Apollo Hospitals was founded in Chennai, India by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy and has since expanded to become one of the largest healthcare networks in Asia. It operates over 50 hospitals across India and several other countries, providing a wide range of specialty and primary care services. Apollo Hospitals is a leader in telemedicine and has established over 200 standalone pharmacies across India to complement its hospital services. The company utilizes franchising, cloud services, medical tourism and strategic partnerships to continue growing its brand and access to healthcare.