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Dr Ram Gopalakrishnan

Infectious Diseases Specialist

MD, MRCP, AB (Int. Med.), AB (Infectious Disease), FIDSA, FESCMID

Infectious Disease

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January 1, 1995

Top Areas of Expertise

  • Cellulitis
  • Fever
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Hepatitis C
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Tropical Infections
  • Drug-resistant Bacterial Infections

Top Treatments Offered

  • Glandular Disease
  • Staph Infection
  • Ringworm Infection
  • Hpv
  • Anthrax
  • Babesiosis
  • Dracunculiasis
  • Cryptosporidiosis

About Dr Ram Gopalakrishnan

Dr. Ram Gopalakrishnan is a Senior Consultant in Infectious Diseases at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, with over 30 years of clinical experience. He is known for his expertise in managing a wide range of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tropical infections, drug-resistant bacterial infections, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Educational Qualifications

  • MD – Doctor of Medicine
  • MRCP (UK) – Member of the Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom
  • AB (Internal Medicine) – Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine
  • AB (Infectious Diseases) – Diplomate of the American Board of Infectious Diseases
  • American Certificate (Tropical Medicine)
  • FIDSA – Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
  • FESCMID – Fellow of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

‍ Professional Experience

  • Currently serves as a Senior Consultant – Infectious Diseases at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai.
  • Consulting Physician (Dec 1997-Dec 2000)Capital Family Physicians, Frankfort, Kentucky, USA (Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease &Travel Medicine)
  • Fellow(July 1995-June 97)Division of Infectious Disease, Dept of Internal Medicine Wright State University School of Medicine Dayton, Ohio, USA
  • Resident(July 1993-June 95)Dept of Internal Medicine Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
  • Senior House Officer(April 1992-May 93)Bromley Health Authority Kent, UK
  • Senior Resident(July 1991-Oct 91)Dept of Internal Medicine Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research Chandigarh, India
  • Junior Resident(July 1988-Jun 91)Dept of Internal Medicine Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research Chandigarh, India
  • Internship(July 1986-June 87)Government General Hospital, Madras, India

Notable Achievements:

  • Awarded 14th Maj Gen CSV Subramanyam Memorial Lecture 2007
  • Awarded “Best Doctor” by Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University on 1st July 2012
  • First Prize from API for Dr. JC Patel and BC Mehta Best Paper award under the category of Original Article for the year 2013 for the article entitled “Melioidosis : An Emerging Infection in India”.

Memberships:

  • Member, Fungal Infection Study Forum (FISF)
  • Member, International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (from 2001)
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We admitted our mom here for her cardio and they took care of her very well. They maintain the rooms very neatly and the housekeeping was very good. Thanks to Dr YVC and team, the staffing nurses, ward boys and the attenders like Ms. Shankari, Mr. Sukhdev (room no. 4523). Thank you to the whole Apollo team.

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Well managing hospitality with kind nature staffs and nurses . This is our repeat visit and very much satisfied with the service provided. We highly highly recommend Apollo for health. Special thanks to Dr Preethi M for her positive talks and care.

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I visited the Apollo Hospital (Greams Road, Chennai) recently for Cardiology Treatment and the overall experience was excellent. Many thanks to Dr.YVC & team for the great service. His  dedication and commitment was so impressive and I feel He is most admirable and trusted Cardiologist in Chennai. Experienced Nurses provided the great service. The Patient food and canteen food was nice. The Cleaning service (Malathi, Padmini & Raja) was very good. The Billing and Insurance service can be improved. Overall the best Hospital in Chennai with experienced Doctors and staff.

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My father is under consultation of Dr. Raghunath KJ. He had an major operation. Dr. and the nursing staffs are excellent and highly professional in there job. we have stayed 7 long days for pre and post operative care and its went well Alhamdulillah.

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