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Dr Rajan Santhosham - Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery

DR RAJAN SANTHOSHAM

MS,M.Ch (Thoracic Surgery)
Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
  • Fees: INR 500
  • Friday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Introduction

Dr Rajan Santhosham is one of the best Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon in Chennai and is currently associated with Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai.

Hospital Associations

Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai

Services/Interest

  • Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement
  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • Hipercolesterolemia Treatment
  • Non-Invasive Cardiology
  • Treatment of Arrhythmia
  • Hypertriglyceridemia
  • Pacemaker Implantation
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Ergometric test
  • Invasive Cardiac

Experience

Dr Rajan Santhosham is one of the best Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon in Chennai and has a total experience of 46 years.

Professional Memberships

Tamilnadu Medical Council, European Society Of Thoracic Surgeons, Royal College Of Surgeons (FRCS), Indian Academy of Echocardiography

Awards and Recognitions

Life Time Achievement Award - Indian Association Of Bronchology - 2005

Education

Dr Rajan Santhosham completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai in year 1971. Dr Rajan Santhosham completed his MS in General Surgery from Madras Medical College, Chennai in year 1974. Dr Rajan Santhosham completed his MCh in Thoracic Surgery from Madras Medical College, Chennai in year 1977.

I Speak

English, Tamil

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Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai Timing

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Who is a cardiothoracic surgeon?

Cardiothoracic surgery is concerned with the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax and above the abdomen. It generally involves the treatment of conditions of the heart, esophagus, and lungs. The surgeon who follows this field of medicine is called the cardiothoracic surgeon.

What does a cardiothoracic surgeon do?

Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on conditions that occur in the organs inside the chest and in the bony structures that form the chest cavity. As well as performing surgery, they are involved in the treatment and management of the many different diseases within their specialties, such as lung cancer, tumor, and cysts, collapsed or infected lungs, and chest-wall deformities.

What is the difference between cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery?

Cardiovascular surgery focuses on the heart and great vessels while general thoracic surgery treats diseases of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, and chest walls. Cardiothoracic surgeons operate on the organs in the thorax which are heart, lungs, esophagus and  great vessels. 

What surgeries are performed by the cardiothoracic surgeon?

  • Valve replacement
  • Coronary artery graft
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Wedge resection
  • Lobectomy
  • Lung volume reduction surgery
  • Lung cancer surgery

What are the subspecialties of cardiothoracic surgery?

The major subspecialties of cardiothoracic are cardiac, thoracic and congenital.

  • Cardiac - This is concerned with the condition of heart and blood vessels.
  • Thoracic- This is concerned with the conditions of the lungs, chest wall, esophagus, and diaphragm.
  • Congenital –  It is the most demanding type of cardiothoracic surgery. It is practiced only by a small group of highly talented and specialized surgeons.