Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman

Nephrologist, Renal Transplant Specialist

Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman

Visiting Consultant

31+ years of experience
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Nephrology), DNB- Nephrology
Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman

    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)
    Sub-specialties:
    • Kidney and Liver–Kidney Transplantation
    • Critical Care Nephrology
    • Dialysis Medicine (Hemodialysis, CRRT, SLED, Peritoneal Dialysis)
    • Interventional Nephrology
    Advanced Procedures Performed:
    • 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

    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)
    Fellowships & Special Training:
    • Speciality Certificate in Nephrology – The Federation of Royal College of Physicians and The Renal Association, UK (2018)
    Certifications & Accreditations:
    • 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)

    Professional Experience

    Current & Past Hospital Affiliations: Current Affiliations:
    • Visiting Consultant Nephrologist, Rela Hospital, Chennai
    Past Affiliations:
    • 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
    Academic & Research Roles:
    • Associate Professor, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
    • Active researcher in nephrology and transplant outcomes
    • Presenter at several ISN and API conferences
    Key Achievements & Contributions:
    • 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

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