Best Doctors in Chennai, India

• Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon with 20+ years of experience
• Has done over 5000 advanced laparoscopic Gl and bariatric procedures.
• Prior work experience includes working as Head of the department in minimally invasive surgery gastroenterology and bariatric surgery at Prashant Superspeciality Hospital, Laparoscopic surgeon - Lifeline Hospital, and working at Govt. Peripheral Hospital, Annanagar, Chennai, and many more.
• Runs a training institute for Minimally Invasive Surgeries called MISTI- First of its kind and has benefitted 270 Surgeons so far.
• Received many prestigious awards such as Best paper award at ASI Conference 2010, GEM Award at Madurai ASI 2010 in recognition of performing excellent lap surgeries, Travelling Fellowship Award from ASI, State Chapter in 2012, and Sundaram Award for best paper at the State Conference in Pondicherry 2012
• Attended various renowned conferences such as Foregut Workshop - 2010, Stapler Workshop - 2010.

• Dr. Ramkumar U is a Pediatrician, based in Chennai with 14+ years of experience.
• He is specialized in the field of child health, an MD degree holder (MD Pediatrics), and also further specialized in the field of neonatology (DM Neonatology) from the most premier teaching center in India, the institute of child health, Chennai.
• Dr. Ramkumar always emphasizes and ensures family involvement in child nurturing and alleviates parent's anxiety. Also, practices neonatal critical care and general pediatrics (well-baby and vaccinology) in Cloudnine Chennai.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications.

• Dr. Anand L is a Surgical Gastroenterologist and General Physician with experience of nearly 19 years.
• He is an esteemed member of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), and Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• He has expertise in fields such as Balance Exercises, Trauma Surgery, Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair, Colonoscopy and Gastritis Treatment, etc.
• He also has significant experience in Neck Pain Treatment, Steatosis Treatment, and Viral Fever Treatment.
• Dr. Anand has written for several publications in national journals and presented them at various colleges and conferences.

• Dr. Gouthaman S is a reputed and highly educated Surgical Oncologist with +16 years of experience.
• His professional affiliations include memberships of, the Indian Medical Association and the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology.
•  Dr. Gouthaman S completed his MBBS from Sri Ramchandra Medical College and Research Institute in 2000, followed by MS in 2004 from Madras Medical College and obtained a DNB qualification. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. In 2011, he earned an M.Ch from Adyar Cancer Institute.
• During his practice, he has acquired expertise in performing, lumpectomy, robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgeries. He also performs surgeries for, gastro cancer, oral cancer, gynecological cancers, breast cancer, soft tissue and bone cancer, urological/head & neck/lung/pancreatic and liver cancers. 
• He has co-authored a few research papers majorly for national journals and one international journal. 

• Dr. Premkumar Balachandran has +12 years of experience as a General Surgeon.
• He holds professional memberships of the, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India among some others. He is the honorary founding member of the Indo German Endo Laparoscopy Society.
• Dr. Premkumar Balachandran did his MBBS in 1996 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and then MS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College in 2000. He then earned fellowships, an observership and certifications between 2011-19.
• He holds the distinction of, being among the pioneers of single-incision laparoscopy in India; performing the first single-incision inguinal hernia repair in the country; was a team member of the who performed the first robotic bariatric sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass and SILS gastric bypass and among the first Indians to perform complex robotic component separation hernia surgery.
•  Dr. Premkumar Balachandran is a reputed surgeon who performs, breast/thyroid/hernia/fissures & fistula/hemarrhoids/choleccystectomy/appendicectomy and several other laparoscopic procedures.
• His research articles are published in reputed medical journals.

• Dr. Ramkumar K is one of the most eminent Surgical Gastroenterologists in India with over 20 years of experience.
• He has a membership of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG), The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain, Ireland (ALS), and European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (EAES).
• He has been awarded the Registrar’s prize for Best Oral Presentation 2004 UK intercollegiate MRCS examiner, Teaching faculty for Minimal Access Surgery at Apollo DNB programme and many more.
• Dr Ramkumar K had also been involved in various clinical research and published papers in a reviewed international journal.
• He was formerly worked as a specialist registered consultant in high volume centres of excellence in the United Kingdom & trained in liver transplantation units as well.

• Dr. Sangeetha Medai is a skilled and experienced Pulmonologist with +16 years of experience practicing treating respiratory conditions.
• Dr. Medai is an MBBS and MD (TB & Chest).
• She is an expert pulmonologist, who specialises in the area of tuberculosis management, critical care management, fibro-optic bronchoscopy, asthma, COPD, chronic cough, sarcoidosis cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary hypertension, sleep disorders and lung cancer. She is also qualified to treat right ventricular dysfunction in the critically-ill, management of shock, acute respiratory failure and severe sepsis, non-invasive ventilation, sedation and analgesia. 

• Dr. V C Shrinivas is a reputed General Paediatrician with over 22 years of experience.
• He specialises in treating acute and chronic respiratory problems, allergies, infections, congenital defects, and hormonal disorders.
• Dr. Shrinivas did MBBS in 2002 from Madras Medical College, Chennai, and MD (Pediatrics) in 2007 from Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu.
• He secured the top rank in his university during his MD (Paediatrics).
• Dr. Shrinivas is registered at the TN Medical Council.

Dr. Vishwaraj Ratha is a distinguished Neurosurgeon with over 16 years of experience. He is dedicated to providing exceptional medical care. He is known for precision and excellence in complex neurological procedures.

Why Choose Dr. Ratha?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 16+ years of experience, Dr. Ratha has a proven track record in treating a wide range of neurological conditions, specialising in epilepsy surgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, neuro-trauma, rehabilitation, and paediatric neurosurgery.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for his advanced surgical approaches, including neuro-cognitive rehabilitation and neurologic music therapy. His expertise extends to the intricate treatment of Trigeminal Nerve Neuralgia and complex spine surgeries.
• Pioneer in Neurosurgical Innovation: Dr. Ratha was the first in India to introduce Awake Neurosurgery for Trigeminal Nerve Neuralgia, a breakthrough achievement that has significantly benefited patients.
• Leader in Advanced Surgical Monitoring: He played a pivotal role in pioneering the utilisation of the first-of-its-kind real-time intra-operative neuromonitoring in spine surgery, showcasing unparalleled expertise in this advanced technique.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Ratha has received several prominent honors and accolades during his career, including a Gold Medal in MCh Neurosurgery, the Bombay Neurosciences Academy's Best Neurosurgery Resident Award, and the Professor Hakim Best Ophthalmology Student Award.

• Dr. Saravanan M N is a leading, experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist practicing for more than 11 years.
• He is well-trained in various Gastrointestinal surgical procedures.
• He received his MBBS degree followed by DNB in General Surgery. He is also DNB qualified in Surgical Gastroenterology.
• He is professionally affiliated with Associations of Surgeons of India, Indian Chapter of International Hepatopancreatobiliary Association (IHPBA-I), Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG), Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and Health Central (Multispeciality clinic – Right Cure LLP) as a Founder Member.
• He has been honored with various awards and achievements.
• He has several papers and publications to his credit.

• Dr. Ramanujam S is a Neurosurgeon, based in Chennai having an experience of 15+ years.
• His expertise lies in managing patients with neurological and neurosurgical disorders affecting the brain, spine, skull, peripheral nerves, and extra & intracranial vasculature and specializes in Micro-neurosurgery in the sub-specialties of Neuro Traumatology (Brain and spine), Neuro-oncology, Skull-base surgeries, Paediatric Neurosurgery and Spine surgeries.
• Dr. Ramanujam completed his MBBS from the prestigious PSG Institute of medical sciences and research, TNMC, followed by MS General Surgery from Thanjavur Medical College. Later, he did MCh in Neurosurgery from the well known Madras Medical College, TNMC.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Neurosurgical disorders.

• Dr. S Ayyappan is a renowned Surgical Oncologist with experience of more than 18 years.
• He has expertise in breast and gynecology cancer, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, musculoskeletal tumors/limb salvage surgery, and gastrointestinal laparoscopy.
• He has a professional membership with the Association of Surgeons of India, the Indian Association of Surgical Oncologist, and Fellow of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
• He also heads the DNB Surgical oncology education program at Apollo Hospitals and participates in several National and International Cancer Conferences.
• He has publications in national as well as in international journals.