Present Academic Rank & Position
- CHAIRMAN, K.J.Hospital, Research & Postgraduate Centre, Chennai.
- Chief of Surgery & Renal Transplant, K.J.Hospital, Research & Postgraduate Centre, Chennai.
- Chairman, K.J. Research Foundation, Chennai.
- Emeritus Professor of Surgery, Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
- President, International Medical Sciences Academy.
- Honorary Overseas Advisor, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK.
Educational / Professional Experience
- F.R.C.S - Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom (1965).
- M.B.B.S. - Trivandrum Medical College, University of Kerala (1959).
- Liver Transplant Surgery With Prof.Thomas E.Starzl, University of Pittsburgh, U.S.A (1992).
- Liver Transplant Surgery With Sir Roy Calne, Adden Brookes Hospital Cambridge, U.K. (1991).
- Gastro-Intestinal Surgery With Prof. Sir Andrew Watt Kay, Glasgow University, U.K. (1973).
- Gastro-Intestinal Surgery With Prof. Komei Nakayama, Womens Medical College, Tokyo, Japan (1971).
- Cancer Surgery Memorial Hospital, New York, USA Mayo Clinic,Rochester, U.S.A. (1969).
- Training in Hemodialysis Eschener Nephro-Urological Klinik Des Bezimsmanken, Hausse Aue, Germany (1969).
- Hon. Assistant Professor and Surgeon Govt. Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai. (1965 - 69).
- Department of Gastroenterology Western General Hospital, Glasgow, UK (1964-65).
- Registrar Prince of Wales Hospital, London, UK (1963 - 64).
- Senior House Officer Prince of Wales Hospital, London, UK (1962 - 63).
- Rotating Internship - Trivandrum Medical College, University of Kerala, India (1961).
Honors & Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University (2011).
- Lifetime achievement Award of Leadership Excellence in recognition of Significant contributions made to Health Care and Society by Voluntary Health Services (2010).
- Dr.B.C.Roy National Award In recognition of the best services in the field of the Medical organizations and Medical Institutions (1995).
- The Doctor of the Year Award Indian Medical Association, Central Madras Conferred (1995).
Positions Held
- Founder Chairman K.J.Hospital Research & Postgraduate Centre, Chennai (1969) - to present.
- Founder Chairman K.J. Research Foundation, Chennai. (1983) - to Present.
- President International Medical Sciences Academy 2002 - Present.
- Postgraduate Degree Examiner (MS) Gujarat University and Mumbai University (1999).
- FRCS Examiner Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons, Glasgow, UK (1998) - Present.
- FRCS Examiner Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK (1993) - Present.
- M.B.B.S. Examiner in Surgery Bombay University (1998).
- Vice President International Medical Sciences Academy (1992 - 2002).
- Hon. Overseas Advisor Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK Since 1990.
- Honorary Surgeon to the President of India (1982 - 1987).
- Founder Trustee International Medical Sciences Academy (1983).
Achievements
K.J.Hospital Research & Postgraduate Centre
- Founder Chairman K.J.Hospital Research & Postgraduate Centre, Chennai (1969) - to present.
- Founder Chairman K.J. Research Foundation, Chennai. (1983) - to Present.
- President International Medical Sciences Academy 2002 - Present.
- Postgraduate Degree Examiner (MS) Gujarat University and Mumbai University (1999).
- FRCS Examiner Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons, Glasgow, UK (1998) - Present.
- FRCS Examiner Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK (1993) - Present.
- M.B.B.S. Examiner in Surgery Bombay University (1998).
- Vice President International Medical Sciences Academy (1992 - 2002).
- Hon. Overseas Advisor Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK Since 1990.
- Honorary Surgeon to the President of India (1982 - 1987).
- Founder Trustee International Medical Sciences Academy (1983).
International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA)
- Founded IMSA with the Late Dr.K.N.Rao and were the First Trustees.
- Was instrumental in making it the only Indian originated medical organization with multi disciplinary medical professionals and scientists as its members including two Nobel laureates as its honorary Fellows.
- Has made IMSA into an International and national body with 29 and 20 chapters respectively
- Started its acclaimed Continuing Medical Education (CME).
- Was instrumental in making IMSA an associate member of Council of International Organisation of Medical Sciences (CIOMS) Geneva.
- Conducted 367 monthly CME program without a break under the aegis of IMSA TN Chapter since its inception
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- Overseas Advisor in India and Visiting Honorary Registrar of the College.
- Co-ordinator of International Activities in India providing advise to the college on mutually beneficial issues and awarding fellowships to eminent achievers in the medical profession.
- Have convened two major international conference for the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow in Chennai in the year 1988 and 1992, conferences attended by over 2000 delegates with speakers from UK, USA, Germany, Japan and India.
- Organized Liver symposium in the year 1995 in Chennai with speakers from Cambridge, Pittsburgh and India and attended by over 1500 delegates.
K.J.Research Foundation
- Founded K.J.Research foundation in 1983, recognized by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.
- Instrumental in tying up with IGCAR, (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Anna University, Pittsburgh University & Veterinary University. for conducting multi disciplinary research activities.
Membership in professional associations
- Board of Governors, School of Management, Central University, Pondicherry.
- Syndicate member, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu.
- Biomedical Engineering Faculty, I.I.T. Madras.
- Senate member, Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University.
- Electronics Development Council, Govt. of India.
- Task Force, Medical Curriculum Revision, Medical Council of India.
- British Medical Association, UK.
- International Hospital Federation, UK.
- European Dialysis and Transplant Association, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- European Society of Artificial Organs, The Netherlands.
- Indian Medical Association, New Delhi.
- Association of Surgeons of India.
- The Society of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, California, USA.
- The New York Academy of Sciences, New York, USA Research Advisory Council, Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust & Narasimha Rao Medical College.
- International Gastro Surgical Club, The Netherlands.
- Forensic Sciences Society.
- The Transplantation Society, France.
Orations
- Annual oration of Surgical Research Society, B.J.Medical College, Pune.
- Colombo College of Surgeons, Sri Lanka.
- Interventional Radiology, CME Program, ASICON 85.
- Sir J.C.Bose Memorial Oration '88 in IRIA'89, Calcutta.
- Progress in management of Gall Stones ASI’89.
- International Hospital Federations Annual Convention, Helsinki, 1989.
- Kidney & Gall Bladder Lithotripsy SLMA Sri Lankan Medical Association, Colombo.
- Annual Oration of Surgical Research Society, King George Hospital, Lucknow.
- Presidential address 5th National Conference of Biomechanics, I.I.T.
Research Achievements
- Platelet Derived Growth Factor (PDGF).
- Oxygen alarm.
- Iontophoresis.
- Blood infusion pump.
- Cot weighing machine for bed ridden patients(Original).
- Bio artificial liver(Original).
- Keratinocytes culture for Cancer patient.
- Autologous Personalised Cancer Vaccine(Original).
- Uretermyography Electrode (Original).
- Indigenous Human Serum Albumin (HSA) For lymphoscintigraphy(Original).
- Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
- Phytohemo Agglutinin.
- Indigenous Electrode for Lithotripter ( Original).
- Hydrostatic Stone Immobilizer for treatment of urinary bladder stone with lithotripter(Original).
- Structural Changes in Pancreas in Type II diabetes (Original).
- Breast Enhancement Cream (Original).
- Electronic Nose to smell urea in the blood ( Original).
- A screening tool to identify hypo and hyperthyroidism non invasively(Original).
- Ortho Lithotripter for musculo skeletal conditions(Original).
- Simple devise to read out osteoporosis from Chest X-ray(Original).
- Brain Natriuretic Peptide triad Biochemical triad (Original).
- A novel method of treating baldness (Original).
Publications
- Over 200 Publications in National and International Journals. Many of the publications are original. www.kjhospital.net
- Presented over 60 papers in National and International Conferences.
- Chaired many sessions in National and International Conferences.
Case Reports
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