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Dr. Shanmugasundaram

Urologist

Dr. Shanmugasundaram

Consultant

22+ years of experience

DNB, MBBS, MCh, MS
Kauvery Hospital Formely Fortis Hospital, Vadapalani - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Shanmugasundaram

    Major Conditions Treated

    • End-Stage Renal Disease (Renal Transplant Candidates)
    • Kidney Stones & Urinary Tract / Bladder Stones
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Tract Obstruction & UTI
    • Urethral Stricture
    • Urinary Incontinence (Female & Male)
    • Erectile Dysfunction & Male Sexual Dysfunction
    • Male Infertility
    • Hydrocele & Varicocele
    • Pediatric Urological Disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Renal Transplantation: 225+ renal transplant procedures and 1,250+ laparoscopic donor nephrectomies — making him a sought-after kidney transplant specialist in Chennai India for international patients seeking the best urologist and renal transplant surgeon in India.
    • Reconstructive Urology & Uro-Oncology: Specialised in reconstructive urology (urethroplasty), uro-oncology and complex urology cases.
    • Endo-Urology & Laparoscopic Urology: Expertise in TURP, TURBT, PCNL, RIRS, ureteroscopy, laparoscopic donor nephrectomy and minimally invasive urology.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Live Donor Kidney Transplant
    • Cadaveric Renal Transplant (Including Multivessel)
    • Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
    • Reconstructive Urology & Urethroplasty
    • Trans-Urethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
    • Trans-Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT)
    • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
    • Ureteroscopy (URS) & RIRS
    • Direct Visual Internal Urethrotomy (DVIU)
    • Prostate Laser Surgery / Prostate Resection
    • Hydrocele Surgery / Varicocele Surgery
    • Vascular Access Procedures (AV Fistula)
    • Female Urology & Urinary Incontinence Treatment
    • Pediatric Urological Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS, I.R.T. Perundurai Medical College and Research Centre, India, 1998
    • MS (General Surgery), Madurai Medical College, Madurai, India, 2002
    • MCh (Urology), Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, India, 2008
    • DNB (Urology / Genito-Urinary Surgery), Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, India, 2011

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Decade of training and faculty experience at the Department of Urology, Christian Medical College, Vellore
    • Specialised training in renal transplantation and vascular access procedures
    • Specialised training in reconstructive urology, uro-oncology and endo-urology
    • Specialised training in female urology and laparoscopic urology
    • Active member of Tamil Nadu Medical Council and Pondicherry Association of Urologists

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Tamil Nadu Medical Council – Registered Specialist
    • Urological Society of India (USI) – Lifetime Member
    • European Association of Urology (EAU) – Active Member
    • Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT) – Active Member
    • Indian Medical Association (IMA) – Active Member
    • National Academy of Medical Sciences – Active Member
    • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) – Active Member
    • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) – Active Member
    • Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Association of Urologists – Active Member
    • South Zone, USI – Active Member
    • Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • SIMS Hospital (SRM Institute for Medical Sciences), Vadapalani, Chennai, India — Senior Consultant Urologist & Renal Transplant Specialist, Present
    • SS Urology Centre, 28/1, Jainagar 1st Main Road, Arumbakkam, Chennai, India — Founder & Lead Consultant Urologist, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore — Associate Professor, Department of Urology, 2008–2012
    • MIOT Hospitals, Chennai — HOD & Consultant Urologist, 2012–2017
    • Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore — Non-PG Resident, Urology Department (3 years), Post-MS
    • Madurai Medical College, Madurai — MS (General Surgery) Trainee/Resident, 1999–2002
    • I.R.T. Perundurai Medical College and Research Centre — MBBS Trainee, 1993–1998

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Former Associate Professor of Urology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 2008–2012
    • Former HOD of Urology at MIOT Hospitals, Chennai, 2012–2017
    • Trained many post-graduates and guided them for excellence in Urology at CMC Vellore
    • 43+ peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals
    • Active speaker at national and international urology conferences

    Key Achievements

    • 27+ years of clinical experience in urology and renal transplant
    • 1,250+ laparoscopic donor nephrectomies performed
    • 225+ renal transplant procedures performed
    • 43+ peer-reviewed publications in national and international urology journals
    • Former Associate Professor at CMC Vellore and HOD Urology at MIOT Hospitals
    • 4-language fluency (English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam)
    • 93%/98% patient rating

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