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Dr. Balasubramanian S is a highly experienced Nephrologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a remarkable tenure of 25 years in the field of medicine. He holds an MD in General Medicine and a DNB in Nephrology, ensuring that he is well-equipped with the knowledge and expertise to handle a wide range of kidney-related health issues. Dr. Balasubramanian has dedicated his career to providing top-notch care and innovative treatment options for patients suffering from conditions such as chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte imbalances. His comprehensive approach to nephrology emphasizes patient education, prevention, and personalized treatment plans to improve overall health outcomes. Fluent in multiple languages including English, Tamil, Bengali, and Hindi, he is able to connect with a diverse patient demographic, making him a sought-after physician in the region. As a part of the Apollo Hospitals group, Dr. Balasubramanian is committed to integrating advanced medical practices with compassionate patient care. His patients appreciate his attentive nature, thorough diagnostic methods, and ability to convey complex medical information in an understandable manner. Whether you are dealing with acute renal issues or seeking consultation for chronic conditions, Dr. Balasubramanian S is dedicated to guiding you through your health journey with expertise and care.
Experience
Since October 2007
I have been working as a Consultant Nephrologist in Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.
February 2003 to October 2007
I worked as a Staff Physician and deputy to the Head of Clinical service Division with National Kidney Foundation, Singapore
July 2002 to January 2003
I worked as a Renal Fellow in Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
June 1999 to June 2002
Assistant Professor and Head of the Dept of Nephrology , PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Consultant Nephrologist at PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore, India .
August 1997 to April 1999
Consultant Nephrologist, Coimbatore Kidney Centre, Coimbatore, India.
April 1995 to April 1997(Registrar training in nephrology)
August 1994 to March 1995
Assistant Professor of Medicine, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore - India
OTHER COURSES:
- Had done a ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor course in Singapore in July 2004
- Participated in a workshop on Faculty Research Methodology at Christian Medical College,Vellore,India in April 2001
- Done a training course on Teaching/Learning from Dept. of Medical Education, PSGIMS & R , Coimbatore, India, in February 2000
- Financial Management for Non Finance Managers 17-19th Jan 2007 at Singapore Institute of Management,Singapore
TEACHING EXPERIENCES:
1.Actively involved in training programmes and advanced courses on Dialysis practices for nurses in National Kidney Foundation, Singapore,since 2003.
2.Worked as an Assistant Professor of Nephrology in P.S.G.I.M&R for 3 years from 1999 to 2002 teaching undergraduate and post graduate medical students
3.Worked as an Assistant Professor of General Medicine in in P.S.G.I.M&R for 8 months from August 1994 to March 1995, teaching undergraduate medical students
Memberships
Papers Presented
- Our Experience with OKT3 in Steroid Resistant Acute Rejections in Post Renal Transplant Recipients – presented in INDIAN SOCIETY OF ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION CONFERENCE 1997 at Chennai,India
- Clinical and Doppler Evaluation of Renal Allograft Dysfunction in Renal transplant recipients – presented at INDIAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY CONFERENCE 1997 at Calcutta,India
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in post cardiac surgery patients – presented in SOUTHERN CHAPTER OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY CONFERENCE 1996 at Bangalore,India
- Changing Spectrum of Primary Glomerulonephritis – Retrospective Study – presented in SOUTHERN CHAPTER OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY CONFERENCE 1996 at Bangalore,India.
- Donor Kidney Biopsy – Prospective analysis – presented in SOUTHERN CHAPTER OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY CONFERENCE 1997 at Kottayam,India.
- Renal Transplant in Children – Our Experience – presented in SOUTHERN CHAPTER OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY CONFERENCE 1997 at Hyderabad,India
- Our experience with Cadaver Renal Transplantation – INDIAN SOCIETY OF ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION CONFERENCE 1997 at Chennai,India
- Skin Manifestations in Chronic Renal Failure – presented in SOUTH ZONE CONFERENCE OF IADVL 2000 at Trivandrum ,India
- Efficacy and Safety of Low Dose Intravenous Iron in ESRD patients—presented at the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY Renal Week 2004, St.Louis, Missouri,USA
- Impact of Hepatitis B Surface Antigenaemia(HbsAg) on survival of hemodialysis patients--- presented at the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY Renal Week 2004, St.Louis, Missouri,USA
Awards
- All India 3rd Rank in PG Entrance examination, AIIMS BBraun Medical Foundation
- Scholarship for excellence in Post graduate studies in the field of Orthopaedics
Research and Publication
Publications
- ‘O’ set connector system in CAPD.
AnnigeriRA,Prakash GK, Balasubramaniyam R, Balasubramanian.S,PrakashKC,KavithaMK—J.Assoc.Physicians of India Sep 1996;
- Longevity of permanent vascular access, types of interventions and their outcomes. Balasubramanian.S, SreeKrishna V, Kulkarni N.S ,Prabhakar K.S, Wong K.S,Nandakumar.M --- Am J Nephrol 2004;24(reprint),No 1 :pg126 (abstract presented at NephroAsia 2004,Singapore)
- Pre-Dialysis Iron Profile in patients starting Hemodialysis at National Kidney Foundation, Singapore
SreeKrishna V ,Kulkarni N.S, Prabhakar K.S, Balasubramanian.S,Wong K.S ,Nandakumar .M-- -Am J Nephrol 2004; 24 (reprint) : pg125 (abstract presented in NephroAsia 2004,Singapore)
- Effect of Dialyser Reuse on Small and High Molecular Weight Solute Clearance. Nandakumar.M,Kulkarni N.S,Sreekrishna V, Balasubramanian.S, Prabhakar K.S,Wong K.S -- Am J Nephrol 2004;24(reprint):pg125 (abstract presented in Nephroasia 2004,Singapore)
- Comparison of Pre ESRD care between patients with New ESRD and ESRD after renal allograft loss.
Balasubramanian.S, Veena J, SreeKrishna V, Prabhakar K.S ,Wong K.S,Nandakumar.M .-----Nephrology 2005;10(Supplement):pg A58(abstract presented at WCN 2005,Singapore)
- Prevalence of Malignancy in Hemodialysis Population.
Balasubramanian.S, Veena J, SreeKrishna V, Prabhakar K.S ,Wong K.S,Nandakumar.M -----Nephrology 2005;10(Supplement):pg A 190(abstract presented at WCN 2005,Singapore)
- Effect of parathyroidectomy on Anemia in ESRD patients on Hemodialysis. SreeKrishna.V,Balasubramanian.S, Prabhakar K.S ,Wong K.S,Nandakumar.M ----Nephrology 2005;10(Supplement):pg A 312(abstract presented at WCN 2005,Singapore)
- Impact of Hepatitis C antibody positivity on survival of Hemodialysis patients. M.Nandakumar,Veena J, Balasubramanian.S, SreeKrishna V, K.S.Prabhakar,K.S.Wong,.-----Nephrology 2005;10(Supplement):pg A58(abstract presented at WCN 2005,Singapore)
- Post Parathyroidectomy nutritional status in Hemodialysis patients.
M.Nandakumar,Veena J, Balasubramanian.S, SreeKrishna V, K.S.Prabhakar,K.S.Wong,.-----Nephrology 2005;10(Supplement):pg A 77(abstract presented at WCN 2005,Singapore)
- Racial Difference in impact of variables on survival on hemodialysis.
M.Nandakumar,Veena J, Balasubramanian.S, SreeKrishna V, K.S.Prabhakar,K.S.Wong,.-----Nephrology 2005;10(Supplement):pg A 77(abstract presented at WCN 2005,Singapore)
- Predictors of survival of permanent vascular accesses
Balasubramanian.S, Veena J, SreeKrishna V, Prabhakar K.S Nandakumar.M ----- Renal week 2005’s
Supplement of Journal of American society of Nephrology
- Cutaneous manifestations in patients with Chronic renal failure on Hemodialysis (review article)
Udayakumar P, Balasubramanian S, Ramalingam KS, Chembolli Lakshmi, Srinivas C R----Indian
Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology 2006 ; Volume : 72 ; Issue : 2 ,pg : 119-125
List of Treatments
- Acute Kidney Disease Aki Treatment
- Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment
- Chronic Kidney Disease Ckd Treatment
List of Conditions Treated
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Acute Renal Failure
- Renal Failure
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Alport Syndrome
- Bartter Syndrome
- Gitelman Syndrome
- Fanconi Renal Tubular Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease Ckd
- Kidney stones
- Potassium Aggravated Myotonias
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. S. Balasubramaniam practice?
Dr. S. Balasubramaniam's medical practice is located at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road. This hospital offers comprehensive healthcare services.
Why do patients visit Dr. S. Balasubramaniam?
Patients choose Dr. S. Balasubramaniam for expertise in Hemodialysis, Renal (Kidney) Surgery, and Renal Angioplasty & Stenting. These are his key areas of specialization.
What do patients say about Dr. S. Balasubramaniam?
Dr. S. Balasubramaniam has received positive feedback from 3 patients, with 2 patients sharing their experiences. Patient testimonials provide valuable insights into the doctor's expertise and care. Further details on these experiences are available.
What are Dr. S. Balasubramaniam's qualifications?
Dr. S. Balasubramaniam holds an MBBS and a DNB in Nephrology.
What is Dr. S. Balasubramaniam's medical specialty?
Dr. S. Balasubramaniam specializes in Nephrology and is a Renal Specialist.
How many years of experience does Dr. S. Balasubramaniam have?
Dr. S. Balasubramaniam has 33 years of experience in nephrology.
Who is Dr. S. Balasubramaniam?
Dr. S. Balasubramaniam is a renowned nephrologist with extensive experience. His qualifications include an MD in General Medicine and a DNB in Nephrology. He specializes in treating kidney diseases such as kidney stones, polycystic kidney disease, renal failure, nephronophthisis, and renal agenesis. His expertise encompasses procedures like dialysis, diagnostic ultrasound, renal biopsies, and plasmapheresis.
Who is a nephrologist?
A nephrologist is a kidney specialist physician providing expert diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of kidney diseases. They are medical doctors with advanced training in nephrology.
Can a nephrologist treat a urinary tract infection?
Nephrologists specialize in kidney diseases. While they can manage a urinary tract infection (UTI) that has affected the kidneys, a general practitioner or urologist can also treat UTIs. Kidney infection treatment, UTI treatment, nephrologist expertise.
Does a nephrologist perform kidney transplants?
Kidney transplant surgery requires specialized training. While a nephrologist with surgical training can perform a kidney transplant, a nephrosurgeon is typically the specialist who conducts these procedures. A nephrologist without surgical training is not qualified to perform such surgeries.
