Where to find Dr. Kumar of Billroth Hospitals: 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 Purasawalkam and the surrounding areas of Purasawalkam High Road, Gangadeeswarar Koil Street, Kellys and the Jamalia area.
Getting to Billroth Hospitals from Purasawalkam
The road route from Purasawalkam runs through Kilpauk and onto Poonamallee High Road, then to Gajapathy Street. It is one of the shorter journeys in this catchment.
For patients who prefer the metro, Kilpauk Medical College is the nearest Green Line station, two stops from Shenoy Nagar on the same underground corridor.
Purasawalkam High Road and the Kellys junction are the congested points. Most patients from here find a mid-morning appointment easier than an evening one.
Hernia Care Available to Purasawalkam Patients
Every hernia service Dr. Kumar of Billroth Hospitals offers is available to patients from Purasawalkam, 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 of Billroth Hospitals’ 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.
Purasawalkam Patient Questions
How do I reach Billroth Hospitals from Purasawalkam?
Travel through Kilpauk to Poonamallee High Road and then Gajapathy Street. On the metro, board at Kilpauk Medical College for Shenoy Nagar.
Is hernia surgery painful afterwards?
Keyhole repair usually causes far less pain than open surgery. Most patients manage with simple pain relief for the first few days.
Should I repair a hernia that does not hurt?
Not always immediately. A small, painless hernia can sometimes be monitored, but it should be examined first so the decision is informed.
Book a Hernia Consultation from Purasawalkam
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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