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Dr. Santhosh P

Dr. Santhosh P

MBBS., MD(RD).,

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Dr. Santhosh P is a highly skilled Consultant Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiologist currently practicing at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) in Coimbatore with more than 12 years of experience. Holding an MD from JIPMER, a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Advanced Neuro and Vascular Interventions, and certified by the European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR), he brings extensive expertise to high-demand, complex procedures, with a primary clinical focus on stroke and neurovascular interventions, aortic interventions, peripheral vascular interventions, and hepatobiliary and portal procedures. As a recognized leader in his specialty, Dr. Santhosh served on the executive committee of the national ISVIR and in various positions of the TN-PY state chapter. He is an avid researcher with numerous peer-reviewed publications and is frequently invited as expert faculty for national and international medical societies.

Consultant Professional Profile

General Information

  • Designation: Consultant Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiologist
  • Sub-Specialty: Stroke and Neurovascular Intervention, Aortic Interventions, Hepatobiliary and portal interventional procedures, and Peripheral arterial and venous disease
  • Total Years of Experience: 13 years of experience in diagnostic and interventional Radiology

Academic Qualifications

  • Medical Degree: MBBS from JIPMER, Puducherry (Institute of National Importance), August 2004 – December 2009
  • Primary Radiology Qualification: MD in Radiology from JIPMER, Puducherry, April 2010 – March 2013
  • Fellowship Details: Fellowship in Neurovascular Interventional Radiology (FNVIR) at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH), Coimbatore, July 2016 – June 2018
  • Advanced Certifications: European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR) Certification, March 2023
  • Additional International/Visiting Fellowships: Scholarship Recipient for LINNC ASIA (Singapore, 2018), SLICE Worldwide (Montpellier, France, 2022), and LINNC Paris (2023), Paris Endovascular Aortic Course 2026

Clinical Expertise & Special Procedures

  • Primary Clinical Focus: Stroke and Neurovascular disorders, Aortic aneurysms/ dissection, Hepatobiliary and portal disorders, and Peripheral arterial and venous disease
  • Major Procedures Performed: Mechanical thrombectomy and advanced neurovascular interventions, Aortic interventions, IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound)-guided venous recanalization, Balloon TACE for HCC, hepatic and renal transplant interventions, Angioplasty/ Stenting of peripheral arterial disease, Dialysis fistula salvage, Uterine fibroid embolisation, Prostate artery embolisation, Thoracic duct embolisation for Lymphatic leak   

 Professional Leadership & Societies

  • Positions in National Societies:
    • Executive Committee Member, National Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (ISVIR), 2024 and 2025
    • Vice President, TN-PY State Chapter ISVIR (Past Joint Secretary 2022-24, Secretary 2024-25)
    • Treasurer, Society of Transplant Imaging and Interventions (STII), 2022 – Present
  • Positions in International Societies: Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE)
  • Conference organisation: Organizing Secretary for the first Tamil Nadu – Pondicherry state chapter conference of ISVIR (NAVIGATE 2024) in September 2024

Major Achievements & Awards

  • National/International Awards:
    • Young Investigator Award, ISVIR (2026)
    • Best Complication case – Arterial Complications (Runner Up) – Mid-term Complication Meet, ISVIR (2024)
    • Best Student Award, Grand Quiz Winner, and Best Paper – Runner Up, ISVIR (2018)
    • Best Paper and Grand Quiz Winner, TN State Chapter IRIA (2012)
    • Gold Medal in Cardiology, JIPMER (2009)
  • Faculty in National and International conferences: Frequently invited faculty and speaker for major conferences, including ISVIR, STII, ISNR, IRIA and the Deep Venous Expert Global Forum in Istanbul.
  • Significant Research Milestones: Investigator in national registries, including the PRAAN registry (acute ischemic stroke devices) and Site Co-investigator for the iSupreme registry (SUPERA™ Stent outcomes)
  • Part of the largest and most advanced Interventional Radiology department, which has pioneered the field of minimally invasive therapies in India.  

 Academic Contributions

  • Teaching Experience: Senior Faculty for super-speciality DrNB Interventional Radiology course from 2020. Faculty for NBE weekly Webinars (2022-Present), covering vascular anatomy, stroke, and interventions
  • Total Number of Publications: Over 30 publications, including 2 book chapters, as well as multiple original research papers, review articles, and case reports. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Santhosh-Poyyamoli 
  • Key Areas of Research: Interventional management of visceral artery aneurysms, acute ischemic stroke imaging and large vessel occlusion, middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hematoma, and liver/renal transplant complications.