Dr. R. Balasubramaniyam

Qualification

M.B.B.S., D.N.B.(General Medicine) D.N.B.(Nephrology)

Speciality

Nephrology

Location

Chennai BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

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.

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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

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Dr. R. Balasubramaniyam