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Your first step towards the right treatment
Many people live with a symptom for months before seeing a specialist. Sometimes it’s a swelling that comes and goes, bleeding that seems minor, or heartburn that keeps returning. Often the hardest part is not knowing whether it needs attention.
An outpatient (OP) consultation at Marina’s Clinic is where that uncertainty ends. You meet Dr. Preethi Mrinalini K, our Chief Consultant Surgeon, in a private consultation room in Nungambakkam. She listens to your concerns, examines you, and explains what may be causing your symptoms and what the next step should be.
A consultation does not mean you will need surgery. Many conditions can be managed with medicines, diet changes or simple monitoring. When surgery is the better option, you’ll know why, what it involves, and what your choices are.
Types of consultation
New consultation
For a new symptom or condition. Includes a detailed history, a physical examination, and a clear plan for any tests or treatment you need.
Follow-up consultation
Return with your test results, or to review how you are responding to medicines, diet or lifestyle changes. Free review within 7 days of your first visit.
Second opinion
Wound checks, dressing changes, suture removal where needed, and clear guidance on diet, activity and returning to work
Pre-surgery consultation
Once surgery is planned, this visit covers fitness tests, the procedure itself, what to expect in hospital, likely costs, and help with insurance paperwork.
Post-operative review
Wound checks, dressing changes, suture removal where needed, and clear guidance on diet, activity and returning to work
When should you book a consultation?
It is worth seeing a surgeon if you notice any of the following, especially if the symptom keeps coming back, is getting worse, or affects your daily life:
Groin or abdominal bulge
Swelling near the groin, navel, or an old surgical scar.
Anal pain or bleeding
Pain, bleeding, or a lump during or after bowel movements.
Upper-right abdominal pain
Pain beneath the right ribs, especially after meals.
Heartburn
Frequent burning in the chest or acid coming back up.
Lower-right abdominal pain
New or worsening pain in the lower-right abdomen.
Lower-right abdominal pain
A new lump in the breast, neck, or elsewhere on the body.
Swollen leg veins
Visible, enlarged, or twisted veins in the legs.
Slow-healing foot wound
A wound or ulcer that does not heal, particularly with diabetes.
Seek emergency care immediately if you have severe abdominal pain, a hernia that has become hard, painful and cannot be pushed back, heavy bleeding, or a high fever with abdominal pain. Call +91 98840 00171 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Conditions we see in the OP
Stomach and digestive conditions
General surgical conditions
Breast lumps, thyroid swellings, varicose veins, hydrocele, lipomas and other lumps, and diabetic foot
Consulting a female surgeon
Conditions such as piles, fissure, fistula or a breast lump can feel difficult to talk about. Many women feel more at ease discussing these concerns, and being examined, by a female surgeon. At Marina’s Clinic, your consultation is with Dr. Preethi directly, in a private room, at a pace that suits you.
What happens during your consultation
Depending on your symptoms, Dr. Preethi may suggest tests to confirm the diagnosis or plan treatment. Many blood tests can be done at the clinic on the same day. Others, such as an ultrasound, CT scan or endoscopy, are arranged at trusted centres nearby, and you return to review the results with her.
Consultation timings
Location | Days | Hours |
Marina’s Clinic, 40, 54, Josier Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034 | Monday to Saturday | 5 PM – 8 PM |
Apollo First Med Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai | Monday to Saturday | 10 AM – 2 PM |
The clinic is easy to reach from T. Nagar, Kodambakkam, Egmore, Thousand Lights and nearby areas.
Blood testing may be used for a variety of purposes, including diagnosing an illness, measuring the health of specific organs, and screening for genetic diseases.
How to Book Your Consultation
Choose the most convenient way to schedule your visit.
What to Bring
- Previous medical reports, scan images and CDs
- Recent blood test results
- Current prescriptions, or the medicine strips themselves
- Discharge summaries from any past surgery
- Your health insurance card, if you have one
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend booking ahead so we can keep your waiting time short.
A first consultation usually takes [15–20] minutes. If tests are done on the same day, allow extra time.
Not necessarily. Many conditions are managed with medicines, lifestyle changes or monitoring. Dr. Preethi will recommend surgery only when it is the most suitable option, and will explain the reasons clearly.
Yes. Many patients find it helpful to bring someone along, especially when discussing treatment options.
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One of Chennai’s best gastrointestinal clinics. We provide the most effective treatment for Gastrointestinal Tract, Gallbladder, Stomach, Colon, Rectum, Piles, fissures, and hernias.
