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Dr Balaraman V

Nephrologist

Location: Chennai, India

Experience: 30+

Designation: Senior Consultant

Qualification: MBBS, MD, DM

Works At: Gleneagles Global Hospital Chennai

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About Dr Balaraman V

Dr. Balaram V is a renowned and leading Nephrologist with more than 31 years of experience in this field.
Widely recognized for his expertise in managing complex renal disorders and advanced nephrology care.
Specialized in high-end procedures such as Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) in pediatric and neonatal patients.
Experienced in performing advanced hemodiafiltration techniques for critically ill kidney patients.
Has over two decades of experience working across both government and private healthcare sectors.
Began his medical career as an Assistant Surgeon in 1997.
Secured admission to the highly competitive DM Nephrology program at Madras Medical College, which offered only one seat across Tamil Nadu at the time.
Joined Madras Medical College as an Assistant Professor after completing DM Nephrology, contributing significantly to academics and patient care.
Promoted to Professor and Head of the Department of Nephrology at Kilpauk Medical College (KMC).
Pioneered the first ABO-incompatible kidney transplant in the government sector of Tamil Nadu.
Successfully performed more than 70 kidney transplant procedures during his tenure at Kilpauk Medical College.
Served as Medical Superintendent at Kilpauk Medical College for approximately two years, gaining extensive experience in hospital administration and healthcare management.
Currently heads the Department of Pediatric Nephrology at the Institute of Child Health.
Initiated the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program at the Institute of Child Health.
Introduced advanced pediatric renal replacement therapies, including CRRT for newborns and hemodiafiltration.
Associated with Kumaran Hospitals and Aysha Hospitals, Kilpauk, for over 18 years.
Performed more than 100 kidney transplants in the private healthcare sector.
Managed large-scale dialysis services conducting up to 1,500 dialysis sessions per month.
Led a four-member nephrology team at Chettinad Super Speciality Hospital for over four years.
Successfully completed more than 40 kidney transplants at Chettinad Super Speciality Hospital.
Achieved one of the highest transplant volumes during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
Oversaw approximately 1,200 dialysis sessions per month, including CRRT services, at Chettinad Super Speciality Hospital.
Member of the specialized two-nephrologist team at Rainbow Children’s Hospital that established the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program.
Successfully performed a rare ABO-incompatible pediatric kidney transplant, marking a significant milestone in pediatric nephrology.
Recognized for his contributions to kidney transplantation, pediatric nephrology, dialysis services and advanced renal replacement therapies.
Known for combining clinical excellence, academic leadership, research involvement and healthcare administration expertise.

Work Experience

Consultant, Pediatric Nephrology, Institute of Child Health, 2022 to Present
Medical Superintendent, Kilpauk Medical College, 2020 to 2022
Professor, Pediatric Nephrology, Kilpauk Medical College, 2015 to 2020
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Nephrology, Madras Medical College, 2005 to 2015
Consultant, Pediatric Nephrology, Kumaran Hospitals and Aysha Hospitals, 2003 to 2021
Nephrologist, Chettinad Super Speciality Hospitals, 2017 to Present
Part of Pediatric Transplant Team, Rainbow Hospitals, 2018 to Present
Assistant Surgeon, Government Service, 1997 to 2005