Dr. R .Ravikumar
Interventional Radiologist
MBBS, PG-DIPLOMA, DNB
Apollo Hospital · Greams Road, Chennai
37 yrs
Total experience
30 yrs
As specialist
About Dr. R .Ravikumar
Dr. R. Ravikumar is a senior Interventional Radiologist and Radiologist based in Chennai, with over three decades of specialist experience. He serves as Consultant and Head of the Department of Radiology, Cardiovascular and Atherosclerosis Imaging at multiple institutions including Madras Medical Mission and Apollo Hospitals.
He earned his MBBS from Madras Medical College in 1989, followed by a Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis from the University of Bombay in 1994 and a DNB in Radio Diagnosis from the DNB Board, New Delhi in 1996. He further pursued an Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging fellowship at the University of Toronto, Canada, and became a Diplomate in Cardiac CT from CBCCT, USA. He also holds a PhD.
His clinical expertise spans cardiovascular imaging, interventional radiology procedures, and noninvasive vascular health assessment. He specializes in treating conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, uterine fibroids, diabetic foot ulcers, obesity, atherosclerosis, and peripheral vascular disease. He pioneered the concept of vascular age calculation and individualized cardiac risk scoring in India.
Dr. Ravikumar has held academic positions including Associate Professor at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre. He has authored more than 30 scientific publications and received the Distinguished Faculty Award from RARE. He is a member of several professional societies including the Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology and the South Asian Society on Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis. He currently practices at Apollo Hospital on Greams Road, Chennai.
Education
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MBBS · 1989
Madras Medical College, Chennai
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PG-DIPLOMA · 1994
University Of Bombay
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DNB · 1996
DNB board, New Delhi
Experience
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Associate Professor - Radiology
Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Univercity · Radiology
1996 – 1997
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Consultant Interventional Radiologist
Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Center · Interventional Radiology
1997 – 2005
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Fellow in Cardiovascular Imaging
Sunnybrook Health Science Center, University of Toronto · Cardiovascular Imaging
2005 – 2006
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Consultant and Head, Department of Radiology, Cardiovascular and Atherosclerosis Imaging
Madras Medical Mission, Apollo Hospitals, Med India Digestive Diseases Hospital, BR Hospitals, Billroth Hospitals · Radiology, Cardiovascular and Atherosclerosis Imaging
2007 – Present
Currently working here
Services & Procedures
Services
Procedures
Conditions Treated
Awards & Recognition
- "Distinguished Faculty Award " - RARE 2004 - 2004
- Distinguished Faculty Award - RARE
Registrations & Memberships
Registrations
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Tamil Nadu Medical Council
Reg. No. 47009 (1990)
Memberships
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (ISVIR)
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Indian Society of Atherosclerosis
- South Asian Society on Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis (SASAT)
FAQs
Where does the doctor practice? ▾
The doctor practices at Apollo Hospital on Greams Road in Chennai.
Why do patients visit the doctor? ▾
Patients commonly visit for electrocardiography (ECG), hypertension treatment, and heart conditions.
What are the doctor's educational qualifications? ▾
The doctor holds an MBBS, a Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis, and a DNB in Radio Diagnosis.
What are the doctor's specializations? ▾
The doctor specializes in interventional radiology and radiology.
How many years of experience does the doctor have? ▾
The doctor has 37 years of overall experience.
What awards has the doctor received? ▾
The doctor has received the Distinguished Faculty Award from RARE in 2004.
What professional memberships does the doctor hold? ▾
The doctor is a member of the Indian Medical Association, Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, United States Department of Agriculture, Indian Society of Atherosclerosis, and South Asian Society on Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis.
What procedures does the doctor perform? ▾
The doctor performs cardiac MRI, MRI defecography, obstetric sonography, ultrasound, diagnostic radiology, and interventional radiology procedures.
What is the doctor's clinic address and timings? ▾
The doctor consults at Apollo Hospital, 21/22 Greams Lane, Thousand Lights, Off Greams Road, Chennai, from Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Does the doctor offer vascular health check services? ▾
Yes, the doctor provides noninvasive vascular health checks that calculate vascular age and provide an individualized cardiac risk score card.
Consultation fee
₹500