Dr. Rajendiran N
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital★ Hypertension & Diabetic Renal Failure40+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMD (General Medicine)Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology (PGDD)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Hypertension & Diabetic Renal Failure
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD (General Medicine), Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology (PGDD)
- Experience
- 40+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Rajendiran N
Dr. Rajendiran N is a Senior Consultant in the Department of Endocrinology & Diabetology at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, with over 40 years of experience since 1975. His core specialities include diabetes management, insulin pump therapy, and diabetic complication care, and he founded the Institute of Diabetology at Madras Medical College — the first of its kind in India. He treats Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, hypertension, and diabetic renal failure, combining decades of experience with active diabetes advocacy across South India. Dr. Rajendiran completed his MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College in 1975, his MD in General Medicine from Madras Medical College in 1982, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology from the same institution in 1988. He serves as Secretary of the Diabetes Association of India, Southern Chapter, and received the 'Dedication to Diabetes Award' from WTO-UK at the UK Parliament.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Thanjavur Medical College (1975)
MD (General Medicine) — Madras Medical College (1982)
Post Graduate Diploma in Diabetology (PGDD) — Madras Medical College (1988)
Clinical Career Timeline
Senior Consultant, Dept. of Endocrinology & Diabetology — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai (since 2011)
Managing Director — P M Diabetes Centre, Chennai
Founder and Director, Institute of Diabetology — Madras Medical College (first of its kind in India)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Seva Ratna Award, 2011
Best Doctor Award, Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, 2002
'Dedication to Diabetes Award,' WTO-UK, presented at the UK Parliament, for over four decades of service
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Hypertension & Diabetic Renal Failure
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Core Speciality
Diabetic Neuropathy
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Core Speciality
Diabetic Complications
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Core Speciality
Insulin Pump Therapy
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Core Speciality
Diabetes Mellitus Management
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes) managementInsulin therapy and insulin pump therapyDiabetic neuropathy treatment
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Diabetic diet counsellingHypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia managementDiabetic renal failure care
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 India
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Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Rajendiran N 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. Rajendiran N specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in diabetes management, insulin pump therapy, and diabetic complications including neuropathy and renal failure.
2Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Rajendiran have?
Ans: He has over 40 years of experience in endocrinology and diabetology, practising since 1975.
3Q: What is Dr. Rajendiran's contribution to diabetes care in India?
Ans: He founded the Institute of Diabetology at Madras Medical College, the first dedicated diabetology institute of its kind in India.
4Q: What awards has Dr. Rajendiran received?
Ans: He received the 'Dedication to Diabetes Award' from WTO-UK at the UK Parliament, and the Best Doctor Award from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University in 2002.