Everyday illness
Fever, cough and cold, sore throat, stomach upsets, headaches, body pain and tiredness.
Internal medicine · Aminjikarai, Chennai
General physician and internal medicine in Chennai
An internal medicine physician looks after adults for any illness that doesn't need surgery, and is the right first doctor when you aren't sure whom to see. I consult every evening at MGM Healthcare, Aminjikarai, in English and Tamil.
General physician
What I see in the OPD
Long-term conditions
Diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, thyroid problems and weight gain, reviewed regularly.
Fevers and infections
Dengue, typhoid, urine and chest infections, and fevers that last more than a few days.
Joints and immunity
Joint pain and swelling, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and related autoimmune conditions.
Liver and digestion
Fatty liver, abnormal liver tests, acidity and long-standing bowel complaints.
Unexplained symptoms
Weight loss, persistent tiredness, or reports that don't match how you feel. A second opinion is welcome.
Good to know
What is an internal medicine doctor?
In India, an internal medicine doctor is usually called a general physician. Both terms mean a specialist in adult medicine with an MD in General Medicine. Internists are trained to look at the whole person rather than one organ, which matters when several problems overlap.
A physician is a good first stop when:
- you have more than one symptom and aren't sure which specialist to see
- you take several medicines prescribed by different doctors
- a fever, cough or tiredness has gone on longer than expected
- you have test reports that someone told you to "show a physician"
- an elderly parent needs one doctor to keep track of everything
If you need a surgeon or another specialist, I'll tell you which one and why, and share what I've found with them.
Don't wait for an OPD slot
Go to the emergency department straight away for
- Chest pain, pressure or tightness
- Breathlessness at rest, or getting worse
- Sudden weakness, numbness or drooping on one side, or slurred speech
- A fit (seizure) or fainting
- Fever with confusion, drowsiness or a stiff neck
- Vomiting blood, or black stools
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is a general physician the same as an internal medicine doctor?
Yes. In India both names describe a doctor with an MD in General Medicine (internal medicine) who specialises in adult illness that doesn't need surgery.
Where and when do you consult?
At MGM Healthcare, 72 Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai (opposite the Mahindra showroom), Monday to Saturday from 5:30 to 9:30 PM. I also see patients at Dr. Mehta's Hospitals, Chetpet, on Tuesday and Saturday from 3 to 5 PM.
Do I need a referral or an appointment?
You don't need a referral. Booking ahead online at MGM Healthcare, or by phone or WhatsApp, saves you waiting.
Can you review all the medicines my parents take?
Yes. Bring every strip they actually take, along with old prescriptions and reports. Reviewing medicines together often reduces side effects and duplication.
Do you consult in Tamil?
Yes. Consultations are in Tamil or English, whichever you're comfortable with.
Do you consult in Tamil?
Yes. Consultations are in Tamil or English. தமிழிலும் பேசலாம்.
Patients visit from Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Kilpauk, Chetpet, Shenoy Nagar, Purasawalkam, Arumbakkam, Nungambakkam and across Chennai.
Appointments
88077 79174
Call or WhatsApp for appointments and timings. Please don't send reports or ask for treatment advice here; bring them to the OPD.
You can also book online at MGM Healthcare or call the hospital on 044 4524 2407.
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