Named after Sir Ivan Stedeford, one of the Directors of Tube Investments, United Kingdom, the Hospital is located in the heart of Ambattur. Sir Ivan Stedeford Hospital is a 236 bedded Multispeciality, Charity Hospital providing medical care to poor and marginalized sections of the society living in and around Ambattur, Avadi, Thiruvallur region. The Hospital is situated in an area of 25 acres and was started on 25th February 1966. Initially, the Hospital functioned with an Out-Patient Department. The Hospital has expanded its activity and has grown into a 236 bedded multi speciality hospital. Serving around 1600 out patients daily, this hospital provides good quality health care at a highly subsidised rate. This Hospital has several departments and a wide range of facilities to provide effective medical care. Every year, new facilities are being made available, thereby adding to its growth.