Dr. P B Sivaraman, a highly esteemed Urologist, serves as the Chairman of the Chennai Urology and Robotics Institute in Chennai. As a professor and the Head of the Department at Madras Medical College, he has established a remarkable legacy, having trained numerous urologists who have become leaders in their respective fields throughout the nation. Dr. Sivaraman completed his foundational and advanced medical education, including an MBBS and MS in General Surgery, followed by an MCh in Surgical Urology at Madras Medical College. He further enhanced his expertise by obtaining a Fellowship (FRCS) from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. His professional journey includes five years of advanced training in various Urology departments across the UK, as well as serving as a consultant urologist at King Khalid Hospital in Saudi Arabia.
Additionally, he has received specialized training in Cadaver Kidney Transplantation at the Medical Centre and Transplant Laboratory of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, Poland. Dr. Sivaraman is recognized as one of the most experienced and respected senior urologists in India, being among the first to perform cadaver kidney transplantation in a government institution in the country. Dr. P B Sivaraman has successfully conducted nearly 2,000 kidney transplants and has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Rotary Club of India (Chennai) for his dedicated service to underprivileged patients. Dr. P B Sivaraman has also been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc) by MGR Medical University in Chennai.
In recognition of his contributions to urology education, his students and assistant professors have established an endowment oration in his name within the Urological Society of India. For his exceptional contributions to urology and teaching, he received the “Urology Gold Medal” from the Urology Society of India (Tamil Nadu and Puducherry). Dr. P.B. Sivaraman has held the presidency of prominent professional organizations in urology, including the Tamil Nadu Puducherry Urological Society and the Madras Urological Society. He is also a founding member of the Cancer of Prostate Endeavors (COPE), an organization dedicated to research and awareness initiatives.
