Apollo Children's Hospital Chennai Reviews

Our son has been seeing Dr. Jothi for his asthma since he was five. We’ve moved clinics before, but we keep coming back here. It’s not about one visit; it’s that he remembers the details from six months ago. He asks about school sports, not just peak flow readings. The hospital is busy, sure, and sometimes we wait a bit, but that consistency—knowing exactly who you’re talking to and that they know your child—that’s what matters for long-term care.

My daughter had a persistent fever that wouldn’t break. We went to Apollo Children’s. Dr. Jothi Parthasarathy saw us. He was direct. Explained it was likely a viral infection, outlined the signs to watch for, and told us when to come back if things changed. No unnecessary tests that day. It was clear, practical advice. The fever broke two days later, just as he said it might. I appreciated the no-nonsense approach.

We were quite worried when our little one was so listless. Dr. Jothi has such a calm way about him. He spoke softly, examined our child with such care, and took the time to explain everything to us, the parents, in a way that settled our nerves. He didn’t rush us, even though the clinic was full. It felt like we were his only concern for those minutes. That kindness made a difficult day much easier.

After weeks of our toddler being fussy and not sleeping, we finally got to see Dr. Jothi. He figured out it was an ear infection that our local clinic had missed. When he showed us the tiny bit of redness in the ear and said, ‘This is the culprit,’ I almost cheered. Starting the medicine he prescribed, we saw improvement in a day! I’m so glad we pushed for this appointment. What a relief to have answers and a happy kid again.

My son had been tired and pale for weeks, and we'd seen a couple of doctors who couldn't figure it out. Honestly, we were scared. Dr. Prasad Manne spent a long time with us, asking questions we hadn't been asked before. He ordered a specific blood test that others hadn't, and it turned out to be a rare type of anemia. He explained it all in a way we could actually understand, and his plan worked. We finally have our energetic boy back.

We were in for my daughter's scheduled tonsillectomy. I was more nervous than she was! The procedure itself was straightforward, just like Dr. Manne said it would be. He popped his head in after to tell us everything went perfectly, no surprises. The whole thing felt very routine for them, which was exactly what I wanted—no drama, just a smooth, successful day.

The parking at Apollo was a nightmare that morning, which put me in a bad mood before our appointment. But the front desk staff were really patient, and the children's area in the waiting room had these great building blocks that distracted my toddler. The nurse who took vitals was so gentle with him. It made a stressful start to the day much easier to handle.

What I remember most is how Dr. Manne talked to my son, not just to me. He got down on his level, showed him the stethoscope, and let him listen to his own heartbeat. My kid was hiding behind my legs at first, but by the end, he was showing Dr. Manne his toy car. That kind of patience and warmth means everything when your child is sick.

Our son had been sick for weeks, and nobody could figure out why. We were getting scared. Dr. Soundaram actually sat with us and went through everything again. She asked questions other doctors hadn't, and that's how she caught it—it was a rare kidney thing. She explained it to us in a way we could finally understand, without talking down to us. We're just so relieved someone finally listened and put the pieces together.

My daughter needed her tonsils out, which felt like a big deal to us. Dr. Soundaram walked us through the whole thing, step by step, and answered all my probably silly questions. The day of, she was calm, which helped me stay calm. Everything went just as she said it would. My kid was eating ice cream and watching cartoons a few hours later. It was one of those things you worry about that turns out to be completely straightforward.

Honestly, the parking at Apollo was a nightmare that day, and I was frazzled by the time we got in. But the front desk lady saw I was stressed and helped me sort the paperwork quickly. The whole place in the children's wing just feels brighter, with those drawings on the walls. It sounds small, but when your kid is crying, a friendly nurse bringing stickers and a less clinical room make a real difference. It felt like they actually get that kids are scared.

What I remember most is how Dr. Soundaram talked to my son, not just to me. He's eight and was really nervous. She got down to his level, showed him how her stethoscope worked, and let him listen to his own heartbeat. She has this quiet, patient way about her that just puts you at ease. You can tell she's really thinking about the child in front of her, not just the chart.

Our son had been sick for weeks, and nobody could figure out why. We were getting really scared. Dr. Venkateswaran didn't rush us. He listened to everything again, asked a few different questions, and suggested one more test. It turned out to be something pretty rare. He explained it all in a way we could actually understand, without making us feel stupid. He just seemed to really think about the puzzle.

My daughter needed her tonsils out. Honestly, I was more nervous than she was. The whole thing at Apollo Children's was so straightforward. Dr. Venkateswaran walked us through each step beforehand, and the actual procedure felt quick. She was up and asking for ice cream that same afternoon. It was just a relief to have something go exactly as planned for once.

The parking at the hospital was a nightmare that day, which put me in a bad mood before we even got inside. But the staff at the front desk were so calm and got us sorted quickly. The ward felt bright and clean, which helped my kid relax a bit. When Dr. Venkateswaran came in, he was completely focused on us, not rushed. The whole environment just made a stressful day manageable.

What I remember most is how Dr. Venkateswaran talked to my son, not just to me. He got down on his level, showed him the stethoscope, and made a silly sound. My boy went from hiding behind my legs to giving a wobbly smile. That meant everything. You can tell he genuinely likes kids and knows how to put them at ease.

I was so scared for my first appointment. Dr. Ahad just talked to me calmly, explained everything in simple words, and didn't rush. The hospital is huge and I got lost, but once I was in his room, I felt okay. He's really good with nervous people.

My 4-year-old had a high fever that wouldn't break, and we were panicking. Dr. Abdul Ahad at Apollo Children's saw us quickly. He got down on his knee to talk to my son directly, which made him stop crying. He explained the viral pattern to us in a way that actually made sense, not just medical jargon. We left with clear instructions and, more importantly, without that awful feeling of dread. He treated my child like a person, not a chart.

Had a bad stomach thing for a week. Went to see Dr. Ahad. He figured it out fast, gave me a straightforward plan. Fixed me up. No fuss, good doctor.

We'd been to two other doctors about my son's constant tiredness and were getting nowhere. At Apollo, the wait was long—the place was packed—but Dr. Ahad was worth it. He spent the first ten minutes just asking my son about his school, his friends, what he liked to do. He connected the dots we missed: how the fatigue started after a minor fall at football. Ordered one specific test others hadn't. Turns out it was a mild deficiency, easily managed. It wasn't just about the diagnosis; it was about how he listened to the whole story we didn't even know we were telling.