Chengalpattu Medical College was established by Govt of
Tamil Nadu in 1965, and is recognized by the Medical Council of India. It is located on
National Highway 45 in
Chengalpattu. The college provides both medical education and hospital services. MBBS and MS courses are conducted. The hospital offers treatments in cardiology, neurology, neuro surgery, nephrology, paediatric surgery, anesthesiology, psychiatry and siddha.
Facilities include two operation theatres, blood bank, family welfare centers, diabetic clinic and a well stocked college library. The hospital organizes medical camps in different parts of the district of Kanchipuram. Students are posted to primary health centers at Acharapakkam and Mahabalipuram for training.
Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station is the nearest rail junction and Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport.