Dr.V.Balaraman is a highly experienced Senior Consultant & Head of Nephrology, with over two decades of expertise in comprehensive kidney care. A distinguished alumnus of Madras Medical College, he holds an MD in General Medicine, DM in Nephrology, and DNB in Nephrology, reflecting his strong academic foundation. With an extensive career spanning both government and private healthcare sectors, Dr. Balaraman has played a pivotal role in establishing and advancing kidney transplant programs across Chennai.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Kidney Transplantation (including ABO-incompatible & pediatric transplants)
  • Advanced Dialysis Therapies (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, online hemodiafiltration)
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Neonatal & Pediatric Dialysis
  • Management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) & End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) management
  • Pre- and Post-Transplant Care
  • Electrolyte & Acid-Base Disorders
  • Hypertension related to kidney disease
  • Establishment & scaling of renal transplant and dialysis programs

He has also held key roles as Professor, Head of Department, and Medical Superintendent, reflecting his strong leadership in both clinical care and hospital administration. Dr. Balaraman is committed to delivering advanced, patient-centric nephrology care and continues to set benchmarks in clinical outcomes, innovation, and education.

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), D.M (Nephrology), Dip.N.B (Nephrology)

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