Dr. Kalaikovan Balasubramaniyan

Dr. Kalaikovan Balasubramaniyan is a promising Pulmonologist from Cuddalore with Interventional Pulmonology, Critical Care, Sleep Medicine, ILD, COPD, Lung Cancer, Pneumonia and TB as his areas of forte. Besides an independent practice at Kovan’s Chest and Sleep Care Centre (Cuddalore), Dr. Kalaikovan enjoys association with a few other centres such as Krishna Hospital (Cuddalore), Kannan Hospital (Cuddalore), Subha Anandam Hospital (Cuddalore), Maruthi Gastro Hospital (Cuddalore), Valli Vilas Hospital (Cuddalore), Lakshmi Hospital (Cuddalore), Adhi Polyclinic (Vridhachalam), Senthil Nursing Home (Vridhachalam), AVSR Hospital (Chidambaram), Sudha hospital (Vadalur), R.K Hospital (Panruti), and New Deen Polyclinic (Neyveli).Dr. Kalaikovan’s qualification credentials consisting of MBBS, DTCD and DNB (Pulmonary Medicine) have come through Madurai Medical College (Madurai), Madras Medical College (Chennai) and Yashoda Superspeciality Hospitals (Secunderabad) respectively. He further enhanced his knowledge through participation in several knowledge enriching workshops. Dr. Kalaikovan is well-versed with Interventional procedures related to Pulmonology such as ICD placement, Pigtail catheter, Pleurodesis, closure of BPF, Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy (TBNA, TBLB, Biopsy, Argon plasma coagulation), Removing Endobronchial Foreign bodies, Thoracoscopy (Both Rigid & Semirigid) and Endobronchial Ultrasound (Convex EBUS) techniques. Moreover, he has assisted in VATS procedures under the supervision of a Thoracic surgeon. He also holds expertise in relevant interpretation of Spirometry, DLCO, Polysomnography (Sleep study) tests.Over and above this, Dr. Kalaikovan is an expert in the management of emergency cases concerning pulmonology. He has efficiently managed Ventilator & Non-Invasive Ventilator cases in ICU and Steps Down Units. He is one of rising pulmonologists in India with high proficiency in interventional pulmonary procedures like Bronchoscopy (Adult & Paediatric), Thoracoscopy, EBUS and Endobronchial Stenting. Overall, Dr. Kalaikovan is a hard-working individual who maintains discipline and positive approach in his professional work.