Nobody understands
elders as deeply as
we do…
Kauvery Hospital’s department of geriatric medicine focuses on providing comprehensive care for seniors in case of an emergency. Preservation of function and enhancing quality of life is the core of our care strategy. Our multidisciplinary approach provides ensures better clinical outcomes in case of an emergency by leveraging our expertise in cardiology, neurology, nephrology, orthopaedics and intensive care.
Our care goals
- Achievement of maximum independence for the seniors
- Reducing the burden of medication on their body
Our promises towards elderly patients
- Increased diagnostic efficiency
- Reduced hospital visits
- Moderation of medication
- Decreased cost
- Increased quality of life
The Kauvery Advantage
Internationally trained experts
Comprehensive end-to-end geriatric care using a multi-speciality approach
Dedicated 24/7 Geriatric ICU and CCU
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India’s First Advanced Orthogeriatrics Centre
Kauvery Hospital houses India’s First Advanced Orthogeriatrics Centre, a standalone speciality centre offering 360-degree care for all orthopaedic ailments among the elderly. Our geriatric team liaises with our expert orthopaedic surgeons to provide a care plan that fulfils all our promises.
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Our Specialists
Prof. Dr. S. Sivakumar |
M.B.B.S., M.D. |
Geriatrics |
Chennai |
About the Doctor
Designation: Senior Consultant - Geriatrics
Educational Qualification:
- MBBS - Madras Medical College(1984)
- DTRD - Diploma in Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease, Madras Medical College (1990)
- MD - Geriatrics, Madras Medical College(2000)
Areas of Specialisation:
- Palliative Care for Elderly cancer patients
- Specialized for patients with movement disorders and Parkinson's Disease
- Clinical management of Specialised Geriatric Care Establishments
Professional Body Memberships:
- Geriatric Society of India.
- Indian Academy of Geriatrics.
- Association of Physicians of India.
- Indian Medical Association.
Teaching Experience:
- Teaching Faculty member for Master in Medicine (Family Medicine) course of Tamilnadu DR.MGR Medical University.
- Faculty Member for Medicine and Medical Specialties Board of Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University (12.07.2013-11.07.2016).
- Member of the Expert Committee , Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University for the revamping of syllabus of MD Geriatric Medicine (2017).
Conferences:
- SHINE - 2020, 10th Annual International Conference of Clinical Neurology, Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College, Chennai held at Chennai 21st-23rd February 2020.
- SHINE - 2019, 9th Annual International Conference of Clinical Neurology, Institute Of Neurology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India on 22nd-24th February 2019.
- Tamil Nadu Association of Physicians of India Conference (TAPICON) Tuticorin, - April 2016
- Geriatric Conference Bangalore - June 2014
- European Respiratory Society - Bangalore - 2010,2013
- European Association for Study of Diabetes 2009 (Bangalore).
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology Rural CME 2007.
- International Conference on Neurosciences and Rehabilitation 2006 (Chennai).
- XXIV National Conference on Geriatrics & Gerontology 2005 (Pondicherry)
- 60th Annual Conference of Association of physicians of India 2005 (Mumbai)
- Indian Ageing Congress Conference 2004 (Delhi).
- First National Conference of Indian Academy Geriatrics GERICON 2003(Chennai)
- Neuro Update 2003(Chennai)
- International Workshop on Dementia & cognition 2003 (Chennai)
- Elder Management, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - 2001, Cochin
- International Conference on Geriatrics & Gerontology 1999(Delhi)
- Geriatric Society, India Mid-Term Conference 1999 (Cochin)
- First Joint Conference on Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases 1989 (Chennai)
Prof. Dr. S. Sivakumar
Senior Consultant - Geriatrics
Dr. Oviya Elango |
M.B.B.S., M.D.(Geriatric Medicine) |
Geriatrics |
Chennai |
About the Doctor
Designation: Consultant Geriatrician
Educational Qualification
- Govt. Medical College, Theni - MBBS
- Madras Medical College - MS (Geriatric Medicine)
A young and energetic geriatrician with strong focus towards comprehensive
geriatric assessment and geriatric rehabilitation.
Memberships in Professional Bodies:
- Indian Academy of Geriatrics
Areas of Specialisation:
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Prevention and Management of Geriatric Syndromes
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
Dr. Oviya Elango
Consultant Geriatrician
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj |
M.B.B.S., M.S.(Ortho)., F.R.C.S. Ortho(UK & Ireland) |
Orthopaedics |
Chennai |
About the Doctor
Designation: Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon
Consultation Timing: 8AM - 4PM
Awards
- Orthopaedic prize winner at the annual Christmas quiz competition, Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, Kent-2002
- Best paper award at the cork orthopaedic prize meeting-2000, cork, Ireland for the paper on osteogenesis imperfecta.
- University Gold medal- for scoring the highest marks in Gujarat University postgraduate examinations for MS Orthopaedics, Jan 1995
Brief Profile:
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj graduated from Madras University in 1990 and then underwent postgraduate surgical training in Orthopaedics Surgery at Gujarat University Hospital for 3 years.
He scored the highest marks in the MS (Orthopaedics) examination conducted by Gujarat University and was awarded
Dr. DA Patel gold medal in 1994.
He spent next 15 years in Ireland and London practicing in world renowned hospitals like Guys Hospital, St. Thomas Hospital, and Kings College Hospital, London before returning to India on August 2010.
He is a specialist Orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in management of fractures, sports injuries, joint replacement surgery, keyhole surgery of knee and shoulder. Now, he heads the Chennai Kauvery Hospital as Executive Director and also he heads the Department of Orthopaedics as Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Scholastic Performance:
Gujarat University and was awarded Dr. DA Patel gold medal in 199
Specialty Experience:
Hillingdon University Hospital, London
Consultant Ortho Surgeon
Oct'09 - July'10
Lewisham University Hospital, London
Senior Clinical Fellow
Oct'08 - Oct'09
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich,London
Specialist Registrar
Oct'07 - Oct'08
Mayday University Hospital,Croydon, London
Specialist Registrar
Oct'06 - Oct'07
King's College Hospital, London
Specialist Registrar
Oct'05 - Oct'06
Bromley Hospitals NHS Trust, London
Specialist Registrar
Oct'04 - Oct'05
Guy's & St.Thomas' Hospitals, London
Specialist Registrar
Oct'03 - Oct'04
Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford,
Specialist Registrar
Oct'02 - Oct'03
Mayday University Hospital, Croydon,London
Senior Orthopaedic Research Fellow
July'01 - Sept'02
Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast,Northern Ireland.
Specialist Registrar (LAT)
Feb'01 - July'01
Cork University Hospital, Cork,Ireland.
Registrar
Jan'00 - Dec'00
Cork University Hospital, Cork,Ireland.
Senior SHO
Jan'99 - Dec'99
A&E, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery and Orthopaedics Midland Regional Hospitals, Ireland
Senior House Officer, Basic Surgical Trainee
Jan'97 - Dec'98
Future Vision:
On the Professional front, Dr. Aravindan has set himself the goal of expanding the services of the Chennai Branch of Kauvery Hospital to reach the four corners of Chennai. He hopes to open 4 more branches in Chennai, taking the bed count from 200 to 1000.
Memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Indian Orthopaedic Association
- Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj
Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. K. P. Suresh Kumar |
M.B.B.S., M.D.(General Medicine), D.M.(Cardiology) |
Cardiology |
Chennai |
About the Doctor
Consultation Timing & Days:7am-3pm (Monday to Saturday)
Designation:Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Brief Profile:
Best Outgoing Student & First Rank Holder
In MBBS & DM (Cardiology)
DM from CMC, Vellore (1993).
Worked as Faculty in CMC, Vellore.
Had training in Interventional Cardiology from CMC, Vellore and a brief period from Metropolitan Hospital, New York
Fellow of American College of Cardiology
Fellow of American Society of Interventional Cardiology.
Practicing Active Clinical & Interventional Cardiology for the past 25 years.
Best Outgoing Student & First Rank Holder
In MBBS & DM (Cardiology)
DM from CMC, Vellore (1993).
Worked as Faculty in CMC, Vellore.
Had training in Interventional Cardiology from CMC, Vellore and a brief period from Metropolitan Hospital, New York
Fellow of American College of Cardiology
Fellow of American Society of Interventional Cardiology.
Practicing Active Clinical & Interventional Cardiology for the past 25 years.
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered:
Extensive clinical & management experience in the field of Coronary artery disease & Cardiac failure.
Services offered - Daily Cardiac Outpatient services
ECG, Echo, Treadmill Tests, Coronary Angiograms & Angioplasties (PTCA),
Balloon Valvuloplasties, Renal Angioplasties, Pacemakers.
Extensive clinical & management experience in the field of Coronary artery disease & Cardiac failure.
Services offered - Daily Cardiac Outpatient services
ECG, Echo, Treadmill Tests, Coronary Angiograms & Angioplasties (PTCA),
Balloon Valvuloplasties, Renal Angioplasties, Pacemakers.
Professional Body Experience:
- Has performed more than 15,000 Coronary Angiograms.
- Done more than 4000 Coronary Angioplasties (PTCA)
- 100 Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasties
- 100 Permanent Pacemakers
- 50 Renal Angioplasties
- With excellent results.
- An expert & pioneer in doing radial artery interventions.
Professional Membership:
- Life Member of Cardiology Society Of India.
Languages Known: English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam.
Dr. K. P. Suresh Kumar
Senior Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. G. Balamurali |
M.B.B.S., M.R.C.S.(Ed), M.D.(UK), F.R.C.S.(Neurosurgery) |
Spine Surgery |
Chennai |
About the Doctor
Designation: Head of Spine Service, Consultant Spine and Neurosurgeon
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- M.B.B.S.: Bangalore University. India (1997)
- M.R.C.S.(Edinburgh): Member of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. UK (2001)
- F.R.C.S.(Surgical Neurology): Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. UK (2008)
- M.D.(Research): University of Central Lancashire. Preston, U.K (2010)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Dr. G. Balamurali is an internationally trained Spinal Neurosurgeon with 24 years of surgical experience, 16 years from UK. He is extensively trained in all niche aspects of spinal surgery with several fellowships from the UK (Liverpool & Nottingham), USA (San Francisco & Chicago) and Switzerland (Zurich). He is the Senior Spine and Neurosurgeon in India since 2011. He has a vast experience in all spine related problems and heads an academy called the international Spine Academy (iSpine) which imparts knowledge to aspiring spine surgeons.
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP:
- Prof. Alan Crockard International Travel Fellowship Award winner, Spine Section American Association Of Neurological Surgeons, Orlando, USA - Feb 2010.
- International Travel Scholarship Synthes - Switzerland and Medtronic, USA - January - 2010.
- Health Care Administration (HCA) International Foundation Travel Fellowship Award winner, London, UK - 2009
- Best Doctor Award from Government of Tamil Nadu in recognition for Excellence in Medical Profession, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, August- 2019
SPECIAL INTEREST:
- Minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery
- Spinal cord tumour surgery
- Paediatric spine surgery
- Brachial plexus (DREZ) lesioning and other pain procedures
- Complex spine surgery
- Deformity spine surgery
CORE OPERATIVE SKILLS:
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery - TLIF and OLIF (fusion procedures), decompression and foraminotomy, percutaneous screws for deformity correction, intradural procedures for tumour and tethered cord through tubes, minimally invasive fixation for fracture spine and vertebroplasty.
- Pain procedures - Dorsal Root Entry Zone (DREZ) Rhizotomy, cordotomy, spinal cord stimulator
- Injection procedures - Nerve root blocks, caudal epidural, discogram, facet injection and ganglion block
- Spasticity procedures - DREZ Rhizotomy, selective dorsal rhizotomy and baclofen pumps
- Complex Spinal procedures - Minimally invasive trans-thoracic discectomy, trans-oral and trans-mandibular approach to anterior CVJ, OC fusion, C1-2 procedures, degenerative scoliosis and anterior lumbar procedures, vertebrectomy and reconstruction for tumours, complex trauma to any part of the spine.
- Percutaneous procedure - Kypho and vertebroplasty, percutaneous C1-2 screws, ant odontoid screws
- Spinal Cord Tumors - Complex large intradural and intramedullary tumours, metastatic spine tumours, bony tumour reconstruction and AVM
- Deformity Surgery - Congenital, adolescent idiopathic and adult deformity spine surgery - Scoliosis and Kyphoscoliosis
- Congenital Paediatric anomalies of the spinal cord - Split cord syndrome, lipomyelomeningocele, open myelomeningocele, tethered cord, foramen magnum decompression, deformity correction and syringopleural shunts
- Cranial Surgeries - General neurosurgery including trauma, tumours, hydrocephalus shunts, infection and paediatric neurosurgery.
FELLOWSHIPS IN SPINE AND NEUROSURGERY:
- Nottingham Senior Spinal Fellowship (UK), 2011 - AO Spine accredited, Dr. Bronek Boszczyk, Mr. Mike Grevitt, Mr. John Webb
- University of California, San Francisco (USA - 2010) - AANS & NASS accredited Spine Fellowship, Dr. Praveen Mummaneni (Minimally invasive spine surgery)
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago (USA - 2010) - AANS & NASS accredited Spine Fellowship, Prof. Richard Fessler (Minimally invasive spine surgery)
- Schulte's Klink, Zurich (Switzerland - 2009) - AOSpine, Internationally accredited Spinal Fellowship, Prof. Deiter Grob (Complex spine surgery)
- Liverpool Spinal Fellowship (UK-2009) - Nationally accredited Neuro-Ortho spine fellowship, Mr. Gordon Findlay, Mr. R Pillay, Mr. DeMatas
- Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (UK- 2007- 2008) - Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neuro and Spinal surgery, Mr. I Kamaly, Mr. J Thorne, Mr. J Leggate
PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENTS:
- Assistant Editor of The Journal of Spine Surgeries (JOSS)
- Executive Member of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of Bharath (MISSAB)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
- General Medical Council (UK), Full Registration
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- Association of Spinal Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- International Spinal Cord Society (ISCS)
- Spinal Cord Society (SCS)
- Neurological Society of India (NSI)
- Neuro Spine Surgeons Association (NSSA)
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of Bharath (MISSAB)
RESEARCH - DOCTORATE IN MEDICINE (MD)
- MD Thesis (2004 - 2008)
- Topic: Predicting the response to ventriculoperitoneal shunt in patients with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Collaborators: University of Central Lancashire, Lancashire Teaching Hospital, Preston and Hope Hospital, Manchester. UK
PROFESSIONAL CAREER - 23 Years across 4 countries
- Head of Spine Service - Consultant Spine and Neurosurgeon (Jan 2015 - Till date)
Kauvery Advanced Spine Centre, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, India - Senior Consultant Spine and Neurosurgeon (Oct 2011 - Dec 2014)
Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India - Consultant Spine Surgeon (2010-2011)
Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham. UK. - International Spine Fellowships (2008-2010)
University of California, San Francisco, USA
Northwestern memorial Hospital, Chicago, USA
Schulthess Klink, Zurich, Switzerland
Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK.
Walton Center for Neurosurgery and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK - Specialist Registrar in Neurosurgery (Training number: NWN/031/505/F) (2003 - 2008)
Greater Manchester Neuroscience Centre, Hope Hospital, Manchester, UK
Lancashire Teaching Hospital, NHS Trust, Preston, UK
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester, UK - Clinical Research Fellow in Neurosurgery (2002 - 2003)
Lancashire Teaching Hospital, NHS Trust, Preston, UK - Clinical Fellow in Spinal Cord Injuries (2002)
North of England Spinal Injuries Centre, James Cook University, Middlesbrough, UK - Senior House Officer - Neurosurgery (2000-2002)
Walton Center for Neurosurgery, Liverpool, UK & Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK - Senior House Officer - General Surgery Rotation (1997-2000)
Withybush General Hospital, Wales, UK - Senior House Officer - General Surgery (1997)
Government General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India - Internship (1995 - 1996)
Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery - Techniques, Evidence, and Controversies
Publisher: AO Spine, AO Education Stettbachstrasse, 8600 Duebendorf, Switzerland.
Chapter:4.2.2 Posterior approaches: Microsurgical disc surgery
Author: G Balamurali, S Rajasekaran, Rishi Kanna, Ahoy Shetty - The SPINE - Textbook of Spine Surgery
Publisher: Japee Brothers
Chapter: 18: Cervical radiculopathy evaluation and non surgical treatment.
Authors: G Balamurali, S Rajasekeran
Chapter 24: Congenital abnormalities of the Spinal cord
Authors: G Balamurali, S Rajasekeran - Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery textbook - Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery of India textbook
Publisher: Japee Brothers
Chapter 9: Tubular Retractors in Cervical Spine
Authors: G Balamurali, T Ganesh Keshav
Chapter 41: Tubular Retractors in Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
Authors: G Balamurali, Vignesh Pushparaj - Progress in Spinal Surgery
Publisher: Jay Dee Services Inc
Chapter:10, Page 89-99 DREZ operation for Brachial Plexus Neuropathic Pain
Author: G Balamurali - Progress in Clinical Neurosciences,
Publisher: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Limited
Chapter:22, Session 6, Page 243-251 DREZ Operation for Neuropathic pain
Author: G Balamurali - Course Manual, Spine Boot Camp, Academy for Clinical and Surgical Excellence - Author
- Link Magazine: "The magazine for people with hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida" Issue 209, Summer 2004. Balamurali G. Page 23. - NPH research Hope.
- Link Magazine: "The magazine for people with hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida" Issue 215, Winter 2006. Balamurali G. Page 20-21 - NPH research Hope.
Dr. G. Balamurali
Senior Spine and Neurosurgeon
Dr. Sekar Natarajan |
M.B.B.S., M.S.(Surgery), M.N.A.M.S., M.Ch.(Vascular Surgery), F.I.C.S., D.Sc., F.R.C.S.(Glasgow) |
Vascular Surgery |
Chennai |
About the Doctor
Consultation Timing & Days: 6-8 pm Monday to Friday
Degree: MS, MNAMS, MCh(vascular), DSc, FRCS(Glas)
Designation: Chief Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon
Department: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Brief Profile:
One of the senior most vascular surgeons in the country. First in the country to get MCh qualification in Vascular Surgery. First Vascular Surgeon to start Endovascular surgery in Tamil Nadu. All the practicing vascular surgeons in Tamilnadu are his students. Has one of the largest number of limb salvage for diabetic patients in the country.
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered:
- Comprehensive care , surgical, endovascular(minimally invasive) and Vascular medicine for all vascular diseases.
- Peripheral arterial disease, diabetic foot care, varicose veins, stroke prevention surgery, deep vein thrombosis, Aneurysm surgery, dialysis access surgery, Renal transplantation
Professional Experience:
- MBBS 1969 - 1974 JIPMER Pondicherry
- MS Surg 1978 PGIMER Chandigarh
- MCh(vascular) MMC Chennai 1988
- MayoClinic USA 1993
- Royal Perth Hospital Perth 2009
- Retired as Prof and HOD of Vascular Surgery MMC 2003
Professional Membership:
- Founder member and Past President of Vascular Society of India.
- Member European Society of vascular and endovascular Surgery
- Member Society for Vascular surgery - USA
- Member Venous Association of India
- Fellow of International College of Surgeons
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons - Glasgow
- Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences
- Member Diabetic Foot Society of India
Languages Known: Tamil, English, Hindi
Dr. Sekar Natarajan
Chief Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon
Dr. Balasubramaniam Raju |
M.B.B.S., D.N.B.(General Medicine) D.N.B.(Nephrology) |
Nephrology |
Chennai |
About the Doctor
Consultation Timing & Days: 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Saturday
Degree: MBBS, DNB(Medicine), DNB(Nephrology)
Designation: Chief Nephrologist
Department: Nephrology
Brief Profile:
Senior Consultant Nephrologist with 19 years of experience. Performed over 500 renal transplantations including living and cadaver transplants. Induction free Immuno suppression program in living related renal transplantation with excellent long term survival is the highlight of our transplant program. Pioneer in CAPD in India. Studied the peritoneal transport characteristics in Indian patients and modified the PET graph to accommodate for Indian patients. Academically oriented with 75 publications and presentations in various National and International forums. Recognized post graduate teacher in Nephrology and in General Medicine.
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered:
- Renal Transplantation - living, cadaveric and Pediatric
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
- Hemodialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies,
- Diabetic Kidney Disease
- Critical Care Nephrology
- General Nephrology
- Hypertension
Professional Experience:
- Consultant Nephrologist - Coimbatore Kidney Center, 1997-99
- Chief Nephrologist - K.G.Hospital, Coimbatore, 1999-2014.
- Chief Nephrologist - Kauvery Hospital, Chennai since June 2014.
Professional Membership:
- Indian Society Of Nephrology
- Indian Society of Peritoneal Dialysis
- International Society of Nephrology
- International Society Of Peritoneal Dialysis.
Awards:
- 'Maharaja of Travancore' Prize for proficiency in Gen.Medicine in Undergraduate
- "Best Doctor Award" from TN Govt-2013
- "Star of KG Hospital" - awarded by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, President of India 2003
- Vocational Excellence award-Rotary club of Coimbatore North-2013
Languages Known: Tamil and English
Dr. Balasubramaniam Raju
Chief Nephrologist
Dr. Yamini Kannappan |
M.B.B.S., Diploma in Psychological Medicine., D.N.B.(Psychiatry) |
Psychiatry |
Chennai |
About the Doctor
Brief Profile:
Dr.Yamini Kannappan, MBBS, DPM, DNB, is currently Consultant Psychiatrist, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai.
Dr.Yamini Kannappan, MBBS, DPM, DNB, is currently Consultant Psychiatrist, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai.
She graduated from the prestigious Madras Medical College in 2001 bagging honours in Clinical Medicine and Forensic Medicine. She went on to pursue her post-graduation in Psychiatry from the Institute of Mental Health in 2004 and Diplomat Psychiatry from Schizophrenia Research Foundation in 2011. She was awarded the Dr. Sarada Menon Gold Medal for topping the country in the Diplomat National Board Postgraduate Psychiatry examinations held by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi in 2011.
Having been in active clinical practice for the last 13 years, she has also to her credit won the Practising Psychiatrist Award for the year 2009 awarded by the Tamil Nadu branch of the Indian Psychiatric Society.
Apart from her keen academic interests, she has an immense experience in the field of psychiatric research, having held the position of Research Officer for the Indian Council of Medical Research for a period of 4 years from 2005 to 2009. She also won the Young Researcher Award for her study on The Correlates of Insight In Schizophrenia in the International Conference on Schizophrenia held in Chennai in 2010.
She is Convenor, Health and Well-being wing of Indian Women Network, Confederation of Indian Industries - Tamil Nadu for the year 2017-2018. She is also a member of the Provincial Child Safeguarding Committee for the current year. Being an active campaigner of Mental Health she has been promoting awareness regarding mental health issues in various media platforms. Her special areas of interest include Addiction & Geriatric Psychiatry.
Super specialty: 2009 - Diplomate of National Board, National Board of Examinations
Scholastic performance
Paper Presented To Learned Societies:
- 2012 - Insight in Schizophrenia and Its relationship to Psychopathology and Neurocognition
- 2008:
- Diagnostic Profile of Patients Reaching Specialized Mental Health Services in Chennai City
- Perception of Primary Care Physicians and Mental Health Professionals
- How the Community Perceives
- An Epidemiological Study of Mental Health Problems in Chennai City with Special Reference to Socio-Economic Status
- A Comparative Study of Psychiatric Morbidity in Low, Middle and High Income Groups in Chennai City
- 2005 - The Impact of the Tsunami disaster on the Mental health of Rescue and Recovery Personnel
- 2002 - Herpes Simplex Encephalitis presenting as temporal Lobe abscess and Psychosis
- 2002 - A Case report of Narcolepsy
- 2002 - Civil Court Referrals to General Hospital Psychiatry Department
Articles:
- Public Awareness article on 'Social Phobia among Children & Adolescents' published in a Tamil weekly magazine Kungumam Doctor, 2017 February issue
- Expert guest opinion on 'Psychological Factors in Live Streaming of Suicides' published in the online edition of Indian Express, April 2017
Specialty experience
- 2013-2015: Assistant Professor, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital
- 2011-2013: Senior Resident, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital
- 2009-2011: Post Graduate Trainee (DNB) Psychiatry/Tutor in Psychiatry
- 2005-2009: Research Officer, ICMR Task Force Projection 'Urban Mental Health Problems and their Service Needs' in Collaboration with WHO
- 2004-2005: Junior Psychiatrist, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital
- 2002-2004: Post Graduate Resident Trainee in Psychiatry (D.P.M), Madras Medical College
- 2000-2001: Intern, Government General Hospital
Professional Body Membership: Life Member - Indian Psychiatric Society
Dr. Yamini Kannappan
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Sridhar Nagaiyan |
M.B.B.S., M.D.(Anesthesiology), F.R.C.A.(Anaesthetists) U.K., F.F.I.C.M. |
Critical Care |
Chennai |
About the Doctor
Degree: MD, FRCA (UK) FFICM (UK)CCST IN Critical care (UK)
Designation: Consultant Intensivist
Department: Critical care
Brief Profile:
- Full time Intensivist at Kauvery Hospital.
- After completing his post graduation from MMC, Chennai, he went on to complete his Advanced Training in Intensive Care from Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham and then worked as Consultant in critical care at Royal Stoke University teaching hospital before returning to India after 15 years in UK.
- Dr.Sridhar was awarded the Registrars Gold medal in Critical care during his training in UK and has received Clinical Excellence awards in the National Health service, UK.
- He worked with NHS Blood and Transplant and was the lead for 28 hospitals in the Midlands region. He is also on the advisory board for Mohan Foundation and was invited to the House of Lords for his work in fostering a partnership between MF and NHSBT,UK.
- He has developed several medical apps which have been endorsed by NHS UK for use across all hospitals in UK.
- Dr.Sridhar is one of the founders for a medical tech-startup which is partnering with IIT Madras in developing novel devices and technologies to improve health care delivery. He is also an advisor for Villgro an organisation which supports innovation and social entrepreneurship.
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered:
Comprehensive critical care services.
Professional Experience:
- MD from Madras,Medical,College,Chennai.
- Advanced training in Critical care from Birmingham,UK.
- CCST in Critical Care.
- Paediatric critical care at Birmingham Childrens Hospital
- Awarded FFICM in 2011.
- Regional director for Organ donation for the Midlands region.
- Consultant in Critical Care at Royal Stoke University Hospital ,one of UK top hospitals in critical care and trauma services.
- A mentor for Focussed Intensive care Echocardiography (FICE,UK)
- Consultant in Critical care at Kauvery Hospitalm Chennai for the last 2 years.
Languages Known: Engkish,hindi,tamil,telugu.
Dr. Sridhar Nagaiyan
Senior Intensivist
Dr. Sivarajan Thandeeswaran |
M.B.B.S., M.R.C.P.(U.K.), CCT in stroke medicine |
Neurology & Neuroscience |
Chennai |
About the Doctor
Designation: Senior Consultant
Visiting Hours: Monday to Saturday - 10am - 4pm
Specialty: Stroke/Neurovascular Medicine
Super specialization:
- Stroke Medicine, Neuro-rehabilitation, Neuro-intensive care, General Internal Medicine and Gerontology
- Neurovascular interventions for hyperacute stroke, Stroke prevention clinics and Spasticity management
- Advanced MRI imaging and research interest in acute stroke, Neurodegenerative disorders, Neuronal plasticity
Awards:
- Poster prize for Best research poster-Oxford University, Nuffield dept of Medicine.
- School Athletics Champion and Basketball team captain-1993
- Best Presentation prize in Various forums in hospital and as visiting faculty(2013-2019)
- Best Teacher letter for medical school graduates-Oxford UK-2018
Experience:
- Higher Specialist training in Stroke Medicine, General Internal Medicine and Gerontology. Oxford Deanery, United Kingdom- 2002
- Clinical Fellowship in Stroke Medicine, Neurorehabilitation and Neurointensive care - Oxford Deanery
- Clinical Research Fellowship in Stroke Medicine, Advanced Neuroimaging for acute brain injury and neuronal plasticity. - University of Oxford
- Consultant in Stroke Medicine, General Internal Medicine and Gerontology- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
Achievements:
- Research poster presentation at the European Stroke Organisation Conference, Glasgow - 2015
- Oral Presentation in European Stroke Conference- Nice, France - 2014
- Research poster presentation at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, Investigative Medicine Division, University of Oxford - 2013
- School Vice-Captain - Sainik School, Amaravathinagar
- Sports Champion and Basketball team Captain - Sainik School, Amaravathinagar
- Sports Champion - Rajah Muthiah Medical College
Publications:
- Publications in international journals including Brain, American Journal of Neuroradiology.
- Poster presentations at various European Stroke Conferences
Professional Membership:
- Member of International Headache Society
- Member of British Association for the Study of Headache
- Member of Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
- Member of British Association of Stroke Physicians
- Parkinsons UK
- Member of European Stroke Organisation
- Member of British Geriatrics Society
Languages Known: English, Tamil and Hindi
Dr. Sivarajan Thandeeswaran
Sr. Consultant Stroke and Neurovascular Specialist
Kauvery Ashirwad Program for Senior Citizens
Being pioneers of Geriatric Care, Kauvery Hospital launches an all-inclusive, interdisciplinary health program for the elderly.
Services Offered:
- Geriatric Master Health Checkup
- Home safety assessment for the elderly
- Diet counselling
- Eye checkup
- Dental checkup
- Physiotherapy session
- 4 consultations by geriatrician
- 10% discount on OP Pharmacy
- 10% discount on OP Lab and Radiology services
- 2 home healthcare visits by our nurse
- Free ambulance services*
- Free home delivery of medicines*
- Comprehensive health report
- Cost of the Package: INR 7,500/-
- For appointments, call 044 4000 6000
The strength of will
Mr Srinivasan, a 103-year-old man from Mylapore was rushed into Kauvery Hospital with a dislocated hip owing to a fall. His age was a massive challenge for our team of geriatricians and orthopaedics to overcome. Yet, our team remained confident of facilitating his recovery. After immediate imaging and diagnosis, our surgical team geared up to perform a complex hip replacement surgery to help him get back on his feet. A centenarian, Mr Srinivasan remained strong-willed and put his faith in us to restore him to normalcy. The surgery was successfully performed and within 5 days, he was back on his feet and returned to his routine.
The testament of optimism
Mr S N Pai, a 101-year-old was rushed into Kauvery Hospital in an ambulance. His fall had dislocated his hip. However, within 10 mins of the call, our ambulance was ready to pick him up and within 2 hours of his admission, his surgery was scheduled post diagnosis and imaging. Throughout the ordeal, Mr Pai remained optimistic and hopeful about his recovery. His surgery was successfully performed and he left the hospital 3 days later with a smile on his face.
Additional Care Services at Home
Doctor Visit
Nurse Visit
Physiotherapy
Delivery of Medicines
Sample Collection
