Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai

Fortis Malar Hospital is a NABH-accredited multi-specialty tertiary care hospital located at 52, First Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600 020 — in the peaceful Adyar residential locality of South Chennai. The hospital was originally established as Malar Hospital and was subsequently integrated into the Fortis Healthcare network, one of India's largest private hospital groups, bringing the benefits of Fortis's quality governance, technology investment, and clinical expertise to its established patient base in Chennai.

Chennai is one of India's premier medical tourism destinations, attracting patients from across South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa, and the Maldives for advanced medical care. Fortis Malar is one of Chennai's well-established private hospitals with over 30 clinical specialties, serving the South Chennai residential catchment area as well as international patients who prefer a hospital in the quieter Adyar area rather than the busier northern and central parts of the city.

The Adyar locality offers proximity to the Bay of Bengal coast, and the hospital is accessible from the Adyar bus terminus, the Chennai Beach suburban railway line, and major arterial roads connecting Adyar with Anna Salai (Mount Road), Velachery, and the OMR IT corridor. Chennai International Airport is approximately 12-15 km from the hospital, providing convenient access for international patients.

Fortis Malar Hospital Chennai offers comprehensive clinical services across more than 30 specialties and subspecialties. The cardiology and vascular surgery programme covers interventional cardiology (coronary angiography, angioplasty, stent placement), non-invasive cardiology (echocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring), and vascular surgical procedures for peripheral arterial disease.

Oncology services include medical oncology (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy), surgical oncology (cancer resection surgery), and coordination with radiation oncology for comprehensive cancer management. Orthopaedics provides joint replacement surgery (knee, hip), arthroscopy, fracture management, and spine surgery. Neurology and neurosurgery address stroke, epilepsy, brain tumours, and spinal disorders. Gastroenterology covers diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, laparoscopic GI surgery, and hepatology.

Additional specialties include nephrology and urology (renal failure management, dialysis, prostate surgery), critical care medicine with 24-hour ICU support, obstetrics and gynaecology (routine and high-risk deliveries, laparoscopic gynaecology), paediatrics and neonatology, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology and cosmetology, endocrinology and diabetology, bariatric surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and pulmonary medicine.

Fortis Malar Hospital Chennai provides comprehensive clinical infrastructure across its multi-specialty departments. The hospital has multiple modular operation theatres equipped for cardiac, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, and general surgical procedures, supported by advanced anaesthesia systems and post-operative recovery facilities.

Key diagnostic imaging infrastructure includes a cardiac catheterisation laboratory for interventional cardiology procedures, MRI scanner, multi-slice CT scanner, digital X-ray, colour Doppler ultrasound, echocardiography (including transesophageal echocardiography), mammography, and bone densitometry. The hospital's NABL-accredited clinical laboratory provides comprehensive pathology, haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, and blood bank services.

Critical care facilities include a medical and surgical ICU with specialist intensivist cover, a cardiac care unit (CCU), and a neonatal ICU (NICU) for premature and critically ill newborns. Additional facilities include a dedicated oncology chemotherapy infusion suite, dialysis unit, physiotherapy and rehabilitation gymnasium, dietary and nutrition counselling services for diabetic and bariatric patients, and a full-service pharmacy. Patient accommodation ranges from general ward beds to deluxe single rooms.

Fortis Malar Hospital Chennai has an established track record of treating international patients, particularly from Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Malaysia, Mauritius, East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania), and the Gulf region. Chennai's geographic proximity to Sri Lanka — just 65 km across the Palk Strait — and direct air connections make Fortis Malar an accessible option for Sri Lankan patients seeking cardiac, orthopaedic, or oncological care at Indian prices.

The hospital's international patient services team provides pre-travel teleconsultation with Fortis Malar specialists, review of overseas medical records and imaging, itemised cost estimates, medical visa invitation letters for appropriate patients, airport transfer coordination from Chennai International Airport (approximately 12-15 km), assistance with accommodation near the hospital in Adyar, and discharge summaries and reports in English.

For international patient enquiries, contact the hospital at 044-2491 4023 or email contactus.malar@fortishealthcare.com. The hospital's Tamil-speaking staff provide particular comfort for Sri Lankan Tamil patients. Treatment costs at Fortis Malar are significantly lower than at hospitals in Singapore, the UK, or Australia for equivalent procedures.

Fortis Malar Hospital Chennai holds NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers) accreditation — India's comprehensive national hospital quality certification. NABH accreditation verifies compliance with rigorous standards covering clinical governance, patient safety protocols, nursing care quality, infection prevention and control, medical records management, and hospital administration.

The hospital's clinical laboratory holds NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) accreditation, ensuring its diagnostic test results meet national quality benchmarks for precision, accuracy, and reliability. As part of the Fortis Healthcare network, Fortis Malar is subject to group-wide quality governance including clinical audit, peer review, patient safety reporting, and benchmarking against other Fortis hospitals.

Fortis Healthcare's investment in Fortis Malar has brought upgraded technology and standardised protocols to the hospital. The specialist medical team holds qualifications from leading Tamil Nadu medical institutions including Madras Medical College, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, and Sri Balaji Medical College, with senior consultants holding MCh, DM, DNB, and MRCS qualifications.