Apollo&nbsp;Speciality&nbsp;Hospitals,&nbsp;Teynampet&nbsp;—&nbsp;formally&nbsp;known&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;Apollo&nbsp;Cancer&nbsp;Centre&nbsp;(ACC),&nbsp;Teynampet&nbsp;—&nbsp;located&nbsp;at&nbsp;No.&nbsp;320,&nbsp;Anna&nbsp;Salai,&nbsp;Nandanam,&nbsp;Chennai&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;India&#39;s&nbsp;most&nbsp;historically&nbsp;significant&nbsp;and&nbsp;technologically&nbsp;pioneering&nbsp;oncology&nbsp;and&nbsp;super-speciality&nbsp;institutions.&nbsp;India&#39;s&nbsp;first&nbsp;ISO-certified&nbsp;healthcare&nbsp;provider,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;country&#39;s&nbsp;first&nbsp;NABH-accredited&nbsp;oncology&nbsp;hospital,&nbsp;Apollo&nbsp;Cancer&nbsp;Centre&nbsp;Teynampet&nbsp;is&nbsp;widely&nbsp;regarded&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;institution&nbsp;that&nbsp;defined&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;care&nbsp;standards&nbsp;in&nbsp;India.Operating&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;290-bed&nbsp;dedicated&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;and&nbsp;super-specialty&nbsp;centre,&nbsp;ACC&nbsp;delivers&nbsp;360-degree&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;care&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;full&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;treatment&nbsp;spectrum:&nbsp;prevention,&nbsp;screening,&nbsp;diagnosis,&nbsp;multi-modality&nbsp;treatment&nbsp;(surgical,&nbsp;medical,&nbsp;and&nbsp;radiation&nbsp;oncology),&nbsp;bone&nbsp;marrow&nbsp;transplant,&nbsp;palliative&nbsp;care,&nbsp;and&nbsp;rehabilitation&nbsp;—&nbsp;all&nbsp;under&nbsp;one&nbsp;roof,&nbsp;informed&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;organ-based&nbsp;practice&nbsp;model&nbsp;of&nbsp;specialised&nbsp;Cancer&nbsp;Management&nbsp;Teams.Apollo&nbsp;Cancer&nbsp;Centre&nbsp;Teynampet&nbsp;has&nbsp;pioneered&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;medical&nbsp;milestones:&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;hospital&nbsp;in&nbsp;South-East&nbsp;Asia&nbsp;to&nbsp;introduce&nbsp;the&nbsp;64-Slice&nbsp;PET-CT&nbsp;scanner,&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;in&nbsp;India&nbsp;to&nbsp;introduce&nbsp;the&nbsp;CyberKnife®&nbsp;robotic&nbsp;radiosurgery&nbsp;system&nbsp;in&nbsp;2009,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;private&nbsp;hospital&nbsp;in&nbsp;India&nbsp;to&nbsp;complete&nbsp;CAR-T&nbsp;Cell&nbsp;Therapy&nbsp;in&nbsp;2024.&nbsp;It&nbsp;also&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;South&nbsp;India&#39;s&nbsp;first&nbsp;ExcelsiusGPS®&nbsp;Spine&nbsp;Robotic&nbsp;Navigation&nbsp;Platform,&nbsp;and&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;50+&nbsp;surgeries&nbsp;with&nbsp;it.Beyond&nbsp;oncology,&nbsp;ACC&nbsp;provides&nbsp;advanced&nbsp;tertiary&nbsp;care&nbsp;in&nbsp;neurology&nbsp;and&nbsp;neurosurgery,&nbsp;orthopaedics&nbsp;and&nbsp;musculoskeletal&nbsp;surgery&nbsp;(performing&nbsp;over&nbsp;3,000&nbsp;orthopaedic&nbsp;surgeries&nbsp;annually),&nbsp;head&nbsp;and&nbsp;neck&nbsp;surgery,&nbsp;and&nbsp;plastic&nbsp;and&nbsp;reconstructive&nbsp;surgery.&nbsp;With&nbsp;a&nbsp;Multidisciplinary&nbsp;Tumour&nbsp;Board,&nbsp;over&nbsp;134&nbsp;specialist&nbsp;doctors,&nbsp;JCI&nbsp;accreditation,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;highly&nbsp;advanced&nbsp;Bone&nbsp;Marrow&nbsp;Transplant&nbsp;Unit,&nbsp;ACC&nbsp;Teynampet&nbsp;serves&nbsp;thousands&nbsp;of&nbsp;domestic&nbsp;and&nbsp;international&nbsp;patients&nbsp;annually.

Apollo Cancer Centre, Teynampet

Nandanam Metro Station (Blue Line)

Chennai International Airport (MAA)

T. Nagar Shopping District

Diagnosis and treatment of heart-related conditions including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, and hypertension. Focuses on preventive care, interventional procedures, and long-term cardiac health

Cardiac Sciences 

Specializes in the treatment of bone, joint, and musculoskeletal disorders, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, and joint replacement surgeries.

Orthopaedics 

Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer using chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted treatments, along with supportive care and early detection strategies.

Oncology 

Deals with digestive system and liver disorders, including ulcers, hepatitis, liver disease, and gastrointestinal cancers, with endoscopic and medical treatments.

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Manages conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive system, including kidney stones, prostate issues, and urinary infections.

Urology 

Focuses on disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system, including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and migraines, with advanced diagnostic and treatment approaches.

Neurology

Focuses on women’s reproductive health, including menstrual disorders, pregnancy care, fertility issues, and management of gynecological conditions.

Gynaecology 

Deals with kidney-related disorders such as chronic kidney disease, dialysis management, electrolyte imbalances, and hypertension affecting renal function.

Nephrology 

Deals with respiratory system disorders such as asthma, COPD, lung infections, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

Pulmonology 

Focuses on organ transplantation including kidney, liver, and heart, covering pre-transplant evaluation, surgery, and post-transplant care.

Transplants

Provides intensive treatment and monitoring for life-threatening conditions, including organ failure, severe infections, and trauma, using advanced life support systems in ICU settings.

Critical Care 

Specializes in weight-loss surgeries such as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy to manage obesity and related conditions like diabetes and hypertension.

Bariatric Surgery 

Focuses on surgical treatment of conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus, including colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Colorectal Surgery 

Provides immediate care for acute illnesses and injuries, including trauma, cardiac emergencies, and life-threatening conditions requiring rapid diagnosis and stabilization.

Emergency Medicine 

Manages disorders of the ear, nose, and throat, including sinusitis, hearing loss, tonsillitis, and voice disorders, with both medical and surgical treatments.

ENT 

Provides medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, focusing on growth, development, vaccinations, and treatment of childhood illnesses.

Pediatrics 

Offers aesthetic and reconstructive procedures to enhance appearance or restore function, including skin treatments, cosmetic surgeries, and post-injury reconstruction.

Cosmetology & Plastic Surgery 

Provides comprehensive care for adult patients, focusing on diagnosis, prevention, and management of a wide range of chronic and acute diseases.

Internal Medicine 

Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala is a highly respected authority in Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine, and Lung Transplantation, with more than two decades of distinguished experience. Dr Srinivas is a Senior Consultant, Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine and Clinical Lead, Transplant Pulmonology at Institutes of Heart-Lung Transplant & MCS, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. He began his medical journey at JIPMER, Puducherry and further honed his expertise at PGIMER Chandigarh. His Clinical and research expertise was expanded by international exposure at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, McMaster University, and Toronto General Hospital.Widely regarded for his commitment to evidence-based care, Dr. Rajagopala is a leading figure in Pulmonology, Sleep medicine and Lung Transplantation. His core interests include interstitial lung diseases, bronchiectasis, pulmonary hypertension, advanced lung diseases, and lung transplantation. He is actively working to expand access to lung transplantation in India by championing cost-effective approaches and advancing cutting - edge therapies.A prolific author, his research has been published in numerous national and international journals, and he also serves as a reviewer for several medical publications.

Dr Srinivas Rajagopala

About Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala

Hospital

Apollo Cancer Centre, Teynampet

Education & Training

MBBS., MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Pulmonology & Critical Care), Fellowship in Transplant Pulmonology (Toronto)

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