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Dr. S. Balasundaram

Dr. S. Balasundaram

Cardiothoracic Surgery , Main Center ,
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Dr. S. Balasundaram is a highly respected Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon with over 45 years of extensive clinical and surgical experience in the field of cardiac and thoracic surgery. He is associated with Kovai Medical Center and Hospital from its beginning, where he provides expert care for complex heart and chest-related and vascular surgical conditions and vascular procedures for Renal transplants.

With decades of experience in advanced cardiac surgery, Dr. Balasundaram has been instrumental in the evaluation and surgical management of a wide spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disorders, paediatric cardiac surgery, thoracic conditions, and other complex cardiothoracic and vascular surgical cases. His practice is recognized for meticulous surgical precision, strong clinical judgment, and patient-centered care.

Dr. Balasundaram underwent advanced specialty training in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery for over 12 years in the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, gaining exposure to some of the most reputed academic medical centers in the world. His international training includes prestigious institutions such as the University Hospital of Wales (Cardiff), Western Infirmary – Glasgow University, Royal Infirmary – Edinburgh University, Broadgreen Hospital – Liverpool University, and King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh with Dr.C.G.Duran – Renowned cardiac surgeon.

Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to the development and advancement of cardiothoracic surgical services and has been involved in managing numerous high-risk and complex cardiac cases. His global exposure, combined with decades of clinical practice, enables him to deliver comprehensive cardiac surgical care aligned with international standards.

Dr. Balasundaram is widely respected among peers and patients for his dedication to clinical excellence, ethical medical practice, and commitment to improving cardiac health outcomes.

Specialization

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery for Renal Transplants

Areas of Expertise

  • Surgical management of coronary artery disease
  • Cardiac valve surgery
  • Thoracic surgical procedures
  • Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Management of complex cardiothoracic conditions
  • Advanced cardiovascular surgical interventions

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • MS – General Surgery
  • FRCS (Edinburgh) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
  • FCCP – Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
  • FACC (USA) – Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
  • FICS – Fellow of the International College of Surgeons

International Training

Advanced specialty training in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (1979 – 1991) at:

  • University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff – UK
  • Western Infirmary, Glasgow University – UK
  • Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh University – UK
  • Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University – UK
  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh – Saudi Arabia