Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, was established in 1983 and is the first hospital of the internationally acclaimed Apollo Group of Hospitals. Apollo Group is the largest hospital group in India with presence across India, Middle east and Africa. Over the past 34 years, this has become a respected hospital in India and all over the world. There are over 60 departments, each spearheaded by internationally acclaimed medical professionals. The hospital is JCI (Joint Commission International) and NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals) accredited.