Sankara Nethralaya
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Sankara Nethralaya
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Sankara Nethralaya
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Welcome to Sankara Nethralaya – a place known for excellent eye care and a strong dedication to providing high-quality service and caring healthcare. Since we started in 1978 with the late Dr. SS Badrinath, we've been focused on giving top-notch eye care with a lot of care and kindness.
At Sankara Nethralaya, our Quality Policy stands as the cornerstone of our commitment. We pledge to meet the diverse needs of our patients through a dedicated team of highly qualified professionals. Upholding patient safety and well-being as our paramount priority, we continuously strive for excellence, complying with international standards to maintain the highest quality of ophthalmic services. We take immense pride in achieving certification from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) across all our centers.
At Sankara Nethralaya, we stand on four pillars: Patient Care, Community Service, Education, and Research. These pillars form the foundation of our ethos, guiding us in our pursuit of excellence and innovation in ophthalmic services. Our status as one of the top eye-care facilities in India is attributed to our relentless focus on patient welfare, community outreach, academic excellence, and groundbreaking research endeavors.
45+ Years
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10+ Branches
All over India
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One can schedule an appointment online through our website or by contacting the appointment section using the available phone numbers.
Patients seeking appointments follow the same procedure, but the hospital also operates an Emergency Room (ER) specifically for urgent eye injuries, ensuring prompt treatment for such cases.
Yes, we have a dedicated Emergency Room (ER) equipped to handle urgent eye injuries and conditions. Patients requiring immediate attention for eye emergencies can visit our ER for prompt care.
Sankara Nethralaya operates multiple campuses in Chennai and Kolkata. The quality of care does not differ among campuses and the hospital as a whole is recognized for our commitment to eye health. All campuses provide equal treatment and facilities.
The cost of cataract surgery at Sankara Nethralaya Chennai can vary based on factors such as procedure type, patient's medical condition, etc.
At Sankara Nethralaya, all our doctors meticulously follow our hospital's mission and vision. They are dedicated to providing world-class eye care to every individual, irrespective of their economic background.
All campuses of Sankara Nethralaya offer ample parking facilities for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers.
Sankara Nethralaya
The Sankara Nethralaya Academy (TSNA), a unit of the Medical Research Foundation, held its 12th Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Sri V D Swami Auditorium, Padma Bhushan Dr. S.S. Badrinath Campus, Chennai.
The 31st Annual Meeting of the Indian Eye Research Group (IERG), ARVO-India’s flagship event, was held at the Dr. S.S. Badrinath Campus.
A pre-foundation day sports meet for Sankara Nethralaya employees and their families was held on July 27, 2025, at the Armed Reserve–II Police Ground, St. Thomas Mount.
