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Dr S Balasubramanian
Reg. No : 48424
Dr S Balasubramanian
Nephrology :
Experience: 25+ Years
Education: MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Nephro)
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About Dr S Balasubramanian

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.

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Experience
2026
Since October 2007 I have been working as a Consultant Nephrologist in Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.
2007
Financial Management for Non-Finance Managers, 17-19th Jan 2007 at Singapore Institute of Management, 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
2004
Had done a ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor course in Singapore in July 2004
2003
July 2002 to January 2003 I worked as a Renal Fellow in Department of Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
2002
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.
2001
Participated in a workshop on Faculty Research Methodology at Christian Medical College,Vellore,India in April 2001
2000
Done a training course on Teaching/Learning from Dept of Medical Education, PSGIMS & R Coimbatore, India, in February 2000
1999
August 1997 to April 1999 Consultant Nephrologist, Coimbatore Kidney Centre, Coimbatore, India.
1997
April 1995 to April 1997 (Registrar training in nephrology)
1995
August 1994 to March 1995 Assistant Professor of Medicine, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore - India

Memberships

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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
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Clinical and Doppler Evaluation of Renal Allograft Dysfunction in Renal transplant recipients – presented at INDIAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY CONFERENCE 1997 at Calcutta, India
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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in post cardiac surgery patients – presented in SOUTHERN CHAPTER OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY CONFERENCE 1996 at Bangalore, India
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Changing Spectrum of Primary Glomerulonephritis – Retrospective Study – presented in SOUTHERN CHAPTER OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY CONFERENCE 1996 at Bangalore, India.
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Changing Spectrum of Primary Glomerulonephritis – Retrospective Study – presented in SOUTHERN CHAPTER OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY CONFERENCE 1996 at Bangalore, India.
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Renal Transplant in Children – Our Experience – presented in SOUTHERN CHAPTER OF INDIAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY CONFERENCE 1997 at Hyderabad, India
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Our experience with Cadaver Renal Transplantation – INDIAN SOCIETY OF ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION CONFERENCE 1997 at Chennai, India
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Skin Manifestations in Chronic Renal Failure – presented in SOUTH ZONE CONFERENCE OF IADVL 2000 at Trivandrum ,India
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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
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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 & Achievements

  • 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 & Publications

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O’ set connector system in CAPD. AnnigeriRA, Prakash GK, BalasubramaniyamR, Balasubramanian.S,PrakashKC,KavithaMK—J.Assoc.Physicians of India Sep 1996;
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
Clinical Expertise
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
Pre And Post Dialysis
Resistant Hypertension
Renal Kidney Diet Counselling
Renal Doppler
Renal Agenesis
Renal Doners Young Hypertensives Stenosis
Kidney Stone
Nephrology Icu
Nephronophthisis
Nephropathy
Adult Nephrology
Familial Renal Glucosuria
Treatments & Procedures Offered
Acute Kidney Disease Aki Treatment arrow arrow Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment arrow arrow
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Doctor Location

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
Greams Lane, 21, Greams Rd, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006

FAQs

Q: Where does Dr. S Balasubramanian practice?
Dr. S Balasubramanian currently practices at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, located in Chennai.
Q: Who is Dr. S Balasubramanian?
Dr. S Balasubramanian is a highly experienced Nephrologist with 25 years of expertise in the field. He is known for providing exceptional patient care and advanced medical treatments. He areas of expertise include Acute Kidney Disease Aki Treatment, Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment. He also treats conditions such as Nephrotic syndrome, Polycystic kidney disease.
Q: Why do patients choose Dr. S Balasubramanian?
Patients trust Dr. S Balasubramanian for he expertise, patient-centric approach, and commitment to providing the highest standard of care. He is well-versed in the latest medical advancements and ensures personalized treatment for every patient.
Q: What is Dr. S Balasubramanian’s specialization?
Dr. S Balasubramanian specializes in Nephrology, with expertise in treatments for Acute Kidney Disease Aki Treatment, Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment.
Q: What are Dr. S Balasubramanian’s medical qualifications?
Dr. S Balasubramanian holds prestigious qualifications, including MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Nephro)
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. S Balasubramanian have?
Dr. S Balasubramanian has 25 years of experience in the medical field, treating various conditions related to Nephrology.
Q: How can I book an appointment with Dr. S Balasubramanian?
You can book an appointment with Dr. S Balasubramanian through: Online: Visit https://www.apollohospitals.com/book-doctor-appointment/ to schedule an appointment.
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