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 Koyambedu and the surrounding areas of Koyambedu market, CMBT, Jawaharlal Nehru Road and the Maduravoyal approach.
Getting to Billroth Hospitals from Koyambedu
Koyambedu and CMBT are both Green Line stations on the same corridor as Shenoy Nagar, so the journey is a straight run with no line change.
That connection matters for more than local residents. CMBT is the main bus terminus for people arriving from elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, and a patient stepping off a long-distance bus can reach the hospital on one metro line without navigating Chennai road traffic at all.
For Koyambedu residents driving in, the approach is through Jawaharlal Nehru Road toward Anna Nagar and then to Gajapathy Street. The market area is heavily congested in the early morning, which is worth planning around for an admission time.
Hernia Care Available to Koyambedu Patients
Every hernia service Dr. Kumar offers is available to patients from Koyambedu, 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.
Koyambedu Patient Questions
I am travelling to Chennai by bus for hernia surgery. How do I reach the hospital?
Get down at CMBT and take the Green Line metro to Shenoy Nagar. The hospital is on Gajapathy Street, close to that station.
Can outstation patients complete tests and surgery in one trip?
Often yes, if reports are sent ahead. Call the helpline before travelling so the pre-operative tests can be scheduled around your dates.
Is the market traffic a problem for an early admission?
It can be. Koyambedu is busiest early in the morning, so the metro is usually the more predictable option on a surgery day.
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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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