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Dr. A. Pudhiavan

Dr. A. Pudhiavan

MBBS., MD(RD)., FCTI (Level 3).,

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Dr. A. Pudhiavan is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist associated with KMCH Multispeciality Hospital, Avanashi Road. He has more than 12 years of experience in cardiac imaging and has worked as an expert in various cities across India.

He completed his MBBS and CRRI from Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai. He pursued his MD in Radio Diagnosis from MGM Medical College & MY Hospital, Indore. Following this, he completed a Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Imaging at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bengaluru.

Dr. Pudhiavan is a Level 3 CMR-certified radiologist accredited by the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

He has also undergone specialized observership training in structural heart disease imaging at Orlando Heart Center, USA, and in dynamic CT myocardial perfusion at Shanghai General Hospital, China. He has worked at Apollo Heart Centre, further strengthening his expertise in advanced cardiac imaging.

Clinical Expertise & Innovations

Dr. Pudhiavan is the Lead Consultant in Cardiac Imaging at the department of radiology and imaging sciences.

Regional Firsts

  • First radiologist in the Kongu region with specialized training in cardiac imaging
  • Only center in the region offering a comprehensive portfolio of cardiac imaging investigations for both pediatric and adult patients

State-Level Achievements

  • First cardiac imaging specialist in Tamil Nadu to achieve the highest Level 3 accreditation in Cardiac MR from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
  • Among the first in Tamil Nadu to perform Stress Perfusion Cardiac MR

National Distinctions

  • First specialist in India with dedicated training in Dynamic Stress CT Myocardial Perfusion
  • One of only two centers in the country performing this advanced diagnostic procedure

Research & Academic Contributions

Dr. Pudhiavan has actively undertaken extensive research work while mentoring resident doctors in their thesis projects. With over 20 publications in reputed peer-reviewed journals, he has made significant academic contributions to the field.

A sought-after and prolific speaker, he regularly presents at numerous national and international conferences, particularly in the domain of cardiac imaging.

Professional Memberships & Leadership Roles

  • Joint Secretary, Indian Association of Cardiac Imaging

  • Executive Committee Member, Society of Chest Imaging and Interventions

He also serves as a reviewer for leading journals, including:

  • Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging

  • Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology
  • European Heart Journal

Awards & Recognitions

  • “President Appreciation Award” – 13th Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Cardiac Imaging

  • “Travel Fellowship Award” – Global CMR Congress 2024, London