Prof Dr Venkat Ramakrishnan

Prof. Dr. Venkat Ramakrishnan is an internationally acclaimed Plastic and Breast Reconstructive Surgeon with over four decades of clinical excellence. He is globally recognised for pioneering work in microsurgical breast reconstruction, especially using DIEP and TUG flaps. Having performed more than 1,500 microsurgical reconstructions, he is regarded as a leader in complex breast restoration procedures. His practice combines advanced reconstructive techniques with aesthetic precision, delivering outstanding outcomes for cancer survivors and cosmetic surgery patients alike. He is also a respected academician, author, and keynote speaker at international forums.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS
• MS in General Surgery
• FRACS in Plastic Surgery
• FRCS (England)

Professional Experience

• Consultant Plastic & Breast Reconstructive Surgeon – Apollo Athenaa Women’s Cancer Centre, Delhi
• Consultant Plastic Surgeon – NHS, Essex, United Kingdom
• Extensive experience in microsurgical, cosmetic, and reconstructive breast surgeries
• Leads one of the busiest breast reconstruction programmes in the UK

Professional Memberships

• Member, British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
• Member, British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)
• Member, European Federation of Microsurgical Societies
• Chairman, Microsurgery Subcommittee – BAPRAS
• Chairman, Educational Programme – BAPRAS
• Editorial Board Member – Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
• Trustee – Breast Reconstruction Awareness Charity

Awards & Achievements

• Pioneered microsurgical breast reconstruction in the United Kingdom
• First National Tutor in Plastic Surgery – Royal College of Surgeons, England
• Developed advanced techniques for latissimus dorsi and gracilis muscle flap harvest
• Led a nationally recognised high-volume breast reconstruction programme in the UK

Research & Publications

• Author of over 100 peer-reviewed international publications
• Contributor to leading textbooks, including:
  • Breast Reconstruction: Your Choice
  • Clinical Scenarios in Reconstructive Microsurgery
  • Plastic Surgery by Peter Neligan