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 Kolathur and the surrounding areas of Kolathur, Sembiam side, Retteri junction and the Villivakkam border.
Getting to Billroth Hospitals from Kolathur
Both Villivakkam and Korattur railway stations serve the Kolathur neighborhood, so you can start from whichever is closer to your part of Kolathur.
By road, the route runs through Retteri and Konnur High Road toward Kilpauk and then to Gajapathy Street in Shenoy Nagar. Retteri junction is the point that slows this journey at peak hours.
For a scheduled surgery admission, leaving from the Villivakkam side is generally the more predictable of the two rail options, since it is closer to Chennai Central on the line.
Hernia Care Available to Kolathur Patients
Every hernia service Dr. Kumar offers is available to patients from Kolathur, 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.
Kolathur Patient Questions
Which railway station should I use from Kolathur?
Both Villivakkam and Korattur stations serve Kolathur. Choose whichever is closer to your area, then travel by road through Konnur High Road.
Can a hernia be treated without surgery?
No. A hernia is a gap in the muscle wall and it cannot close by itself. Belts may ease symptoms but do not repair the defect.
Is a small hernia still worth showing to a specialist?
Yes. An examination establishes the size of the defect and whether monitoring is reasonable, which you cannot judge from the bulge alone.
Book a Hernia Consultation from Kolathur
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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