Dr Suresh Kumar D

Dr. Suresh Kumar D is a distinguished Infectious Diseases Specialist with 23 years of experience, practicing in Chennai. He is affiliated with multiple Apollo Hospitals locations, including Apollo Specialty Hospital in Vanagaram, Apollo Children's Hospitals in Thousand Lights, and Apollo Hospital on Greams Road. Dr. Suresh Kumar's extensive expertise encompasses the management and treatment of a wide range of infectious diseases, with a particular focus on tropical infections, ICU-related fevers, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and HIV. His commitment to patient care is complemented by his active involvement in professional organizations and contributions to medical research.​

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS from Stanley Medical College, Madras University (1997)​
• MD in General Medicine from Stanley Medical College, Dr. MGR Medical University (2002)​
• Post Doctoral Fellowship in Infectious Disease from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (2013)​
• Clinical & Leadership Training under an HIV Fellowship Programme​

Professional Experience:

• Currently practices as a Senior Consultant in Infectious Diseases at:Apollo Specialty Hospital, Vanagaram.
• Apollo Children's Hospital, Thousand Lights
• Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai.

Notable Achievements:

• Recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the International AIDS Society in Sydney (2007)​
• Awarded the International Infection Diseases Fellows Grant at ICAAC Boston (2010)​
• Received a Travel Grant for International HIV/AIDS Abstract from IDSA (2011)

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)​
• Association of Physicians of India (API)​
• Clinical Infectious Disease Society of India​
• Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)​
• International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC)
• American Society of Microbiology ( ASM).
• International AIDS Society ( IAS)

Fellowships:

• Post Doctoral Fellowship in Infectious Disease​ from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (2013)​

Research and Publication:

• A Rare Case of Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis – Presented at ISAAR, South Korea (2011)
• Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in South India: A Report – Presented at ISAAR, South Korea (2011)
• Hand Hygiene Compliance of Indian Healthcare Workers – Presented at the 1st International Conference on Prevention & Control of Infection (ICPIC), 2011
• Microbiological Profile of Bloodstream Infection in a Paediatric Population – Presented at ISAAR, South Korea (2011)
• Acceptance of Opt-Out HIV Testing: An Early Report – Presented at the British HIV Association (BHIVA) Annual Conference, Edinburgh (2009)