Fevers that need a proper workup
- Dengue, typhoid, malaria and viral fevers
- Urinary, chest and gut infections
- Tuberculosis
- Severe infections, or ones that keep coming back
For patients
Book a consultation
I see adults with fevers and infections, diabetes and weight problems, blood pressure, joint pain and general medical problems. Consultations are in English and Tamil.
தமிழிலும் பேசலாம்.
OPD timings
When and where
Dr. Dilip Kumar R
MD · DNB · MRCP (UK) · TNMC Reg. No. 97494
Main OPD · Evenings
MGM Healthcare
72, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai. Opposite the Mahindra showroom.
MTWTFSS
5:30 – 9:30 PM
Monday to Saturday
Afternoon OPD
Dr. Mehta's Hospitals
Chetpet, Chennai
MTWTFSS
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Saturday. Please call before you come.
Areas of care
What I treat
Internal medicine covers adult illness that doesn't need surgery. If you're not sure which doctor to see, a physician is a sensible place to start.
Sugar, weight and metabolism
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes
- Tablets, insulin and when to change them
- Weight gain and obesity
- Checks for eye, kidney, nerve and heart problems
High BP, found early
- Newly found high blood pressure
- BP that stays high despite tablets
- Checking the heart and kidneys
- Regular follow-up and adjustment
Joint pain and autoimmune conditions
- Painful or swollen joints
- Rheumatoid arthritis and gout
- Lupus and related autoimmune diseases
Liver and stomach problems
- Fatty liver and abnormal liver tests
- Acidity and bowel complaints
- Long-standing digestive symptoms
Adult vaccines and travel health
- Hepatitis and other adult vaccines
- Health advice before you travel
- Vaccines for people with diabetes or long-term illness
Before your visit
What to bring
- All your old prescriptions and discharge summaries
- Test reports, with the latest ones on top
- The medicine strips you're actually taking, not just the list
- Your home sugar or BP readings, if you check them
- A family member, if you'd like someone to hear the plan with you
Free charts
Charts I hand out in the OPD
Print one, fill it in at home for a week, and bring it to your next visit.
Emergency
Don't wait for an OPD slot
Go to the nearest emergency department straight away if you or a family member has:
- 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, coughing blood, or black stools
During dengue season: severe stomach pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding gums or nose, or passing very little urine also need the emergency department, even if the fever has come down.
Questions
Before you book
How do I book an appointment?
For MGM Healthcare, book online on the hospital's appointment page or call MGM on 044 4524 2407. You can also call or WhatsApp the appointments number shown above. For Dr. Mehta's Hospitals, please call before you come so we can confirm the timing.
What is the consultation fee?
Fees are set by each hospital. The front desk will tell you when you book.
Can I ask you a question on WhatsApp or Instagram?
I'm sorry, no. I can't examine you or see your full history over a message, and advice without that can go wrong. WhatsApp is for appointments and timings only.
If it's urgent, please go to the nearest emergency department.
Do you consult in Tamil?
Yes. Consultations are in Tamil or English, whichever you're comfortable with. தமிழிலும் பேசலாம்.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly. If another doctor has already seen you, bring their notes and reports.