Best Nephrologists (Kidney Specialists) in Chennai, India

Dr. N. Ragavan is a distinguished Urologist with 29 years of experience, dedicated to providing care for urological and uro-oncological surgery. With a strong focus on robotic and laparoscopic techniques, he has established himself as a leading expert in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Ragavan?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: Dr. Ragavan has over 29 years of expertise treating various kinds of urological and uro-oncological problems, including UTI and prostate infections.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is well-known for his skill in robotic and laparoscopic uro-oncological surgery, which includes radical prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, and nephroureterectomy.
• Pioneer in Robotic Urological Surgery: He was the first in South India to perform novel robotic procedures, including Extraperitoneal Radical Prostatectomy, Total Intracorporeal Nephroureterectomy, RPLND, Cystectomy with Ileal Conduit, Boari Flap, and Culp Pyeloplasty, offering patients less invasive surgical options.
• Expert in Uro-Oncology: He possesses 29+ years of experience in Uro-Oncology, with expertise in open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries for patients with prostate, bladder, kidney, penile, and testicular cancers.

• Dr. A. Kanakaraj is one of the best Nephrologists in Chennai, having over 35 years of experience.
• He specialises in treating various acute and chronic kidney diseases, recurrent kidney stones, electrolyte imbalance, and renal failure.
• Dr. Kanakaraj pursued MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College in 1989 and MD (General Medicine) from Stanley Medical College & Hospital in 1993, in Chennai.
• Later, he also completed a DNB (Nephrology) from the National Board of Examinations in 2008.
• He is a notable member of the Royal College of Physicians and the Indian Society of Nephrology.

• Dr. C. Chinnaswami is a renowned Urology and Renal Transplant Specialist, with a thriving experience of more than 58 years.
• He trained in Urology at the Institute of Urology, London & Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK, from 1961-64 under Mr. David Band.
• Dr. Chinnaswami expertise lies in Erectile Dysfunction, Male Sexual Problems, H.I.V, Hydrocele Treatment (Surgical), and Vasectomy Surgery
• He is the Former Syndicate Member, Annamalai University, Former Adviser, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (Deemed University), Porur, Chennai, Life Member, Association of Surgeons of India, Senior Member, British Association of Urological Surgeons.Life Member, Urological Society of India, Past President, Urological Society of India (1985-86), Presently Director of Madras Institute of Urology at Vijaya Hospital, Chennai, and Senior Member, Societe Internationale de Urologic.
• He is a recipient of the Urology Gold Medal of the Urological Society of India.
• Dr. Chinnaswami has several publication in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.

• Dr. Thirumalai Ganesan Govindasamy is an established urologist with a vast experience of  30 years.
• He did his MBBS from Madras University, Chennai, India in 1985, followed by M.Ch - Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1993 and MS - General Surgery from the University Of Madras, India in 1990.
• He is member of Association of Southern Urologists of India, Indian Society of Neuroradiology (ISNR) British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS), Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Indian Medical Association, Medical Council of India and General medical Council.
• He has keen interest in Endo-Urology including Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology, Robotic and Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy, Urethral Reconstructive Surgery and Per-cutaneous nephrolithotomy and Flexible Ureteroscopy. 

• Dr. Sathish M. Rao is a renowned Nephrologist/Renal Specialist, with a thriving experience of more than 32 years.
• His area of expertise lies in Lithotripsy, Sigmoidoscopy, Kidney Disease, Bladder stones in - CLT and Kidney transplant, etc.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• Dr. Sathish expertise lies in Laparoscopic Nephrectomy, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) treatment, Kidney Failure Treatment, Kidney Dialysis, Ureteroscopy (URS), Hemodialysis, Hemodiafiltration (HDF), etc
• He has several research papers published in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.
   

• Dr. Satish Rao is a renowned Nephrologist, based in Chennai having extensive experience of 35+ years.
• His expertise lies in kidney transplants, Haemodialysis, Kidney Biopsies, CAVHD, CAVH, Lithotripsy, Sigmoidoscopy, Kidney Disease, Bladder stone, chronic kidney disease, kidney infections, kidney failure, etc.
• Dr. Rao completed his MBBS from Bombay University, followed by MD in General Medicine from Madras Medical College, Chennai. Later, he did DM in Nephrology from National Board, Delhi. He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Kidney failure.

• Dr. B. Subba Rao is a nephrologist with 29+ years of experience.
• He is a recipient of Vocational Excellence Award for 2010.
• He completed MBBS from University of Agra, MD from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh and Diploma from DNB board.
• He has played important role in the success of a number of complex kidney related diseases such as critical care nephrology, kidney biopsies, peritoneal dialysis and hemadialysis. 
• He is a member of Indian Medical Association.

• Dr. Deepak Lamech is one of the most renowned Urology and Renal Transplant Specialist in Chennai, with a thriving experience of more than 34 years.
• His expertise lies in Adrenal Disorders, Anorectal Malformations, Circumcision Adrenal Disorders, Adrenal Tumors Adrenocortical, Carcinoma Circumcision Adrenal Tumors, Bladder Control, etc.
• He completed MBBS from C M C Vellore, Madras university in 1978, and FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons and physicians in 1985.
• Dr. Deepak has various research publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• He is a professional member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA)

• Dr. C. Ramesh Kumar is a renowned Urology and Renal Transplant Specialist, with a thriving experience of more than 28 years.
• He has expertise in the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction, Male Sexual Problems, H.I.V, Hydrocele Treatment (Surgical), and Vasectomy Surgery.
• He is the president of madras urological society,  a member of the society of Endourology, a society of endo-urology, surgeons of India, and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Ramesh has several research papers published in national and international peer-reviewed journals.

• Dr. S Rajagopalan Seshadri is a nephrologist with 24+ years of experience.
• He is a member of Indian Medical Association.
• He has completed MBBS from Gulbarga University, MD from University of Madurai and DNB from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
• Some of the services provided by him are Hemodia filtration (HDF), Kidney Stone Treatment and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.

• Dr. Sivaraman Balakrishnan is a urologist with 40+ years of experience.
• He has won Best Doctor Award by Rotary Club of India and Doctor of Science Award by MGR Medical University, Madras.
• He is a member of Madras Urological Society, Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry Urological Society, Urological Society of India, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, Association of surgeons of India, Indian National Science Academy, cancer of Prostrate Endeavors and Member of Urosphere.
• Dr. Balakrishnan has completed MBBS in 1969, MS in 1974, MCh in 1978 and Fellowship from Royal College of Surgeons.

• With +17 years of experience, Dr. Sakthi Rajan is a leading Nephrologist in Chennai. He is reputed to offer treatments for major nephrological conditions.
• He is a professional member of the Indian Society of Nephrology. 
• Dr. Rajan completed his MBBS in 2004, MD in 2009 and DM in 2012 from Madras Medical College, Chennai.
• He is an expert nephrologist, offering treatments for diabetic kidney disease, CAPD, kidney failure, CKD, kidney dialysis, hemodialysis, kidney biopsy and transplants. his surgical expertise includes performing surgeries for inserting temporary hemodialysis catheters (IJ and femoral), kidney biopsies, placement of tunneled cuffed catheters and use of ultrasound for nephrology interventions. Some of his other non-surgical treatments for the kidney include, treating hematuria, frequent urination and fluid retention.  
• Dr. Rajan has been felicitated with the Tamil Nadu MGR Univerisity Gold Medal in 2012.