I am the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Kauvery Hospital, Chennai. I am passionate about Ortho/Geriatric Care, Sports Medicine/Surgery. I believe in giving back to society by providing excellent healthcare. I love music, theatre and movies which makes one think. Do follow me on this page and get updates on my areas of interest.
In a hospital, every day is a learning experience. Hands on management of daily issues is more valuable than a Master’s degree from a business school. Listening to patients and the problems they face helps in not only understanding the patient’s perspective but also enables us to render the treatment that will suit the patient the best.
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For me treating knee pain is like giving back the patient's independence and dignity. Sharing the story of how 78 year old Mrs Vijayalakshmi beat knee pain and got back to managing her music sabha. At the end of the day what is life if you can't live the way you want!
Dignity in Old Age Treating Knee Pain - Orthopedic Surgeon in Chennai - Knee Replacement Surgery
Listen to Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, chief orthopaedic surgeon, interacting with Dr. Keerthivasan on the need to face the COVID-19 pandemic with the right spirit and combat it collectively as a society. Such pandemics occur once in 100 years, but they should not be considered trivial. The key is to prepare the people to get back to the pre-COVID stage, which is clear from the doctor’s talk.
Post Covid Bone & Joint Pain | Orthopedic Surgeon | Bone and Joint Pain
Osteoporosis, simply put, is a condition in which the bones become weak. Tests need to be done to confirm its onset.
Often symptomless, osteoporosis might be revealed when investigations are done following a fracture. Post-menopausal women will suffer from bone and muscle pain along with fatigue.
Check out this audio on Advances in Orthoneurogeriatrics conducted by OrthoTV, where I spoke on the topic - Orthogeriatrics: Care Beyond Surgery.
Chief Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Kauvery Hospital Chennai, and Dr. S Chockalingam, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Kauvery Hospital Trichy engage in a thought-provoking webinar about Bone Health in Women with The Hindu.
My interview with Nanayam Vikatan where I talk about how I established Kauvery Hospital in Chennai with focus on providing world class, affordable health care, the importance of health insurance, management of Covid 19, Tamilnadu leading the nation in healthcare... and more.
Listen to how a ten-year-old girl recovered by surgery at Kauvery Hospital after a fracture in her arm
My conversation with Alert NGO about the excellent Covid Care given at Kauvery Hospital. The program was aptly titled Ray of Hope.
Karthik talks about how he feels now after Shoulder Surgery. Regained total movement of the shoulder and able to lead a normal life.
Actor/Director/Stage Artiste Kalaimamani A.R. Srinivasan (ARS) talks about his experience at Kauvery Hospital.
Mr. Manikkam underwent total knee replacement and now he is able to lead a very active life
Sharing an audio taken on World Osteoporosis Day (Oct 20) where I stress the importance of early diagnosis and early treatment