Dr. Damodhar S

Dr. Damodhar S is a highly skilled and dedicated Transfusion Medicine Specialist with extensive experience managing complex blood transfusion needs for multi-speciality hospitals. He is well-versed in therapeutic apheresis, blood product inventory management, and transplant immunology, including ABO incompatible transplantation.

Dr. Damodhar completed his M.D. in Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis (DMRD) from Annamalai University. He has been instrumental in blood product management, supporting critical surgeries like heart, lung, and liver transplants. Additionally, Dr. Damodhar has played a crucial role in quality assurance and the implementation of blood bank accreditation programs, especially at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Education & Certifications:

• B.B.S – Sri Ramachandra Medical College & RI, Chennai (2000-2006)
• D. in Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion – Sri Ramachandra Medical College & RI, Chennai (2014-2017)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Radiology Diagnosis (DMRD) – Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu (2007-2009)
• Fellowship in Patient Blood Management – The Simulation Society, Werfen Academy (2020)

Work Experience:

• Assistant Professor & Blood Centre In-Charge – Panimalar Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai (2020-2023)
• Associate Consultant & Blood Centre In-Charge – MGM Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Chennai (2020-2023)
• Registrar / Quality Manager – Blood Centre – Apollo Hospitals Enterprises, Chennai (2017-2020)

Key Contributions:

• Expertise in therapeutic apheresis and peripheral blood stem cell collection
• Extensive experience in blood donor engagement, blood centre operations, and transplant immunology
• Managed blood transfusion support for high-utilization surgeries and liver transplantation
• Contributed to various research presentations and international conferences

Research & Publications:

• “Platelet Transfusion Support in Acute on Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura” – Presented at PATHCON 2014
• “Prevalence of JAK2 Mutation in Polycythemic Subjects” – HAEMATOCON 2014
• “Blood Transfusion Support During Liver Transplantation” – 2nd International Conclave on Total Quality Management and Recent Trends in Transfusion Medicine, 2016