Dr. M Saravanan
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital★ Congenital Kidney Disorders10+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMD (General Medicine)DM (Nephrology)DNB (Nephrology)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Congenital Kidney Disorders
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Nephrology)
- Experience
- 10+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. M Saravanan
Dr. M Saravanan is a Consultant Nephrologist at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, also practising at Apollo Children's Hospital, Chennai, with over 10 years of experience. His core specialities include kidney transplant evaluation, chronic kidney disease management, and post-transplant immunosuppressive care, allowing him to guide patients through the full journey from evaluation to long-term follow-up. He treats acute kidney injury, acute renal failure, and rare conditions such as Alport Syndrome, alongside dialysis planning and management of complex and congenital kidney disorders. Dr. Saravanan completed his MBBS from Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, in 2006, his MD in General Medicine from Thanjavur Medical College in 2010, his DM in Nephrology from Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, in 2014, and his DNB in Nephrology from the National Board of Education, New Delhi, in 2015. He was awarded the Niyamadullah Gold Medal at ISNSCON, 2008, and holds FIMSA accreditation.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai (2006)
MD (General Medicine) — Thanjavur Medical College (2010)
DM (Nephrology) — Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore (2014)
DNB (Nephrology) — National Board of Education, New Delhi (2015)
Clinical Career Timeline
Consultant Nephrologist — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
Consultant — Apollo Children's Hospital, T Nagar, Chennai
Consultant — Apollo Dialysis Clinics, Chennai
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Niyamadullah Gold Medal, ISNSCON, 2008
FIMSA Accreditation
10+ years of dedicated nephrology and kidney transplant practice in Chennai
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Congenital Kidney Disorders
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Core Speciality
Post-Transplant Immunosuppressive Care
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Core Speciality
Kidney Transplantation
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Core Speciality
Dialysis Management
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Core Speciality
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Kidney transplant evaluation and surgical coordinationPost-transplant immunosuppressive managementChronic kidney disease (CKD) treatment
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Acute kidney injury (AKI) and acute renal failure managementAlport Syndrome and congenital kidney disorder careDialysis planning
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: Organ Transplants
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Donor Liver Transplant (Recipient + Donor Stay) | $280,000 US/UK | $28,000 – $36,000 in India | 88% Less |
| Living Donor Kidney Transplant (Complete Protocol) | $130,000 US/UK | $12,000 – $16,500 in India | 88% Less |
| Pediatric Liver Transplant | $250,000 US/UK | $26,000 – $34,000 in India | 87% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. M Saravanan provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. M Saravanan specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in nephrology and kidney transplantation, including transplant evaluation and post-transplant care.
2Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Saravanan have?
Ans: He has over 10 years of experience in nephrology.
3Q: Does Dr. Saravanan treat children with kidney disease?
Ans: Yes, he also practises at Apollo Children's Hospital, Chennai, treating paediatric kidney conditions.
4Q: Does Dr. Saravanan treat rare kidney disorders?
Ans: Yes, Alport Syndrome and other congenital kidney disorders are part of his clinical practice.