Velammal Hospital & Research Institute

Overview about Velammal Hospital & Research Institute

Velammal Hospital was established in Madurai in 2012, with the promise of making medical care of international standards available and affordable to all. The hospital’s pursuit of excellence was put in practice right from day one, meeting the standards of international care in all aspects. It is the No.1 Multi-speciality Hospital and largest private facility in South Tamil Nadu, with 2100 beds.

At the heart of this hospital is its expert team of 450+ highly qualified doctors and renowned surgeons, 1100+ dedicated nursing staff, 250+ skilled technicians and efficient medical staff who are always on call. Staying at the forefront of medical care requires the latest in lifesaving technology and state-of-the-art infrastructure. This ensures that the hospital functions at 100% efficiency, even at full-occupancy.
 

Infrastructure at Velammal Hospital & Research Institute

• Organ Transplantation
• Making Second Chances Possible
• Liver Transplant (DDLT/LDLT)
• Kidney Transplant (DDKT / LDKT)
• Pancreas Transplant
• Intestinal Rehabilitation Program and Transplant
• Paediatric Liver and Kidney Transplant
• Multi-organ Transplant (Combined Liver/kidney Transplant Centre and combined Pancreas / Kidney Transplant Centre)
• Intensive Coronary Care Unit
• Intensive Surgical Care Unit
• Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Intensive Medical Care Unit
• Intensive Respiratory Care Unit
• Intensive Neuro Care Unit
• 24/7 service
• 1000 units of blood storage
• Leukofiltration of red cells
• Antibody titration
• Apheresis
• Platelet Concentrate
• Washed RBC
• Plasma & Platelet Storage
• Mobile Blood Bank Bus
• Cryoprecipitate

 

Centre of Excellence at Velammal Hospital & Research Institute

• Velammal Hospital and Research Institute, School of Nursing, and College of Allied Health Sciences were established to provide high-standard medical education and produce compassionate, empathetic, and socially responsible professionals.
• Velammal Hospital features an extensive central laboratory equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and equipment to ensure quicker and more efficient patient care, reducing wait times and ensuring 100% accuracy.
• The laboratory is staffed by a proficient team of highly-trained technicians specializing in cancer, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, and neurology.
• Pathology
• Hematology
• Clinical pathology
• Cytopathology
• Histopathology
• Immunohistochemistry
• Microbiology
• Serology
• Bacteriology
• Virology
• Parasitology
• Mycology
• Mycobacteriology
• Molecular techniques
• Biochemistry
• Electrophoretic analysis
• Developing protocols for rare assay parameters
• Spectrophotometric analysis of heavy metals, drugs, and other rare parameters
• All ELISA parameters
• Tissue extract analysis.

Key Differentiators at Velammal Hospital & Research Institute

• 40+ Lakh   Patients Treated
• 90,000+ Successful Operations
•  2013 February Neonatal ICU Inaugurated November: Prenatal ICU Inaugurated  
• January 2017 Kidney transplant programme Commenced
• February 2017 Liver Transplant Programme Commenced
•  August 03 2021 Vaccination Centre and Poison Care Centre Inaugurated
• August 14, 2021 Awarded Best Transplant Hospital In South Tamil Nadu by Govt. of Tamil Nadu 
• August 15, 2021 Awarded Best Service Award by Govt. of Tamil Nadu during COVID-19 Pandemic
   

Services for International patients at Velammal Hospital & Research Institute

• Velammal Hospital & Research Institute being a top class hospital in India, is a popular choice for international patients who are seeking treatment for their medical condition in India.
• The International Patient Services of Velammal Hospital & Research Institute offers assistance in every step throughout the journey of the patient and attendant, starting from their country to here in India to when they are back in their home country for follow ups.
   

Facilities for International patients at Velammal Hospital & Research Institute

• To ensure personalized care of the patient throughout the treatment process and assist in the administrative work.
• Patient support system which focuses on travel, transportation and accommodation details.
• A separate International Lounge facility.
• Expansive choice of culinary options suitable to patient’s ethnic and medical need.
• Language Interpreter to overcome the linguistic barrier.
   

Accessibility

• Nearest  Airport Madurai International Airport which is around 12 KM away from the Hospital and it takes 30 Min to reach the Hospital.
• Nearest Railway station which is around 11 KM away from the Hospital and it takes 30 Min to reach the Hospital.
   

At A Glance of Velammal Hospital & Research Institute

• Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam.
• Established in 2012
• Total of 450+ doctors
• Total of 2100+ beds

Awards and recognition of Velammal Hospital & Research Institute

• No of Surgeries done in velammal: AV fistula – 2000 (3 years duration)
• Varicose Vein – 360 cases
• RF Abalation (Laser) – 120
• Open surgery – 240
• Major surgeries:
• Femoro popliteal bypass -15
• Thrombo embolectomy -15
• AV Malformation – 25
• Aneurysms repair – 12
• 90,000+ Successful Operations