Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman

Dr. Chandrasekaran Venkataraman is a highly experienced nephrologist with over 22 years of dedicated clinical practice in kidney care, transplantation, and critical care nephrology. Currently serving as a Visiting Consultant Nephrologist at Rela Hospital in Chennai, he holds postgraduate qualifications including an MD from Madras Medical College, a DNB from the National Board of Examination, and a DM in Nephrology from Madras Medical College. His academic credentials are further strengthened by a Speciality Certificate in Nephrology from the Federation of Royal College of Physicians and The Renal Association, UK, obtained in 2018.

Dr. Venkataraman's clinical expertise spans the complete spectrum of nephrology services. He has performed approximately 375 kidney transplants, encompassing both live donor and deceased donor procedures, alongside 20 combined liver-kidney transplants—reflecting his proficiency in complex renal surgery. His dialysis practice is substantial, with management of over 160 maintenance hemodialysis patients and coordination of approximately 1,700–1,800 hemodialysis sessions monthly. He is skilled in advanced critical care nephrology techniques including SLED (slow low-efficiency dialysis), CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy), and liver dialysis for critically ill patients. His interventional nephrology skills include kidney biopsy, permcath insertion, and percutaneous CAPD catheter placement.

International patients from the Gulf, Africa, and SAARC regions trust Dr. Venkataraman for complex renal care. He provides compassionate, personalized treatment while maintaining international standards of care. His multilingual proficiency in English, Hindi, and Tamil facilitates clear communication with diverse patient populations seeking specialized nephrology and transplantation services.

Rela Hospital, where Dr. Venkataraman practices, is a premier multi-specialty institution in Chennai renowned for transplantation excellence and comprehensive critical care. The hospital combines state-of-the-art dialysis infrastructure, dedicated transplant units, and ICU facilities with international protocols, making it an ideal destination for international patients requiring complex kidney care. The institution's commitment to research and academic rigor aligns with Dr. Venkataraman's scholarly approach to nephrology.

Dr. Venkataraman's extensive publication record in peer-reviewed journals including Liver Transplantation, Saudi Journal of Kidney Disease and Transplantation, and Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, along with contributed textbook chapters, underscores his commitment to advancing nephrology knowledge. International patients benefit from his combination of clinical excellence, academic depth, and proven expertise in managing both routine and complex renal conditions.