Dr. K. Vengadakrishnan
Senior Consultant Physician
SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
19+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS : Calicut Govt. Medical College, Kerala
- MD (General Medicine) : G.R. Medical College, Gwalior, MP
Overview:
Dr. K Vengadakrishnan is a distinguished Senior Consultant Physician and Diabetologist at SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai, with nearly 19 years of clinical expertise. His foundational training includes an MBBS from Calicut, followed by an MD in General Medicine from Gwalior. He further specialized with a postgraduate diploma in Diabetology and is a proud Fellow of FIMSA.
He served as Assistant Professor at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, and Associate Professor at Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute before becoming Consultant Physician at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre and Consultant Diabetologist at MMM Hospital. He is also a Professor of Medicine at SRIHER and contributes as perioperative care physician at AOI.
A committed academic and researcher, Dr. Vengadakrishnan has authored 34+ publications in indexed national and international journals, and penned four chapters for the API Update. He has played a key role in six clinical trials as principal investigator. Further, he contributes to state health policy as an expert medical committee member guiding Tamil Nadu Government on COVID‑19 and systemic hypertension.
A life member of the Association of Physicians of India and Indian Medical Association, he is also renowned for championing holistic perioperative care coordinating with multi‑specialists to anticipate and manage comorbid conditions, enhancing surgical outcomes and minimizing complications.
Conditions Treated:
- Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1, Type 2, Gestational)
- Various Infectious Diseases
- Infectious Diseases
- Systemic Hypertension (as advisor)
- Pre‑/peri‑operative comorbidities
Procedures Performed:
- Comprehensive Diabetes Management
- Adult Vaccination Administration
- Perioperative Medical Care
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FAQs
Dr. Vengadakrishnan specializes in internal medicine with a focus on diabetes mellitus, infectious diseases, adult vaccination, and perioperative care.
Appointments can be booked directly through SIMS Hospital's appointment system. Alternatively, international patients can contact HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337 for assistance.
Yes, Dr. Vengadakrishnan is available for evening consultations from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Mondays and Saturdays at SIMS Hospital.
While specific language proficiencies are not listed, consultations are typically conducted in English. It's advisable to confirm language preferences when scheduling an appointment.
Yes, Dr. Vengadakrishnan and SIMS Hospital accommodate international patients seeking medical care.