Dr Chandrasekaran Venkataraman
Chennai
Summary
For almost 25 years, I have practiced Internal medicine and Nephrology. My specialty is kidney disease and I enjoy creating a compassionate environment that meets the requirements of renal illness patients- diagnosis and treatment of all types of kidney diseases that include both acute and chronic, continuum of CKD-ESRD care that include patient counseling , addressing complications of CKD, providing different modalities of dialysis (HD,PD) and Kidney transplantation. Associated with more than 1000 kidney transplants as part of a team over the years. As a clinical lead of a dedicated team of experts, have performed more than 500 living and deceased donor kidney transplants, including ABO incompatible, combined liver-kidney, and kidney-pancreas transplants.
Highly motivated person with strong leadership skills committed to doing safe, high-quality work. Would Like to keep learning and improving my skills in the healthcare environment, taking on a lot of different tasks while collaborating alongside others to accomplish optimum goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant and Head, Renal Sciences
Apollo Specialty Hospitals
Chennai
03.2023 - Current
- Provide inpatient and outpatient consultative services for patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases, patients on dialysis, and recipients of kidney transplants.
- Employ proactive approaches to mitigate or delay the advancement of CKD in individuals susceptible to high risk.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and protocols for dialysis services.
- Manage complications associated with CKD including hypertension, anemia and electrolyte imbalances.
- Oversee team of healthcare staff in maintaining adherence to regulatory and care standards.
- Maintain a high level of compliance with hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.
Director, Nephrology & Kidney Transplant
MGM Healthcare Pvt Limited
Chennai
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Successfully initiated the Institute of Renal Sciences and facilitated the implementation of a thriving Kidney Transplant Program.
- Directed and delegated workflow for doctors, nurses, residents, and other paramedical staff.
- Evaluated, diagnosed and administered appropriate treatments to patients presenting with different types of kidney disorders.
- Offered vital nephrology assistance, administering SLED and CRRT therapies for patients in ICU with MOF on Ventilators and ECMO during the COVID pandemic.
- Provided critical care nephrology support to patients with cardiac and lung failure, pre- and post-heart and lung transplants.
- Provided critical care nephrology support to patients with acute and chronic liver failure, pre and post liver transplants.
- Managed complications such as hypertension, anemia, and electrolyte imbalances associated with CKD.
- Administered dialysis treatments for patients diagnosed with end-stage renal disease.
Senior Consultant and Head, Renal Sciences
Gleneagles Global Health City
Chennai
06.2008 - 07.2019
- Pioneered the establishment of both the Institute of Renal Sciences and the Division of Nephrology within a corporate hospital network known for its expertise in multiorgan transplantation and tertiary care.
- Provided in-patient and out-patient consultative services for individuals with kidney diseases.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership by overseeing the completion of over 385 successful kidney transplants, including liver-kidney and kidney-pancreas transplantation.
- Delivered exceptional maintenance hemodialysis and CAPD services to a sizable group of around 160 ESRD patients.
- Offered specialized critical care nephrology assistance to diverse populations of critically ill individuals, including those with medical/surgical issues or experiencing acute/chronic liver and heart failure. Expertise extended to post-transplant patients through implementation of techniques such as SLED, CRRT, and liver dialysis.
- Proven competence in a range of interventional procedures, including permcath insertions, percutaneous CAPD catheter insertions and percutaneous kidney biopsies.
- Played an active role in shaping and implementing policies for both the hospital and Renal Unit as part of the Medical Subspecialty Committee(s).
Associate Professor of Nephrology
Sri Ramachandra University
Chennai
10.2014 - 02.2017
- Postgraduate teacher in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
- Involved in teaching, evaluating theoretical and practical cases for various medical trainees, including postgraduate students, fellow trainees, physicians, and international medical trainees.
- Many of our fellows and residents have become renowned faculty.
- Has been an examiner for DM Nephrology course.
Associate Professor of Nephrology
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University
Chennai
11.2006 - 06.2008
- Conducted nephrology grand rounds, nephrology fellow trainees pathophysiology lecture series, dialysis seminars, journal clubs, and renal pathology seminars.
- As a classroom instructor - nephrology fellows,internal medicine residents, Physician assistants, dialysis technologists and other nephrologists were all present at these sessions.
- Managed and supervised a multifaceted group of learners including internal medicine residents, nephrology fellows, physician assistants, and dialysis technologists as the leader in a hospitalist position.
- Oversaw clinical responsibilities for both outpatient and inpatient settings at renal and kidney transplant clinics.
Assistant Professor of Nephrology
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University
Chennai
08.2005 - 11.2006
- Led multiple educational sessions grand rounds, dialysis seminars and journal club meetings.
- Facilitated engaging training programs where I instructed and taught nephrology fellows, internal medicine residents, physician assistants and dialysis technologists.
- Managed clinical responsibilities for outpatient and inpatient settings at renal and kidney transplant clinics.
PG Registrar in Nephrology
Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital
Chennai
05.2001 - 03.2004
- Underwent super specialty training in Nephrology in this 2000-bedded Medical College hospital. The nephrology unit consists of 60 beds and 4 beds for intensive nephrology care.
- I was assigned to the outpatient nephrology clinic four days a week, inpatient services, management of hemodialysis units, pre-transplant workup, and post-renal transplant follow-up of patients, along with daily academic activities.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Hospital, Research Institute
Chennai
08.1998 - 05.2001
- Assigned to patient care at Integrated Hemodialysis, Renal Ward, and Renal Transplant Unit as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Nephrology.
- Involved in the management of ambulatory care and inpatient services with part-time administrative services.
- Acquired practical knowledge in CAPD, dialysis catheter insertions, kidney biopsies, and kidney transplantation, including the cadaver transplant program.
- Handled the assignment of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medicine students during this time.
Education
Master of Business Administration (Global) - General Management
Deakin Business School, Deakin University
01-2023
Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) - Nephrology
Royal College of Physicians (UK) And ERA
03-2018
Doctor of Medicine (DM) - Nephrology
Madras Medical College
03-2004
Diplomate in National Board (DNB) - Nephrology
National Board of Examinations (NBE)
11-2001
M.D. - General Medicine
Madras Medical College
09-1998
MBBS - Medicine
Thanjavur Medical College
03-1993
Skills
- Direct Patient Care - from prevention to patient diagnosis , develop treatment plan and patient counseling with regard to all types of kidney diseases
- Kidney transplantation including ABO compatible, ABO incompatible, highly sensitized kidney transplantation
- Combined Liver- Kidney and Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation
- Dialysis Care - provide all modalities of dialysis- Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD, APD, etc,)
- Critical Care Nephrology - SLED, CRRT, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Extracorporeal Membrane Adsorption techniques
- Interventional - Permcath Insertion, Percutaneous PD Catheter insertion and Kidney Biopsy
- Care Plan Development
- Quality Improvement
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Telugu
Elementary (A2)
A2
Affiliations
- Avid Cricketer - represented at the University level
- Tennis player
- Athlete
- Love Music and Gardening
Certification
- Kidney pathology Certificate Program in December 2023 from Glomcon KPCP.
- Specialty Certificate Examination in Nephrology in March 2018 from The Federation of Royal College of Physicians (UK) and European Renal Association (ERA).
- Executive Management Program in Healthcare in January 2022 from Darden School Foundation, University of Virginia, USA.
- PG Program in Management in November 2021 from Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, India.
Websites
Timeline
Senior Consultant and Head, Renal Sciences
Apollo Specialty Hospitals
03.2023 - Current
Director, Nephrology & Kidney Transplant
MGM Healthcare Pvt Limited
07.2019 - 03.2023
Associate Professor of Nephrology
Sri Ramachandra University
10.2014 - 02.2017
Senior Consultant and Head, Renal Sciences
Gleneagles Global Health City
06.2008 - 07.2019
Associate Professor of Nephrology
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University
11.2006 - 06.2008
Assistant Professor of Nephrology
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University
08.2005 - 11.2006
PG Registrar in Nephrology
Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital
05.2001 - 03.2004
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Hospital, Research Institute
08.1998 - 05.2001
Master of Business Administration (Global) - General Management
Deakin Business School, Deakin University
Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) - Nephrology
Royal College of Physicians (UK) And ERA
Doctor of Medicine (DM) - Nephrology
Madras Medical College
Diplomate in National Board (DNB) - Nephrology
National Board of Examinations (NBE)
M.D. - General Medicine
Madras Medical College
MBBS - Medicine
Thanjavur Medical College
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