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 Nungambakkam and the surrounding areas of Nungambakkam High Road, Sterling Road, Chetpet border and Nelson Manickam Road.
Getting to Billroth Hospitals from Nungambakkam
On the metro, Nehru Park is the Green Line station on the corridor running up through Kilpauk Medical College and Pachaiyappa's College to Shenoy Nagar.
Nungambakkam also has its own suburban railway station, which suits patients coming from the Beach line side. Either way, the last leg to Gajapathy Street is a short auto ride.
By road, the route runs through Sterling Road and Nelson Manickam Road toward Shenoy Nagar. This is manageable outside peak hours but slow in the evening, so morning appointments are easier from here.
Hernia Care Available to Nungambakkam Patients
Every hernia service Dr. Kumar offers is available to patients from Nungambakkam, 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.
Nungambakkam Patient Questions
What is the best route from Nungambakkam to the hospital?
The Green Line metro through Nehru Park and Kilpauk to Shenoy Nagar is the most predictable. By road, use Sterling Road and Nelson Manickam Road.
Does Dr. Kumar offer robotic hernia surgery?
Yes. Robotic repair is available for suitable cases, and it is particularly useful for complex and recurrent hernias where precision around scarred tissue matters.
Can I get an online consultation first?
Yes. An initial online consultation is possible to review your reports, though a physical examination is needed before planning surgery.
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