Dr. Premkumar Balachandran is a highly esteemed General and Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, boasting an impressive 22 years of extensive experience in the medical field. Renowned for his exceptional skills in hernia surgery, Dr. Balachandran has been the recipient of prestigious accolades including the Excellence in Hernia Surgery from the VENUS International award and the Lifetime Achievement in Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery from the TIMES Health Awards. His qualifications include an MBBS, MS, FICS, DMAS, FMAS, FRS, FIAGES, and a Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, signifying his comprehensive training and expertise in this specialized field.
As a multilingual professional, Dr. Balachandran is proficient in English, Hindi, and Tamil, which allows him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient base. His commitment to patient care and surgical excellence has established him as a trusted figure amongst his peers and patients alike. At the forefront of laparoscopic surgery, he employs minimally invasive techniques that promote quicker recovery times and reduced postoperative discomfort for his patients.
Dr. Balachandran's practice reflects a dedication to progressive surgical methodologies, ensuring each patient receives personalized care tailored to their specific medical needs. Patients seeking a general and laparoscopic surgeon can feel confident in Dr. Premkumar Balachandran's expertise and compassionate approach, making him a reliable choice for surgical interventions in Chennai.
Memberships
- Certified in bariatric and single incision laparoscopic surgery – European school of laparoscopic surgery,St.Pierre university,Brussels,Belgium. April.2011.
- FRS – Fellowship in robotic surgery – 2012, World laparoscopy hospital, New Delhi.
- FICS - Fellow international college of surgeons.
- FIAGES – Fellow indian association of gastrointestinal endosurgeons.
- FAMASI – Fellow association of minimal access surgeons of india
- Clinical attachment in robotic hepatobiliary surgery – Pameal Youde nethersole hospital, Hongkong, Dec 2015
- Observership in hernia surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction – Anne Arundel medical centre,Maryland,USA-Jan 2019
- Life member- Association of surgeons of India (ASI).
- Life member- Indian medical association (IMA).
- Life member- Independent medical practitioners association of India (IMPAI).
- Life member- Indian association of gastro intestinal endo surgeons (IAGES).
- Founder member- Association of minimal access surgeons of India (AMASI)
- Life member – Society of endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeons of India (SELSI).
- Life member – Asia Pacific hernia society (APHS).
- Life member – Endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeons’ society of Asia (ELSA).
- Life member – World association of laparoscopic surgeons (WALS).
- Life member – Obesity surgery society of India (OSSI).
- Registered in tamilnadu medical council – Reg.No. – 58005.
- Honorary founding member - Indo German endo laparoscopy society (IGELS)
Awards
- Conferred the title of “Distinguished clinical tutor” by the Apollo hospital educational research foundation (AHERF) – 2017.
- Awarded the “Teaching excellence award” by the Indus global foundation during the Indo global educational summit, Hyderabad, November 2015.
- Awarded the “MOTHER TERESA AWARD” for advances in medicine, by the Integrated council for socio economic development, Bangalore, 2012.
- Awarded the BHARAT JYOTHI award, for contribution to education in the field of minimal access surgery by the IIFS, New Delhi, 2010.
- Awarded the CHIKITSA RATTAN award and gold medal for excellence in medical science by the INTERNATIONAL STUDY CIRCLE, NEW DELHI, 2007.
- One of the pioneers of Single incision laparoscopy in the country.
- Performed the first single incision inguinal hernia repair in the country.
- Was a member of the team who performed the first robotic bariatric sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass and SILS gastric bypass in the country.
- One of the first Indians to perform complex robotic component separation hernia surgery
Reseach & Publications
- Laproscopic Managemnet of CBD stones
- World Jounal of Laproscopic Surger
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