Dr G Ravichandran

Dr. Ravichandran G is a seasoned dermatologist in Chennai with over 23 years of experience. He holds qualifications including BSc, MD, DD, and MDerm, and is known for his personalised, patient-focused care. Fluent in English and Tamil, he effectively treats a wide range of skin conditions. He has received notable awards such as the Best Teacher Award and the Patrick Yesudian Oration Award, reflecting his contributions to dermatology and medical education. Dr. Ravichandran's extensive knowledge, combined with his compassionate approach, makes him a trusted choice for individuals seeking dermatological services in Chennai.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Madras Medical College (1974–1980)
• Diploma in Dermatology (DD) – Madras Medical College (1982–1984)
• MD in Dermatology – Madras Medical College (1987–1989)

Professional Experience:

• Over 23 years of experience in dermatology.
• Currently practices at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai.
• Former Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Stanley Medical College, Chennai, with over 15 years of teaching experience.

Awards

• Arthritis Research UK Young Investigator Award - for work on ‘Serum Lactate as Predictor of Mortality in Hip Fracture Patients’ at British Orthopaedic Association Congress in 2013. First Indian National to win this award.
• Mark Honey Research Prize - for work on ‘ Inadvertent Surgical Resection of Soft Tissue Sarcomas’ for the year 2012.
• Foxtrot Grant - for work on ‘Qualitative Research on Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)’ in 2014.
• AO Spine Educational Videos Content Review Process - Invited Participant 2016.
• Site Co-ordinator of AO-Spine Sponsored - ‘Prospective Observational European Multi-Centre Study on the Efficacy of Acute Surgical Decompression after Traumatic Spinal Cord injury’- The SCI-POEM Study  2017.
• Director Globus Academic Fellowship Program – 2019
• Mentor/Trainer International FRCS Ortho Program – 2020
• Scoliosis Research Society- Global Outreach Committee - Executive Member 2021 -2023
• AOSpine Indian Subcontinent (SIN) Delegate Council - Executive Member 2021-2023
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) Educational Committee (2021)
• Invited Faculty in Various National and International Meetings/Workshops.

Certifications:

• Registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Association of Dermatologists
• Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Member of the Editorial Board for Current Medical Practice (Dermatology).

Publications

• Co-author of the Dermatology chapter in Davidson’s Textbook of Medicine