Teynampet Apollo Cancer Centre
Expanded into ‘Apollo Specialty Hospital, Teynampet’
Apollo Hospitals, known for consistently introducing modern treatment modalities and state-of-the-art medical technologies, has expanded the Teynampet Apollo Cancer Centre—a leading hub for cancer care—into a comprehensive multi-specialty hospital. Effective today, the facility will operate under the name ‘Apollo Specialty Hospital, Teynampet’.
Established in 1993, the Teynampet Apollo Cancer Centre has served as a premier institution for cancer treatment for the past 33 years. While it previously focused on complex and advanced treatments for stage III and IV cancers, it will now offer comprehensive medical and surgical services across various specialties, including Cardiology, Neurology and Neurosciences, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Spine and Orthopaedics, Urology, Critical Care, and General Medicine.
To facilitate this expansion, the hospital’s infrastructure has been significantly upgraded. The facility now houses a total of 300 beds—including 51 critical care beds—along with five modern operating theatres and an advanced Cath Lab.
Dr. K.G. Arunraj, IAS, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, attended the inauguration ceremony as the chief guest, while Dr. Taras Ahmed, IAS, Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, participated as the guest of honour. Speaking at the event, Dr. Arunraj emphasized the necessity of expanding integrated healthcare systems in the current context and highlighted their importance in modern medical treatment.
“There is an increasing need for integrated assessment and treatment by multidisciplinary specialists for patients presenting with complex and critical medical conditions. Accurate diagnosis, prompt treatment, and access to modern medical technology are essential for them. In this regard, Tamil Nadu continues to strengthen its public and private healthcare infrastructure, creating an environment conducive to delivering high-quality medical services. The government supports such initiatives aimed at ensuring easy public access to high-quality and specialized medical facilities,” he said. Dr. Arunraj further expressed his gratitude to Apollo Hospitals for being one of the first institutions to contribute ₹1 crore to the “Nalam TN” initiative.
Enhanced Modern Treatment Facilities: Having served as a leading cancer treatment center in Teynampet for over 30 years, the hospital has undertaken significant upgrades to its diagnostic and treatment infrastructure. These facilities have been developed to provide accurate diagnoses and high-quality treatments through the integrated expertise of specialists from various medical disciplines. Key features of Apollo Specialty Hospitals include advanced diagnostic facilities: an advanced Cath Lab for cardiac care, a dedicated unit for 24/7 stroke treatment, the Zoom Endoscopy examination method (introduced for the first time in Tamil Nadu for high-quality diagnostics and treatment), an advanced bronchoscopy unit, and a dedicated sleep lab.
Cancer Care: Specialized oncology units, staffed by experienced experts, provide precise and high-quality treatment to cancer patients. Advanced treatment facilities include the state-of-the-art CyberKnife (used for treating cancerous and benign tumors), TrueBeam (advanced radiotherapy), Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), modern CAR-T Cell Therapy, and Da Vinci robotic surgery.
Multidisciplinary Integrated Care: Dr. Preetha Reddy, Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited, states: “Cancer is one of life’s most challenging journeys. For over 30 years, cancer patients and their families have placed deep trust in Apollo Hospitals, Teynampet. That trust, combined with the immense advancements in the medical field and high-quality modern medical technology…”
…providing us with the opportunity and responsibility to offer further treatments.
Building on our expertise in cancer care and our commitment to patient well-being—and with the aim of delivering high-quality care—we are expanding our treatment departments with enhanced facilities to provide comprehensive medical services for the entire family.
The medical field has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years. Opportunities for precise diagnosis, advanced treatment methods, and superior clinical outcomes have increased. At the same time, medical care has become more specialized and complex.
Our goal is to coordinate specialists from various disciplines to provide the comprehensive care a patient needs, tailored to their specific health condition. This ensures that patients and their families do not have to face the complexities of intricate medical treatments alone.
“Having established a reputation for reliable, high-quality cancer care, our hospital is now moving towards its next phase of expansion. Our next initiative involves creating enhanced facilities to provide holistic care for every family,” she said.
Sunita Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, stated:
“The transformation of the Apollo hospital—which previously focused exclusively on cancer care—into Apollo Specialty Hospital further strengthens the benefits of an integrated care approach.
When dealing with chronic or critical illnesses, various organs in the body may require specialized attention and treatment. By bringing multiple specialties under one roof at Apollo Teynampet, we are able to provide patients with integrated and comprehensive care.” “This enables multidisciplinary medical teams to work in a coordinated manner, ensures timely treatment for patients, and further streamlines the treatment process,” he said.
Harshad Reddy, Director – Operations, Group Oncology & International, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited, said: “The expansion and transformation of the Teynampet cancer care center into an Apollo Specialty Hospital further strengthens our comprehensive contribution to medical services.” “While our hospital is already providing high-quality treatment to cancer patients, we are now set to offer advanced care in cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology and pulmonology, spine and orthopedics, urology, critical care, and general medicine, delivered by specialists in each of these fields,” he said.
About Apollo Hospitals
The Apollo Group revolutionized the Indian healthcare sector when Dr. Prathap Reddy established the first Apollo Hospital in Chennai in 1983. Today, Apollo stands as one of the world’s largest integrated healthcare service platforms, comprising over 10,400 beds across 76 hospitals, more than 6,600 pharmacies, 264 clinics, 2,182 diagnostic centers, and over 800 telemedicine centers.
Apollo is also recognized as a global leader in cardiac care, having performed over 300,000 angioplasty procedures and more than 200,000 surgeries to date.
Apollo continuously invests in research and medical innovation to ensure patients receive world-class treatment. The organization remains committed to delivering high-quality medical care by introducing state-of-the-art technologies, medical equipment, and treatment protocols.
Apollo’s workforce of over 120,000 dedicated professionals is committed to providing excellent medical care and making the world a better place than they found it.