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Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai

South Chennai 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai Tamil Nadu 600020 India · 15 km from airport (~35–45 min drive) · Multispeciality

NABH accreditedMarlin verified
1,000Total Beds
260Critical Care Beds
28Operation Theatres
1992Established Year
3Specialities
10,000+Patients Treated

About Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai

Fortis Malar Hospital was established in 1992 with a vision to become a world-class integrated healthcare service provider in India. Eventually, it became the country’s fastest-growing healthcare because of its core values like integrity, ownership, innovation, teamwork, and patient centricity. Now, its mission is to be globally recognized for Clinical Excellence and Distinctive Patient Care. Fortis has many branches one such is Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai is a multi-super specialty hospital that provides comprehensive medical care in areas of neurosurgery, cardiology, orthopedics, and much more. Fortis Malar Hospital has a vast pool of talented and experienced team of doctors, who are further supported by a team of highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated support staff and advanced technology. More than 160 consultants and 650 employees together manage more than 11,000 inpatients every year.

Advanced Surgical SuitesState-of-the-art robotic systems and intra-operative navigation theatres.
Designated Centres of ExcellenceComprehensive institutes for Organ Transplants, Oncology, and Cardiac Sciences.
NABH & NABL AccreditedStringent quality benchmark standards for patient safety and clinical care.
International Patient WingDedicated coordination, airport transfers, foreign language interpreters, and visa support.

Centres of excellence

Leading clinical departments providing specialized quaternary care. Click any centre to view doctors.

Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
Comprehensive quaternary care, diagnostics, and surgical excellence in Orthopedics & Joint Replacement.
Neurosurgery
Comprehensive quaternary care, diagnostics, and surgical excellence in Neurosurgery.
Urology
Comprehensive quaternary care, diagnostics, and surgical excellence in Urology.

Doctors at Fortis Malar Hospital

Leading specialists and senior surgical faculty available at Fortis Malar Hospital.

Dr. Harit Chaturvedi
Dr. Harit ChaturvediBreast & Thoracic Oncology38 yrs exp · MBBS, MS, MCh (Surgical Oncology)
Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra
Dr. Vijay Kumar ChopraHeart Failure & Transplant47 yrs exp · MBBS, DNB, DM (Cardiology)
Dr. Balbir Singh
Dr. Balbir SinghElectrophysiology & Pacing40 yrs exp · MBBS, MD, DM (Cardiology)
Dr. Subhash Gupta
Dr. Subhash GuptaPaediatric & Adult Liver Transplant43 yrs exp · MBBS, MS, FRCS
Dr. Dinesh Khullar
Dr. Dinesh KhullarKidney Transplant & Nephrology32 yrs exp · MBBS, MD, DNB (Nephrology)
Dr. Surveen Ghumman Sindhu
Dr. Surveen Ghumman SindhuRecurrent IVF Failure & Reproductive Medicine33 yrs exp · MBBS, MD, FICOG
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What treatment costs at Fortis Malar Hospital

Estimated benchmark ranges for international patients, in US dollars.

These are estimates, not quotes. The final cost depends on your medical reports, stage, and selected surgeon. Marlin confirms a comprehensive written estimate with the hospital within 24 hours at zero cost.

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ProcedureEstimated rangeAction
Total knee replacement$4,850 – $6,5004 – 5 daysGet estimate →
Total hip replacement$4,800 – $6,4004 – 5 daysGet estimate →
Coronary artery bypass (CABG)$5,200 – $7,8007 – 8 daysGet estimate →
Kidney transplant$12,000 – $15,50010 – 14 daysGet estimate →
Liver transplant$29,500 – $36,00018 – 22 daysGet estimate →
Bone marrow transplant (Allogeneic)$22,000 – $30,00021 – 28 daysGet estimate →
What affects these numbers:
  • • Specific clinical diagnosis, staging, and required surgical approach.
  • • Length of stay, including any dedicated ICU monitoring days.
  • • Choice of medical implants, prosthetics, or targeted therapies.
  • • Attendant stay and accommodation preferences.

Services and facilities

Dedicated support amenities and clinical facilities available for patients and attendants.

For international patients

  • Dedicated international patient executive for your entire stay
  • Medical interpreters (Arabic, French, Russian, Somali, Bengali)
  • Visa invitation letter & complimentary airport pickup
  • Pre-travel video teleconsultation with senior consultants
  • Currency exchange, SIM card, and attendant accommodation assistance

Clinical Capability

  • Wheelchair Assistance
  • Waiting Lounge

Getting there and staying nearby

Essential travel and transit guidance for international patients.

International Airport15 km from airport (~35–45 min drive). Marlin provides free airport pickup and transit.
Nearest Metro & TaxisConnected via direct metro transit. 24/7 dedicated cabs and emergency ambulances.
AccommodationCurated patient guest houses, budget hotels, and serviced apartments within 1–2 km.
Food & ConveniencesMulti-cuisine cafeterias, 24/7 pharmacies, halal dining, and international banks on campus.
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Hospital Location on MapSouth Chennai 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai Tamil Nadu 600020 India
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Patient Stories from Fortis Malar Hospital

Real recovery journeys of international patients treated at Fortis Malar Hospital.

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Ahmed Al-Mansoor
Ahmed Al-Mansoor🇮🇶 Baghdad, Iraq
✓ Verified
Treatment: Living-Donor Liver Transplant

"The surgical team and Marlin coordination were beyond exceptional. From airport reception to post-operative ICU recovery, our family felt completely guided."

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Sarah Kiprono
Sarah Kiprono🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
✓ Verified
Treatment: Bilateral Robotic Knee Replacement

"I was walking without pain on the third day after robotic joint replacement. Total costs were 70% lower than private UK quotes with world-class care."

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Jaloliddin Rustamov
Jaloliddin Rustamov🇺🇿 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
✓ Verified
Treatment: Complex Multi-Vessel CABG Bypass

"Second opinion confirmed the minimally invasive bypass approach. Pre-travel video call gave us 100% confidence before booking our flights."

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Clinical Benchmark & ComparisonDoctor-Vetted Data

Other Accredited Hospitals Nearby

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Estimated CostKidney Transplant
$12,200 – $15,200
Typically 24–30 days in India
$12,500 – $15,500
Typically 24–30 days in India
$12,000 – $15,000↓ $200
Typically 24–30 days in India
AccreditationQuality Standards
NABHMarlin verified
JCINABHNABL
NABHNABL
Scale & ICUBed Capacity
530 Beds130 critical care beds
700 beds180 critical care beds
380 beds118 critical care beds
From AirportTravel Duration
15 km
40 min drive
18 km
40 min drive
10 km↓ fastest
25 min drive
SpecialistsSenior Faculty
24 Consultants6 in kidney transplant
42 Consultants8 in kidney transplant
24 Consultants5 in kidney transplant
Best Suited ForClinical Edge

Your case requires quaternary surgical excellence — verified surgical team and dedicated intensive care at Fortis Malar Hospital.

You want the longest-running transplant programme in India — the country's first paediatric liver transplant was performed here in 1998.

You are arriving on a long-haul flight — this is the closest of our Delhi NCR hospitals to the airport, with 118 critical care beds.

Marlin Neutral Guarantee: Package estimates are indicative benchmarks. Marlin negotiates directly with hospital medical boards for transparent, guaranteed treatment packages at zero booking fees.
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Frequently Asked Question

Quick Take: Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai holds prestigious national (NABH) and international (JCI) accreditations for patient safety and clinical quality.
Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai in India is recognized for world-class standards with national accreditation by NABH and global accreditation by JCI (Joint Commission International). It features dedicated international patient lounges, specialized ICU facilities, and state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging.