SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram, Chennai

• SRM Prime Hospital in Ramapuram, Chennai, is a quaternary-care, multi-speciality hospital established by the SRM Group, an organisation known in Tamil Nadu for its work in education and healthcare. It is led by Dr. R. Shivakumar (Chairman, SRM Group), Mr. S. Niranjan (Co-Chairman) and Mr. P. Siva (Chief Executive Officer).

• With 300+ beds, 75+ ICU beds and 7 modular operation theatres, SRM Prime Hospital Ramapuram provides care across more than 30 medical and surgical specialities, with particular depth in cardiac sciences, gastroenterology, renal sciences, and women and child care.

• The hospital offers emergency and trauma care around the clock, advanced diagnostics including a 3T MRI, a smart cath lab for heart and vascular procedures, and a dedicated institute for gastrointestinal and liver diseases, making it a suitable choice for patients who need complex, multidisciplinary treatment in Chennai.

Awards and Recognitions

The hospital has received recognition at regional healthcare award events, including:

• Quaternary Care Expertise: Times Healthcare Achievers Tamil Nadu, presented by The Times of India, 2026.

• Emerging Trusted Quaternary Care Hospital: Outlook Business Spotlight Southern Achievers Awards, 2026.

• Service Excellence in Gastroenterology; Centre of Excellence in Medical Gastroenterology; Centre of Excellence in Women's Health and Child Care; Service Excellence in Neurology and Neurosurgery: reported in April 2026.

International Patient Services

For patients travelling from abroad, the hospital's strengths lie in its clinical setup rather than in travel support.

• Second opinion before travel: The hospital offers online consultations and second opinions, so international patients can have their reports reviewed by a specialist before they plan a visit.

• Clear cost estimates: A written treatment estimate and expected length of stay are shared before admission wherever possible, which helps patients plan their budget in advance.

• Multidisciplinary review: Complex cases are planned by teams across more than 30 specialities, supported by 75+ ICU beds across MICU, CCU, NICU, PICU and SICU units.

• Advanced diagnostics on one campus: A 3T MRI, CT, digital X-ray, a smart cath lab and an advanced endoscopy unit allow most tests and procedures to be completed without moving between facilities.

International patients can arrange their consultation and treatment at SRM Prime Hospital Chennai through Vaidam.

The clinical team at SRM Prime Hospital Ramapuram brings together doctors, nurses and allied health professionals across a wide range of medical and surgical fields.

Medical Team

• The hospital has a team of more than 100 doctors working across its medical and surgical departments.

• More than 300 nursing and healthcare professionals support patient care in the wards, ICUs, operation theatres and emergency department.

• Emergency and critical care teams are available 24 hours a day to stabilise patients and provide advanced life support.

Specialities

• The hospital lists 34 departments, covering anaesthesiology, cardiology and interventional cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, clinical haematology, critical care, dermatology, emergency medicine, endocrinology, ENT, medical and surgical gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, general medicine and diabetology, general surgery, imaging and interventional radiology, infectious disease, laboratory services, medical and surgical oncology, nephrology, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, oral and craniomaxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, paediatric surgery, paediatrics and neonatology, plastic and cosmetic surgery, preventive health checks, psychiatry, pulmonology, rheumatology, transfusion medicine, urology and vascular surgery.

Centres of Excellence

• Cardiac Sciences: Covers heart care from diagnosis to intervention and surgery, supported by a smart cath lab for cardiac, neuro and vascular procedures and a dedicated cardiac care unit.

• Gastro Sciences: Includes the SRM Prime Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, which offers diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound and minimally invasive treatment for digestive and liver conditions.

• Renal Sciences: Brings together nephrology, urology and a dialysis unit for patients with kidney disease.

• Women and Child Care: Provides obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics and neonatology, with a Level 3 NICU for newborns who need intensive care.

• Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement: Treats bone, joint and sports injuries, including joint replacement and arthroscopic procedures, supported by a physiotherapy unit.

• Endocrinology and Diabetology: Manages diabetes, thyroid and hormonal disorders, including care for complications such as diabetic foot problems.

• Emergency and Trauma Care: Offers round-the-clock evaluation and treatment of medical emergencies and injuries, with direct access to ICU and surgical teams.

SRM Prime Hospital Chennai is built to handle complex care under one roof, with the following infrastructure and equipment.

• Total hospital area: About 2.6 lakh sq ft, as stated in the hospital's listing.

• Beds: 300+ beds, including 75+ ICU beds across medical (MICU), cardiac (CCU), neonatal (NICU), paediatric (PICU) and surgical (SICU) units.

• Operation theatres: 7 modular operation theatres designed for complex surgical procedures.

• Smart cath lab: Supports cardiac, neurovascular and peripheral vascular interventions.

• AI-driven radiology: Includes a 3T MRI, CT scanner and digital X-ray.

• Endoscopy unit: Advanced endoscopic suites with endoscopic ultrasound for diagnosing and treating digestive and liver conditions.

• Dialysis unit: Dedicated renal care for patients needing haemodialysis.

• Level 3 NICU: Intensive care for premature and critically ill newborns.

• Pathology laboratory: In-house laboratory services for blood and tissue testing.

• Physiotherapy unit: Rehabilitation support after surgery, injury or illness.

Patient Facilities

• A wide range of room categories, including suite rooms, to suit different needs and preferences.

• Recovery areas and patient rooms designed to provide a calm environment for patients and their families.

• Emergency and trauma services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Ambulance services for emergency pick-up.

• In-house pharmacy for medicines during and after the hospital stay.

• Comprehensive health check-up packages for preventive screening.

• Online consultations and second opinion services for patients who prefer to consult from home.

• Insurance desk with cashless hospitalisation for eligible policies.

• Transparent treatment estimates and expected length of stay shared before admission wherever possible.

In recent years, SRM Prime Hospital Chennai has added new clinical services and reported several notable procedures.

• 2026: Launched SRM Prime Zone, a community health programme for residents within 5 km of the hospital, including a commitment to free health screening for 10,000 residents.

• 2026: Reported milestones in heart valve treatment, complex surgery and advanced colon surgery through its media announcements.

• 2026: Performed an endoscopic procedure using a bovine pericardial patch to treat a rare recto-neovaginal fistula, avoiding major open surgery; the hospital describes it as the first procedure of its kind in Tamil Nadu.

• 2025: Opened the SRM Prime Institute of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, with an advanced endoscopy unit that includes endoscopic ultrasound platforms for high-resolution imaging.

• Nearest Airport: Chennai International Airport is approximately 11 km from the hospital, which is a drive of about 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.

• Nearest Metro Station: Ekkattuthangal Metro Station is approximately 6 km from the hospital, which is a drive of about 15 to 20 minutes.

• Nearest Railway Station: Chennai Central Railway Station is approximately 17 km from the hospital, which is a drive of about 40 to 50 minutes. Guindy Suburban Station is closer, at about 7 km.