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Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam Nephrologist/Renal Specialist in Chennai

Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam

MBBS, DNB - General Medicine, DNB - Nephrology

Nephrologist/Renal Specialist

25 Years Experience Overall  (23 years as specialist)

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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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Common questions & answers

Q: Why do patients visit Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam?

A: Patients frequently visit Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam for Renal Transplantation – living, cadaveric and Pediatric, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Q: What is Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam's education qualification?

A: Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam has the following qualifications - MBBS, DNB - General Medicine, DNB - Nephrology.

Q: What does Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam specialises in ?

A: Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam specialises as Nephrologist/Renal Specialist.

Q: How many years of experience does Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam have?

A: Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam has an overall experience of 25 years. View where has Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam practiced in the past.

Q: Who is Dr. R.Balasubramaniyam?

A: 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.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Services

Renal Transplantation – living, cadaveric and Pediatric
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
Hemodialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies
Diabetic Kidney Disease
Critical Care Nephrology
General Nephrology
Hypertension

Awards and Recognitions

Best Doctor Award - 2013
Vocational Excellence award - 2013

Education

MBBS - Madras University, Chenai, India, 1991
DNB - General Medicine - Railway Hospital, Perambur, 1994
DNB - Nephrology - Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, 1997

Memberships

Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
Indian Society of Peritoneal Dialysis
International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis

Experience

1997 - 1999 Consultant Nephrologist at oimbatore Kidney Center
1999 - 2014 Chief Nephrologist at K.G.Hospital
2014 - Present Chief Nephrologist at Kauvery Hospital

Registrations

48346 Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 1991