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About the Hospital
Apollo Children's Hospitals, Thousand Lights is a 70-bedded facility offering super speciality health care exclusively for children. Located in the heart of Chennai, India, it's just a stone's throw from our flagship Apollo Hospitals on Greams Road Our Hospital is staffed with a Comprehensive Care team comprising of some of India's finest medical, surgical and support staff 300+ daily OPD visits, further solidifying its reputation for excellence in healthcare.
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Apollo Children's Hospital, Chennai
Apollo Children Hospital, 15, Shafee Mohammed Rd, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006
Care Led by Experts
Driven by Compassion
At Apollo Hospitals, our world-class doctors combine deep expertise with compassion to deliver exceptional patient care and outcomes.
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
22+ Years
MBBS, MD Paediatrics, MRCPCH (UK), FRCPCH(UK), Paediatric Nutrition (RCPCH,UK), CCT (UK
Discover Our Top Specialities
Apollo Children's Hospitals provides comprehensive tertiary and quaternary care in a child-friendly, family-centred environment with 24x7 specialist availability, multidisciplinary expertise, advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgical services, and dedicated transplant programmes.
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Pediatrics
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Emergency Medicine
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Intensive Care Specialist
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Cardiology
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Cardiac Surgery
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Neurology
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Neurosurgery
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Urology
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Pulmonology
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Endocrinology
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Nephrology
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Orthopaedics
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Otolaryngology (ENT)
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Ophthalmology
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Rheumatology
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Oncology
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Cosmetic Dermatology
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Psychology
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Radiology
Pediatrics
The General Paediatrics department provides holistic, child-centred care from infancy through adolescence. Supported by multiple consultants and emergency personnel, the department manages a broad range of conditions in collaboration with all paediatric sub-specialties.
Our Procedures
- Outpatient consultations
- Diagnosis & management of common childhood illnesses
- Vaccination programme with dedicated trained nurses
Emergency Medicine
Apollo Children's Hospital operates a dedicated 24-hour Paediatric Emergency service for children up to 16 years of age, staffed round the clock by emergency specialists. The department addresses both the medical and emotional needs of children during illness or injury.
Our Procedures
- 24-hour emergency care
- Paediatric trauma care
- Sepsis management
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
- Resuscitation bay with invasive monitoring and assisted ventilation
- Trauma room and acute care area
- Asthma treatment space
- Digital radiology suite and CT scanner
- Blood storage unit
- Management of typhoid, diarrhoea and fits
- Management of poisoning, burns and stings
- Diabetic emergencies and pneumonia care
- Dengue and H1N1 management
- High-risk intensive care transport
- Road and air transport for critically ill children
Intensive Care Specialist
The PICU at Apollo Children's Hospital is among the most advanced paediatric critical care facilities in the region, staffed by internationally trained intensivists and equipped for complex multi-system care.
Our Procedures
- Invasive and non-invasive monitoring
- Advanced airway management
- Multi-system trauma care
- Paediatric sepsis management
- Post-transplant critical care
- Infectious disease support for resistant and complicated infections
- Specialised burn intensive care
- Cardiac intensive care following congenital heart surgery
- Oncological and haematological critical care
- Bronchoscopy
- Intracranial pressure monitoring (ICP)
- Cardiac output monitoring (USCOM, PiCCO)
- High-flow oxygen therapy
- Non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP)
- Nitric oxide therapy and high-frequency ventilation
- Continuous haemofiltration, dialysis and SLED
- Peritoneal dialysis
- ECMO (VV-ECMO and VA-ECMO)
- Paediatric High Dependency Unit (HDU)
Cardiology
The Department of Paediatric Cardiology is a nationally recognised cardiac care unit managing over 10,000 children and adults with congenital and acquired heart diseases annually. The department specialises in catheter interventions, foetal cardiology, pulmonary hypertension and heart transplantation.
Our Procedures
- Transthoracic and transesophageal 3D ECHO
- Neonatal emergency cardiac care and interventions
- Cardiac catheter interventions
Cardiac Surgery
The Department of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery is one of the country’s leading centres, supported by dedicated paediatric cardiac operating rooms and cardiac ICUs.
Our Procedures
- Arterial switch operations
- TAPVC repair
- Truncus arteriosus operations
- Correction of complex congenital heart lesions
- Redo cardiac surgeries
- Mitral and aortic valve repairs for rheumatic heart disease
- Right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduit creation
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Paediatric heart transplantation
- ECMO procedures
- Conjoined twin cardiac surgery
- Postoperative cardiothoracic intensive care
Neurology
The department offers tertiary-level neurological care supported by a fully equipped neurophysiology laboratory.
Our Procedures
- Epilepsy diagnosis and management
- Migraine management
- Cerebral palsy care
- Developmental neurology services
- Epilepsy surgery evaluation
- Neuromuscular disorder management
- Neurometabolic disorder management
- Spinal problem management
- Intrathecal baclofen therapy
- Botulinum toxin therapy
- Movement disorder clinic
- Rare neurodegenerative disorder management
- Rare neurodegenerative disorder management
- Neurogenetic disorder clinic
- Video EEG inpatient telemetry
- Neurophysiological testing
- MRI and laboratory investigations
Neurosurgery
The department specialises in minimally invasive microscopic neurosurgery for congenital, traumatic, infective and oncological brain and spine conditions.
Our Procedures
- Minimally invasive microscopic neurosurgery
- Endoscopic neurosurgery
- Hydrocephalus management
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
This department provides comprehensive care for gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and nutritional disorders in children from newborns to 18 years of age.
Our Procedures
- Coeliac disease management
- Intestinal failure management
- ERCP
- Comprehensive consultations, evaluation and diagnosis
- Nutritional support and management plans
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management
- Pancreatic disorder management
- Upper GI endoscopy
- Oesophageal and anorectal manometry
- Impedance and pH studies
- Liver biopsy
- Polypectomy
- Variceal ligation and sclerotherapy
- Oesophageal stricture dilatation
- Foreign body removal
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
- Liver transplant care including pre-transplant assessment and perioperative care
Urology
Apollo Children's Hospitals is a pioneer in robotic-assisted paediatric surgery and has one of the largest robotic surgery programmes in the country.
Our Procedures
- Robotic paediatric surgery
- Hypospadias Repair
- Reconstructive urology
Pulmonology
The department offers advanced respiratory care for a broad spectrum of childhood lung disorders.
Our Procedures
- Asthma management
- Allergic airway disorder management
- Cystic fibrosis management
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia care
- Congenital lung malformation management
- Bronchiectasis management
- Primary ciliary dyskinesia management
- Interstitial lung disease management
- Respiratory complications of systemic diseases
- Tuberculosis, pneumonia and empyema management
- Ventilator care
- Paediatric sleep medicine and sleep studies
- Paediatric flexible bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
- Chest physiotherapy
Endocrinology
One of India’s largest specialist services for childhood endocrine and diabetic disorders.
Our Procedures
- Growth disorder management
- Thyroid disorder management
- Type 1 diabetes management
- Hypopituitarism management
- Insulin pump therapy clinic
- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
- Childhood obesity management
- Early and delayed puberty management
- Adrenal disorder management
- Disorders of sexual differentiation and determination
- Congenital hyperinsulinism management
- Calcium and bone disorder management
- Late effects of oncology therapy management
Nephrology
The Children’s Kidney Care Clinic provides advanced management for all forms of paediatric kidney disease.
Our Procedures
- Congenital kidney and urinary tract disease management
- Acquired kidney disease management
- Nephrotic syndrome management
- Acid-base and electrolyte disorder management
- Hypertension management
- Acute kidney failure management
- Chronic kidney disease management
- Ultrasound-guided paediatric kidney biopsy
- Haemodialysis and high-flux dialysis
- Haemodiafiltration
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
- Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Therapeutic plasma filtration and immunoadsorption
- Renal transplant follow-up
- Living-related and deceased donor renal transplantation
- Combined organ transplantation
- Antenatal renal screening and counselling
Orthopaedics
The department provides specialised musculoskeletal care for growing children, including congenital disorders, trauma, deformities and sports injuries.
Our Procedures
- Clubfoot management
- Limb and spine deformity correction
- Paediatric fractures and growth plate injuries
Otolaryngology (ENT)
The department offers comprehensive ENT care, including advanced airway, hearing and cochlear implant services.
Our Procedures
- Tonsillitis and adenoiditis management
- Hearing loss evaluation
- Paediatric voice disorder management
- Sleep-disordered breathing treatment
- Nasal allergy and sinusitis management
- Airway reconstruction
- Endoscopic and debrider-assisted adenoidectomy
- Coblator tonsillectomy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Excision of preauricular and branchial sinus
- Thyroglossal cyst excision
- Tracheostomy
- Foreign body removal from ear, nose and throat
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Audiology testing and speech rehabilitation
Ophthalmology
The department specialises in complex ocular conditions in neonates and children.
Our Procedures
- Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening and treatment
- Paediatric glaucoma management
- Correction of refractive errors
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The department provides comprehensive reconstructive and cosmetic care for congenital and acquired conditions.
Our Procedures
- Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
- Congenital hand surgery
- Congenital facial deformity correction
Rheumatology
A multidisciplinary tertiary centre managing rheumatological and inflammatory disorders in children.
Our Procedures
- Connective tissue disorder management
- Arthritis associated with chronic disease
- Vasculitis management
Oncology
The department operates one of the largest paediatric bone marrow transplant programmes in the country and provides comprehensive care for blood disorders and childhood cancers.
Our Procedures
- Treatment of anaemia and haemophilia
- Bleeding disorder management
- Thalassemia major management
Cosmetic Dermatology
The department manages the full spectrum of paediatric skin disorders using advanced technology and evidence-based care.
Our Procedures
- Eczema management
- Psoriasis management
- Acne and common skin disorder treatment
- Drug reaction diagnosis and management
- Immune-dermatological disease management
- Connective tissue disease-related skin manifestations
- Genetic skin disease management
- Laser therapy
- Vascular birthmark laser management
- Dermatological manifestations of internal diseases
- Paediatric-specific skin condition management
Psychology
The department supports children with behavioural, emotional and psychiatric conditions while also assisting families and caregivers.
Our Procedures
- Behavioural problem assessment and management
- ADHD assessment and behaviour therapy
- Autism spectrum disorder support
Radiology
The department offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and interventional imaging services for neonates to adolescents.
Our Procedures
- X-ray
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Ultrasound
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our services, treatments, appointments, and patient care options to help you make informed health decisions.
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How can I book an appointment at Apollo Hospitals?
You can book an appointment online through the Apollo Hospitals website or by calling the hospital’s appointment helpline. Walk-in appointments may also be available.
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Can I seek an appointment with a specialist at Apollo Hospitals even if I don’t have a local referral?
Yes, you can directly book an appointment with a specialist at Apollo Hospitals without needing a local referral. Our team will guide you to the right expert based on your condition.
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What type of information do I need to provide before booking a medical appointment?
You may need to provide your personal details, medical history, current symptoms, and any previous test reports to help the doctor understand your case before your visit.
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Will I be informed about the cost of treatment and duration of stay at Apollo Hospitals?
Yes, our patient care team will provide an estimated cost and expected duration of stay based on your diagnosis and treatment plan after consultation with the doctor.
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What documents should I carry for my hospital visit or admission?
Please carry a valid ID proof, previous medical records, test reports, prescriptions, insurance details, and any referral letters if applicable.
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What are the visiting hours and policies for patient's families?
Visiting hours vary by department and hospital location. Our staff will inform you about specific policies to ensure patient safety and comfort.
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Yes, Apollo Hospitals has a dedicated International Patient Services team that assists with medical visas, travel arrangements, accommodation, and language interpretation.
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