Oncology departments handle cancer diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and bone marrow transplant. The hospitals below have multidisciplinary tumour boards and modern radiation infrastructure (LINAC/CyberKnife/PET-CT).
#1
Private · 710 beds · est. 1983 · NABH, JCI 24x7 Emergency
21 Greams Lane, Off Greams Road, Chennai 600006
CardiologyOncologyTransplantOrthopedics
#2
Sri Ramachandra Hospital
★ 4.4
Private · 800 beds · est. 1985 · NABH 24x7 Emergency
1, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai 600116
Cardiac SciencesNeurologyGastroenterologyOncology
#3
Private · 350 beds · est. 1999 · NABH 24x7 Emergency
199, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600004
Cardiac SciencesNeurologyGastroenterologyOrthopedics
#4
Gleneagles Global Chennai
★ 4.4
Private · 1000 beds · est. 1999 · NABH, JCI 24x7 Emergency
439, Cheran Nagar, Perumbakkam, Chennai 600100
TransplantCardiac SciencesNeurologyOncology
#5
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani
★ 4.4
Private · 350 beds · est. 2010 · NABH, JCI 24x7 Emergency
No 1, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai (100 Feet Road), Vadapalani, Chennai 600026
CardiologyNeurologyOncologyOrthopedics
#6
Dr Rela Institute and Medical Centre
★ 4.4
Private · 450 beds · est. 2018 · NABH 24x7 Emergency
7, CLC Works Rd, Nagappa Nagar, Chromepet, Chennai 600044
Liver TransplantHepatologyGastroenterologyCardiac Sciences
#7
Private · 400 beds · est. 2019 · NABH 24x7 Emergency
72, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai 600029
Cardiac SciencesNeurologyTransplantOncology
#8
Apollo Speciality Hospital OMR
★ 4.3
Private · 118 beds · est. 2017 · NABH 24x7 Emergency
5/639, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Perungudi, Chennai 600096
CardiologyNeurologyOrthopedicsOncology
#9
Voluntary Health Services Hospital
★ 4.3
Trust · 400 beds · est. 1958 · NABH 24x7 Emergency
Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Taramani, Chennai 600113
General MedicineCardiologyNephrologyDiabetology
#10
Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospital
★ 4.3
Private · 300 beds · est. 2004 · NABH 24x7 Emergency
No 1, Radial Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai 600100
OncologyCardiologyGastroenterologyOrthopedics
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best cancer hospital in Chennai?
The top oncology hospitals in Chennai are ranked above based on tumour board composition, radiation infrastructure, and dedicated onco-pathology services. Tata Memorial network, HCG, and major corporate hospitals lead most Indian cities.
What is the cost of cancer treatment in Chennai?
Cancer treatment cost in Chennai varies widely — chemotherapy can range from Rs 50,000 to Rs 5 lakh per cycle depending on drug regimen. Radiation (28 sittings) costs Rs 1.5-4 lakh. Major surgery starts at Rs 1.5 lakh. Insurance pre-authorization is critical.
Do these hospitals offer second-opinion services?
Most major oncology centres in Chennai offer second-opinion consultations, often via teleconsultation. Tata Memorial Mumbai is the gold standard for second opinions and accepts referrals nationally.
Are these cancer hospitals NABH-accredited?
Yes — all listed hospitals carry NABH accreditation as a minimum. Top oncology centres often hold additional QCI/ICMR-recognised certifications for clinical trials and bone marrow transplant programmes.