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Dr Shankar R

Vascular Surgeon

Dr Shankar R

Consultant

years of experience
Fellowship, MBBS, MCh, MS
Apollo First Med Hospitals, Kilpauk - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr Shankar R

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
    • Aortic Aneurysm (Abdominal & Thoracic)
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Varicose Veins & Venous Disease
    • Peripheral Vascular Disease in Diabetic Foot
    • Vascular Trauma
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
    • Vascular Complications in Renal Transplant

    Sub-specialties

    • Endovascular Surgery & Stent Grafting: Expert in endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), endovascular stent grafts, and angioplasty/stenting for peripheral vascular disease — the first Indian vascular surgeon chosen for the official VSI/St Mary's Hospital London fellowship — a leading endovascular surgeon in Chennai.
    • Vascular Access & Trauma: Specialised in managing vascular injuries in trauma victims and performing vascular anastomosis in renal transplant surgeries — bridging vascular surgery with transplant and trauma care in Chennai.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
    • Endovascular Stent Graft Placement
    • Carotid Endarterectomy
    • Peripheral Arterial Angioplasty & Stenting
    • Varicose Vein Surgery (Open & Endovascular)
    • Vascular Anastomosis (Renal Transplant)
    • AV Fistula Creation (Dialysis Access)
    • Surgical Management of Vascular Trauma

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS
    • MS — General Surgery
    • MCh — Vascular Surgery

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • FRCS — Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, UK
    • Fellowship in Vascular Surgery — St Mary's Hospital, London, UK (official VSI/St Mary's Hospital Fellowship — first Indian vascular surgeon selected)
    • Brief Clinical Attachment — Diabetic Foot Clinic, King's College Hospital, London

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Life Member — Vascular Society of India (VSI)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Apollo First Med Hospitals, P H Road, Chennai — Consultant Vascular Surgeon (Present)
    • Vijaya Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai — Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • St Mary's Hospital, London, UK — Fellowship in Vascular Surgery
    • King's College Hospital, London, UK — Diabetic Foot Clinic (brief attachment)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Research publications in national and international vascular surgery and cardiology journals
    • Invited presentations at national and international conferences

    Key Achievements

    • 18+ years of clinical vascular surgery practice
    • FRCS — Royal College of Surgeons, UK
    • First Indian Vascular Surgeon selected for the official VSI/St Mary's Hospital Vascular Surgery Fellowship, London
    • Life Member — Vascular Society of India (VSI)

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