Where to find Dr. Kumar: Billroth Hospitals, 505, First Floor, OP Block, No: 11/59, Gajapathy Street, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai 600030. This is the single consulting and operating location, serving Arumbakkam and the surrounding areas of Arumbakkam, Chinmaya Nagar approach and the Poonamallee High Road corridor.
Getting to Billroth Hospitals from Arumbakkam
Arumbakkam has its own Green Line station on the corridor that runs through Koyambedu and Anna Nagar to Shenoy Nagar. It is a single-line journey with no change.
The road alternative means crossing through Koyambedu, which is where most of the delay on this route comes from. For a scheduled consultation the metro is usually the better choice, and for a surgery admission it is the more reliable one.
If you are being collected after a day-care procedure, ask your driver to approach Gajapathy Street from the Anna Nagar side rather than through the Koyambedu junction.
Hernia Care Available to Arumbakkam Patients
Every hernia service Dr. Kumar offers is available to patients from Arumbakkam, since all consulting and surgery happens at the Shenoy Nagar hospital. Rather than repeat the clinical detail here, each is set out in full on its own page:
For the full picture of Dr. Kumar's practice, his 29 years of surgical experience and the techniques used, see the main hernia surgeon in Chennai page.
What to Bring to Your First Consultation
- Any previous ultrasound or CT images, not just the printed report.
- A list of your current medicines, including blood thinners and diabetes medication.
- Details of any previous abdominal surgery, with discharge summaries if you have them.
- Clothing that allows a straightforward abdominal and groin examination.
When You Should Not Wait for an Appointment
If your hernia becomes suddenly and severely painful, turns hard and will not push back in, changes color, or comes with vomiting or fever, do not wait for a scheduled slot. Go to the nearest emergency department. Our emergency hernia care page explains what happens next, and the warning signs guide covers how to tell the difference.
Arumbakkam Patient Questions
Is there a direct metro from Arumbakkam to the hospital?
Yes. The Green Line runs from Arumbakkam through Koyambedu and Anna Nagar to Shenoy Nagar, the station nearest Billroth Hospitals.
How soon can hernia surgery be scheduled after the first consultation?
It depends on your fitness for anesthesia and the tests needed. Straightforward cases are often scheduled within days rather than weeks.
Will I need mesh for my hernia repair?
Most adult hernia repairs use mesh, because it reinforces the muscle gap and substantially lowers the chance of the hernia returning.
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Have the hernia examined and measured, and get a clear answer on whether it needs repair now or can be monitored.
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