Dr. Rajiv Santosham
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
22 Years Experience Overall (12 years as specialist)
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90% (20 patients)
Dr. Rajiv Santosham BEST LUNG SURGEON IN SOUTH INDIADr. Rajiv did his MBBS from SRMC Chennai in 2002, MS in General Surgery in 2006 and MCh in Thoracic Surgery in the year 2009. Since then he has been working in Santosham Chest Hospital and Apollo Hospital and as a visiting consultant in various other Hospitals in the city. He is one of the few surgeons in India who are doing major Lung Surgeries through a single port 3cm incision. He has attended various workshops in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and Robotics and various other latest innovations in Thoracic Surgery like LASER in parts of Asia, North America and Europe.His special interests are in VATS ( Key Hole Lung & Chest Surgery ), Tracheal Surgery & Mediastinal surgery. Also, he has presented various papers at international and national conferences and has the publication in national and international journals.
Egmore, Chennai
Santosham Chest Hospital
70, Old Number 155, Egmore High Road, Landmark: Opposite Presidency Girls Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Mon - Sat
08:00 - 12:00
06:00 - 08:00
Patient Stories for Dr. Rajiv Santosham
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The entire atmosphere in the hospital made me feel at ease. I had gone there with my daughter. My cholesterol level was high and I was feeling nausea and breathless. The reception treated me good care and an OP doctor checked my thoroughly before doctor rajiv.
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My infected left lung was operated by Dr. Santosham very efficiently & given me a new life. He will always remain in my memory & I regard him as 'God'.
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Genuine, nice friendly talking now O am Alright. Thanks Doctor. God bless you Abundantly and use you mightly
Visited For Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal SurgerySacrocolpopexy
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Doctor advised to do Endoscopy test.
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Q: Where does Dr. Rajiv Santosham practice?
A: Dr. Rajiv Santosham practices at Santosham Chest Hospital - Egmore.
Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Rajiv Santosham?
A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Rajiv Santosham for Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Treatment Of Arrhythmia, Hipercolesterolemia Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
Q: What do patients say about Dr. Rajiv Santosham?
A: Dr. Rajiv Santosham has been recommended by 18 patients and has recieved stories from 8 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Rajiv Santosham's education qualification?
A: Dr. Rajiv Santosham has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery.
Q: What does Dr. Rajiv Santosham specialises in ?
A: Dr. Rajiv Santosham specialises as Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
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