Dr. Mahendranath Subramani Prasad has done his MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai and M.S General Surgery from Jipmer, Pondicherry; M. Ch Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute For Medical Sciences and Technology. He has completed his DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He was a former Assistant Professor at Jipmer Pondicherry and Worked as a Consultant at SKS Institute of Postgraduate Medical Institute and Dharan Hospital in Salem. He has expertise in treating all adult cardiac thoracic and vascular ailments
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Science (MBBS), Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India.
- Master of Chirurgiae in Cardio Vascular and Thoracic of Science (Computer), Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology, Trivandrum, India.
- Master of Surgery – General Surgery, JIPMER, Pondicherry, India.
- Diploma in National Board - Cardiothoracic Surgery, India.
Experience
- Worked as a Junior Resident at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry. (2011-2014)
- Worked as a Senior Resident at Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum. (2015-2017)
- Worked as a Junior Consultant Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon at Caritas Hospital, Kottayam, (2018-2020)
- Worked as a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon at JIPMER, Pondicherry. (2021-2022)
- Worked as a Consultant Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon at Dharan Hospital, Salem & SKS postgraduate medical institution, Salem. (2022-Present)
CLINICAL INTEREST OR FOCUS OF WORK
- Open Heart Surgery
- Beating Heart Surgery
- Heart Valve Repair or Replacement
- Aortic Aneurysm Surgeries
- Congenital Heart Surgery
- Vascular Procedures
- Lung Surgeries
- Congenital Heart Diseases
- Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
- Rheumatic Fever And Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Cardiac Tumors
- Infective Endocarditis
- Lung / Plural Disorders
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
- Necrotizing fasciitis in Takayasu arteritis - A case report of an unusual presentation - in the Second International Wound care conference 2013 at JIPMER, Pondicherry.
- Outcome of aortic valve repair for aortic regurgitation complicating ventricular septal defect- A retrospective observational study, presented at the IACTSCON 2017, Bangalore.
- Safety and Efficacy of Lignocaine Epinephrine infiltrations in patients undergoing mastectomy-A double blinded placebo controlled randomized trial
- Outcome of aortic valve repair for aortic regurgitation complicating ventricular septal defect- A retrospective observational study Aortic surgeries, heart failure, Mechanical assist devices.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Established the cardiothoracic and vascular unit from the induction level to a comprehensive unit dealing with all spectrum of adult cardiothoracic and vascular patients
- Training of OT, pre and post op ward staff nurses in managing cardiothoracic and vascular patients
- Training of anesthesia technicians and supportive staff in managing cardiac patients and maintenance and management of CPB machines, ACT machines and ABG machines alongside per fusionists.
- Percutaneous interventions including per cutaneous ECMO and endovascular procedures
- Teaching and training of post graduate residents in cardio vascular and thoracic surgery
- Trauma care including abdominal, general trauma care burns and their surgical care.
- Teaching for undergraduate medical students and paramedical staff.
ACADEMIC ACCOLADES
- Honors in Forensic Medicine during the Final MBBS Part I examination during the academic year (2006- 2007)
- Distinction in Anatomy during the First MBBS examination during the academic year (2004- 2005)
- Distinction in Microbiology and Pathology during the Second MBBS examination during the academic year (2006- 2007)
- Distinction in General Medicine during the Final MBBS Part II examination during the academic year (2008- 2009)
- First rank at school during the academic year (2000-2001) in the All India Senior Secondary Examination conducted by Central Board of School Education
- First rank in the Kanchipuram Educational District in the Higher Secondary Examinations conducted by State Board of Tamil Nadu during the academic year (2003-2004)
