Dr. K Dhamodaran is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist based in Chennai, recognized nationally for his expertise. He holds a DM in Cardiology from Madras Medical College and Research Institute (Dr. MGR Medical University) and boasts over 13 years of extensive experience in the field. His proficiency in interventional cardiac procedures is further underscored by his Postdoctoral Fellowship in National Board (FNB) from Escorts Heart Institute in Delhi. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and the Society of Coronary Angiography and Intervention (FSCAI) in the USA.
Currently, Dr. K Dhamodaran serves as a senior consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, a prominent multi-super-specialty facility in Chennai. He also provides evening consultations at Sidharam Multispeciality Clinic in Adyar. Emphasizing the importance of collaborative practice, Dr. K Dhamodaran leads a team of five cardiologists and a surgeon, ensuring effective oversight of their collective efforts. Together, they conduct approximately 1,500 diagnostic and 500 interventional procedures annually, with patient satisfaction reflecting the success of their teamwork.
His leadership capabilities were notably demonstrated when he founded the Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology Department at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar in 2006, guiding it to become a high-volume tertiary care cardiac center over seven years. Before this significant role, he gained experience at MIOT Hospitals, Lifeline Hospital OMR, Frontier Lifeline (Dr. KM Cherian Hospital), and Apollo Samudra Hospital in Kakinada. Dr. Damodaran has contributed to both national and international medical literature through various publications and has received accolades for his presentations at national conferences. His commitment to research is evident in his role as a Ph.D. Guide at Periyar Maniammai University in Tamil Nadu.
