Sankara Nethralaya

Sankara Nethralaya
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Sankara Nethralaya

18 College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006

About Sankara Nethralaya

Sankara Nethralaya is one of India's most prestigious eye hospitals, founded in 1978 by Dr. S.S. Badrinath. It is internationally recognised for its excellence in clinical care, research, and education in ophthalmology.

Established
1978
Beds
250
Last Updated
Aug 2026

Hospital Details

Hospital type

Super Specialty

Consultation fee

Contact hospital for current consultation fee

Emergency services

Available

Hospital rating

Not yet available

OPD timings

OPD timings not yet verified

Opening hours

Opening hours not yet verified

Languages spoken

Languages not yet verified.

Patient Reviews

Patient reviews have not been added for this hospital yet.

Specializations & Treatments

Facilities

Operation Theatre
ICU
Pharmacy
Research Lab
Optical Shop
Blood Bank

Amenities & Facilities

In-patient Facilities
Pharmacy
Emergency Services
ATM / Cashless Facilities

Payment Methods Accepted

CashUPIInsurance / TPAGovernment Health Schemes

Accreditations & Certifications

NABH Accredited
JCI Accredited
ISO 9001 Accredited

Government Treatment & Insurance

Schemes, cashless insurance and eligibility information

Available at this hospital

Govt TreatmentGovt SchemesCashless InsuranceTPA FacilityFree/Low-Cost
Government Schemes Accepted
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAYCGHSECHSTamil Nadu Chief Minister's Health InsuranceESI
Cashless Facility
Available
TPA Facility
Available
Free / Low-Cost
Available
Insurance Companies Accepted
Star HealthHDFC ERGOICICI LombardNew India AssuranceUnited India InsuranceOriental InsuranceBajaj AllianzReliance General
TPA Providers
Medi AssistParamount TPAHeritage Health TPAVipul MedcorpRaksha TPA
Eligibility Information

Sankara Nethralaya has a strong charitable wing providing free and subsidised treatment to economically weaker sections. Tamil Nadu CM Health Insurance and Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries receive cashless treatment.

Required Documents
  • CM Health Insurance card
  • Ayushman Bharat card
  • BPL ration card
  • Aadhaar card
  • Insurance policy / TPA card
  • Referral letter
Last verified: 15 July 2026

Government schemes, insurance coverage, cashless facilities, and eligibility may vary by hospital and patient. Please confirm the latest coverage, eligibility, approval requirements, and treatment availability directly with the hospital before visiting.

Location

18 College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006

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