MGM Healthcare, Chennai

MGM Healthcare is a leading multi-super-specialty quaternary care hospital located in the heart of Chennai. Founded with a vision to transform the healthcare experience through advanced clinical outcomes and personalized treatment, MGM Healthcare has quickly gained a reputation for excellence, innovation and compassionate care.

With a 400-bed capacity and over 30 specialties, MGM Healthcare has served more than 500,000 patients, performed 50,000+ surgeries, and is recognized for executing over 700 successful multi-organ transplants. It is India’s first hospital to receive the USGBC LEED Platinum Certification for its environmentally sustainable infrastructure.

The hospital is especially renowned for its heart and lung transplant programs and holds the distinction of being the third-largest heart transplant center in the world, performing over 110 heart transplants annually. Backed by over 250 experienced doctors, it serves both Indian and international patients with an end-to-end care ecosystem.

MGM Healthcare is designed with modern medical technology, modular operating rooms, and a robust digital infrastructure to support precision-based diagnostics and surgeries.

Hospital Location

Full Address: No. 72, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai – 600029, Tamil Nadu, India

Nearest Airport: Chennai International Airport – Approx. 12 km (30 mins drive)

Nearest Railway Station: Nungambakkam Railway Station – Approx. 2.1 km

Nearest Hotels (3+ stars): Radha Regent Chennai 2.3 km,  Green Park Hotel 4.2 km , The Belstead 3.7 km

Hospital Infrastructure

• 400-bed quaternary care hospital
• Modular Operation Theatres
• Hybrid Cath Labs
• Philips Ingenia Elition 3.0T MRI
• Advanced Neuro-navigation system
• ECMO, LVAD & Artificial Heart Facilities
• Robotic Surgery Units
• Fully Digital Medical Records System
• LEED Platinum-certified Green Hospital

Hospital Facilities

• International Patient Lounge
• 24x7 Emergency and Trauma Services
• Advanced ICU & NICU Units
• Pharmacy & Diagnostics
• Dialysis Unit
• Cafeteria
• Dedicated Transplant Units
• Ambulance Services
• Blood Bank
• Video Consultations

Specialities

Cardiac Sciences

MGM Healthcare’s Cardiac Sciences department is a hub for excellence in treating heart conditions. It includes interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (CTVS). The hospital has earned international acclaim for its heart and lung transplant program, aided by top-of-the-line Cath labs, ECMO support systems, and cardiac imaging tools. Its multidisciplinary heart team performs complex coronary interventions, valve replacements, congenital heart defect corrections, and bypass surgeries.

Neurosurgery

The department of Neurosciences combines cutting-edge neurosurgery with neurological rehab. Procedures include brain tumor excision, aneurysm clipping, spine decompression, and minimally invasive spine surgeries. Surgeons are equipped with intraoperative MRI, neuronavigation systems, and advanced microscopes, ensuring optimal surgical precision and patient safety.

Orthopaedics

Specializing in trauma care, joint replacement, sports medicine, and spinal surgeries, the Orthopaedics division uses robotic systems, arthroscopic tools, and 3D imaging to ensure the best functional outcomes. The team has pioneered advanced hip and knee replacements and is particularly skilled in handling revision joint surgeries.

Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery

MGM is one of the few centers in India offering adult and pediatric liver transplants with high success rates. The hospital's multi-disciplinary team offers both living donor and cadaveric transplant solutions and performs complex hepatobiliary procedures, including surgeries for liver cancer and bile duct reconstruction.

Minimal Access GI & Bariatric Surgery

This department offers a comprehensive range of laparoscopic, robotic, and scarless surgeries for gastrointestinal diseases, hernia, obesity, and colorectal cancers. Procedures like sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and laparoscopic colectomy are routinely performed, combining faster recovery with reduced hospital stay.

Other Specialties

Top Speciality Doctors

• Dr. K. R. Balakrishnan – Chairman – Institute of Cardiac Sciences with 30+ years of experience (Renowned heart and lung transplant surgeon). 
• Dr. Suresh Rao KG – Co-Director, Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant with 25+ years of experience (Cardiothoracic & transplant surgery).
• Dr. Thiagarajan Srinivasan – Director – Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery with 20+ years of experience (Hepato-pancreato-biliary and liver transplants).
• Dr. C. Rajasekar – Senior Consultant – Neurosurgery with 22+ years of experience (Brain and spinal surgeries).
• Dr. Binu Ninan – Senior Consultant – Pediatric Cardiac Surgery with 18+ years of experience (Specialized in congenital heart surgeries).

Procedures Performed

Heart Transplant

MGM Healthcare is among the top three global centers for heart transplants. With a specialized transplant team, round-the-clock ECMO units, and unmatched post-transplant care, it has performed more than 110 successful heart transplants annually, transforming lives of patients with end-stage heart failure.

Liver Transplant

With expertise in both living donor and cadaveric liver transplants, the hospital offers full-spectrum transplant care. Pre-surgical assessments, meticulous donor matching, and rigorous post-op monitoring ensure success rates on par with international benchmarks.

Total Knee Replacement

Using advanced tools like computer-assisted navigation and 3D printing, MGM’s orthopaedic surgeons perform thousands of TKR procedures yearly. These offer faster recovery, less pain, and greater joint longevity. The hospital also offers robotic-assisted surgeries for precise alignment.

Brain Tumor Surgery

Complex tumor resections are performed using real-time MRI guidance, stereotactic technology, and neuro-monitoring. Minimally invasive endoscopic methods are used wherever possible to reduce trauma and speed up recovery.

Bariatric Surgery

Weight-loss surgeries including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and intragastric ballooning are offered for patients suffering from morbid obesity. The team provides end-to-end support including psychological and dietary counseling, and long-term follow-up.

Other Procedures

Awards and Recognition

• MGM Healthcare is India’s first hospital to be certified as a LEED Platinum green building by the U.S. Green Building Council, recognizing its commitment to environmentally sustainable infrastructure, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly operations.
• Recognized globally, MGM has performed over 110 heart transplants annually, ranking it as the third-highest heart transplant center in the world and a leader in cardiac transplant care in India.
• The hospital holds multiple entries in the Limca Book of Records, including achievements for maximum number of heart transplants performed in a year and largest number of VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) implantations in India.
• MGM Healthcare has been recognized by the ET Healthcare Awards for its Excellence in Multispecialty Services and Outstanding Contributions in Critical Care and Transplant Medicine.
• MGM Healthcare is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) and the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for its high standards in clinical care, patient safety, and laboratory services.
• MGM was honored for its outstanding performance in organ transplant programs, particularly for innovations in heart and lung transplant surgery.
• The hospital’s pediatric cardiac division has received acclaim for performing complex congenital surgeries with a high success rate and compassionate post-operative care.