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Dr. V. Jeganathan

Founder of Billroth Hospitals

Billroth Hospital was established by late Dr. V. Jeganathan on 30th November 1990. A born leader, he turned several heads by employing cutting-edge medical technologies that make Billroth the most trusted healthcare provider in South India even today. Besides being the Chairman of Billroth hospitals, Dr. V. Jeganathan was one of the leading Surgical Gastroenterologists, LASER and Laparoscopic Surgeons in the country.


He worked hard all his life and believed in uplifting others in the journey of his own growth. He was one of the major contributors to the medical relief efforts for those affected by the 2005 Tsunami. Even today the people of Vijayapuram remember him and have erected a statue in his honor.


His only ambition was to develop a patient-centric approach that is transparent, ethical, respectful and compassionate. A true team builder, Dr. V. Jeganathan has been successful in establishing an organization wherein everyone is willing to walk the extra mile and feel empowered from within to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Not only in India, today the name Billroth has defied boundaries and earned a global repute with satisfied patients all across the world.

Our Mission

Our Mission

To Provide medical services at the height of quality and efficiency in the most professional and effective manner, with the sole determination of making life better for our patients.

Our Vision

Our Vision

To become a name synonymous with expert medical care all over the country.

History of Hospital

On November 30th, 1990,

The Founder of Billroth, Late Dr. V.Jeganathan launched Billroth Hospitals with a block of 30 beds. After six years, another block with 70 beds was added to the facility. 2003 was a landmark year as Billroth took over Kalliapa Hospitals, a 100 bedded multi-specialty hospital. With the addition of Shenoy Nagar S block in 2007, Billroth turned into a 350 bedded super-specialty establishment. Unfortunately on May 17th, 2007, when the founder was living his dream of making quality healthcare to a common man, he met his sad end. That is when his son Dr.Rajesh Jegannathan, who was only 26 years old then, had to shoulder the entire responsibility and carry forward his father’s dream.


In his able hands, Billroth continued to grow and has now become a name that reads synonymous to expert and most reliable health care in the country. Dr. Rajesh introduced the first dual CT scan in Tamil Nadu. He introduced several other departments and transformed Billroth from Multi-Specialty to Super Specialty Hospital. The hospital has emerged to be one of the pioneers in Rapid Arc Treatment for Cancer and NICU with sophisticated labor ward.


Dr. Rajesh has also been undertaking several philanthropic projects offering free health care services for the poor and needy. He is one man who strives to keep every individual working in the organization happy and successful, for he believes that the organization’s success lies in the collective success of every individual. It is this giver’s gain policy that has won millions of hearts and has made Billroth what it is today.

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Dr.V.Jeganathan was born on 19th December 1953 in Nerkunam Village to a farmer; he once tied the tails of two cows to prevent them from running away.
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Dr.V.Jeganathan completed his schooling in his village. 1976 - Completed MBBS at Madras Medical College where he became Chairman in 1977. 1981 – Pursued Masters in General Surgery.
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Dr.V.Jeganathan pursued his higher studies at The American University of Vienna during 1985 and 1986.
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Dr.V.Jeganathan returned to India & started giving free consultation in several hospitals between 1987 and 1990
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The name ‘Billroth’ was coined from Dr.V.Jeganathan’s inspiration, Dr. Theodor Billroth, the father of modern Abdominal Surgery.
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November 30th 1990 – ‘A’ block was inaugurated, 13th December 1996 – ‘B’ Block was inaugurated and the outpatient consultation was free everywhere.
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Billroth Hospitals established a name for itself in Basic and advanced laparoscopic surgeries / surgical gastroenterology.
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2003 - Billroth Hospitals acquired a 100 bedded Chennai Kaliappa Hospital. Shenoy Nagar branch saw the addition of the S Block in 2007.
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Dr.V.Jeganathan introduced Linear Accelerator to combat cancer. Later, his son introduced the Rapid Arc and the Dual Source CT Scanner for the first time in Tamil Nadu.

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Dr.V. Jeganathan conducted free medical camps for the poor, provided medical relief for the Tsunami hit victims in 2005. People of Vijayapuram have even erected a statue in his honour.
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Dr.V. Jeganathan conducted free medical camps for the poor, provided medical relief for the Tsunami hit victims in 2005. People of Vijayapuram have even erected a statue in his honour.
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Dr.V.Jeganathan introduced Linear Accelerator to combat cancer. Later, his son introduced the Rapid Arc and the Dual Source CT Scanner for the first time in Tamil Nadu.