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Dr. Balakumar

Vascular Surgeon

Dr. Balakumar

Consultant

years of experience
MBBS, MCh, MS
- India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Balakumar

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Varicose Veins
    • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
    • Aortic Aneurysm (Abdominal & Thoracic)
    • Carotid Artery Disease (Carotid Stenosis)
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
    • Diabetic Foot / Critical Limb Ischaemia
    • Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF — Haemodialysis Access)
    • Vascular Trauma
    • Paediatric Vascular Conditions (Coarctation of Aorta)
    • Hereditary Angioedema

    Sub-specialties

    • Minimally Invasive Endovascular Surgery: Specialist in minimally invasive catheter-based procedures for vascular system diseases — offering endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), angioplasty, and stenting — making Prof. Dr. Balakumar a leading endovascular surgeon in Chennai.
    • Varicose Veins & Venous Disorders: Expert in varicose vein surgery using minimally invasive techniques — including endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), sclerotherapy, and conventional surgery — a primary reason patients seek Prof. Balakumar at Apollo/Fortis Malar, Chennai.
    • Academic Vascular Surgery: Former Professor of Vascular Surgery at Madras Medical College — with published chapters in the Vascular Society of India Textbook and Institute of Child Health — bringing academic rigour to clinical vascular surgical practice in Chennai.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
    • Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
    • Peripheral Arterial Angioplasty & Stenting
    • Varicose Vein Surgery (EVLT, RFA, Conventional)
    • DVT Management (Thrombolysis, Thrombectomy)
    • Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) Creation
    • Bypass Surgery (Aorto-Femoral, Femoro-Popliteal)
    • Microvascular Surgery
    • Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis
    • Laparoscopic Truncal Vagotomy / Heller's Cardiomyotomy (Special Interest)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Rajah Muthiah Medical College (RMMC), Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India — 1994/1995
    • MS (General Surgery) — Madras Medical College (MMC), Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai — 2000
    • MCh (Vascular Surgery) — Madras Medical College (MMC), Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai — 2005/2006

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration
    • Member — Indian Medical Association (IMA)
    • Member — Vascular Society of India
    • Member — Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR Road, Chennai — Consultant Vascular Surgeon (Present)
    • Apollo Spectra Hospitals, MRC Nagar, Chennai — Consultant Vascular Surgeon (Present)
    • Fortis Malar Hospital, Adyar, Chennai — Consultant Vascular Surgeon (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Madras Medical College (MMC), Chennai — Professor of Vascular Surgery (until 2019)
    • Tanjore Medical College, Thanjavur — Head of the Department of Vascular Surgery (Past)
    • Helios Hospitals, Chennai — Vascular Surgeon (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor of Vascular Surgery — Madras Medical College, Chennai (until 2019)
    • Publications: 'Blood Transfusions in Acute Trauma' — ASI Annual Conference, Madurai — 1997
    • Publications: 'Comparative Study of Radioactive Isotope Scan & USG Thyroid in Thyroid Nodules' — ASI Annual Conference, Bangalore — 1998
    • Publications: 'The Incidence of Splenic Abscess in HIV Patients' — ASI Annual Conference, Ahmedabad — 1999
    • Book Chapter: 'Lumbar Sympathectomy' — Textbook of Vascular Surgery, Vascular Society of India — 2005
    • Book Chapter: 'Paediatric Coarctation of Aorta' — Dept of Paediatric Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Institute of Child Health — 2007

    Key Achievements

    • MCh Vascular Surgery from Madras Medical College — one of India's most prestigious surgical training centres
    • Professor of Vascular Surgery — Madras Medical College, Chennai (until 2019)
    • HOD Vascular Surgery — Tanjore Medical College
    • Published author in Vascular Society of India Textbook and Institute of Child Health
    • 28+ years of vascular surgery practice

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