Dr C. Chinnaswami

National & International Awards

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Professional Memberships

• Urological Society of India (USI)
• The Transplantation Society
• Tamil Nadu Medical Council
• IMA — Indian Medical Association

Published Papers (Selected)

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Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Renal transplant outcomes — living vs cadaveric donor
• Laparoscopic nephrectomy in donor transplant
• Uro-oncology — radical prostatectomy outcomes
• PCNL and RIRS for complex kidney stones

A patient with end-stage renal disease received a successful living donor renal transplant under Dr. Chinnaswami's surgical supervision at Apollo Chennai, achieving immediate graft function and stable creatinine levels at one-year follow-up.

A patient with T2 bladder cancer underwent successful radical cystectomy with orthotopic neobladder construction under Dr. Chinnaswami, achieving cancer clearance and continent urinary function.

• Transplant Expertise: Patients and families specifically seek Dr. Chinnaswami for his renal transplant expertise — particularly for complex donor-recipient matching and post-transplant management.
• Calm & Reassuring: Reviewers describe his composed, authoritative manner as particularly reassuring for families facing major urological surgery or transplantation.
• Comprehensive Care: Patients note that Dr. Chinnaswami manages the entire urological and transplant journey — from pre-operative assessment through long-term follow-up.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Chinnaswami takes a comprehensive, patient-centred approach to urology and renal transplantation. He is known for his thorough pre-operative workup, clear communication about surgical risks and expected outcomes, and meticulous post-operative management — particularly critical in renal transplant patients requiring long-term immunosuppression monitoring.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Chinnaswami employs laparoscopic nephrectomy for donor transplant, open and laparoscopic radical oncological surgery, PCNL, RIRS, and laser stone surgery. For renal transplantation, he follows international protocols for immunosuppression management and graft function monitoring.

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Language Support

English and Hindi are spoken; Cancer Rounds provides certified interpreters for all major international languages on request.

Visa & Travel Assistance

Cancer Rounds provides medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. C. Chinnaswami.

Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing patients to share medical records and discuss treatment plans with Dr. C. Chinnaswami before travelling to India.