SRM Global Hospitals
Next-generation 200+ bed Smart Hospital in Kattankulathur — Chennai's first AI-integrated super-specialty hospital with 7 Centres of Excellence, robotic surgery and contactless vital monitoring.
- Specialties, accreditations & recognised centres of excellence
- Bed count, ICU capacity, technology & surgeon credentials
- Indicative treatment costs and patient journey for international visitors
- Honest pros, cons & what to plan before you arrive
SRM Global Hospitals is a 200+ bed super-specialty hospital located inside the 32-acre SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) campus in Kattankulathur, approximately 35–40 km south of Chennai's city centre. Established in 2022, it is the SRM Group's premium, technology-led hospital — distinct from the much larger SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (≈1,590 beds) on the same campus. SRM Global was deliberately built as a smaller, more agile facility focused on personalised, high-acuity care.
The hospital's defining feature is the integration of artificial intelligence and Internet-of-Medical-Things (IoMT) devices throughout the patient recovery journey. From AI-powered contactless vital-sign monitoring at the bedside to predictive early-warning systems at the central nursing station, the technology layer is designed to detect physiological deterioration earlier than traditional monitoring — and give clinical teams more time to intervene. This is the kind of digital backbone usually associated with leading hospitals in Singapore, Seoul, or major US academic centres.
You may come across two different addresses for SRM Global Hospitals. The clinical campus — where consultations, surgeries and admissions actually happen — is at Mahatma Gandhi Road, Potheri, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603203. The corporate registered office is at No. 24, G.N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017. For appointments, emergencies and patient services, always use the Kattankulathur campus.
Location and Accessibility
| Landmark | Details |
|---|---|
| Hospital Address (Clinical Campus) | Mahatma Gandhi Road, Potheri, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu 603203 |
| Registered Headquarters (Corporate only) | No. 24, G.N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 600017 |
| Main Helpline | 044-6700 0000 |
| Emergency / Ambulance | 105786 or +91 96444 96444 |
| WhatsApp Inquiries | +91 96444 96444 |
| Nearest Railway Stations | Potheri and Kodambakkam (Chennai Suburban Network) |
| Distance from Chennai City Centre | Approx. 35–40 km · 60–90 minutes by road |
| Distance from Chennai International Airport | Approx. 30–35 km · 50–75 minutes |
| Bus Connectivity | Direct buses from Chennai Tambaram and Chengalpattu hubs |
Centres of Excellence — What SRM Global Is Best Known For
SRM Global Hospitals is organised around seven dedicated Centres of Excellence, each operating as a multidisciplinary unit rather than a siloed department. A single complex patient — for example, someone with diabetes, heart disease and kidney failure — is seen by a coordinated team rather than being shuttled between specialists. The cardiac programme is led by Prof. Dr. T.R. Muralidharan; oncology by Dr. P. Balasubramanian (35+ yrs); robotic orthopaedics by Dr. Prasad Dakshinamoorthy (Korea fellowship); urology and transplant by Dr. K.R. Suresh (32+ yrs); neurology by Dr. V. Sathish Kumar (25+ yrs).
Unique & rare procedures
Why patients choose SRM Global Hospitals
- 200+ AI-based beds with contactless vital monitoring and predictive early-warning alerts
- Seven Centres of Excellence and 30+ medical specialties operating as a coordinated multidisciplinary unit
- Seven modular operation theatres with HEPA filtration, laminar airflow and 3D 4K imaging
- Smart Cath Lab for low-radiation interventional cardiology and electrophysiology
- 24/7 dialysis centre for chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure
- Level III NICU and dedicated PICU for premature and critically ill children
- Robotic-assisted surgery across orthopaedics and oncology
- 100+ senior consultants, many fellowship-trained internationally (US, UK, South Korea)
- NABH-accredited (Cert. H-2023-1224) and NABL-certified laboratory
- Active international patient division with travel, visa and language support
- Located on a 32-acre integrated medical-and-academic campus
Advanced medical technology
Other medical departments
Beyond its transplant specialty, the hospital provides advanced care across a wide range of conditions.
Doctors and medical team
SRM Global Hospitals' clinical strength is its faculty of more than 100 senior consultants, many with international fellowships and decades of independent practice — patients are seen and operated on by experienced consultants, not trainees. Clinical leadership includes Prof. Dr. T.R. Muralidharan (Head, Institute of Cardiac Sciences, DM Cardiology), Dr. P. Balasubramanian (Surgical Oncology, 35+ yrs), Dr. K.R. Suresh (Urology & Transplant, 32+ yrs), Dr. T. Senthil Kumar (Interventional Cardiology, 30+ yrs), Dr. V. Sathish Kumar (Neurology, 25+ yrs · acute stroke focus), Dr. Prasad Dakshinamoorthy (Robotic Arthroplasty, fellowship South Korea), and Dr. Sithara S. (Infectious Diseases). The team is supported by a large integrated nursing and allied-health workforce trained in both high-acuity clinical support and compassionate counselling.
Patient journey — what to expect
1. Booking & Appointments
- OPD: Monday to Saturday (timings vary by consultant)
- Book via 044-6700 0000, WhatsApp +91 96444 96444 or online
- Telemedicine and video consultations available
- Confirm your appointment one day in advance, especially in monsoon
- Registration fee at first visit: approximately ₹100
2. What to Bring
- All previous medical reports, scans and discharge summaries
- Government-issued photo ID (passport for international patients)
- Referral letter from your home physician, if applicable
- Health insurance card and policy details
- A list of current medications with dosages
3. During Your Stay
- Visiting hours: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- One primary attendant allowed; attendant beds in most categories
- ICU visiting restricted to two short windows daily
- AI monitoring active 24/7 — alerts trigger automatically
- On-site cafeteria, prayer rooms, 24/7 pharmacy and lab
4. At Discharge
- Complete written medical summary provided
- Medicines and written diet plan from in-house pharmacy
- Follow-up appointment scheduled before you leave
- Online or video follow-up for outstation/international patients
- Insurance billing finalised through the dedicated insurance desk
International patient services
The hospital is a popular destination for medical tourism — particularly for transplant cases. Comprehensive support is provided from the moment a patient reaches out until after they return home.
- Medical visa assistance and invitation letters
- Pre-arrival cost estimates and treatment plans
- Tele-consultation with the right specialist before you travel
- Hotel and accommodation booking nearby
- Foreign-exchange and payment guidance
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Local transportation arrangements
- Multilingual team and translation services for clinical communication
- International health insurance coordination
- Online video follow-up after discharge
- Continuity-of-care letters and medication for the journey home
- Partnership with Secretariatbird Medical Travels for Sudanese patients (oncology & transplant)
Costs and insurance
Treatment costs are lower than in Western countries but are considered premium within India. Always confirm costs in advance and prepare insurance approvals early.
Insurance accepted
Accreditations and quality standards
Honest pros and cons
Strengths
- AI-integrated monitoring across all inpatient beds — rare in Indian private healthcare
- Seven Centres of Excellence with senior, internationally fellowship-trained leads
- Robotic surgery in orthopaedics and oncology
- Modern, hotel-grade infrastructure with strong hygiene scores
- Active 24/7 Smart Cath Lab and dialysis centre
- Level III NICU and dedicated PICU for paediatric and neonatal care
- Dedicated international patient division with structured travel and visa support
- NABH and NABL accredited with transparent, structured pricing
Limitations to know
- Located 35–40 km south of Chennai city centre — long travel time during peak hours
- Front-office and night-shift service can be inconsistent (improving but worth knowing)
- Premium pricing — confirm cost estimates and complete insurance pre-authorisation early
- Direct tie-ups not available with every insurer (e.g., Max Bupa, UHC Parakh) — verify before admission
- Not directly on the metro line; suburban train (Potheri station) or road only
- Smaller bed count than some larger Chennai hospitals — book ahead during peak demand seasons
Final verdict
SRM Global Hospitals is one of the most digitally advanced super-specialty facilities in South India. Its combination of 200+ AI-monitored beds, robotic surgical capability, seven dedicated Centres of Excellence and senior-heavy clinical faculty places it among the strongest options in Chennai for high-acuity care — particularly cardiology, oncology, robotic orthopaedics, kidney transplant and complex neurosurgery. For patients who value a technology-led, hotel-grade hospital experience, this is genuinely a category leader.
The trade-offs are practical, not clinical. Kattankulathur is south of the city, so travel times can be long during peak hours. Front-office service can be inconsistent, and pricing sits at the premium end of the Indian private market. International visitors and out-of-state patients particularly benefit from working with a coordination partner like Medifly to handle visas, second opinions and pre-authorised cost estimates so the on-the-ground experience is as smooth as the medicine itself.
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