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 Shenoy Nagar and the surrounding areas of Gajapathy Street, Nelson Manickam Road and the Shenoy Nagar metro corridor.
Getting to Billroth Hospitals from Shenoy Nagar
You have the shortest journey of any patient Dr. Kumar of Billroth Hospitals sees. Billroth Hospitals sits on Gajapathy Street, inside Shenoy Nagar, so there is no cross-city travel involved at all.
Shenoy Nagar metro station on the Green Line is the closest station to the hospital, which makes this the easiest address in North Chennai to reach on the day of surgery. For an early morning admission, that matters more than most people expect, because it removes traffic from the equation entirely.
If someone is bringing you in after a procedure, Gajapathy Street is reachable from Nelson Manickam Road and from the Anna Nagar side without going through the heavier Poonamallee High Road traffic.
Hernia Care Available to Shenoy Nagar Patients
Every hernia service Dr. Kumar of Billroth Hospitals offers is available to patients from Shenoy Nagar, 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.
Shenoy Nagar Patient Questions
How far is Billroth Hospitals from Shenoy Nagar metro station?
The hospital is on Gajapathy Street in Shenoy Nagar, close enough to the station that most patients walk it or take a short auto ride.
Can I come in for a same-day hernia consultation?
Often yes, since you are local. Call the helpline first so the team can tell you which sessions Dr. Kumar of Billroth Hospitals is consulting that day.
Do I need someone with me for day-care hernia surgery?
Yes. Even for a keyhole repair with same-day discharge, you should not travel home alone after a general anesthetic, however short the journey is.
Book a Hernia Consultation from Shenoy Nagar
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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