In 1930 a young doctor Dr. Mathuram Santosham who had just graduated f …read more In 1930 a young doctor Dr. Mathuram Santosham who had just graduated from the Madras Medical College was posted for his entire 1 year of so called rotating Internship in the Tuberculosis wards of the Royapettah Hospital. This was in his own words a dustbin posting or a punishment posting awarded by the European bosses of the medical service of Madras. The reason for the punishment that he was a student leader of the Indian National Congress and fought for the freedom of India. In those days when there was no therapeutic cure for TB, it must be noted almost all who worked among TB patients contracted the disease themselves and some of them even died.This served as a blessing in disguise. Dr. Mathuram Santosham was moved with compassion for those suffering from the dreadful disease committed his entire life for the treatment of those suffering from Tuberculosis. This was born “The Lung Clinic” a thatched three room infirmary where TB patients were treated. Dr. Santosham’s practice grew in leaps and bounds and in those days there was a lot of opposition from the public and the government that TB patients should not be treated inside the city. As the Lung Clinic continued, in 1944 Dr. Santosham bought 15 acres of land in a forest area between Maduravoil and Selayur and started the Santosham Memorial TB Sanatorium where he could admit patients and treat them for the dreaded disease. The place came to be called Santoshapuram. Today Santoshapuram is a teeming township just outside the so called IT corridor. As years went by as thousands of people benefited by Dr. Santosham’s treatment of Tuberculosis, Therapeutic and Surgical management of the disease was gaining ground and the need for Sanatoria for the treatment of Tuberculosis was dwindling. Dr. Santosham’s sons had graduated as doctors and were specializing in the surgical and medical management of Respiratory diseases. Quick to realize this in 1976 Dr. Santosham gave away the sanatorium for a facility for the mentally challenged and constructed the Santosham Chest Hospital in the same place and the surrounding area where the lung Clinic stood. Today the Santosham Chest Hospital proudly stands as a 50 bedded super specialty hospital exclusively for the management of acute and chronic respiratory disorders The medical service was started in 1937 with a prayer out of compassion for the ill and the infirm and today it continues with the same sentiments. Dr. Mathuram Santosham’s slogan “We treat- God heals” is the Strength with which The Santosham Chest Hospital functions. …read less
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Dr.. Santosham was very friendly right from the beginning. I too was very happy to meet him for two reasons which are not medical. First of all our names are similar. Joy in English is same as Santosham in Tamil!!. I am a priest belonging to the Sale...Read moreDr.. Santosham was very friendly right from the beginning. I too was very happy to meet him for two reasons which are not medical. First of all our names are similar. Joy in English is same as Santosham in Tamil!!. I am a priest belonging to the Salesian Order. I was indeed very happy when I was told that Dr. Santhosam is so past pupil of Don Bosco, Egmore. Above all, the medicines that Doctor gave were very effective. In one week, 80 percent of my caugh problem was removed. He has given some more medicines. I am sure that with them I will be completely alright. I pray to Almighty God to bless Doctor Santosham abundantlyRead less
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Sk.Thasman (Verified)
2 years ago
Visited Dr. Ravi T Santosham (General Physician) for Preventive care of Heart& Lung diseases
I recommend the doctor
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I came from Andhra Pradesh i have cold&cough issue from past 2years i have already consulted in our local doctor but no improvement in medicines & all at last finally my father in law suggested me to meet Dr.Ravi sir so I came here to check up serio...Read moreI came from Andhra Pradesh i have cold&cough issue from past 2years i have already consulted in our local doctor but no improvement in medicines & all at last finally my father in law suggested me to meet Dr.Ravi sir so I came here to check up serious in the first sitting only doctor explained what is main problem to me & have given Medicines that worked too good after 1week changed few tablets till now no problem again. **** ****** best hospitality iam suggesting everyone just consult one time to Dr.Ravi sir automatically u will get confidence in ur heart ❤️
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Ajoy Biswas (Verified)
3 years ago
Visited Dr. Roshan D.M. Santhosham (Pulmonologist) for Chest Disease Treatment
I recommend the doctor
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Dear Readers,
I was suffering from COPD and the conduct of my lungs are much much better from before. The way he and Dr. Ravi treats their patients, is just amazing. He was available over call and WhatsApp during the Covid pandemic when I couldn't...Read moreDear Readers,
I was suffering from COPD and the conduct of my lungs are much much better from before. The way he and Dr. Ravi treats their patients, is just amazing. He was available over call and WhatsApp during the Covid pandemic when I couldn't personally visit him.
The way he explained the issues, the medication, and everything else, there was warmth in it and made me feel recovered already.
I am very happy, grateful and thankful. Would definitely recommend him to you all.
Get well soon!
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Dr. Roshan D M Santhosham replied
Thank you so much sir. Glad to be able help you with you. Hope you are feeling better.
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E.N.Mohan (Verified)
2 years ago
Visited Dr. Rajan Santosham (Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon) for Cardio Thoracic Surgery
I recommend the doctor
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Doctor's analysis / diagonosis of my lung infection and his explanation about the same, is excellent. He clarified all our doubts in a crystal clear and in a very friendly way.
His step by step approach to cure the disease , is highly appreciable.
I ...Read moreDoctor's analysis / diagonosis of my lung infection and his explanation about the same, is excellent. He clarified all our doubts in a crystal clear and in a very friendly way.
His step by step approach to cure the disease , is highly appreciable.
I feel that I am very lucky in getting medical consultation / guidance / treatment with such a highly qualified, well experienced and talented doctor, in treating my lung infection.
If any of my friends / relatives / well wishers suffer from any disease related to lung's infection, I will recommend the above doctor to them.Read less
One person can go to see the patient in ICU during the Visiting Hours and need to wear mask and use santizier availabe at the hospital.
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What is the Admission Process?
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Planned - Patient visit doctor and then doctor advise admission and date is decided for admission. Patient needs to fulfill TPA process before admission if required. Emergency admission-EMO checks and advice admission if required.
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How can I get a discharge summary?
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Discharge summary is handed over to patient/relative at the time of discharge.