Dr Radhakrishnan Satheesan

Dr. Radhakrishnan is a Sr. Consultant Pediatric Surgeon with over 2 decades experience in pediatric solid tumors. He has been working in the Apollo group since 2010. Dr. RK was an integral part of the team that planned and successfully executed the separation of ‘Ischial Pygopagus conjoined twins’, first time, in India in 2013. His is the go to person for complex Oncologic and Pediatric Surgical procedures. He is a kind and compassionate surgeon with exemplary clinical and surgical skills. An excellent communicator, he is able to easily connect with his young patients and family members.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
• Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery – Miami Children’s Hospital, USA (2006–2008)
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery – Maimonides Infant’s and Children’s Hospital, New York, USA (2004–2006)
• Fellowship, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Residency in Surgery – Maimonides Medical Center, New York, USA

Professional Experience

• Consultant Paediatric Surgeon – Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai (since 2010)
• General Duty Medical Officer – Army Medical Corps (1991–1996)
• Associate Professor of Surgery – University of the West Indies
• Teaching Faculty – Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai (pediatric urology and DNB pediatrics programs)

Notable Achievements

• Conjoined Twin Separation – Part of the team that successfully performed the first ischiopygopagus conjoined twin separation in India (2013)
• Pioneering Pediatric Oncology Surgeries – Known for advanced tumor resections in children
• Academic Contributions – Significant involvement in training and mentoring future pediatric surgeons

Professional Memberships

• Member, Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (IAPS)
• Member, International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG)