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Dr Sura Pushpalatha

Dr Sura Pushpalatha

MBBS, DGO, DNB

Senior Consultant – Gynecology,Obstetrics

Dr Padmapriya Vivek

Dr Padmapriya Vivek

MBBS, MS (OBG), DRM (Germany)

HOD – Department of Obsterics, Gynecology & Fertility

Biography

Dr Padmapriya Vivek is one of the leading experts in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Chennai. She is a Senior Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, and has 15 years of extensive practice in these specialties. Dr Padmapriya has completed her MBBS and MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) in India and has acquired a Diploma in Reproductive Medicine from Germany. She is a renowned expert in the natural birthing, vaginal delivery after C-section and high-risk pregnancies. She is also proficient in the treatment of fertility related problems and is highly skilled in Laparoscopic surgeries.

A strong proponent of natural birthing, Dr Padmapriya is a specialist in painless normal delivery, vaginal delivery for women who had a C-section previously and high-risk pregnancies. Dr Padmapriya Vivek is a specialist in the field of high risk pregnancy, such as Vaginal Birth after C-section, Diabetes and Hypertension.

Dr Padmapriya is fluent in Tamil, English, Kannada, Telugu and Kannada.

Expertise In

  • High Risk Pregnancy

  • Painless Normal Delivery

  • Natural Birthing

  • Vaginal Birthing After Cesarean Section

  • Fertility Clinic – IUI, IVF, ICSI

  • Prenatal Counselling

Achievements

  • Personally involved in 10,000 child deliveries with a track record of 90% successful normal deliveries
  • Dr Padmapriya’s dedication to her profession and her patients was evident when she worked 90 hours straight all alone, to help 17 babies being safely delivered, during the 2015 December, Chennai floods. She also worked round the clock during the 2016 Vardah cyclone, which devastated the city of Chennai.

Dr Meena K

MBBS, FEM (UK), PGDEM, FICM, MEM
Sr Consultant – Emergency

Biography

Dr Meena completed her graduation in medicine from Coimbatore Medical College in Tamil Nadu. She later received her fellowship in Emergency Medicine from the Royal College of General Practitioners UK and further completed her post graduate diploma in Emergency Medicine from George Washington University. She secured her masters in Emergency Medicine in Global Hospitals.

With more than two decades of professional experience, Dr Meena has worked in various profile in the emergency medicine department. She has also completed certificate courses for Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Adult &Paediatric Basic Life Support, Emergency Medicine Radiology, Comprehensive Trauma Life Support and Mechanical Ventilation. During her tenure, she has upscaled her skills through various CMEs, conferences and workshops. One of her accomplishments besides being ranked first in PGDEM in India, Dr Meena has received Excellence award by Tamil Nadu State Government for performing maximum female sterilization procedure.

Expertise In

  • PolyTraumas
  • Liver Emergencies
  • Cardiac Respiratory Emergencies
  • Acute Respiratory Emergencies
  • Oncological Emergencies
  • Central Venous Cannulations
  • Arterial Line for invasive BP Monitoring
  • Neurological Emergencies
  • Paediatric Emergencies
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Endotracheal Intubation

Dr Ashwin Karuppan

MBBS, MD, PG Dip Diabetology (US), PG Dip Cardiology (UK)
Consultant – Internal Medicine & Diabetology

Dr Nidhi Singh

MBBS, MD
Consultant – Dermatology

Biography

Dr. Nidhi Singh completed her MD, Dermatology, Venerology and Leprosy from one of the best institutes, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry. She received the prestigious gold medals in Dermatology, “Roubavathi David Gold Medal” for the Year 2008 and “Indian Association of Dermatology and Venerology Medal” for the year 2008. She also received the “Fulford Derma Foundation scholarship” in the field of dermatology for the year 2007. She gathered experience across various centres working in both north and south India. Her special interests include skin infections and allergies, pigmentary disorders, hair disorders, pediatric dermatology and dermatological diseases in females.

Professional Experience

  • Consultant- Dermatologist

    18-6-15 onwards; Global Health City, Chennai, India

  • Assistant Professor

    Dermatology & STD: 21-11-13 to 17-6-15; Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India

  • Senior resident

    Dermatology & STD: 25-08-2012 to 20-11-13; JIPMER, Puducherry, India

  • Assistant professor

    Dermatology & STD: 16-1-2010 to 24-08-2012; Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (SVMCH&RC), No. 13-A, Pondy-Villupuram road, Ariyur, Puducherry- 605102, Phone- 0413-2644476

  • Senior resident

    Dermatology & STD: 29-4-2008 to 25-8-2008, Era’s Lucknow Medical College & Hospital (ELMCH), Sarfarazganj, Hardoi Road, Lucknow-226003, Phone- 0522-2408122, 23; 3 months, 28 days

  • Junior resident

    Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy:25-4-2005 to 31-3-2008, JIPMER, Puducherry, India

  • Internship

    01-01-2004 to 03-01-2005, JIPMER, Puducherry, India

Memberships

  • Life member of Indian Medical Association (IMA)- PON/374/1/354/166457/2012-13/CL
  • Life member of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)- LM/PON/7245
  • Life member of Indian Society for Pediatric Dermatology (ISPD)- ISPDLM-493
  • Life member of The Hair Research Society of India (THRSI)

Achievements

  • “Roubavathi David Gold Medal” for outstanding performance in MD Dermatology Leprosy and Venerology Examination of Pondicherry Univerisity for Year 2008.
  • “Indian Association of Dermatology and Venerology Medal” for scoring first rank in the University examination in MD Dermatology and STD for the year 2008.
  • “Fulford Derma Foundation scholarship” in the field of dermatology for the year 2007
  • Associate editor of Pigment International, official publication of Pigmentary Disorders Society (PDS), India for the years 2015-16.
  • Assistant editor of Pigment International, official publication of Pigmentary Disorders Society (PDS) for the year 2014.
  • Successfully completed “Certificate course in STI & HIV/AIDS”, intensive professional program through distance education by Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi (Course Development and coordination supported by AusAID grant to the University of Sydney and Public Health Foundation of India) with an overall grade A, during July to December 2014.
  • 1st Prize ‘Dermatology quiz for postgraduates’ at the annual conference of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (Pondicherry branch) on 31-3-08.
  • “Erythrokeratoderma variabilis responding to low dose isotretinoin.” presented and awarded second prize at annual conference of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (Pondicherry branch) on 25-3-07.
  • Best student of Final MBBS for the year 2003 of JIPMER, Pondicherry.
  • Smt. Nishamani Parija Endowment prize in the subject of Surgery for the year 2003.
  • Dr. Uvathy Memorial Endowment prize in the subject of Obstetrics & Gynaecology for the year 2003.
  • Dr. Vijay Kumar Endowment prize in the subject of Pathology for the year 2001.
  • Certificate of Honour in the subject of Paediatrics for the year 2003.
  • Certificate of Honour in the subject of E.N.T for the year 2002.
  • Certificate of Honour in the subject of Pharmacology for the year 2001.
  • Certificate of Honour in the subject of Forensic Medicine for the year 2001.
  • Certificate of Honour in the subjects of Physiology and Biochemistry for the year 1999- 2000.

Publications

  • Revathy G, Usha R, Chandrashekar L, Singh N, Natarajan N, Thappa DM, Rajappa M. Effect of systemic methotrexate on lipid pentad index in psoriasis and its association with disease severity. Clin Chim Acta. 2017 Mar 16;469:10-12. doi: 10.1016/j.cca.2017.03.016. [Epub ahead of print]
  • Singh N, Chandrashekar L, Kumar N, Kar R, Sylvia MT, Thappa DM. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus of elbows: A distinct entity? Indian Dermatol Online J. 2016;7:20-3.
  • Gupta D, Singh N, Goyal A, Toi PCh, Thappa DM. Squamous cell carcinoma in-situ and basal cell carcinoma arising from seborrheic keratosis in the same patient. Indian J Dermatol. 2016;61:126
  • Gupta D, Singh N, Thappa DM. Is timolol an effective treatment for pyogenic granuloma? Int J Dermatol. 2016;55:592-5.
  • Mathews I, Thappa DM, Singh N, Gochhait D. Lichen planus pigmentosus: A short review. Pigment Int. 2016;3:5-10
  • Munichandrappa P, Singh N, Thappa DM. Pachydermoperiostosis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2016;82:57-8.
  • Singh N, Chandrashekar L, Shakthi P, Thappa DM, Badhe BA, Sylvia MT. Reactive eccrine syringofibroadenomatosis presenting as bilateral plantar hyperkeratosis. Indian J Dermatol 2015;60:403-5.
  • Singh N, Goyal A, Thappa DM, Rajesh NG. Congenital triangular alopecia: Is it always confined to fronto-temporal region? Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2016;82:112.
  • Balasubramanian P, Chandrashekar L, Thappa DM, Jaisankar TJ, Malathi M, Ganesh RN, Singh N A retrospective audit of skin biopsies done in a tertiary care center in India. Int J Dermatol. 2015;54:939-43
  • Singh N, Chandrashekar L, Kar R, Sylvia MT, Thappa DM. Neurotized congenital melanocytic nevus resembling a pigmented neurofibroma. Indian J Dermatol 2015;60:46-50.
  • SinghN, Chandrashekar L, Behera B, Thappa DM, Kar R. Asymptomatic Black Papule Over Abdomen. Indian J Dermatol 2014; 59: 627
  • Singh N, Chandrashekar L, Konda D, Thappa DM, Srinivas BH, Dhodapkar R. Vesiculobullous viral exanthem due to chikungunya in an infant. Indian Dermatol Online J 2014;5, Suppl S2:119-20.
  • Singh N, Chandrashekar L, Kumar N, Kar R, Thappa DM. Classic porokeratosis of Mibelli. Indian Dermatol Online J 2014;5, Suppl S2:130-1.
  • Singh N, Kumari R, Thappa DM, Kar R, Kulandaisamy S. Classic form of nevus lipomatosis cutaneous superficialis of vulva. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2014;80:473-5.
  • Singh N, Kumari R, Gupta D, Thappa DM, Ganesh RN. Type 1 lepra reaction in histoid leprosy. Int J Dermatol. 2015;54:564-7.
  • Singh N, Thappa DM. Pigmentary demarcation lines. Pigment Int 2014;1:13-6
  • Singh N, Kumari R, Thappa DM. Elephantiasis tropica. Int J Adv Med Res 2014;1:26-7
  • Singh N, Chandrashekar L, Thappa DM, Kar R. Nevus depigmentosus and nevus of Ito: pigmentary twin spotting. Int J Dermatol. 2014;53:1005-7.
  • Singh N, Chandrashekar L, Thappa DM, Kar R. Solitary papule over scalp. Dermatol Online J. 2014;20:22334.
  • Singh N, Kumar N, Chandrashekar L, Thappa DM, Kar R, Srinivas BH. Umbilicated nodule over eyebrow. Dermatol Online J. 2013;19:19622.
  • Ghodake NB, Singh N, Thappa DM. Plica neuropathica (polonica): clinical and dermoscopic features. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2013;79:269.
  • Singh N, Noorunissa N. Linear psoriasis- a rare presentation. Indian Dermatol Online Journal. 2012; 3:71-73.
  • Singh N, Thappa DM. Erythrokeratoderma variabilis responding to low dose isotretinoin. Pediatric Dermatol. 2010;27:111-3.
  • Kumari R, Singh N, Thappa DM. Hypertrophic lichen planus as a presenting feature of human immunodeficiency virus infection. Indian J Dermatol 2009; 54:S8-10
  • Singh N, Thappa DM. Circinate pustular psoriasis localized to glans penis mimicking ‘circinate balanitis’ and responsive to dapsone. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2008; 74: 388-389.
  • Thappa DM, Singh N, Kaimal S. Homosexuality in India. Ind J Sex Trans Dis. 2008; 29: 59-62
  • Singh N, Kaimal S, Thappa DM. Sexual behaviour of clinic attendees in a tertiary care hospital in Pondicherry. Ind J Sex Trans Dis. 2008; 29: 18-22.
  • Singh N, Thappa DM, Jaisankar TJ, Habeebullah S. Pattern of non-venereal dermatoses of female external genitalia. Dermatology Online Journal. 2008; 14: 1-16.
  • Singh N, Thappa DM, Jaisankar TJ, Habeebullah S. A clinical study of vulval lichen sclerosus at a tertiary care hospital in south India. Ind J Sex Trans Dis. 2007; 28 (2): 87-90.
  • Thappa DM, Singh N, Kaimal S. Prostitution in India and its role in the spread of HIV infection. Ind J Sex Trans Dis. 2007; 28: 70-75.
  • Singh N, Kumari R, Thappa DM. Vulval lymphangiectasia secondary to tubercular lymphadenitis. Indian J Sex Transm Dis. 2007; 28: 38- 39.
  • Thappa DM, Singh N. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) today. Indian J Sex Transm Dis. 2006; 27: 41- 49
  • Pise GA, Singh N, Thappa DM. Piebaldism. Indian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology. 2006; 9: 36.
  • Kumari R, Singh N, Thappa DM. Bloom’s syndrome. Indian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology. 2006; 9: 37.
  • Singh N, Kumari R, Thappa DM. Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis (Bullous ichthyosiform erythroderma). Indian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology. 2005; 8: 28-29.
  • Singh N, Thappa DM. Indications and side effects of antihistamines and steroids in pediatric dermatoses. Indian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology. 2005; 8: 33-35.

Chapter in books

  • Singh N, Kumari R, Thappa DM. Vesiculobullous eruptions in an infant. In: Thappa DM, editor. Puzzling cases in Pediatric Dermatology, 1st edition. Mumbai: Tree Life Media;2015:p 40-44.
  • Singh N, Prabhakaran N, Thappa DM. Two babies with short hair since birth. In: Thappa DM, editor. Puzzling cases in Pediatric Dermatology, 1st edition. Mumbai: Tree Life Media;2015:p 45-49.
  • Kumari R, Singh N, Shakthi P. Child presenting with linear vesiculobullous eruption and seizures. In: Thappa DM, editor. Puzzling cases in Pediatric Dermatology, 1st edition. Mumbai: Tree Life Media;2015:p 71-76.
  • Kumari R, Singh N, Shakthi P. Child presenting with atrophic varioliform scars and hoarseness of voice . In: Thappa DM, editor. Puzzling cases in Pediatric Dermatology, 1st edition. Mumbai: Tree Life Media;2015:p 77-82.
  • Bahunutula RK, Singh N, Thappa DM. Dark pigmented hairy macules since birth. In: Thappa DM, editor. Puzzling cases in Pediatric Dermatology, 1st edition. Mumbai: Tree Life Media;2015:p 143-8.
  • Gupta D, Singh N, Bahunutula RK, Thappa DM. Target lesions with oral mucosal involvement in a child. In: Thappa DM, editor. Puzzling cases in Pediatric Dermatology, 1st edition. Mumbai: Tree Life Media;2015:p 154-58.
  • Thappa DM, Singh N, Kumari R. Viral STD’s In: Valia RG, Valia AR, editors. IADVL Textbook and Atlas of Dermatology. Bhalani publishing house, Mumbai; 2008: 1037-1064.
  • Chandrashekar L, Singh N. Dermoscopy in pediatric dermatology. In: Inamadar AC, Palit A, Ragunatha S, editors. Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology. 2nd ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers; 2014.p. 676-85.

Dr Tariq Salam

BDS (Dental Surgery),MDS (Dental Surgery)
Consultant – Dental, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Biography

Dr AR Tariq Salam completed his bachelors and masters in the field of Dental Surgery from Annamalai University, Chidambaram.

Dr Salam has an experience of more than a decade in which he has taught in the capacity of an Asst. Professor and worked as a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. He has also presented papers, published articles and attended workshops in his professional career.

Expertise In

Life Member

  • Facio-Maxillary Trauma
  • Orthognathic Surgeries
  • Dental Implants
  • Minor Surgical Procedures
  • Cosmetic Facial Procedures

Dr Vijil Rahulan K

Dr Vijil Rahulan K

MBBS, MD, FACP, FCCP (USA), AB(Int. Medicine, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine)

HOD & Senior Consultant – Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Medicine

Biography

Dr Vijil Rahulan graduated from Armed Forces Medical College and from Diplomate of American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Pune 1993. He participated in the first lung transplant done in India in 2011. He further received his training in Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplantation from USA.

Dr Vijil has about 25 years of experience in the field of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. He has been working as HOD of Critical Care Medicine & Lung Transplantation at Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, for 11 years. He also has an experience of more than 70 lung transplantations, since 2011.

Professional Experience

  • Dr Vijil has 5 years of experience as a Consultant Physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine at Port Huron, Michigan, USA.

Expertise

  • All aspects of Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  • Bronchoscopic interventions
  • PFT’s
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Swan Ganz Catheterisation
  • Intubation & Mechanical Ventilation
  • CVP & Arterial Lines
  • Percutaneous Tracheostomy