About Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan:
- Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan is a distinguished liver transplant and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgeon with over 16 years of experience in gastrointestinal surgery, liver transplantation, and HPB procedures.
- He currently serves as the Director of Liver Transplantation and HPB Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai.
- Dr. Naganathan completed his MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu, followed by an MS in General Surgery from Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu.
- He further pursued a DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, and a Fellowship in Liver Transplantation from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
- Throughout his career, he has performed over 2,000 complex procedures, including donor and recipient hepatectomies, live donor liver transplants, cadaveric liver retrievals, cadaver transplantations, and major liver resections.
- Dr. Naganathan has held key positions in renowned hospitals such as Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, and Max Super Speciality Centre, New Delhi, contributing to advancements in liver transplantation and GI surgery.
- He is an active member of several prestigious medical organizations, including the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES), International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA), International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS), and the Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSI).
- Dr. Naganathan has contributed extensively to medical literature, with several articles published in national journals, and regularly presents his clinical work at national and international conferences.
Why Choose Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan?
- Over 16 years of specialized experience in liver transplantation and HPB surgery.
- Expertise in both cadaveric and living donor liver transplantation procedures.
- Proficient in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted liver surgeries, ensuring minimally invasive treatment options.
- Extensive experience in managing complex liver conditions, including liver cancers and pediatric liver diseases.
- Active involvement in clinical research with numerous publications in reputed medical journals.
Member of esteemed medical organizations, contributing to ongoing advancements in liver transplantation and HPB surgery.
Education Background:
- MBBS – Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India
- MS (General Surgery) – Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India
- DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India
- Fellowship in Liver Transplantation – Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
Awards & Accolades:
- Recognized for performing over 2,000 complex liver surgeries, including donor and recipient hepatectomies, live donor liver transplants, and major liver resections.
- Active participation and presentations at national and international medical conferences.
- Contributions to medical literature with several publications in national journals.
Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan Specialities:
Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan specializes in liver transplantation and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, with a focus on both cadaveric and living donor liver transplants, complex liver surgeries for liver cancers, laparoscopic liver surgeries, pediatric liver transplantation and liver surgeries, and management of renal dysfunction in chronic liver diseases.
Medical Problems Treated by Doctor
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Failure
- Ascites
- Gallstones
- Pediatric liver diseases
- Renal dysfunction in chronic liver diseases
Medical Procedures Performed by Doctor
- Cadaveric liver transplantation
- Living donor liver transplantation
- Donor and recipient hepatectomies
- Major hepatectomies
- Laparoscopic liver surgeries
- Robotic-assisted liver surgeries
- Pediatric liver transplantation and surgeries
- Management of renal dysfunction in chronic liver diseases
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