A New Age Quaternary Care Hospital

In our Lung Failure Unit, we offer dedicated state-of-the-art care for patients facing advanced lung diseases. Our comprehensive services include interventional pulmonary techniques such as bronchoscopy and VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery), as well as pulmonary function testing, ensuring accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans. Leading our expert team is Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala, a seasoned pulmonologist with nearly 20 years of experience in pulmonary infections, pulmonary intensive care, Interstital lung diseases, COPD and transplant pulmonology. Dr. Srinivas specializes in providing comprehensive care for advanced lung diseases, with a focus on rehabilitation and lung transplantation. Nationally recognized for his expertise in evidence-based management of lung diseases, he has played a pivotal role in donor lung assessments and the treatment of extravascular lung diseases. Dr. Srinivas’s dedication to advancing the field of pulmonology ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and support throughout their treatment journey.

In the realm of Neurosciences, our commitment to advanced technology ensures the highest level of precision and safety for our patients undergoing intricate neurosurgeries. Spearheading our efforts is Dr. Ranganathan Jothi, a distinguished neurosurgeon with over 35 years of experience. Specializing in a diverse range of neurosurgical procedures, Dr. Ranganathan Jothi provides comprehensive care for various conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. Utilising state-of-the-art technology such as brain and spine surgical navigation system, advanced neuro microscope with fusion optics technology and augmented reality fluorescence imaging, Dr. Ranganathan Jothi and his team deliver precise and tailored treatments to each patient, ensuring optimal outcomes. From Brain Tumor Resection to Aneurysm Clipping/Coiling, our advanced techniques and Dr. Ranganathan Jothi’s expertise guarantees the highest standards of care for our patients. With his extensive experience and dedication to excellence, Dr. Ranganathan Jothi is committed to providing compassionate and effective neurosurgical care, guiding patients through their journey to recovery with confidence and expertise.

In our Orthopedics Institute, we harness cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional care, employing advanced tools for orthopaedic procedures, joint replacement, arthroscopy, and spinal surgeries. Leading our Orthopaedics department is Dr. Ravi Sankar Kirubanandan, a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon with over two decades of expertise. His clinical proficiency spans various orthopedic procedures, including knee ligament reconstructions, shoulder surgeries, ankle and wrist arthroscopy, and complex joint reconstructions. Dr. Dilip Chand Raja leads our spine department where advanced spine surgery procedures including minimally invasive spinal fusion techniques, disc replacement surgeries, and complex spinal reconstructions utilizing state-of-the-art instrumentation are done. These procedures aim to alleviate pain, restore function, and improve quality of life for patients with various spinal conditions, ranging from degenerative disc disease to spinal deformities and trauma.

Our Heart and Lung Transplant Centre offers state-of-the-art cardiac surgery capabilities, including access to a heart-lung machine and a fully equipped ICU with modern ventilators and a CRRT machine, ensuring optimal patient outcomes even in the most critical situations. Leading our team is Dr Kumud Kumar Dhital, a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in the field. With two decades of experience dedicated specifically to heart and lung transplantation and mechanical circulatory support therapy, Dr Kumud brings a wealth of expertise garnered from his tenure at leading hospitals in the UK, Italy, and Australia. Internationally recognized as a surgical pioneer, Dr Kumud is credited with pioneering DCD (Donation after Circulatory Death) heart transplantation, a groundbreaking technique that has transformed cardiac surgery. Additionally, our expert team specializes in ECMO, capable of initiating treatment remotely and transporting patients with portable ECMO systems, further enhancing our ability to provide life-saving interventions.

Our Liver Disease and Transplant department offers comprehensive hepatic healthcare services, incorporating advanced fibroscan technology for early detection of fatty liver disease. This is complemented by an Acute Liver Failure ICU and state-of-the-art endoscopic facilities for gastro surgeries. Dr. Swaminathan Sambandam, a renowned expert with 20 years of expertise in Multi-Organ Transplantation and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery, leads our department. He has performed over 750 liver transplants and more than 1000 kidney transplants, including the second youngest Pediatric living donor liver transplant in the state. He has also conducted more than 1000 kidney transplants, making Kauvery Hospital the first and only team in Tamil Nadu to perform Robotic Kidney Transplantation, with over 20 successful cases in very obese patients.

Our Kidney Disease and Transplant department is dedicated to delivering comprehensive renal healthcare services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our patients. Led by experts Dr. Ganesh Prasad N K and Dr. Prabhu Kanchi, with over 45 years of combined experience, our team ensures personalized and high-quality care. Their expertise spans acute and chronic kidney conditions, dialysis, renal transplantation, interventions, and intensive care nephrology, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes for our patients.

In addition to our esteemed nephrologists, we are proud to introduce our urology experts, led by Dr. Vijay Kumar, a senior urologist with over 30 years of experience, and Dr. Aarthy, a skilled robotic surgeon. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and proficiency to our department.

Our department offers a wide range of specialized services, including laparoscopic surgeries like donor nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy, renal cyst deroofing, endoscopic surgeries like TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate), TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor), and open surgeries like urethroplasty for both male and female urethral strictures, complex renal tumor, radical cystectomy, and prostatectomy.

Utilizing cutting-edge technology such as the da Vinci 4th generation robot, our expert urologists perform advanced procedures including radical prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, pyeloplasty, renal transplant, and holmium 100-watt laser surgeries for stones in the kidney, ureter, and bladder, as well as prostate surgeries and bladder tumor resections.

Our dialysis unit operates round-the-clock, offering hemodialysis, online hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis, along with home hemodialysis for added convenience. In intensive care nephrology, we specialize in acute kidney care, offering services such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), pediatric CRRT, liver dialysis, and acute peritoneal dialysis, providing comprehensive support for critically ill patients. Interventional nephrology procedures, including AV fistula creation, AV graft placement, permanent catheter insertion, kidney and transplant biopsy, fistuloplasty, and laparoscopic peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, ensure optimal vascular access and treatment outcomes. Our department also focuses on chronic kidney disease (CKD) care, offering holistic management through specialized clinics for vascular access, renal nutrition, and vaccination services to safeguard patients’ health.

Our Fertility Centre stands as a beacon of hope for individuals seeking assistance in building their families, offering cutting-edge treatments and compassionate care under the guidance of Dr. Gopinath, a renowned fertility specialist with over three decades of experience. Specializing in In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and fertility preservation, Dr. Gopinath has successfully treated numerous patients, utilizing the latest advancements in IVF technology and techniques to deliver personalized care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. The centre features a fully equipped state-of-the-art IVF OT attached with a level 3 embryology lab, ensuring the highest standards of safety and precision in fertility treatments. Dr. Gopinath’s expertise encompasses a wide range of services, including tubal recanalization, ovarian rejuvenation, semen analysis, cryopreservation, intrauterine insemination (IUI), IVF procedures, varicocelectomy, doppler monitoring, non-invasive prenatal testing, fetal reduction, and management of high risk pregnancy.

At CADIR (Centre for advanced diagnostic and interventional radiology) center, cutting-edge technology and compassionate care converge to offer unparalleled diagnostic excellence. Our facility features a state-of-the-art CT scanner with 256-slice dual-source capabilities, including dual energy, wide-bore design, body perfusion imaging, metal artifact reduction, advanced liver and cardiac analysis, and cinematic rendering. Our revolutionary 3Tesla MRI system offers a wide range of capabilities, from Liver Lab for Fat/Iron quantification to Non-contrast Renal and Peripheral Angiography, Arterial Spin Labeling, Neuro Perfusion, Functional MRI, and FDA-approved Quiet Suite protocols. Our standalone fluoroscopy unit enables various diagnostic and interventional procedures, including single and double-contrast barium studies, as well as specialized urologic and gynecologic procedures. With digital X-ray, high-end ultrasound, Doppler imaging, and mammography services, our comprehensive radiology department ensures precise diagnoses and personalized treatments. Interventional radiology procedures available in our hospital include uterine artery embolisation for fibroids & adenomyosis, hepatobiliary interventions such as biliary drainage, stenting, transarterial chemo embolisation, RF/Cryo/Microwave ablation for liver cancer, renal artery stenting, aortic aneurysm stenting, peripheral artery revascularisation, dialysis AV fistula repair, carotid artery stenting, thrombectomy for stroke, cerebrovascular aneurysm/ AV malformation repair, ertebroplasty, kyphoplasty and musculoskeletal interventions for joint pains, back pain, ankle and elbow pain.