Paediatric departments handle child healthcare from newborn (NICU) through adolescence. The hospitals below have dedicated paediatric ICUs (PICU), neonatal ICUs (NICU), and child-specialist services.
#1
Apollo Children's Hospital
★ 4.6
Private · 180 beds · est. 1997 · NABH 24x7 Emergency
15, Shafee Mohammed Road, Thousand Lights, Chennai 600006
PaediatricsPaediatric SurgeryNeonatologyPICU
#2
Cloudnine Hospital T Nagar
★ 4.4
Private · 80 beds · est. 2014 · NABH 24x7 Emergency
54, Vijaya Raghav Road, Near Hyatt Regency, T Nagar, Chennai 600017
MaternityGynaecologyNeonatologyPaediatrics
#3
Sundaram Medical Foundation
★ 4.4
Trust · 175 beds · est. 1994 · NABH 24x7 Emergency
Shanthi Colony, 4th Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600040
General MedicineCardiologyPaediatricsGynaecology
#4
Frontier Lifeline Hospital
★ 4.3
Private · 170 beds · est. 2004 · NABH 24x7 Emergency
R 30 C, Ambattur Industrial Estate Road, Mogappair, Chennai 600101
CardiologyCardiac SurgeryCardiac SciencesTransplant
#5
Hindu Mission Hospital
★ 4.3
Trust · 300 beds · est. 1985 · NABH, NABL 24x7 Emergency
103, Grand Southern Trunk Rd, New Market, West Tambaram, Chennai 600045
General MedicineCardiologyGynaecologyPaediatrics
#6
Government · 2400 beds · est. 1664 · NABH 24x7 Emergency
Park Town, EVR Periyar Salai, Chennai 600003
General MedicineSurgeryTraumaBurns
Frequently asked questions
Which hospital has the best NICU in Chennai?
The top paediatric hospitals in Chennai run Level III NICUs with neonatologist coverage 24x7. NICUs with high preterm survival rates (below 28 weeks gestation) are typically NABH-accredited and recognised by national paediatric bodies.
What is the cost of paediatric surgery in Chennai?
Paediatric surgery cost varies hugely — minor procedures from Rs 30,000, complex cardiac or oncology surgery from Rs 2-8 lakh. Most paediatric departments offer treatment plans with insurance coordination upfront.
Do these hospitals have child-friendly facilities?
Most modern paediatric departments in Chennai have play areas, child-friendly room decor, parent-stay facilities, and trained child-life specialists. Always tour the paediatric wing before scheduled admissions.
When to take a child to the emergency room?
Take a child to ER for: difficulty breathing, persistent high fever (>104°F), unconsciousness, severe vomiting or dehydration, head injury with vomiting/lethargy, or any sudden onset weakness. Most listed hospitals run 24x7 paediatric emergency.
Hospital data sourced from official accreditations and verified manually. Always verify treatment, costs, and doctor availability with the hospital directly. Not medical advice.