Coming to Chennai for Treatment
Patients visit Dr. Varadharajan V at Iswarya Hospital, Tharamani from across Tamil Nadu, neighbouring states and overseas. This page explains how to get a first opinion without travelling, what to bring, and how to plan the trip.
Start with a WhatsApp consultation
You do not need to travel to Chennai for a first opinion. Send your reports, such as biopsy results, scan reports and discharge summaries, to us on WhatsApp, and a video consultation with Dr. Varadharajan V can be arranged on WhatsApp itself.
This first step helps decide whether travelling for surgery is the right plan and what to prepare before the visit.
What to bring
Biopsy or pathology reports, and the slides or blocks if your doctor asks for a review
Scans such as CT, MRI or PET-CT, on CD or as shareable links
Previous discharge summaries and operation notes, if any
A list of medicines you currently take
Reports in any language are acceptable; consultations are in English, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada.
Reaching Iswarya Hospital, Tharamani
The hospital is at 110, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Tharamani, Chennai 600041, on the IT corridor.
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is approx. 15 km away by road.
Chennai Egmore and Chennai Central railway stations are approx. 15 to 18 km away by road.
App-based cabs, prepaid airport taxis and autos are the simplest ways to reach the hospital from either arrival point.
Where to stay
The Tharamani and OMR area has hotels and serviced apartments across a range of budgets, and the hospital team can point you toward options nearby. Patients coming for longer treatments often choose serviced apartments so attenders can cook.
International patients
Patients travelling to India for treatment generally need an e-Medical Visa, and accompanying attendants an e-Medical Attendant Visa. Depending on the visa and length of stay, FRRO registration may be required after arrival.
Apply through the official portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in, and carry printed copies of your visa and medical documents.
Planning your visit
OPD consultations run Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Sunday closed. Sharing reports on WhatsApp before you travel helps us plan your visit so tests and consultations are not repeated unnecessarily.
If anything is urgent, call +91 94442 64315 rather than waiting for a reply.
Send your reports first
Get directions to Iswarya Hospital · Official India e-Visa portal