Chennai, September 2025 – Meridian Hospital, a 300-bedded quaternary care centre renowned for offering the entire spectrum of healthcare under one roof, today proudly announces the inauguration of the Meridian Institute of Cardiac Sciences – the first and most Comprehensive Cardiac Care Centre in North Chennai.
The inauguration will be graced by the Honourable Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Thiru Ma. Subramanian, who will officially dedicate this state-of-the-art cardiac facility to the people of North Chennai. The ceremony will also witness the esteemed presence of Honourable Thiru Dr. Kalanidhi Veerasamy, Member of Parliament, Honourable Thiru Sudarshanam, MLA, and Honourable Thiru Ruby Manoharan, MLA.
Meridian Hospital has long been a pioneer in holistic healthcare in North Chennai. It was the first hospital in the region to establish a Radiation Oncology Department, setting a benchmark in comprehensive cancer care. Today, it remains the only hospital in North Chennai offering the entire spectrum of healthcare specialties under one roof – from cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery to medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, gastroenterology, neurology, orthopaedics and joint replacement surgery, general medicine, and gynaecology.
With the launch of the Meridian Institute of Cardiac Sciences, this legacy is being taken to new heights. The institute boasts:
▪ A world-class, 24/7 cardiac catheterization laboratory (Cath Lab) equipped with cutting-edge technologies.
▪ Accessibility of Complex interventions and Internationally trained interventional cardiologistsskilled in balloon angioplasty, coronary angiography, FFR, IVUS, OCT, atherectomy, IVL, pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology procedures.
▪ The expertise of Dr. Ashwani Lata, a distinguished interventional cardiologist with global training and experience.
▪ Leadership of Dr. Moosa Kunhi, an eminent cardiothoracic surgeon and the Director of the Institute, who has performed more than 16,000 successful cardiac surgeries. He is acclaimed for several pioneering “firsts” in India and is adept at both adult and paediatric cardiac surgeries.
Regional Significance and Benefits
Meridian institute of Cardiac Science has been established with a clear mission – to bring immediate access to advanced, world-class cardiac care to North Chennai, a region that has long been underserved in emergency heart care. By saving the “Golden hour” in cases of acute cardiac emergencies, the Meridian Institute of Cardiac Sciences drastically reducing life-threatening travel delays to the interior city for heart attack patients and is poised to transform the healthcare landscape for lakhs of residents in North Chennai and across the borders of Tamil Nadu.
Speaking about the launch, a spokesperson for Meridian Hospital said:
“Our vision has always been to ensure that the people of North Chennai have access to the same standards of healthcare as any major metro city. With the Meridian Institute of Cardiac Sciences, we are bridging a long-standing gap and providing comprehensive, life-saving cardiac care to our community. This is a proud moment not just for Meridian Hospital, but for the entire region.”
The inauguration marks a milestone in the history of healthcare in North Chennai and across the borders of Tamil Nadu, reaffirming Meridian Hospital’s commitment to excellence, accessibility, and compassionate care.
