Brief About Dr. Premkumar Balachandran
Dr. Premkumar Balachandran is a highly experienced General Surgeon with over 12 years of expertise. He is currently affiliated with Apollo Specialty Hospital, OMR in Chennai, India. Dr. Balachandran completed his MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 1996 and obtained his MS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College in 2000. Throughout his career, he has acquired various fellowships, certifications, and an observership between 2011-19.
Dr. Balachandran is a distinguished member of several professional organizations, including the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, and the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India. He is also an honorary founding member of the Indo German Endo Laparoscopy Society.
As a pioneer in single-incision laparoscopy in India, Dr. Balachandran has achieved remarkable milestones. He performed the first single-incision inguinal hernia repair in the country and was part of the team that conducted the first robotic bariatric sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, as well as SILS gastric bypass. He is also among the first Indian surgeons to perform complex robotic component separation hernia surgery.
Dr. Balachandran specializes in various laparoscopic procedures, including breast/thyroid/hernia/fissures & fistula/hemorrhoids/cholecystectomy/appendicectomy. He is highly skilled in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, open hernia repair, appendicectomy, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, and many other minimally invasive surgeries. His research articles have been published in reputable medical journals.
With his extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Premkumar Balachandran is a trusted and respected surgeon in his field. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to his patients and staying at the forefront of advancements in surgical techniques.
