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Radiation oncologists

Dr. Christopher John

Radiation Oncology

Visiting Consultant, Radiation Oncology

  • 14+ Years Experience
  • Designation: Visiting Consultant
  • MBBS, MD
  • M.B.B.S. (2006–2012) – Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam University, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University
  • M.D. Radiotherapy (2013–2016) – Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre University, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Health Science, Karnataka

Dr. Christopher John is a Visiting Consultant in Radiation Oncology at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 14 years of experience. Neuro-oncology and head and neck oncology are his principal clinical interests, and h…

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Key Procedures

  • Radiation Therapy for Cancer
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IM…
  • Brachytherapy
  • CyberKnife Radiosurgery

Dr. K. R. Prasanna Kumar

Radiation Oncology

Senior Consultant & Visiting Radiation Oncologist, Radiation Oncology

  • 18+ Years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant & Visiting Radiation Oncologist
  • MBBS, DND
  • Degrees & Training- DND Radiotherapy — Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai (2009–2012)
  • MBBS — Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR University (2002–2008)

Dr. K. R. Prasanna Kumar is Senior Consultant and Visiting Radiation Oncologist at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 18 years of experience in radiation oncology. He treats cancer with a wide span of external beam…

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Key Procedures

  • Radiation Therapy for Cancer
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IM…
  • CyberKnife Radiosurgery
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
  • Brachytherapy

Dr. M. Janarthinakani

Radiation Oncology

Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology

  • 25+ Years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant
  • MBBS, MD
  • MBBS — Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu (1995–2001)
  • MD, Radiation Oncology — Cancer Institute Adyar (WIA), Chennai (2001–2004)
  • ESMO Examination — Passed on October 8, 2016, Chennai, India

Dr. M. Janarthinakani is a Senior Consultant in Radiation Oncology at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 25 years of experience and medical oncology listed alongside radiation oncology among his specializations. H…

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Key Procedures

  • Radiation Therapy for Cancer
  • Brachytherapy
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IM…
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
  • Chemotherapy for Cancer
  • Cancer Immunotherapy

Dr. S. Usha

Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncologist, Radiation Oncology

  • 14+ Years Experience
  • Designation: Radiation Oncologist
  • MBBS, DMRT
  • MBBS — Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • DMRT (Diploma in Medical Radiotherapy) — Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Palliative Medicine — Completed course in Palliative Medicine from IAPC (Indian Association of Palliative Care)

Dr. S. Usha is a Radiation Oncologist at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 14 years of experience. Her work with solid tumors has a particular focus on breast and gynecologic cancers, including cancers of the cervi…

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Key Procedures

  • Radiation Therapy for Cancer
  • Brachytherapy
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IM…
  • Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
  • Hormone Therapy for Gynecologic Cancers
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

Dr. V. Balasundaram

Radiation Oncology

Head of Department & Clinical Lead, Radiation Oncology

  • 30+ Years Experience
  • Designation: Head of Department & Clinical Lead
  • MBBS, MD (RT)
  • MBBS — Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur (1987–1992)
  • MD (Radiation Therapy / Radiation Oncology) — Madras Medical College & Government General Hospitals, Chennai (1996–1999)

Dr. V. Balasundaram is Head of Department and Clinical Lead for Radiation Oncology at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 30 years of experience. His practice covers radiation therapy for cancer, brachytherapy, image…

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Key Procedures

  • Radiation Therapy for Cancer
  • Brachytherapy
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IM…
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
  • Chemotherapy for Cancer (concurrent chemo…

Surgical oncologists

Dr. Aiswarya Sekar

Surgical Oncology

Gynecologic Oncosurgeon

  • 7+ Years Experience
  • Designation: Gynecologic Oncosurgeon
  • MBBS, MS, MCh
  • MCh in Gynecologic Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2024)
  • MS in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Madras Medical College, Chennai (2019)
  • MBBS — Thanjavur Medical College

Dr. Aiswarya Sekar is Gynecologic Oncosurgeon at Rela Hospital in Chennai. She has practised for 7+ years experience. The operating list includes Cytoreductive Surgery with HIPEC and Radical Hysterectomy; Ovarian Cancer…

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Key Procedures

  • Ovarian Cancer Surgery
  • Cervical Cancer Surgery
  • Endometrial Cancer Surgery
  • Vulvar Cancer Surgery
  • Radical Hysterectomy
  • CRS + HIPEC

Dr. D. Pon Jeeva Mathan

Surgical Oncology

Consultant

  • 10+ Years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, PDF (Minimal Access Surgery), PDF (Surgical Oncology)
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Surgical Oncology — Tata Medical Center, Kolkata (2021–2023)
  • Senior Fellowship — Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai (2020–2021)
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (PDF) — GEM Hospital & Research Center, M.G.R. University, Coimbatore (2018–2020)

Dr. D. Pon Jeeva Mathan is a Consultant at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 10 years of experience across surgical oncology and minimal access surgery. His operating list centres on breast and gynaecological cance…

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Key Procedures

  • Breast-Conserving Surgery
  • Mastectomy
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Cervical Cancer Surgery
  • Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Dr. Jagadesh Chandra Bose

Surgical Oncology

Senior Consultant

  • 30+ Years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, MCh
  • M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology)
  • M.S. (General Surgery)
  • M.B.B.S.

Dr. Jagadesh Chandra Bose is Senior Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai. He has practised for 30+ years experience. The operating list includes Neck Dissection and reconstruction when the defect needs it; a second lo…

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Key Procedures

  • Head & Neck Tumor Surgery
  • Limb Salvage Surgery
  • Bone Tumor Surgery
  • Neck Dissection

Dr. Keshavarajan G

Surgical Oncology

Consultant

  • 17+ Years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, MCh
  • MCh, Surgical Oncology — Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram (2019)
  • MS, General Surgery — Madras Medical College, Chennai (2013)
  • MBBS — JSS Medical College, Mysore (2009)

Dr. Keshavarajan G is a Consultant at Rela Hospital, Chennai, attached to its cancer centre. He has practised for more than 17 years, and his profile records two areas of work: surgical oncology and general surgery. His…

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Key Procedures

  • MCh, Surgical Oncology — Regional Cancer…
  • MS, General Surgery — Madras Medical Coll…
  • MBBS — JSS Medical College, Mysore (2009)
  • Pre-University — Sri Ramakrishna Vidyasha…
  • PIPAC Certified (Pressurized Intraperiton…
  • PIPAC

Dr. P. Saravanan

Surgical Oncology

Visiting Consultant – Surgical Oncologist

  • 30+ Years Experience
  • Designation: Visiting Consultant – Surgical Oncologist
  • MBBS, DNB, MRCS, M.Ch
  • M.Ch (Surgical Oncology) – Govt Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, August 2010
  • MRCS (Edinburgh) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, General Surgery, Elected 2005
  • DNB (General Surgery) – Diplomate of the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India, May 2004

Dr. P. Saravanan is Visiting Consultant and Surgical Oncologist at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 30 years of experience. His operating practice is divided between the head and neck and the upper gastrointestina…

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Key Procedures

  • Head & Neck Tumor Surgery
  • Oral Cancer Surgery
  • Neck Dissection
  • Gastric Cancer Surgery
  • Esophageal Cancer Surgery
  • Thyroid Cancer Surgery

Dr. Swathi Prakash

Surgical Oncology

Consultant, Breast Surgery, Cancer Centre, Surgical Oncology

  • 15+ Years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, MCh
  • MCh (Breast & Endocrine Surgery) — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
  • MS (General Surgery) — Govt Kilpauk Medical College / Govt Royapettah Hospital, Chennai
  • MBBS — Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute, Kanchipuram

Dr. Swathi Prakash is a Consultant in breast surgery at the Cancer Centre of Rela Hospital, Chennai, working within surgical oncology, with more than 15 years of experience. Her practice is devoted to the breast. She pe…

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Key Procedures

  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Mastectomy
  • Breast-Conserving Surgery
  • Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Breast Biopsy

Medical oncologists

Dr. (Brig) S. Viswanath

Medical Oncology

Senior Consultant, Medical Oncologist

  • 17+ years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant
  • MBBS, MD, DM
  • MBBS – Karnatak Medical College, Hubli, Karnatak University, Dharwad
  • MD (General Medicine) – Command Hospital, Airforce, Bangalore, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Bengaluru
  • DM (Medical Oncology) – Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, The Tamilnadu MGR Medical University, Chennai

Dr. (Brig) S. Viswanath is Senior Consultant, Medical Oncologist at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised medical oncology in India for 17+ years experience. The systemic list covers CAR-T Cell Therapy, Horm…

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Key Procedures

  • Chemotherapy for Cancer
  • Cancer Immunotherapy
  • Targeted Therapy for Cancer
  • Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
  • Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
  • Hormone Therapy for Gynecologic Cancers

Dr. J. Jebasingh

Medical Oncology

Senior Consultant

  • 33+ years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant
  • MBBS, MD, DNB, DM

Dr. J. Jebasingh is Senior Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised medical oncology in India for 33+ years experience. The systemic list covers Chemotherapy, Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy wh…

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Key Procedures

  • Chemotherapy
  • Targeted Therapy
  • Immunotherapy

Dr. K. R. Gopi

Medical Oncology

Senior Consultant

  • 30+ years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant
  • MD, MRCP, DNB
  • MD
  • MRCP (Ireland) — Member of the Royal College of Physicians
  • Medical Oncology (RCP) UK — Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom

Dr. K. R. Gopi is Senior Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised medical oncology in India for 30+ years experience. The systemic list covers Hormone Therapy, Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy w…

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Key Procedures

  • Chemotherapy for Cancer
  • Cancer Immunotherapy
  • Targeted Therapy for Cancer
  • Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
  • Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
  • Hormone Therapy for Gynecologic Cancers

Pediatric hematologists

Dr. Dhaarani J

Pediatric Hematology

Consultant Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist

  • 13+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist
  • MBBS, MD, FNB, IAP Fellowship in Paediatric Hemato-Oncology
  • IAP Fellowship in Paediatric Hemato-Oncology — Indian Academy of Paediatrics – Paediatric Hemato-Oncology Chapter, India (2018)
  • FNB (Paediatric Hemato-Oncology) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India (2018)
  • MD (Paediatrics) — Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India (2016)

Dr. Dhaarani J is a Consultant Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 13 years of experience. She is listed in pediatric hematology and hematology, and her qualifications are MBBS, MD,…

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Key Procedures

  • Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Pediatric Leukemia
  • Pediatric Thalassemia
  • Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
  • Pediatric Aplastic Anemia Treatment
  • Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation

Dr. Julius Xavier Scott

Pediatric Hematology

Director, Department of Paediatric Hemato-Oncology

  • 22+ years Experience
  • Designation: Director
  • MBBS, DCH, MD, DNB, Fellowship in Paediatric Hemato-Oncology
  • Fellowship in Paediatric Hemato-Oncology — Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, Australia (2009)
  • DNB (Paediatrics) — National Board of Examinations, India (2001)
  • MD (Paediatrics) — Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (2000)

Dr. Julius Xavier Scott is Director of the Department of Paediatric Hemato-Oncology at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 22 years of experience. His qualifications are MBBS, DCH, MD, DNB and a fellowship in paedi…

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Key Procedures

  • Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Pediatric Leukemia
  • Pediatric Aplastic Anemia Treatment
  • Pediatric Thalassemia
  • Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
  • Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation

Cardiac surgeons

Dr. A. S. Hariharan

Cardiac Surgery

Visiting Consultant

  • 12+ years Experience
  • Designation: Visiting Consultant
  • MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
  • MBBS
  • D.N.B (General Surgery)
  • D.N.B (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

Dr. A. S. Hariharan is a Visiting Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 12 years of experience. His profile records cardiac surgery together with vascular surgery. His list is weighted toward the aorta.…

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Key Procedures

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Aortic Root Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVA…
  • LVAD Implantation

Dr. D. Senthil Kumar

Cardiac Surgery

Senior Consultant

  • 19+ years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, MCh
  • M.Ch. in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery — Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), India (2015)
  • M.S. (Master of Surgery) — Chengalpattu Medical College, India (2012)
  • M.B.B.S. — Madras Medical College, India (2007)

Dr. D. Senthil Kumar is Senior Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised cardiac surgery in India for 19+ years experience. The cardiac list covers Robotic Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardi…

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Key Procedures

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Heart Valve Repair Surgery
  • Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Heart-Lung Transplant
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Robotic Cardiac Surgery

Director and Senior Consultant

  • 26+ years Experience
  • Designation: Director and Senior Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, DNB
  • MBBS
  • MS
  • DNB

Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan is Director and Senior Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 26 years of experience. His profile records cardiac surgery together with paediatric cardiac surgery. His list is…

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Key Procedures

  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Heart Transplant Surgery
  • Lung Transplant Surgery
  • Heart-Lung Transplant
  • Heart Valve Repair Surgery
  • Heart Valve Replacement Surgery

Cardiologists

Dr. Ashok Kumar

Cardiology

Group Director and Head of Department of Cardiology

  • 11+ years Experience
  • Designation: Group Director and Head of Department of Cardiology
  • MBBS, MD, DM
  • D.M. in Cardiology— Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (2014)
  • M.D. in General Medicine — Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad (2011)
  • M.B.B.S. — Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad (2004)

Dr. Ashok Kumar is Group Director and Head of the Department of Cardiology at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 11 years of experience. His profile records adult cardiology alongside paediatric device closures fo…

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Key Procedures

  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting
  • Coronary Artery Disease Management
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
  • Echocardiogram (Echo)
  • Pacemaker Implantation

Consultant Cardiologist

  • 15+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant Cardiologist
  • MBBS, MD, DM
  • MBBS — SRM Medical College & Research Institute, Potheri (2011)
  • MD (General Medicine) — Madras Medical College, Chennai (2016)
  • DM (Cardiology) — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2020)

Dr. R. Venkatakrishnan is a Consultant Cardiologist at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 15 years of experience across cardiology and interventional cardiology. His list covers coronary angiography, coronary angi…

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Key Procedures

  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
  • Coronary Artery Disease Management
  • Atrial Fibrillation Management
  • Heart Failure Management

Dr. S. Socrates

Cardiology

Consultant Cardiologist

  • 23+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant Cardiologist
  • MBBS, MD, DM
  • M.B.,B.S
  • M.D (General Medicine)
  • D.M (Cardiology)

Dr. S. Socrates is Consultant Cardiologist at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised interventional and clinical cardiology in India for 23+ years experience. The cardiology list covers Atrial Fibrillation Ab…

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Key Procedures

  • Echocardiogram (Echo)
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting
  • Coronary Artery Disease Management
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
  • Heart Failure Management

Senior Consultant

  • 15+ years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant
  • MBBS, MD, DM, FESC
  • FESC
  • D.M. in Cardiology – Madras Medical College, India
  • M.D. in Paediatrics – Thanjavur Medical College, India

Dr. V. Narendra Kumar is a Senior Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 15 years of experience. His profile records cardiology together with heart transplant care on the cardiac surgery side. His list c…

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Key Procedures

  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting
  • Coronary Artery Disease Management
  • Heart Failure Management
  • Pacemaker Implantation
  • ICD Implantation

Senior Consultant

  • 15+ years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant
  • MBBS, MD, DM, MRCP, FSCAI, CCEBDM
  • FSCAI (USA)
  • CCEBDM
  • MRCP (UK) — General Medical Council (GMC) Registration with License to Practice

Dr. Vijayan Ganesan is a Senior Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 15 years of experience in cardiology. His work covers both coronary and peripheral territory. He performs coronary angiography, coro…

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Key Procedures

  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting
  • Coronary Artery Disease Management
  • TAVI / TAVR
  • MitraClip Procedure
  • Valvular Heart Disease Management

ENT surgeons

Visiting Consultant

  • 20+ years Experience
  • Designation: Visiting Consultant
  • BDS, MDS, FHNOS, FIBOMS, FIBSCOMS, FGOLF, FIBCSOMS-CAQ, AOCMF
  • BDS – Rajah Muthiah Dental College, Annamalai University (1993–1998)
  • MDS – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vinayaka Missions Dental College, The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical College, Chennai (1999–2002)
  • FHNO – Fellow in Head and Neck, Surgical Oncology, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2010–2011)

Dr. Mathan Mohan is a Visiting Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 20 years of experience. His profile carries three specializations: head and neck surgical oncology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, a…

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Key Procedures

  • Head & Neck Tumor Surgery
  • Oral Cancer Surgery
  • Neck Dissection
  • Jaw Surgery
  • Oral Cyst Surgery
  • Wisdom Tooth Removal

Senior Consultant

  • 10+ years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant
  • MBBS, MS (ORL-HNS), AFIH
  • MBBS — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
  • MS (ORL-HNS) — Master of Surgery in Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
  • AFIH — Associate Fellow of Industrial Health

Dr. Purushothaman P. K is Senior Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised ENT surgery in India for 10+ years experience. The ENT list covers Cochlear Implantation, FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinu…

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Key Procedures

  • Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Polyps
  • Chronic Middle Ear Disease
  • Hearing Loss
  • Mastoidectomy

Associate Consultant

  • 5+ years Experience
  • Designation: Associate Consultant
  • MBBS, MS
  • MS (ENT)– SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai
  • MBBS– SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai

Dr. Shruthi Sreekumar is Associate Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. She has practised ENT surgery in India for 5+ years experience. The ENT list covers Cochlear Implantation, FESS (Functional Endoscopic Si…

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Key Procedures

  • Tonsillectomy
  • Septoplasty
  • Mastoidectomy
  • Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Laryngeal Surgery
  • Chronic Middle Ear Disease

Visiting Consultant - Paediatric ENT

  • 10+ years Experience
  • Designation: Visiting Consultant - Paediatric ENT
  • MBBS, DLO, DOHNS, MRCS
  • MBBS — Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, 2001
  • DLO — Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, 2005
  • DOHNS— Royal College of Surgeons in England, 2010

Dr. Subashini Partheeban is a Visiting Consultant in Paediatric ENT at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 10 years of experience. Her clinical list is built around children. Pediatric airway disorders, pediatric h…

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Key Procedures

  • Tonsillectomy
  • Septoplasty
  • Mastoidectomy
  • Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Laryngeal Surgery

Gastroenterologists

Dr. Dinesh Jothimani

Gastroenterology

Director, Hepatology

  • 19+ years Experience
  • Designation: Director
  • MBBS, MRCP, CCT, FRCP
  • MBBS— Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital, Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India (2000)
  • MRCP (UK) — The Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (2004)
  • CCT in Hepatology, Gastroenterology & General Medicine — West Midlands Deanery, United Kingdom (2004–2010)

Dr. Dinesh Jothimani is Director of Hepatology at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 19 years of experience. His profile records gastroenterology and hepatobiliary medicine together with transplant hepatology. His…

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Key Procedures

  • ERCP
  • Chronic Liver Disease
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Autoimmune Liver Diseases Management
  • Chronic Hepatitis B
  • Chronic Hepatitis C

Dr. Karan

Gastroenterology

Consultant

  • 14+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant
  • MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship
  • Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology — Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai, Tamil Nadu (2022)
  • DM (Medical Gastroenterology)— Narayana Medical College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh (2019)
  • MD (General Medicine) — Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra (2015)

Dr. Karan is Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised gastroenterology in India for 14+ years experience. The endoscopy list covers ERCP, Endoscopic Hemostasis and ERCP when imaging and labs make…

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Key Procedures

  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • ERCP
  • Portal Hypertension
  • Chronic Hepatitis B
  • Chronic Hepatitis C
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Dr. Navin Kumar Marannan

Gastroenterology

Consultant

  • 15+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant
  • MBBS, MD, DM
  • D.M. (Hepatology) — Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi (2019–2022)
  • M.D. (General Medicine) — Madurai Medical College, Madurai (2012–2015)
  • M.B.B.S.— Stanley Medical College, Chennai (2005–2011)

Dr. Navin Kumar Marannan is Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised gastroenterology in India for 15+ years experience. The endoscopy list covers ERCP, Colonoscopy and ERCP when imaging and labs…

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Key Procedures

  • Chronic Liver Disease
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Chronic Hepatitis B
  • Chronic Hepatitis C
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Autoimmune Liver Diseases Management

Dr. Radhika Venugopal

Gastroenterology

Consultant Hepatologist

  • 24+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant Hepatologist
  • MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology
  • Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology — Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai (2020)
  • D.M. Hepatology (Super Speciality Post-graduation)— Institute of Hepato Biliary Sciences, Madras Medical College, Chennai (2018)
  • M.D. Paediatrics — Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Madras Medical College, Chennai (2007)

Dr. Radhika Venugopal is a Consultant Hepatologist at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 24 years of experience. Her profile records gastroenterology and hepatobiliary medicine together with the medical management…

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Key Procedures

  • Chronic Liver Disease
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Chronic Hepatitis B
  • Chronic Hepatitis C
  • Autoimmune Liver Diseases Management

Dr. Vaibhav Patil

Gastroenterology

Director of Hepatology

  • 12+ years Experience
  • Designation: Director of Hepatology
  • MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Medical Gastroenterology), Diploma in Diabetology, Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology
  • Fellow in Transplant Hepatology— Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai (Jan 2018 – Sept 2018)
  • DNB Medical Gastroenterology — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2017)
  • DNB General Surgery— National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2012)

Dr. Vaibhav Patil is Director of Hepatology at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 12 years of experience. His profile records gastroenterology and hepatobiliary medicine together with liver transplant medicine. Th…

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Key Procedures

  • ERCP
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Chronic Hepatitis B
  • Chronic Hepatitis C
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Portal Hypertension

Surgical gastroenterologists

Dr. Gomathy Narasimhan

Surgical Gastroenterology

Senior Consultant, Liver and Renal Transplant Surgery

  • 20+ years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant
  • MBBS, MS (General Surgery), ASTS Fellowship
  • ASTS Fellowship in Transplant Surgery (2006) — Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
  • MS – General Surgery (2001) — Madras Medical College, Chennai
  • MBBS (1996) — Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai

Dr. Gomathy Narasimhan is Senior Consultant in Liver and Renal Transplant Surgery at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 20 years of experience. Her profile records surgical gastroenterology together with kidney tran…

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Key Procedures

  • Liver Transplant
  • Pediatric Liver Transplant
  • Living Donor Kidney Transplant
  • Liver Tumor Surgery
  • Multivisceral Transplant
  • Pancreas Transplant

Dr. Kumar Palaniappan

Surgical Gastroenterology

Clinical Lead – Laparoscopy Liver Surgery

  • 20+ years Experience
  • Designation: Clinical Lead – Laparoscopy Liver Surgery
  • MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), Fellowship in Liver Transplantation & HPB Surgery
  • MBBS (1999) – Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
  • DNB General Surgery (2004) – Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre, Madurai
  • D.N.B (Surgical Gastroenterology) (2009) – Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre, Madurai

Dr. Kumar Palaniappan is Clinical Lead for Laparoscopy Liver Surgery at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 20 years of experience. His profile records surgical gastroenterology together with gastroenterology and h…

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Key Procedures

  • Liver Transplant
  • Liver Tumor Surgery
  • Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal Surgery)
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Gastrectomy
  • Pancreas Transplant

Dr. Rajesh Rajalingam

Surgical Gastroenterology

Clinical Lead for HPB Surgery

  • 20+ years Experience
  • Designation: Clinical Lead for HPB Surgery
  • MBBS, MS, MCh
  • MBBS (2003) — Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli
  • MS in General Surgery (2007) — JIPMER, Pondicherry
  • MCh in Gastrointestinal Surgery (2011) — G B Pant Hospital, New Delhi

Dr. Rajesh Rajalingam is Clinical Lead for HPB Surgery at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 20 years of experience. His profile records surgical gastroenterology together with gastroenterology and hepatobiliary wor…

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Key Procedures

  • Liver Transplant
  • Pediatric Liver Transplant
  • Liver Tumor Surgery
  • Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal Surgery)
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Liver Transplantation

Dr. Vasantha Kumar

Surgical Gastroenterology

Associate Consultant

  • 20+ years Experience
  • Designation: Associate Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, MCh, FMAS
  • MBBS (2005) — Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India
  • MS (General Surgery) (2009) — Madurai Medical College, Madurai, India
  • FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery) (2012) — Gurgaon

Dr. Vasantha Kumar is Associate Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised surgical gastroenterology in India for 20+ years experience. Living-donor versus deceased-donor work-up, Whipple sequencing…

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Key Procedures

  • Liver Transplant
  • Liver Tumor Surgery
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal Surgery)
  • Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplant
  • Gastrectomy

Dr. Arul Kumar S

Surgical Gastroenterology

Associate Consultant

  • 18+ years Experience
  • Designation: Associate Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, Fellowship in HPB Surgery, Fellowship in Liver Transplantation
  • M.B.B.S.— Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Madras Medical College, Chennai (July 2002 – March 2008)
  • M.S. in General Surgery — Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai (April 2008 – May 2011)
  • Fellowship in HPB Surgery— Christian Medical College, Vellore (July 2014 – July 2016)

Dr. Arul Kumar S is an Associate Consultant at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 18 years of experience. His profile records surgical gastroenterology together with gastroenterology and hepatobiliary work. His list…

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Key Procedures

  • Liver Transplant
  • Liver Tumor Surgery
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplant
  • Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal Surgery)
  • Gallstones / Cholelithiasis

Dr. Prithiviraj Nabi

Surgical Gastroenterology

Associate Consultant

  • 18+ years Experience
  • Designation: Associate Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, MCh, DNB, FMAS, FALS, FACS
  • MBBS— Madurai Medical College, Madurai (2008)
  • MS General Surgery — PGIMER, Chandigarh (2012)
  • MCh Surgical Gastroenterology— GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi (2017)

Dr. Prithiviraj Nabi is an Associate Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 18 years of experience. His profile records surgical gastroenterology together with gastroenterology and hepatobiliary medicine…

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Key Procedures

  • Liver Transplant
  • Liver Tumor Surgery
  • Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal Surgery)
  • Pancreas Transplant
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Cholecystectomy

Dr. Ramkiran Reddy Cherukuru

Surgical Gastroenterology

Consultant

  • 15+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, MRCS, DNB, PDF
  • MBBS (2007) — Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India
  • MS in General Surgery (2011) — Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India
  • MRCS (2013) — Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK

Dr. Ramkiran Reddy Cherukuru is a Consultant at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 15 years of experience. His profile records surgical gastroenterology together with general surgery, and his operating list covers l…

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Key Procedures

  • Liver Transplant
  • Liver Tumor Surgery
  • Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal Surgery)
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Gastrectomy
  • Liver Transplantation

Dr. S. R. Shyam Sundar

Surgical Gastroenterology

Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology and Robotic GI Surgery

  • 12+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, FMAAS
  • Fellowship in Robotic Upper GI Surgery (2023) — Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
  • Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy (2020–2021)— SUT Puttom Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
  • Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy (2017) — World Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi

Dr. S. R. Shyam Sundar is a Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology and Robotic GI Surgery at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 12 years of experience. His profile records surgical gastroenterology together with ge…

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Key Procedures

  • Gastrectomy
  • Anti-Reflux Surgery (Nissen Fundoplicatio…

Dr. Jasper Sandeep Rajasekar

Surgical Gastroenterology

Associate Consultant

  • 11+ years Experience
  • Designation: Associate Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, MCh, MRCS
  • MBBS
  • MS (Master of Surgery)
  • MCh – Surgical Gastroenterology, Madras Medical College (2015)

Dr. Jasper Sandeep Rajasekar is an Associate Consultant at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 11 years of experience. His profile records surgical gastroenterology together with gastroenterology and hepatobiliary wo…

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Key Procedures

  • Liver Transplant
  • Pediatric Liver Transplant
  • Liver Tumor Surgery
  • Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal Surgery)
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Gastrectomy

Spine surgeon

Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics and Head of Spine Surgery

  • 10+ years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics and Head of Spine Surgery
  • MBBS, D Ortho, DNB (Ortho), MNAMS, FNB (Spine Surgery)
  • MBBS — Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, 2001
  • D Ortho — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, 2003
  • DNB (Ortho)— National Board of Examination, 2006

Dr. Parthasarathy Srinivasan is Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics and Head of Spine Surgery at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 10 years of experience. His profile records spine surgery together with orthopedics.…

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Key Procedures

  • Spinal Deformity Correction
  • Endoscopic Spine Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion Surgery
  • Revision Spine Surgery (Failed Back Surge…
  • Discectomy
  • Cervical Spine Surgery

Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon

Dr. Kailash Sarathy

Pediatric Orthopaedic

Visiting Consultant

  • 15+ years Experience
  • Designation: Visiting Consultant
  • MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), FIPO, FIPAO
  • MBBS– Govt. Chengalpattu Medical College and Hospital – Distinction (2006–2011)
  • M.S. (Orthopaedics) – Masters in Surgery in Orthopaedics & Traumatology – Madurai Medical College & Hospital and Trauma Care Centre, Madurai, India – 1st Class (2013–2016)
  • FIPO (POSI, India)– POSI-Kaye E Wilkins Paediatric Orthopaedics Inland Travelling Fellowship (6 weeks) – Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (KMC Manipal and Sancheti Institute, Pune, India) – 2019

Dr. Kailash Sarathy is a Visiting Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 15 years of experience. He is listed in pediatric orthopedics and orthopedics, and his qualifications are MBBS, MS in orthopaedics…

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Key Procedures

  • Club Foot Correction Surgery
  • Club Foot (CTEV)
  • Developmental Dysplasia of Hip
  • Pediatric Deformity Correction
  • Pediatric Fracture Surgery
  • Pediatric Scoliosis

Orthopaedic surgeons

Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics and Head – Joint Replacement Services

  • 23+ years Experience
  • Designation: Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics and Head – Joint Replacement Services
  • MBBS, MS, FRCS, FACS
  • MBBS (2003) – Madras Medical College, Dr. MGR Medical University
  • MS Orthopaedics (2007) – Madurai Medical College, Dr. MGR Medical University
  • FRCS (Glasgow) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow (from 2019)

Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar is Clinical Lead in Orthopaedics and Head of Joint Replacement Services at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 23 years of experience across orthopedics and arthroplasty. His list covers total…

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Key Procedures

  • Hip Replacement
  • Hip Resurfacing
  • Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Robotic Knee Replacement
  • Revision Hip Replacement

Consultant

  • 20+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant
  • MBBS, MS (Ortho), FIAA

Dr. Prakash Ayyadurai is Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised adult orthopaedics in India for 20+ years experience. Primary versus revision arthroplasty, robotic versus conventional knee, ACL…

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Key Procedures

  • ACL Reconstruction (Anterior Cruciate Lig…
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Tendon Repair

Gynecologists

Visiting Consultant

  • 21+ years Experience
  • Designation: Visiting Consultant
  • MBBS, DGO, MS
  • MBBS — KAPV Government Medical College, 2000–2005
  • DGO, MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology) — Trivandrum Government Medical College, 2008–2011

Dr. M. Yogasalini is Visiting Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. She has practised gynecology in India for 21+ years experience. Laparoscopic versus robotic, vaginal or abdominal hysterectomy, uterus-sparing…

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Key Procedures

  • Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal Surgery)
  • Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal Surgery)
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
  • Endometriosis Surgery

Dr. P. Usha

Gynecology

Visiting Consultant

  • 19+ years Experience
  • Designation: Visiting Consultant
  • MBBS, MD (OG), D.LAP, FMAS, Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Gynae Oncology
  • MBBS– Stanley Medical College (2002–2007)
  • MD (OG) – Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Madras Medical College (2010–2013)
  • D. LAP, FMAS– Diploma in Laparoscopy and Fellow in Minimal Access Surgery

Dr. P. Usha is a Visiting Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 19 years of experience in obstetrics and gynaecology. Her list mixes benign gynaecology with a gynaecologic oncology subspecialty. She man…

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Key Procedures

  • Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal Surgery)
  • Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal Surgery)
  • Endometriosis Surgery
  • Endometrial Ablation
  • Endometriosis Treatment
  • Menopause Management

Dr. T. Vaidhehi

Gynecology

Visiting Consultant

  • 17+ years Experience
  • Designation: Visiting Consultant
  • MBBS, MS
  • MBBS — Thanjavur Medical College, 2003–2009
  • MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology)— Chengalpattu Medical College, 2014–2017

Dr. T. Vaidhehi is Visiting Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. She has practised gynecology in India for 17+ years experience. Laparoscopic versus robotic, vaginal or abdominal hysterectomy, uterus-sparing m…

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Key Procedures

  • Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal Surgery)
  • Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal Surgery)
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Endometriosis Treatment

Senior Consultant

  • 15+ years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant
  • MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), FOGSI Laparoscopy Course
  • FOGSI Laparoscopy Course — Aakash Hospital & Aaditya Fertility Centre, Chennai (2019)
  • MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)— JIPMER, Pondicherry (2012–2015)
  • MBBS — JSS Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University, Mysore (2005–2011)

Dr. Swaramya Chandrasekaran is a Senior Consultant at Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai, in its Women and Children's Hospital, with more than 15 years of experience in obstetrics and gynaecology and women's…

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Key Procedures

  • Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal Surgery)
  • Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal Surgery)
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
  • Endometriosis Surgery

Consultant

  • 12+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, DNB, FMAS
  • FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery) — 2025
  • Preventive Colpologist — Sainiwas Health Care, Pune — August 2022
  • ART Training— Chennai Fertility Centre, Chennai — January 2022

Dr. Dhivya Sharona is a Consultant at Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai, working in its Women and Children's Hospital, with more than 12 years of experience. Her profile records obstetrics and gynaecology,…

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Key Procedures

  • Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal Surgery)
  • Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal Surgery)
  • Endometriosis Surgery
  • Oophorectomy
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Therapeutic Dilation & Curettage

Dr. Kaavya M

Gynecology

Visiting Consultant

  • 10+ years Experience
  • Designation: Visiting Consultant
  • MBBS, MS, FMAS, FART, MRCOG
  • MBBS– 2010, SRM Medical College and Hospital and Research Center, Chennai
  • MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) – 2017, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai
  • FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery) – 2019, World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon

Dr. Kaavya M is a Visiting Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 10 years of experience across obstetrics and gynaecology and infertility and IVF. At Rela she runs the obstetrics and gynaecology evening…

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Key Procedures

  • Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal Surgery)
  • Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal Surgery)
  • Endometriosis Surgery
  • Endometriosis Treatment
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)

Neurosurgeons

Dr. M. Anbuselvam

Neurosurgery

Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon

  • 42+ years Experience
  • Designation: Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon
  • MBBS, MCh
  • MBBS — Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai 10 (1979–1984)
  • MCh (Neurosurgery) — Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College, Chennai 3, The Dr. MGR Medical University (1989–1994); Awarded Prof. S. Kalyanaraman's Gold Medal

Dr. M. Anbuselvam is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 42 years of experience. His profile records neurosurgery together with spine surgery. His list covers tumour, vascular, fun…

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Key Procedures

  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Meningioma Surgery
  • Craniotomy
  • Cavernoma Surgery
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Surgery
  • Endoscopic Brain Surgery

Clinical Lead for Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery

  • 15+ years Experience
  • Designation: Clinical Lead for Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery
  • MBBS, MCh, MSc, Post-Doctoral Fellowship
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Epilepsy & Functional Neurosurgery — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neurosurgical Skills Training – Simulation and Cadaver Dissection — AIIMS, New Delhi
  • MCh in Neurosurgery — Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai

Dr. Natesan Damodaran is Clinical Lead for Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised neurosurgery in India for 15+ years experience. Craniotomy versus endoscopic corridor,…

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Key Procedures

  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
  • Craniotomy
  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Skull Base Tumor Surgery
  • Endoscopic Brain Surgery

Consultant

  • 14+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant
  • MBBS, MCh
  • Fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery — University of Catania, Italy (2020)
  • MCh Neurosurgery (6-year Integrated Training) — Christian Medical College, Vellore (2019)
  • MBBS — Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital (2012)

Dr. Muralidharan Vetrivel is a Consultant at Rela Hospital, Chennai, with more than 14 years of experience. His profile records neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology and spine surgery. His list covers open and end…

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Key Procedures

  • Brain Tumor Surgery
  • Glioma Surgery
  • Meningioma Surgery
  • Acoustic Neuroma / Vestibular Schwannoma…
  • Pituitary Tumor Surgery
  • Brain Aneurysm Clipping

Neurologists

Consultant Adult & Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist

  • 17+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant Adult & Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist
  • MBBS, MD, DM, DrNB, Fellowship in Epilepsy
  • DrNB (Neurology)St. John's Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka (October 2023)
  • Fellowship in EpilepsyGleneagles Global Health City, Chennai (September 2019 – September 2020)
  • DM (Neurology)Government Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu (August 2019)

Dr. Arun Kumar M is a Consultant Adult and Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 17 years of experience. His profile records neurology together with paediatric neurology. H…

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Key Procedures

  • Epilepsy Treatment
  • Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
  • Epilepsy Surgery (pre-surgical evaluation…
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) (evaluation…
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke Treatment & Recovery

Associate Consultant

  • 10+ years Experience
  • Designation: Associate Consultant
  • MBBS, MD, DM, DrNB, FEBN, Specialty Certificate in Neurology (UK)
  • MBBS– 2016, Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu District
  • MD (General Medicine) – 2020, Madras Medical College, Chennai
  • DM (Neurology) – 2023, Madras Medical College, Chennai

Dr. Srividhya S is Associate Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. She has practised neurology in India for 10+ years experience. Lysis versus thrombectomy, outpatient EEG versus video EEG, and toxin versus DBS…

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Key Procedures

  • Epilepsy Treatment
  • Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
  • Stroke Treatment & Recovery
  • Migraine / Chronic Headache
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Alzheimer's Disease / Dementia

Consultant Neurologist

  • 8+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant Neurologist
  • MBBS, MD, DM, FEBN, MRCP (UK), FIE, DHA, MACNS

Dr. Aswin Govindarajan is Consultant Neurologist at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised neurology in India for 8+ years experience. Lysis versus thrombectomy, outpatient EEG versus video EEG, and toxin ver…

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Key Procedures

  • EEG
  • Evoked Potentials
  • Migraine Nerve Block

Nephrologists

Visiting Consultant Nephrologist

  • 22+ years Experience
  • Designation: Visiting Consultant Nephrologist
  • MBBS, MD, DM, DNB

Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman is Visiting Consultant Nephrologist at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. He has practised nephrology in India for 22+ years experience. HD versus peritoneal dialysis, catheter versus fistu…

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Key Procedures

  • Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRR…
  • Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED)
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Hemodialysis

Consultant Nephrologist

  • 16+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant Nephrologist
  • MBBS, MD, DNB, ESENeph
  • M.B.B.S. (2004–2010) — Grant Medical College, Mumbai; Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik
  • M.D. General Medicine (2014–2017) — Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, Chidambaram (TN)
  • D.N.B. Nephrology (2018–2021) — Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre, Madurai; National Board of Examinations

Dr. Senthil Kumar S is a Consultant Nephrologist at Rela Hospital in Chennai, with more than 16 years of experience in nephrology. His list covers chronic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, nephro…

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Key Procedures

  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Diabetic Nephropathy
  • Dialysis
  • Hemodialysis
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Glomerulonephritis Treatment

Dr. Kaaviya R

Nephrology

Consultant

  • 14+ years Experience
  • Designation: Consultant
  • MBBS, MD, DM

Dr. Kaaviya R is Consultant at Rela Hospital in Chennai, India. She has practised nephrology in India for 14+ years experience. HD versus peritoneal dialysis, catheter versus fistula, and medical listing versus the shar…

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Key Procedures

  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Hemodialysis

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