Dr Iyappan Ponnuswamy

Chief Radiologist

Radiology

January 1, 2011

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Top Areas of Expertise

Interventional Radiology
Vascular Imaging
Diagnostic Radiology including plain radiography, contrast procedures, ultrasound, Doppler, CT, and MRI
Oncological and trauma imaging
Abdominal and chest radiology
Neuroimaging and stroke evaluation
Interdepartmental image consultation

Top Treatments Offered

Digital Subtraction Angiography: Lower limb and mesenteric angiograms
Embolisation: For life-threatening hemoptysis and GI bleeding
Biliary Interventions: Percutaneous biliary drainage and stenting
Liver Cancer Treatments: Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE), radiofrequency ablation
Pain Management: CT-guided facet joint blocks, selective nerve root blocks
Drainage Procedures: Image-guided percutaneous abscess drainage
Biopsy Services: Ultrasound or CT-guided percutaneous biopsy and FNAC for lesions in lungs, liver, pancreas, vertebrae, bones, and lymph nodes
Diagnostic Imaging â€“ Plain radiography, Contrast procedures, Ultrasound, Doppler (vascular imaging), CT Scan, MRI Scan

About Dr Iyappan Ponnuswamy

Dr. Iyappan Ponnuswamy is a highly accomplished radiologist and the Chief Radiologist at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai. He brings a unique blend of clinical and military experience, having served as a Surgeon Lieutenant Commander in the Indian Navy. An FRCR holder, he has received international training and conducted scholarly visits to top centers like Asan Medical Center, University of Michigan, and University of Pittsburgh. He specializes in interventional radiology and vascular imaging, offering a comprehensive range of image-guided diagnostics and treatments for complex medical conditions.

Educational Qualifications:

MBBS â€“ Stanley Medical College, Chennai
MD in Radiodiagnosis â€“ Madras Medical College, Chennai
FRCR (UK) â€“ Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists

Professional Experience:

Short service commission in Indian Navy â€“ Surgeon Lieutenant Commander (till 2007)
Principal Medical Officer â€“ INS Jyoti, Mumbai
Medical Officer In-Charge of MI Room â€“ INHS Kalyani, Visakhapatnam
District Medical Officer â€“ Indian Coast Guard, Tuticorin
Assistant Professor in Radiology â€“ Chettinad Medical College & Hospital, Chennai
Consultant Radiologist â€“ Kauvery Hospital (from 2011 till now)
KSR Fellow in Interventional Radiology â€“ Seoul National University Hospital & Yonsei University Severance Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
Visiting scholar in Interventional Radiology â€“ Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
Observership in Interventional Radiology â€“ University of Michigan & University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA
Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists, London, UK

Professional Membership:

Indian Medical Association
Indian Radiological and Imaging Association
Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Indian Society of Pediatric Radiology
European society of radiology
Royal college of radiologists

Articles:

Non Surgical Treatment for Uterine Fibroids

Video Presentations:

Featured in Kauvery Hospitalâ€™s official profile video where he discusses his expertise in diagnostic and interventional radiology, highlighting advanced treatments such as angiography, embolisation, liver cancer interventions, and pain management procedures.â€