General

Find answers to common questions about our services, procedures, and policies. This section provides general information to help you understand and navigate your healthcare journey to India from Bangladesh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any Bengali food near Apollo Chennai?

Yes, Bengali food is available near Apollo Chennai Main Hospital.

Are there any masjid near the Apollo Hospital?

There are two masjids walkable from Apollo Mains Greams.

- One masjid is right behind the Health Check building - walking past the bike parking area.

- Another masjid is at the corner of Greames Lane and Greames Corner - opposite to the Heart Centre.

Are there any muslim/halal restaurants near Apollo Chennai?

There are plenty of halal restaurants around the Apollo Chennai main hospital. It is always recommended to ask if the restaurant is halal before placing your order for food.

Bangladeshi doctor has suggested me for surgery. Can you check if it can be cured by medicine?

Please connect with us through WhatsApp on +8801329672100. We will need your details such as recent medical reports to get your reports reviewed by a Senior Consultant for feedback and opinion.

Can I do the registration on Sunday?

You can do the registration any day of the week except sunday.

Can I see doctors in the evening?

It depends on doctors availability. Please connect with us on WhatsApp +880 1329-672100. We may need some information to check with the relevant team and get back to you with an update.

Can my attendant also see the same doctor along with me?

The attendant needs to be registered as a patient and assigned a UHID before seeing the doctor. It is better we book an appointment for your attender as well. Please let us know if your attender also wants to see the doctor, and we can book the appointment accordingly for both the patient and attender. Please contact us on WhatsApp +8801329672100 if you have any questions.

Can you help to choose a doctor for me?

Sure. Please connect with us on WhatsApp. We will organise your doctor appointment to be booked based on your medical reports and travel plans. Please WhatsApp us on +880 1329-672100.

Can you please help me collect reports from Apollo?

Please WhatsApp us on +880 1329-672100. We might need some specific info to validate your request and will coordinate with the relevant department to help you with the request.

Can you tell me the treatment cost of Apollo Hospital?

Regarding estimated cost for treatment plan, please connect with us on WhatsApp on +8801329672100. We will need your details such as recent medical reports to get your reports reviewed by a Senior Consultant for feedback and opinion on the estimated cost for the treatment.

Do I have to do the registration every time I visit Apollo?

Registration is required for the 1st time you visit Apollo. You don't need to do the registration again on your next visits

Do doctors see patients after 3 PM in Apollo Chennai?

Doctors have different OPD schedule. Some doctors see patients in the morning, some after noon. Some even in the evening. It is best to book your appointment before you travel to Apollo Chennai. Please whatsapp us on +8801329672100 to book your doctor appointment before you travel.

How can I make IVAC payment for Indian Medical Visa?

Please contact us on WhatsApp +8801329672100 for assistance on Indian Medical Visa.

How do I check if a specific treatment is available at Apollo Hospital?

Please connect with us through WhatsApp on +8801329672100. We will need your details such as recent medical reports to get your reports reviewed by a Senior Consultant for feedback and opinion.

How long does it take to get Indian Medical Visa for a Bangladeshi national?

This depends on where you are applying for your visa. Please contact us on WhatsApp +8801329672100 if you have any questions.

How many days is required to do a health check?

It is recommended to keep 3 days for Health Check:

Day 1 - Tests/Investigations. Will start with fasting sugar. So you need to be fasting from the previous night.

Day 2 - By mid day, most tests would be completed. If all the reports are already available, you might have the review consultation in end of 2nd day.

Day 3 - if there are any delays in reports to be made available.

If you have any questions, please WhatsApp on +8801329672100.

How many days should I stay in India for treatment?

It depends on the treatment plan for your medical condition. Please connect with us through WhatsApp on +8801329672100. We will need your details such as recent medical reports to get your reports reviewed by a Senior Consultant for feedback and opinion on the indicative number of days to stay in the hospital, and in the city before you travel back to Bangladesh.

I am an old patient of Apollo Chennai. This time I would like to go to Kolkata Apollo. Do I have to do the registration again?

You can use the same UHID once you do the registration at one branch of Apollo.

I can't speak in Tamil/English. Can I have a translator for the whole day in Apollo Chennai?

There are a lot of Bangladeshi patients who travel to Apollo Chennai. So most of the doctor's secretaries can understand/speak Bangla in addition to Tamil, English and Hindi. Additionally, most doctors in Apollo Chennai understand Bangla. Some can even speak Bangla.

I lost my medical records of Apollo. Can you help me to get my documents?

Your medical records are very confidential documents. Share your registration number (UHID) and email address with us. We will check with the concern department and let you know. Contact with us on WhatsApp +8801329672100.

If the doctor I wanted to see is not available, can I see another doctor?

Yes. Please contact the International Patients Desk at Sinduri Block, and they will guide you. Please contact us on WhatsApp +8801329672100 if you have any questions.

Is there any doctor available on Sunday on an emergency basis?

Sunday is a holiday in India. Most doctors do not have OPD consultations on Sunday. However, there will be doctors covering medical emergencies during weekends and at night.

Patient needs wheel chair. Where can I get a wheel chair in Apollo Chennai?

Don't stress about this. Please ask the International patients desk and they will be able to guide you on this. Please contact with us through whatsapp on +8801329672100 to book your doctor appointment.

Should I see a doctor first or do a health check first?

Recommendation is to book both the doctor appointment and health check before you travel to Chennai. Once reaching there, see the doctor first, so the doctor might advice some specific tests to be included. Please connect with us on Whatsapp +8801329672100 to book health check and doctor appointment.

What is FRRO procedure? Can we do this procedure from Bangladesh?

The FRRO procedure can not be done from Bangladesh. This process needs to be initiated by the hospital after the surgery is completed. The International Patients Service Desk can help with FRRO if the patient is admitting for surgery.

FRRO (Foreigners Registration Office) needs to approve change of visa when a patient received a Visa from a hospital, but gets treatment from another hospital.

Please note: If the patient is only seeing doctors in OPD and not admitting for surgery, the hospital can not help with FRRO. The hospital requires admission documents to request FRRO.

Where can I get Bengali food near Apollo Chennai Main Greames Road?

There are plenty of restaurants serving Bengali food on Greams Road, near the Apollo Chennai Main Hospital.

Where shall I pay Doctors consutation Fee at Apollo Chennai?

Please ask the doctor's secretary/receptionist and they should be able to guide you on this.