14 CGHS Wellness Centres in Chennai
Government-run OPD facilities for primary healthcare, medicines & referrals
| Wellness Centre | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
TRIPLICANEAllopathy | CPT QUATERS NAPIER BRIDGE A1 BLOCK TRIPLICANE CHENNAI | 044-23458413 |
ANNA NAGARAllopathyAyurvedaHomeopathySiddha | Central Revenue Qtr No 15, Ranganathan Garden Anna Nagar | 044-23458402 |
MEENAMBAKKAMAllopathy | DGQA Complex Meenambakkam Chennai | 044-23458407 |
NUNGAMBAKKAMAllopathy | C&B Block 1st Floor Shastri Bhavan Haddows Rd | 044-23458409 |
GUINDYAllopathyAyurveda | Block No 6/1-5 Bcg Staff Quarters Guindy | 044-23458405 |
KK NAGARAllopathyHomeopathySiddha | Cpwd Quarters Kk Nagar Chennai 600078 | 044-23458406 |
RA PURAMAllopathy | No 6 Kamaraj Saalai Ra Puram Chennai | 044-23458411 |
PERAMBURAllopathy | No 1 SRP KOIL STREET, AGARAM JUNCTION, PERAMBUR, CHENNAI | 044-23458410 |
ROYAPURAMAllopathy | No. 1 NSC Bose Road, Amenity Block, Ground Floor, BSNL Telephone Exchange Complex, Flower Bazar, Chennai 600001 | 044-23458412 |
VEPERYAllopathy | NO 10 Vasu Street , Backside of EGA Theatre .Kilpauk Chennai 600010 | 044-23458414 |
NANDAMBAKKAMAllopathy | No 16-19 Cda Res Complex Nandambakkam | 044-23458408 |
GOPALAPURAMAllopathy | No 1, 1st Street, Gopalapuram, Chennai | 044-23458404 |
ADYARAllopathy | 26th Cross Street, Cpwd Qtrs, Indira Nagar, Adyar | 044-23458401 |
AVADIAllopathy | Heavy Vehicles Factory Complex, Avadi | 044-23458403 |
ANNA NAGAR
AllopathyAyurvedaHomeopathySiddha
Central Revenue Qtr No 15, Ranganathan Garden Anna Nagar
ROYAPURAM
Allopathy
No. 1 NSC Bose Road, Amenity Block, Ground Floor, BSNL Telephone Exchange Complex, Flower Bazar, Chennai 600001
Also in Chennai
About CGHS Wellness Centres in Chennai
There are 14 CGHS wellness centres (formerly known as CGHS dispensaries) in Chennai. These include 14 Allopathy, 2 Ayurveda, 2 Homeopathy, 2 Siddha. Wellness centres are the first point of contact for all CGHS beneficiaries — central government employees, pensioners, and their dependents. Chennai is part of the Chennai zone.
In addition to Allopathy (modern medicine), Chennai has wellness centres offering AYUSH treatments — Ayurveda (2 centres), Homeopathy (2 centres), Siddha (2 centres). CGHS beneficiaries can consult specialists in these traditional medicine systems at their designated or nearby wellness centre.
CGHS wellness centres provide OPD consultations, dispensing of medicines, basic diagnostic services, and referrals to empanelled hospitals for specialised treatment. For planned procedures, a referral from your designated wellness centre is required. Emergency cases can be treated at any empanelled hospital without prior referral.
Data sourced from cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Last updated April 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CGHS wellness centres are in Chennai?+
There are 14 CGHS wellness centres (formerly known as CGHS dispensaries) in Chennai as of 2026. These include 14 Allopathy, 2 Ayurveda, 2 Homeopathy, 2 Siddha.
What types of medicine are available at CGHS wellness centres in Chennai?+
CGHS wellness centres in Chennai offer Allopathy (14 centres), Ayurveda (2 centres), Homeopathy (2 centres), Siddha (2 centres). AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) treatments are available alongside Allopathy.
How do I find my nearest CGHS dispensary in Chennai?+
Use the "Sort by distance" button on this page to find the nearest CGHS dispensary (wellness centre) in Chennai. You can also search by area name or filter by medicine type. Your designated wellness centre is assigned based on your residential address at CGHS registration.
Is a CGHS dispensary the same as a wellness centre?+
Yes — CGHS dispensaries were renamed to CGHS Wellness Centres. The services remain unchanged: OPD consultations, medicine dispensing, referrals to empanelled hospitals, and basic diagnostics. The renaming was part of a broader modernization of CGHS terminology.
Do I need a referral from a CGHS wellness centre in Chennai?+
Yes, for planned treatments at empanelled hospitals in Chennai, you need a referral from your designated CGHS wellness centre. Emergency cases can be treated at empanelled hospitals without prior referral. Routine OPD consultations and medicines are available directly at the wellness centre.
As of 2026, there are 14 CGHS wellness centres (CGHS dispensaries) in Chennai. Wellness centres, previously known as CGHS dispensaries or CGHS polyclinics, are government-run OPD facilities providing primary healthcare, medicine dispensing, and referrals to empanelled hospitals.
List of CGHS Dispensaries in Chennai
- TRIPLICANE — Allopathy, CPT QUATERS NAPIER BRIDGE A1 BLOCK TRIPLICANE CHENNAI, Phone: 044-23458413
- ANNA NAGAR — Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, Central Revenue Qtr No 15, Ranganathan Garden Anna Nagar, Phone: 044-23458402
- MEENAMBAKKAM — Allopathy, DGQA Complex Meenambakkam Chennai, Phone: 044-23458407
- NUNGAMBAKKAM — Allopathy, C&B Block 1st Floor Shastri Bhavan Haddows Rd, Phone: 044-23458409
- GUINDY — Allopathy, Ayurveda, Block No 6/1-5 Bcg Staff Quarters Guindy, Phone: 044-23458405
- KK NAGAR — Allopathy, Homeopathy, Siddha, Cpwd Quarters Kk Nagar Chennai 600078, Phone: 044-23458406
- RA PURAM — Allopathy, No 6 Kamaraj Saalai Ra Puram Chennai, Phone: 044-23458411
- PERAMBUR — Allopathy, No 1 SRP KOIL STREET, AGARAM JUNCTION, PERAMBUR, CHENNAI, Phone: 044-23458410
- ROYAPURAM — Allopathy, No. 1 NSC Bose Road, Amenity Block, Ground Floor, BSNL Telephone Exchange Complex, Flower Bazar, Chennai 600001, Phone: 044-23458412
- VEPERY — Allopathy, NO 10 Vasu Street , Backside of EGA Theatre .Kilpauk Chennai 600010, Phone: 044-23458414
- NANDAMBAKKAM — Allopathy, No 16-19 Cda Res Complex Nandambakkam, Phone: 044-23458408
- GOPALAPURAM — Allopathy, No 1, 1st Street, Gopalapuram, Chennai, Phone: 044-23458404
- ADYAR — Allopathy, 26th Cross Street, Cpwd Qtrs, Indira Nagar, Adyar, Phone: 044-23458401
- AVADI — Allopathy, Heavy Vehicles Factory Complex, Avadi, Phone: 044-23458403