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About Dr. S. Venkatesh Rajkumar
Leading Consultant Nephrologist in Chennai
Dr. S. Venkatesh Rajkumar is a renowned Consultant Nephrologist in Chennai, known for delivering comprehensive, ethical, and evidence-based kidney care. With nearly two decades of experience in internal medicine and nephrology, he combines academic excellence with compassionate patient care. He secured a top rank in the Tamil Nadu entrance examinations and completed his MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College. His clinical foundation was further strengthened through an MD in General Medicine from Madras Medical College, where he gained extensive expertise in managing complex systemic and renal disorders.
Elite Super-Speciality Training in Nephrology
Demonstrating exceptional academic merit, Dr. Venkatesh Rajkumar achieved first rank in the National Level Entrance Examination and pursued his DM in Nephrology at PGIMER, Chandigarh—the first institute in Asia to offer structured nephrology training and one of the most respected globally. This rigorous training equipped him with advanced expertise in acute kidney failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), electrolyte disorders, hypertension related to kidney disease, and renal replacement therapies, enabling him to manage complex renal conditions with precision and confidence.
Pioneer in Interventional Nephrology & Renal Transplantation
Dr. Rajkumar is a pioneer of Interventional Nephrology in Tamil Nadu and among the earliest in India to receive formal global training in this advanced subspecialty. He completed prestigious Fellowships in Interventional Nephrology in Seoul (South Korea), the United States, Japan, and Singapore. His expertise includes dialysis access creation and maintenance, vascular interventions, renal biopsies, and transplant-related interventions. With a remarkable record of over 500 successful kidney transplants and more than 1,000 interventional nephrology procedures, he is widely trusted for complex renal and transplant care.
Comprehensive Nephrology Services at Apollo Hospitals
Currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, and Apollo Hospitals, OMR, Chennai, Dr. S. Venkatesh Rajkumar offers a full spectrum of nephrology services, including preventive nephrology, general nephrology, acute and chronic kidney failure management, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home dialysis, home hemodialysis, renal transplantation, and interventional nephrology procedures. He is a life member of the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISN) and an active member of the International Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Diagnostic & Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN). Known for his patient-centric approach, clinical precision, and ethical practice, Dr. Rajkumar continues to be recognized as one of the best nephrologists in Chennai.
Consultant Nephrologist – Apollo Speciality Hospital
Address: 05/639, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Perungudi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600096
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