Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai – India
About Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman
Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman is a leading nephrologist in India and an accomplished kidney transplant specialist with over three decades of experience in managing complex renal disorders. He has successfully performed more than 375 kidney transplants, including both live donor and deceased donor procedures, and 20 combined liver–kidney transplants. With extensive expertise in critical care nephrology, Dr. Venkataraman provides advanced dialysis services such as SLED, CRRT, and liver dialysis for critically ill patients. His clinical practice encompasses the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), diabetic nephropathy, and glomerular disorders. Widely respected for his compassionate approach, academic contributions, and precision-based care, Dr. Venkataraman is recognised as a top nephrologist in India, dedicated to improving renal healthcare outcomes for patients in India and abroad.
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees:
- MBBS – Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur (1993)
- MD (General Medicine) – Madras Medical College, Chennai (1998)
- DNB (Nephrology) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2001)
- DM (Nephrology) – Madras Medical College, Chennai (2004)
- Speciality Certificate in Nephrology – The Federation of Royal College of Physicians and The Renal Association, UK (2018)
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration No.: 52818
- Member, International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
- Member, Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN)
- Member, Association of Physicians of India (API)
- Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Areas of Expertise
Major Kidney Conditions Treated:
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Hypertensive Kidney Disease
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Kidney and Liver–Kidney Transplantation
- Critical Care Nephrology
- Dialysis Medicine (Hemodialysis, CRRT, SLED, Peritoneal Dialysis)
- Interventional Nephrology
- Kidney Transplantation (Live & Deceased Donor)
- Combined Liver–Kidney Transplant
- Percutaneous CAPD Catheter Insertion
- Kidney Biopsy
- Permcath Insertion
- Liver Dialysis and CRRT for Acute Liver Failure
Professional Experience
Current & Past Hospital Affiliations:Current Affiliations:
- Visiting Consultant Nephrologist, Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Senior Consultant Nephrologist & Head, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
- Senior Consultant Nephrologist, Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai
- Consultant Nephrologist, Billroth Hospital, R.A. Puram (Chennai Kaliappa Hospital)
- Associate Professor of Nephrology, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Hospital, Chennai
- Registrar in Nephrology, Madras Medical College, Chennai
- Associate Professor, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
- Active researcher in nephrology and transplant outcomes
- Presenter at several ISN and API conferences
- Performed over 375 kidney transplants and 20 liver–kidney transplants
- Managed over 160 maintenance hemodialysis patients monthly
- Expert in SLED and CRRT for critically ill patients
- Contributed extensively to nephrology literature and textbooks
- Recognised for clinical excellence and leadership in renal sciences
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards:
- First Prize, Medicine Quiz Competition for Postgraduates – Association of Physicians of India (Southern Chapter), IISc, Bangalore (1996)
- Esteemed Member, International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
- Recognised for contributions in Transplant and Critical Care Nephrology
Research & Publications
Published Papers in Medical Journals:
- Preserving double equipoise in living donor liver-kidney transplantation for primary hyperoxaluria type 1 – Liver Transplantation (2015)
- Parathyroid Hormone and biochemical profile in chronic kidney disease patients in South India – Hemodialysis International (2005)
- Epidemic of chronic kidney disease in India: What can be done? – Saudi Journal of Kidney Disease and Transplantation (2008)
- The risk factors and outcome of fungal peritonitis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients – Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology (2009)
- Rhabdomyolysis as a presenting manifestation of primary HIV infection – Saudi Journal of Kidney Disease and Transplantation (2008)
- Renal tubular dysfunction with nephrocalcinosis in beta thalassemia minor – A case report – Saudi Journal of Kidney Disease and Transplantation (2008)
- Cyclosporine withdrawal after kidney transplantation: How safe is it? – Transplantation Proceedings (2006)
- Hepatorenal Syndrome in Children: Diagnosis and Management – in Pediatric Liver Intensive Care (2015)
- Combined Liver and Kidney Transplantation: Perioperative Management – in Pediatric Liver Intensive Care (2015)
- Studies on transplant outcomes and critical care dialysis modalities
Patient Success Stories & Testimonials
Notable Cases Handled:
- Successfully managed numerous complex kidney transplants including combined liver–kidney transplants
- Restored kidney function in patients with advanced diabetic nephropathy
- Led successful critical care nephrology interventions using CRRT and SLED
Treatment Approach & Philosophy
Patient-Centred Care:
Dr. Venkataraman believes in holistic, evidence-based kidney care, ensuring each patient receives a personalised treatment plan tailored to their condition and overall well-being. His philosophy centres on improving quality of life and promoting long-term renal health.Technology & Innovation:
He utilises advanced technologies such as SLED, CRRT, ultrasound-guided interventions, and liver dialysis to provide state-of-the-art renal support to critically ill patients, ensuring better outcomes and faster recovery.
Treatment Costs
| Treatment / Procedure | Approx. Cost (INR) | Approx. Cost (USD) |
| Kidney Transplant (Live Donor) | ₹8,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 | $9,500 – $14,000 |
| Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant | ₹10,00,000 – ₹14,00,000 | $11,500 – $16,000 |
| Combined Liver–Kidney Transplant | ₹30,00,000 – ₹40,00,000 | $36,000 – $48,000 |
| Hemodialysis (Per Session) | ₹3,000 – ₹5,000 | $35 – $60 |
| Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) | ₹25,000 – ₹40,000 | $300 – $480 |
| CAPD Catheter Insertion | ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 | $360 – $600 |
International Patient Assistance
Language Support:
Cancer Rounds provides language assistance in almost all languages, ensuring seamless communication and treatment.Visa & Travel Assistance:
Cancer Rounds offers comprehensive assistance with medical visa documentation, airport transfers, and local accommodation arrangements for international patients.Pre-treatment Virtual Consultations:
International patients can schedule online consultations for second opinions, report review, and treatment planning before travelling to India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman is a leading nephrologist in India with 31+ years of experience in kidney transplantation, dialysis, and critical care nephrology.
Dr Chandrasekaran Venkataraman specialises in kidney transplantation, dialysis therapies, critical care nephrology, and management of chronic kidney disease and acute renal failure.
Dr. Venkataraman has successfully performed more than 375 kidney transplants and 20 liver–kidney transplants.
Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman currently serves as a Visiting Consultant Nephrologist at Rela Hospital, Chennai.
Yes, he regularly treats international patients seeking advanced kidney care, with Cancer Rounds facilitating travel, visa, and treatment coordination.
Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman provides a full range of dialysis treatments including hemodialysis, SLED, CRRT, and peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).
Yes, through Cancer Rounds, international patients can have online consultations for second opinions and pre-treatment discussions with Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman.
Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman combines over three decades of clinical excellence, vast transplant experience, academic involvement, and compassionate patient care—making him one of the top nephrologists in India.
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