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Narasimhan S.R.

9 years ago

Visited for Difficulty Sleeping

I do not recommend this doctor.

Very comfortable and confident.

Did get a feel that I will get solution to all my queries. Very happy .

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Verified Patient

5 years ago

Visited for Sleep Disturbance

I recommend this doctor!

Thank you so much for *** **** *** satisfied treatment. I was able to get good sleep after your treatment.

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Verified Patient

6 years ago

Visited for Sleep Disturbance

I recommend this doctor!

After a few consultations with Dr Ramakrishnan I am feeling better.clearly described the cause of illness and set a time frame to recover. Though treatment in process. I am feeling better

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Verified Patient

6 years ago

I recommend this doctor!

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About Dr. N. Ramakrishnan

Dr.N.Ramakrishnan is an American Board Certified Specialist in Interna…read morel Medicine, Critical Care Medicine & Sleep Medicine and also has a Master’s degree in Medical Management from University of Southern California. He is currently the Director of Critical Care Services at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai and is a Senior Consultant in Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.

Dr.Ramakrishnan graduated from Stanley Medical College, Madras and subsequently worked in United Kingdom and USA for over 13 years and returned to India in 2003 as he was keen on ‘making a difference’. He has been instrumental in developing Chennai Critical Care Consultants (www.icuconsultants.com), a private practice group of critical care specialists. Specialized, innovative Tele ICU services are also provided to serve critically ill patients anywhere, anytime (www.inteleicu.com). The group has also successfully established TACT Academy for Clinical Training (www.tact-india.com) which is India’s first simulation based healthcare training center and has won award for innovative concept in healthcare education and also listed for this distinction in Limca Book of Records.

Dr. N. Ramakrishnan is the first Board Certified Sleep Specialist to practice in India and established Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences (www.nithra.com ) in 2004 and is currently the President of Indian Sleep Disorders Association. Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences has the distinction of being the first institution to offer a post doctoral fellowship in Sleep Medicine affiliated to Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University.

He is active in professional societies and is currently Vice Chancellor of Indian College of Critical Care Medicine. He has been honored with fellowship by American College of Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Critical Care Medicine, Indian College of Critical Care Medicine and Indian Sleep Disorders Association. He has also received prestigious awards including ‘Young Achiever Award’ from Vaishnav Group of Institutions and ‘Vocational Excellence Award’ from Rotary Club. He is an invited speaker in several national and international medical conferences and has several original research publications and invited articles to his credit. He has also authored three books in Tamil for the public addressing issues relating to ICU, Sleep and Organ Donationread less

Practices at

Anna Nagar -

Nithra Insitute Of Sleep Sciences

Address

Door Numbrt 29, Plot Number 1997, J Block, 13th Main Road

Fees

₹1500 for regular consultation

Timings

MON 03:00 PM

06:00 PM

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services

Polysomnography

Bi-Level positive pressure (BIPAP)

Multiple Sleep Latency Test

Sleep Study

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

Actigraphy

Cpap Therapy

Sleep Disorder Treatment

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Sleep Medicine

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Where does Dr. N. Ramakrishnan practice?

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Dr. N. Ramakrishnan practices at Nithra Insitute Of Sleep Sciences - Anna Nagar.

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Why do patients visit Dr. N. Ramakrishnan?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. N. Ramakrishnan for Polysomnography, Bi-Level positive pressure (BIPAP), Multiple Sleep Latency Test. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

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What do patients say about Dr. N. Ramakrishnan?

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Dr. N. Ramakrishnan has been recommended by 8 patients and has recieved stories from 3 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

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What is Dr. N. Ramakrishnan's education qualification?

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Dr. N. Ramakrishnan has the following qualifications - Diploma in Sleep Medicine, DNB - General Medicine.

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What does Dr. N. Ramakrishnan specialises in ?

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Dr. N. Ramakrishnan specialises as Somnologist (Sleep Specialist), Internal Medicine.

Other Information

Specializations

Somnologist (Sleep Specialist)

Internal Medicine

Education

Diploma in Sleep Medicine - University of Connecticut ,USA, 2009

DNB - General Medicine - University of Connecticut ,USA, 2009

Experience

2003 - 2016 Senior Consultant at Critical Care Services Apollo Hospitals, at Apollo hospitals, Chennai

Awards and Recognitions

Presidential Citation Award for contributions to Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine

Acharya Award on Teachers Day (Sep 5, 2013) – Guru Samarpanam by Info Network Management

Prof. C. K. Dhanasekaran Award from Saveetha Universtity for contribution to dental education

Presidential Citation Award for contributions in the field of critical care medicine, Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine

Professional Excellence Award in Healthcare from Rotary Club, Chennai Infocity

Young Achiever (Vaishnav Yuva Bushan) award from Vallabacharya Vidhya Sabha, Vaishnav College Group of Institutions, Chennai

‘Best Doctor Award’ from Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University

Presidential Citation Award for contributions to Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine

‘Best of Best’ Award for Evidence based critical care nutrition practices – International Nutrition Survey

Best Doctor Award for Academic Excellence received from Indian Medical Association

Memberships

American Medical Association (AMA)

American College of Physicians

American College of Chest Physicians

Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)

National Association of Inpatient Physicians (Charter Member)

american academy of sleep medicine

European Society of Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition

Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine

Indian Medical Association

Indian Sleep Disorders association

Indian Association of Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition

Telemedicine Society of India

Madras Management Association

Registrations

45732 Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 1989

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