About Dr. Selva Seetharaman S

• Dr. Selva Seetharaman S is a renowned Plastic, Cosmetic, Reconstructive, Hand and Microvascular Surgeon with more than 21 years of experience in the field.
• He currently serves as HOD & Senior Consultant – Plastic, Cosmetic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery at Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai.
• Widely recognized for his expertise in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, cancer reconstruction, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery and trauma reconstruction.
• He has successfully treated thousands of patients through advanced reconstructive and aesthetic surgical procedures.
• Dr. Selva is known for his excellence in breast reconstruction, facial aesthetic surgery, body contouring, burn reconstruction and lymphedema surgery.
• He possesses extensive experience in microvascular surgery, performing complex tissue transfer and reconstruction procedures with high success rates.
• He played a key role in establishing the Institute of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai.
• He was also instrumental in developing the Institute of Craniofacial, Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery at SRM Institutes for Medical Science, Chennai.
• Internationally trained at prestigious centers in the United Kingdom, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, and India, enhancing his expertise in advanced plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Completed specialized fellowships in Microsurgery, Cancer Reconstruction, Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery from globally recognized institutions.
• His clinical interests include cancer reconstruction head and neck reconstruction, diabetic foot reconstruction, gender affirmation surgery and aesthetic enhancement procedures.
• Dr. Selva is actively involved in academic teaching, surgical training and research activities in the field of plastic surgery.
• He has authored and presented numerous scientific papers at national and international conferences.
• A respected member of several national and international plastic surgery organizations, contributing to advancements in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

Work Experience

• More than 21 years of experience in Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• HOD & Senior Consultant – Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery at Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai.
• Established the Institute of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai.
• Played a key role in setting up the Institute of Craniofacial, Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery at SRM Institutes for Medical Science, Chennai.
• Former Consultant at SRM Institutes for Medical Science, Chennai.
• Associated with Prime Indian Hospital, Chennai, for advanced reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.
• Successfully managed numerous complex reconstructive, aesthetic, hand and microsurgical cases.

Education

• MBBS – Vinayaka Missions University, Tamil Nadu (2003).
• MS (General Surgery) – The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai (2007).
• DNB (General Surgery) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2009).
• MCh (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) – Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai (2010).
• DNB (Plastic Surgery) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2023).
• MRCS (Member of the Royal College of Surgeons) – Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
• Fellowship in Microsurgery & Cancer Reconstruction – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
• Fellowship in Plastic & Microvascular Surgery – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan.
• Fellowship in Hand Surgery & Reconstructive Microsurgery.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital & Health Management (PGDHHM).
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medico Legal Systems (PGDMLS).

Location

Gleneagles Global Hospital Chennai

Established in: 1999

Number of Beds: 1000+

Multi Specialty

Location: Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Awards

• Received the IPRAS National Travelling Fellowship for the year 2016, with the award presented at APSICON 2018 in Lucknow.
• Secured First Prize in the Nutritional Quiz for Doctors held at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, on September 16.
• Honored with the International Travelling Fellowship for 2014, presented at APSICON 2014 in Chandigarh.
• Recognized as one of the top five papers at the XVI National Seminar on Hospital/Healthcare Management, Medicolegal Systems & Clinical Research in Pune, May 2014, for the paper on “Telediscussions with Smartphones.”
• Awarded the Army Endowment Best Paper Award for the best article in the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery (IJPS) in 2013 for the paper titled “Cephalic Vein: A Lifeline in Microsurgical Reconstruction of Breast and Head and Neck Cancers.”
• Won the Kamath Best Poster Prize at APSICON 2012, Lucknow, for the poster titled “Algorithm for the Management of External Skin Defects in Composite Oromandibular Defects.”
• Earned the Ethicon Travelling Fellowship for 2012, awarded at APSICON 2012 in Lucknow.
• Awarded Second Prize for the poster presentation “Breast Reconstruction in Post-Surgical Breast Cancer Patients” by the Breast Cancer Working Group at KEM Hospital in March 2012.
• Received Third Prize for the poster “Breast Reconstruction in Post-Surgical Breast Cancer Patients” at the 63rd Bombay Medical Congress, held at INHS Aswini, Mumbai, in February 2012.
• Awarded the Brig Kathpalia Fellowship in Hand Surgery by the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI) in 2011.
• Won the Kamath Best Poster Prize at APSICON 2011, Coimbatore, for the poster titled “Post-Oncological Tongue Reconstruction.”
• Awarded the Shrimathi Padma Nagarajan & Shri Nagarajan Gold Medal for outstanding performance in MS (General Surgery) for the academic year 2006-2007.
• Secured Second Prize in the Academic Quiz Competition at Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research University in 2005.
• Achieved top marks in Biochemistry with Distinction (80%) in the 1997-98 academic year.
• Awarded a Medal in Orthopedics during MBBS (2001-02).
• Received the Overall Performance Award from the Department of ENT in the academic year 2000-01.
• Ranked as the College Topper in Obstetrics and Gynecology during the 2001-02 academic year.