Dr. N Sekar

Dr. N Sekar

MBBS, MS, MNAMS, MCh, FICS, FRCS Vascular Surgeon Chief 

40 Years Years of Experience

Kauvery Hospital, Chennai

Tamil, English, Hindi

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About Dr. N Sekar

Dr. N Sekar is one of the most senior and pioneering vascular surgeons in India, with more than four decades of clinical and surgical expertise. He was the first surgeon in India to obtain an MCh in Vascular Surgery and is credited with introducing endovascular surgery in Tamil Nadu. Over his career, he has performed an exceptionally high number of limb salvage procedures for diabetic patients, significantly reducing amputation rates.

Nearly all practising vascular surgeons in Tamil Nadu have trained under him, making him a mentor and teacher to an entire generation of specialists. He combines clinical innovation, academic leadership, and compassionate patient care, positioning himself as a leading authority in vascular and endovascular surgery in India.

Qualifications of Dr. N Sekar

  • MBBS – JIPMER, Pondicherry
  • MS (General Surgery) – PGIMER, Chandigarh
  • MNAMS – National Academy of Medical Sciences, India
  • MCh (Vascular Surgery) – Madras Medical College, Chennai
  • Fellowship – Mayo Clinic, USA
  • Endovascular Fellowship – Royal Perth Hospital, Australia
  • DSc (Hon. Causa) – TN Dr. MGR Medical University
  • FRCS – Glasgow

Special Area of Interest

  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Diabetic Foot Care
  • Varicose Veins Treatment
  • Stroke Prevention Surgery (Carotid Endarterectomy)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Management
  • Aneurysm Surgery
  • Dialysis Access Surgery
  • Renal Transplantation (Vascular Access)
  • Minimally Invasive Endovascular Procedures

Work Experience of Dr. N Sekar

  • Former Head of Vascular Surgery Unit – Madras Medical College, Chennai.
  • Advanced training and fellowships at Mayo Clinic, USA and Royal Perth Hospital, Australia.

Awards & Recognitions

  • First vascular surgeon in India to achieve MCh qualification in Vascular Surgery.
  • Introduced Endovascular Surgery in Tamil Nadu.
  • DSc (Honoris Causa) awarded by TN Dr. MGR Medical University for contributions to vascular surgery.

Memberships

  • Founder Member & Past President – Vascular Society of India
  • Member – European Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
  • Member – Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), USA
  • Member – Venous Association of India
  • Fellow – International College of Surgeons (FICS)
  • Fellow – Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow (FRCS)
  • Member – National Academy of Medical Sciences, India
  • Member – Diabetic Foot Society of India

Research & Papers Published By Dr. N Sekar

Presented landmark research papers at vascular surgery conferences in India, Europe, and the USA.
 

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