consultation, while the patient actually needs physical examination, procedure, scan review or emergency care.
Apollo Chennai emergency vs normal appointment
Apollo lists 1066 for emergency. Use that route for urgent symptoms. Normal appointment booking is meant for planned OPD, follow-up, second opinion or health check.
| Situation | Use this route | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty | Emergency / 1066 | These symptoms should not wait for online OPD slot selection. |
| Major accident, heavy bleeding, burns, unconsciousness | Emergency / ambulance route | Treatment priority is more important than doctor-choice booking. |
| Routine follow-up with reports | Doctor appointment page or phone appointment | You need the correct doctor, department and report-review slot. |
| Non-urgent second opinion | Physical or online specialist consultation | The doctor may need reports, scans and previous treatment notes. |
| Health check or preventive package | ProHealth / health check helpline | Fasting, sample collection and package components must be confirmed. |
Before you visit: documents and appointment proof
Carry these for OPD
- Appointment SMS, email or booking screenshot.
- Patient ID proof and mobile number used for booking.
- Old Apollo UHID / hospital number if already registered.
- Previous prescriptions, discharge summaries and investigation reports.
- Scan films, CDs, images or printed radiology reports if relevant.
- Current medicine list, dose schedule and allergy history.
- Referral letter if another doctor or hospital referred the patient.
- Insurance card, TPA card and policy details if admission or procedure may be needed.
Ask before reaching
- Is the appointment at Greams Road or another Apollo Chennai unit?
- Is this physical OPD, online consultation, health check or emergency route?
- What is the reporting time and counter?
- Is consultation fee paid online or at hospital billing?
- Is fasting needed for blood test, scan or health check?
- Can the patient meet the same doctor today?
- Is old report review counted as follow-up or new consultation?
- What should an attendant carry for elderly, child or disabled patient?
Apollo Chennai health checks and ProHealth booking
Apollo pages list ProHealth and health-check booking routes for Chennai. Treat a health check like a timed diagnostic visit: fasting, sample timing, package coverage and report-review process matter.
Health check helpline
Apollo contact page lists 1800-570-1033 for health check booking. Ask package name, fasting rules, sample timing and report collection.
Reports and samples
For ProHealth or preventive checks, confirm whether sample collection is at home, at hospital or at a defined counter before booking.
Package price
Package prices can change and depend on age, gender, location and test list. Confirm current price on the official booking page before payment.
Insurance, cashless and billing check for Apollo Chennai
Apollo Chennai pages mention insurance and cashless care support, but cashless approval is not automatic. It depends on your exact insurer, TPA, policy, hospital unit, room category, procedure and pre-authorization.
| Question to ask | Why it matters | Best time to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Is my exact insurer accepted at Apollo Greams Road? | Hospital network can vary by branch and insurer tie-up. | Before admission or planned procedure. |
| Which TPA handles my policy? | Cashless approval usually goes through the TPA or insurer approval desk. | Before sharing estimates or admission file. |
| Is OPD covered or only hospitalization? | Many policies treat OPD consultation differently from inpatient care. | Before booking expensive OPD or diagnostics. |
| Is pre-authorization needed? | Planned procedures may require approval before admission. | Before procedure date. |
| What is my room eligibility? | Room category can affect payable and non-payable charges. | Before selecting room category. |
| Which items are non-payable? | Consumables, registration, food, attendant services or special items may not be covered. | Before deposit/payment. |
International patient appointment at Apollo Chennai
Apollo official pages describe international patient support such as visa support, airport pickup, accommodation and dedicated coordinators. International patients should use the official international help route before booking flights.
International helpline
Use +91-4043441066 for international patient help. Ask for doctor selection, estimate, reports review and travel timing.
Prepare documents
Prepare passport details, diagnosis summary, current reports, scan files, treatment history, medicines and preferred travel dates.
Ask support scope
Ask what Apollo can coordinate for visa support, airport pickup, accommodation, interpreter and treatment estimate.
Admission, rooms and patient facilities at Apollo Greams Road
Apollo Greams Road facility information lists multiple room categories and patient-support services. Confirm current availability and tariff at the hospital because room choice, doctor advice, insurance approval and bed status can change.
| Facility | What Apollo lists | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Room categories | Apollo Suite, Suite Room, Executive Room, Deluxe Room, Single Room, Semi-Private Room, Double Sharing, Special General Ward and General Ward. | Ask current tariff, deposit, room availability and insurance room eligibility. |
| Dietary services | Dietitian-planned diet based on therapeutic needs, with local and other cuisine options. | Tell staff about food allergy, diabetes diet, renal diet or special diet advice. |
| Guest dining | Guest dining hall and room service, with a 24-hour coffee shop mentioned on facility pages. | Attendants should ask where food is allowed and what ICU/ward restrictions apply. |
| Ambulance/transport | Ambulance services are available for pick up and drop. | Use emergency helpline for urgent ambulance support; confirm charges and availability. |
| Travel desk | Travel desk on ground floor for travel requirements. | Useful for outstation and international patients, but confirm services and charges. |
| Security and valuables | Safe deposit lockers at security office and process for lost/found items. | Avoid carrying valuables; keep billing receipts and medical records safe. |
| Special nurse | Special nurse services can be arranged through the Nursing Department. | Ask rates, availability, duty hours and whether insurance covers the cost. |
Government, scheme and regulatory check
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai is a private/corporate hospital facility. It should not be described as a government hospital, and its appointment booking should not be marked as a GovernmentService.
Facility status
Use “private/corporate hospital” wording for Apollo Greams Road unless an official source says otherwise for a specific unit.
Tamil Nadu context
Private clinical establishments in Tamil Nadu are regulated separately under state framework. Do not apply another state’s hospital rules automatically.
PM-JAY / CGHS / ECHS
Do not assume scheme coverage. Verify exact branch, scheme, specialty, package, eligibility and approval route through official scheme or hospital desk.
Map to Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai
Address for maps: Apollo Hospitals, 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai – 600006.
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Apollo Hospital Chennai appointment FAQs
How can I book an Apollo Hospital Chennai appointment?
Use the official Apollo Chennai doctor appointment page, Apollo 24|7 consultation route, or call the Chennai hospital phone number +91-44-40401066. For emergency symptoms, use Apollo emergency helpline 1066 instead of waiting for OPD slots.
Which Apollo Chennai branch should I choose?
For the main hospital, choose Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai. Apollo also has Chennai units such as Teynampet, OMR/Perungudi, Vanagaram, Kilpauk, Children’s, Women’s, Tondiarpet, Proton Cancer and other facilities, so confirm the exact unit before booking.
What is Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai address?
The address is Apollo Hospitals, 21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai – 600006, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is Apollo Chennai appointment phone number?
Apollo’s Chennai contact page lists +91-44-40401066 for Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road. Apollo also lists 1860-500-1066 as Apollo Lifeline and 1066 for emergency.
Can I book Apollo Chennai online consultation?
Yes. Apollo official pages point users to online doctor consultation through Apollo appointment and Apollo 24|7 routes. Use emergency care instead for serious or sudden symptoms.
Can I get same-day Apollo Chennai appointment?
Same-day appointment depends on doctor availability, specialty, unit and patient load. Check the official booking page and call +91-44-40401066 before travelling from far.
What documents should I carry for Apollo Chennai OPD?
Carry appointment confirmation, patient ID, mobile number, old Apollo UHID or hospital number if any, prescriptions, test reports, scan films or CDs, discharge summaries, current medicines, allergy list, insurance card and TPA details if admission or procedure may be needed.
Is Apollo Chennai a government hospital?
No. Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai is a private/corporate hospital facility of the Apollo Hospitals group. Government scheme or regulatory information should be verified separately through official government or scheme channels.
What number should I use for Apollo Chennai emergency?
Apollo’s contact page lists 1066 as the Apollo emergency number. For chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, major accident, heavy bleeding or unconsciousness, use emergency care rather than normal appointment booking.
Does Apollo Chennai support health check packages?
Yes. Apollo official pages list ProHealth and health-check routes. Call 1800-570-1033 or use Apollo ProHealth pages, and confirm fasting, sample timing, test list, price and report-review process before booking.
Does Apollo Chennai support international patients?
Apollo official pages mention international patient support including coordinators, visa support, airport pickup and accommodation assistance. International patients can use the international helpline +91-4043441066 and should prepare reports, passport details and treatment summary.
Does Apollo Chennai accept insurance cashless?
Apollo Chennai pages mention insurance and cashless care support, but cashless approval depends on the exact insurer, TPA, policy, room category, procedure and pre-authorization. Confirm with Apollo billing or insurance desk before admission.
Should I book Greams Road if my doctor is listed at OMR or Teynampet?
No. Book the hospital unit where the doctor is actually listed for that slot. Apollo Chennai has multiple locations, and reporting at the wrong unit can waste time or require rebooking.
Does this page replace Apollo’s official appointment page?
No. This is an independent patient-navigation guide. Use Apollo’s official website, Apollo 24|7, hospital phone line or hospital counter for final booking, fees, doctor availability and emergency instructions.
Final practical takeaway
For Apollo Hospital Chennai appointment, first confirm that you need the Greams Road unit. The key details are: Apollo Hospitals, 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 serious emergency symptoms, use 1066 instead of waiting for normal appointment availability.