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 Kilpauk and the surrounding areas of Kilpauk Garden Road, Poonamallee High Road and the Kilpauk Medical College area.
Getting to Billroth Hospitals from Kilpauk
Kilpauk Medical College station sits on the same Green Line corridor as Shenoy Nagar, with Pachaiyappa's College in between, so the metro journey is short and entirely underground.
By road, Kilpauk connects to the hospital through Poonamallee High Road and Gajapathy Street. This is a busy stretch through the middle of the day, so for a first consultation many Kilpauk patients prefer the metro and an auto at the far end.
Because Kilpauk is a hospital district, a fair number of patients reaching Dr. Kumar from here are coming for a second opinion on a hernia already diagnosed elsewhere. Bring the scan images themselves, not only the report, if you are in that position.
Hernia Care Available to Kilpauk Patients
Every hernia service Dr. Kumar offers is available to patients from Kilpauk, 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.
Kilpauk Patient Questions
I already have a hernia diagnosis from another Kilpauk hospital. Should I still consult?
Yes, a second opinion is reasonable before any operation. Bring the actual scan images along with the report so the defect can be assessed directly.
How do I reach Billroth Hospitals from Kilpauk by metro?
Take the Green Line from Kilpauk Medical College toward Anna Nagar and get down at Shenoy Nagar. The hospital is on Gajapathy Street nearby.
Does Dr. Kumar handle hernias that have come back after surgery?
Yes. Recurrent hernia repair is a significant part of the practice and generally needs a different surgical plan than a first-time repair.
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