An Alumni of the prestigious Madras Medical College, Dr Balakumar has held numerous, prestigious teaching and departmental posts in General Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Vascular Surgery as well as Emergency Trauma Surgery at various Government and private Institutions across Tamil Nadu for last over 25 years. He was, till 2019, HOD of Department of Vascular Surgery at Thanjavur Medical College and Professor of Vascular Surgery at Madras Medical College(TNGMSSH). Currently he is a Senior Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Apollo Speciality Hospitals OMR, Apollo Proton Cancer and Apollo Cancer Teynampet Chennai. He continues to be HOD / Senior Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Alwarpet and MRC Nagar, Chennai.
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Experience
2026
HOD / Senior Consultant Vascular Surgeon Apollo Spectra Hospitals, MRC Nagar, Chennai 2014 - Present
2026
Senior Consultant Vascular Surgeon Apollo Speciality Hospitals OMR & Apollo Cancer, Chennai 2016 - Present
2019
Resigned from Government Service - August 2019 as Professor of Vascular Surgery.
2019
Professor of Vascular Surgery, TNMSSH, Madras Medical College - 2019.
2016
Head of Department and Professor of Vascular Surgery Tanjore Medical College - 2016.
2016
Senior Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery Madras Medical College 2006 to 2016.
2006
Assistant Professor/Senior Resident in Vascular Surgery from 2003 to 2006 (Madras Medical College).
2006
Mch (Vascular Surgery) in Madras Medical College 2003 - 2006.
2003
Assistant Professor in General Surgery, Accident and Emergency Trauma in Kilpauk Medical College/GRH 2000 - 2003.
2000
MS General Surgery in Madras Medical College 1997 - 2000.
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis - Percutanious Mechanical Thrombectomy.
Deep Vein Obstructive Pathology.
Catheter Directed Thrombolysis.
IVC Filter Placement and Retrieval.
Venous Foot Ulcer Management.
Memberships
Life Member - Vascular Society of India. Life Member - Venous Association of India.
National Faculty Member - Vascular Society of India.
Secretary - Indian Medical Association, Apollo OMR.
Awards & Achievements
First Vascular Surgeon in the country to work full time in Paediatric Cardiovascular Department, Institute of child health, Madras Medical College where he performed Switch Surgeries for TOF, Coarctation of Aorta and PDA’s in 2006.
Established full-fledged Endo-vascular practice in a short span of two months subsequent to a Government order in a newly created department of vascular surgery in Tanjore Medical College in 2016 as the first Head of Department.
Was the Examiner for M. Ch Post Graduates under Dr. M.G.R Medical University.
Was one of the first Vascular Surgeons in the country to start INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND in Deep Venous Interventions in 2016.
Chairman of Workshop Committee for National and International Conference conducted by Vascular Society of India 2021.
Conducting free camps regularly for Venous problems in the community since 2016 and spreading awareness of Venous Diseases.
Public relations activity involved in educating on the ill effects of smoking in press and print media/ Radio on "World Anti-Smoking Day" and "Vascular Day" since 2016.
Performed over 1000 Endovenous Ablation procedures for Varicose veins in his career of 18 years as Vascular Surgeon.
Attended Global Embolisation Technology Summit in New York from May 18 - 21,2023.
Attended Leipzig Interventional Course in Germany as Faculty from June 6 - 9th 2023.
Faculty for Peripheral Master class and delivered talk on Poly vascular Calcification and Management with Intravascular Lithotripsy in National Conference of Vascular Society of India in Mumbai in October 2023.
Panelist in National Conference of Vascular Society of India for session on Post Operative Groin Infection held in Mumbai ,October 2023.
Delegate in Charingcross International Symposium London - April 2024 and April 2025.
Delegate in Leipzig Interventional Endovascular Summit - April 2024.
National Faculty for Vascular Society of India Annual Conference October 2025 in Visakhapatnam.
Trendsetter award for Vascular Surgery awarded by Honourable Health Minister - July 2024.
Service Excellence in Vascular Surgery awarded by Times of India Health Excellence - 2024.
Service Excellence in Vascular Surgery awarded by Honourable Health Minster - March 2025.
Distinguished Ambassador for Venous Association of India Annual Conference to be held in March 2026 in Goa.
Research & Publications
01
Published over twenty research articles and case studies in various National journals.
02
Latest publication on Genetic Mutations Encoding Tartrate Resistant Acid Phosphatase in International Peer-reviewed PLOS ONE JOURNAL.
03
Published a Topic on Lumbar Sympathectomy in Text Book of Vascular Surgery released by Vascular Society of India in 2005.
04
Published a Topic on Paediatric Coarctation of Aorta in Department of Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery In Institute of Child Health, Madras Medical College in 2008.
05
Co-Principal Investigator in Collaborative Research project on ‘IDENTIFICATION OF TRAP as potential Bio and Molecular marker for Cardiovascular Diseases with University of Madras.
06
Association of F5, PLCG2 and FGG genetic variants as determinants of deep vein thrombosis progression in the South Indian population - Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - June 2025.
07
Published Case study reports and Reivew aricles in Indian Journal of Cardio Thoracic Surgery about Persistant sciatic Artery
08
ENDO VASCULAR management of Thoracic Aortic Dissection Rupture and Intravascular Ultrasound in Venous Obstruction.
Dr. Prof Balakumar S practices at Apollo Spectra Hospitals - MRC Nagar, Apollo Spectra Hospital - Alwarpet, Apollo Specialty Hospitals OMR, and three other locations.
Q: How Do I Schedule An Appointment With Dr. Prof. Balakumar S?
Appointments with Dr. Prof. Balakumar S for in-person consultations can be scheduled online. Please contact Apollo Hospitals directly to book an appointment.
Q: Why Do Patients Choose Dr. Prof. Balakumar S?
Patients seek Dr. Prof. Balakumar S's expertise in treating Varicose veins ,Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Diabetic foot ulcers ,Endovascular treatment and Robotic Surgery . For a comprehensive list of his services, please refer to his professional profile.
Q: What Do Patients Say About Dr. Prof. Balakumar S?
Dr. Prof. Balakumar S has received positive feedback from 2 patients and 1 patient story. Patient testimonials offer valuable insights into the doctor's expertise and experience in vascular surgery.
Q: What Are Dr. Prof Balakumar S's Qualifications?
Dr. Prof Balakumar S holds an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and an MCh in Vascular Surgery. He is a highly qualified Vascular Surgeon.
Q: What Is Dr. Prof. Balakumar S's Specialization?
Dr. Prof. Balakumar S specializes in Vascular Surgery.
Q: How Many Years Of Experience Does Dr. Prof Balakumar S Have?
Dr. Prof Balakumar S has 28 years of experience in vascular surgery.
Q: Who Is Dr. Prof. Balakumar S?
Dr. S. Balakumar is a Vascular Surgeon at Helios Hospitals Private Ltd, Chennai. His expertise includes minimally invasive catheter procedures and surgical reconstruction for vascular system diseases. He specializes in Laparoscopic Truncal Vagotomy and Laparoscopic Heller?s Cardiomyotomy. Dr. Balakumar earned his MBBS from Annamalai University and MS/MCh in General and Vascular Surgery from Madras Medical College (2000, 2006 respectively). His publications include contributions to the Vascular Society of India's Textbook of Vascular Surgery and the Institute of Child Health's work on Paediatric Coartation of Aorta.
Endo-Vascular Intervention (Angioplasty / Stenting / Intra Vascular lithotripsy)
