Dr. Palaniappan N

Dr. Palaniappan N is Senior Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology at SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram, Chennai. He has more than 30 years of clinical experience.

He has a special interest in high-risk pregnancies, including gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, placental disorders and preterm birth. He has served as Chairperson of the FOGSI Safe Motherhood Committee and President of the Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of Southern India (OGSSI), serves as Vice President of FOGSI (2025), and has trained generations of medical students and doctors.

Areas of Expertise

• High-Risk Pregnancy Care
• Hypertensive Disorders & Diabetes in Pregnancy
• Labour & Delivery Management
• Minimally Invasive Gynaecologic Surgery
• Infertility Evaluation & Management
• Adolescent & Reproductive Health
• Menopause & Hormonal Health

Education and Training

• MBBS, Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai (1992)
• DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (1998)
• FICOG - Fellow, Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
• FICS - Fellow, International College of Surgeons

Awards and Memberships

• Awards and recognition: Indhumathi Javeri Award; Best Paper Award, OGSSI; Young Scientist Award (South Zone), 40th AICOG; Dr. A. L. Mudaliar Travelling Fellowship; Young Gynaecologist Award (2007); Award for Excellence in Women & Childcare, TN Medclave 2023.
• Professional memberships: FOGSI - Vice President (2025); former Chairperson, Safe Motherhood Committee; Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of Southern India (OGSSI) - former President.

He consults at SRM Prime Hospital, Ramapuram, Chennai (Mon-Sat: 10:00-16:00).