Best Doctors in Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, India

• Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala is a renowned and leading Pulmonologist.
• He has more than 23 years of experience in this field.
• His area of expertise lies in Tolerance post-lung transplantation, Mechanical Lung support (ECLS) and assessment (EVLP), Interstitial lung diseases, Advanced Lung Diseases, Heart and Lung Transplant, etc.
• Dr. Srinivas completed his MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine from MBBS - JIPMER, Pondicherry and Chandigarh, respectively.
• After this, he did a DM in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and his Lung Transplant Fellowship from Toronto General Hospital, Toronto.
• He is an active member of the American Thoracic Society, the European Respiratory Society, the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the Indian Chest Society.
• Dr. Srinivas is actively involved in ongoing research developments in Lung Transplantation.

• Dr. Rajaraman has been a Surgical Oncologist for the last 39 years and is one of the best in Chennai.
• His speciality interests include Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC along with treating a vast type of cancers like Breast cancer, Soft tissue and bone cancer, Gastrointestinal cancers, Hepatocellular Carcinoma Liver cancer, and Oral cancer to mention just a few.
• He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from the Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur.
• After this, he did an MCh in Surgical Oncology from Cancer Institute Adhyar, Chennai.

Dr. G. Balamurali is a renowned Spine Surgeon with over 24 years of expertise, dedicated to providing innovative and effective solutions for a wide range of spinal conditions. A pioneer in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, Dr. Balamurali is committed to restoring function and relieving pain, improving the lives of his patients.

Why Choose Dr. Balamurali?

• Extensive Experience & Expertise: With over 24 years of experience, Dr. Balamurali brings a wealth of knowledge and surgical skills to every patient.
• Specialist in Advanced Spine Techniques: He specialises in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, spinal cord tumor surgery, pediatric spine surgery, brachial plexus (DREZ) lesioning, complex spine surgery, and deformity spine surgery.
• Internationally Recognized & Highly Qualified: Dr. Balamurali's impressive credentials include an MBBS from Bangalore University, MS (General Surgery) from JIPMER, MD (Neurosurgery) from the University of Central Lancashire, MRCP (UK), and FRCS (UK).
• Active in Leading Medical Societies: As a member of numerous prestigious organisations, Dr. Balamurali remains at the forefront of advancements in spine care.
• Commitment to Research and Education: He is the author of numerous papers and publications, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of spine surgery. He is fluent in Tamil and English.

• Dr. Niraj Joshi is a well-known ENT Specialist practicing successfully for more than 19 years.
• He holds expertise in Reconstructive Middle Ear Surgery, Surgery Of The Facial Nerve, Congenital Ear Problem Treatment, Surgery for Snoring, Thyroplasty, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - FESS, Head and Neck Tumor / Cancer Surgery, Fracture Nasal Bone Correction, Phonosurgery, Skull Base Surgery, and Rhinoplasty.
• After completing her MD at Rostov State Medical University in 2002, he pursued DLO from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai in 2008 followed by Ph.D. in ENT from Pragyan University, Ranchi in 2017.
• He has been honored with various awards and recognitions.
• He is actively associated with various organizations as well.

• Dr S Balamurugan is a renowned and skilled Neurosurgeon with +15 years of experience in the field of surgeries for advanced neurological conditions.
• He holds professional memberships of the Neurological Society of India(NSI) as a lifetime member, the Neurotrauma Society of India(NTSI), the Cerebrovascular Society Of India, the Neuro Endoscopy Society of India and the Skull Base Surgery Society of India (SBSSI). 
• Dr. Balamurugan graduated in 1997 from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) and did M.Ch from Madras Medical College in 2008. He has completed an FNS from Japan too.
• Besides being known for laminectomy, he also performs spine surgery, brain tumour surgery, neuro endoscopic surgery, cerebro vascular surgery, comprehensive care for brain and spine trauma, cerebrovascular surgery, peripheral neuro surgery, brain aneurysm treatment, AVM surgery, skullbase surgery and pediatric neurosurgery.
• During his modest career span, he has operated on +2,000 patients for various neurosurgical conditions.

• Dr. N. Sekar is one of the best-known and most experienced Vascular and Endovascular Surgeons.
• He has more than 45 years of experience in this field.
• He specializes in performing Vascular Surgery, Head and Neck Tumor Embolization, Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis, etc.
• Dr. Sekar completed his MBBS in 1976 from MS in General Surgery in 1979 from JIPMER.
• He also did an MCh in Vascular Surgery from Madras Medical College in 1988 and earned a Fellowship from Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Arizona, and Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia.
• He is an active member of the European Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, the Society for Vascular Surgery - USA, and the Venous Association of India.

• Dr. Anandan Nagalingam is a renowned and experienced Urologist.
• He has more than 40 years of experience in this field.
• His area of expertise is in Laparoscopic surgery for kidney tumors, adrenal and testis conditions, Urethroplasty for urethral stricture, Sling surgery for female stress urinary leak, etc.
• Dr. Anandan completed his MBBS in 1975 and MS in General Surgery from Madras Medical College in 1979.
• After this, he did FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 1981 and a Diploma in Urology from the University in London in 1983.
• He is associated with many medical societies, including the Urology Society of India, the American Urological Association, and the European Urological Association.

• Dr. Prithika Chary is a well-renowned and experienced Neurosurgeon with more than 45 years of experience in this field.
• She is the first and only lady in India to be qualified and practice as both a Neurophysician and a Neurosurgeon, and she has successfully treated more than 25,000 patients till now.
• Her area of expertise lies in treating brain-related disorders like stroke, epilepsy, dementia, parkinsonism, developmental delay in children, speech disorders, and aphasiology.
• Dr. Prithika completed her MBBS in 1971 and MD in Internal Medicine in 1974 from Govt. Madras Medical College, Madras.
• After this, she also did DM in Neurology in 1978 from Govt. Madras Medical College, Madras, and Ph.D in Neurology in 1981 from the University of Madras, Madras.
• She also earned an MNAMS in Neurology in 1989, Conferred by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, and an MCh in Neurosurgery in 1990 from Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai.
• She is a pioneer in Epilepsy surgery and has treated over 100 patients since 1998.
• She is an active member of the Neurological Society of India, the Indian Academy of Neurology, the Indian Epilepsy Society, the Indian Epilepsy Association, and the Diabetic Association of India.

• Dr. Vigneshwar Ravisankar is a neurosurgeon with 8+ years of experience.
• He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSE), Neurological Society of India (NSI) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).
• He completed MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, DNB in General Surgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi and MCh in Neurosurgery from Madras Medical College, Chennai.
• His areas of expertise include neuro-oncology, neuro-vascular, skull base and spine surgery.
• He completed his neurosurgery training from prestigious hospitals.
• Dr. Ravisankar has worked with renowned neurosurgeons of India.

• Dr. V. B. Narayanamurthy is a renowned Plastic Surgeon with an experience of over 36 years.
• He has special acumen in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• He offers treatment for Diabetic Foot and is extremely proficient in Hand and Microsurgery. 
• He chairs the post of Managing Director in NVA Wound Care Pvt Ltd.
• Besides, he takes a keen interest in teaching and has been invited as a Visiting Professor in IIT Madras.
• He is actively involved in Philanthropy and attends medical camps organized by Chinmaya Mission, Ayappan Seva Samaj and other voluntary organizations on a regular basis.
• The doctor has received several awards.
• He is a Life member of various prestigious associations such as: Indian Society for the Surgery of the Hand (ISSH), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI), Indian Medical Association (IMA), Diabetic Foot Society of India, Madras Chapter of Otorhinolaryngologists, and Chennai Chapter of Plastic Surgeons.
• ​He is engaged in Research and has numerous publications in reputed National and International Journals to his credit.

• Dr. Kumud Kumar Dhital is a well-recognized Cardiac Surgeon in Banglore.
• He holds 25 years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• He has expertise in the management of end-stage heart & lung failure including heart and lung transplantation as well as in the implantation of mechanical circulatory support devices.
• He is globally known for being the surgical pioneer of DCD Heart Transplantation.
• He completed his medical education in the United Kingdom and worked all along in Europe and Australia.
• He is the recipient of numerous awards and honours.