Dr. Sundeep Vijayaraghavan
Senior Consultant Specialist · Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi• View Hospital★ Hair Transplantation10+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (General Surgery)MCh (Plastic Surgery)DNB (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Quick Facts
- Department
- Hair Transplantation
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery)
- Experience
- 10+ Years
- Hospital
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Sundeep Vijayaraghavan
Dr. Sundeep Vijayaraghavan is Professor and Head of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, having joined in 2005 and risen to Professor and Head by 2013, and was instrumental in setting up the hospital's dedicated aesthetic surgery unit. His core specialities include body contouring, gender affirmation surgery, and reconstructive microvascular surgery, with particular expertise in facial feminisation and post-weight-loss body contouring. He treats patients seeking gynecomastia correction, breast augmentation and reduction, and hair restoration, having overseen more than 1,000 hair transplants at Amrita since the programme began in 2005. Dr. Vijayaraghavan holds an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, MCh in Plastic Surgery from Mahatma Gandhi University (2004), and a DNB in Plastic Surgery from the National Board, New Delhi. He received the Best Paper Award at the Kerala Plastic Surgery Conference 2013 for his work on hip reconstruction, and initiated Amrita's Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship Program.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
MS (General Surgery)
MCh (Plastic Surgery) — Mahatma Gandhi University (2004)
DNB (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) — National Board, New Delhi
Clinical Career Timeline
Professor and Head, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — Amrita Hospital, Kochi (2013-present)
Associate Professor — Amrita Hospital, Kochi (2011-2013)
Clinical Assistant Professor — Amrita Hospital, Kochi (2005-2011)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Best Paper Award, Kerala Plastic Surgery Conference, 2013, for hip reconstruction
Best Paper Award, South Indian Plastic Surgery Conference
Initiated the Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship Program for plastic surgeons at Amrita
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Hair Transplantation
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Core Speciality
Breast Surgery
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Core Speciality
Gender Affirmation Surgery
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Core Speciality
Aesthetic & Body Contouring Surgery
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Core Speciality
Reconstructive Microsurgery
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Body contouring and post-weight-loss body contouringGender affirmation surgery, including facial feminisationGynecomastia correction
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Breast augmentation and reductionHair transplantationFillers, toxins, and facial plastic surgery
Practices At
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Amrita Institute of medical sciences and research centre Ponekkara, P.O.Kochi, Kerala – 682041, India.
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What to Expect: Quaternary Clinical Procedures
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimally Invasive Specialty Surgery | $42,000 US/UK | $4,800 – $7,200 in India | 85% Less |
| Complex Quaternary Consultation & Workup | $4,500 US/UK | $450 – $800 in India | 84% Less |
| Advanced Robotic / Navigated Surgical Procedure | $58,000 US/UK | $6,500 – $9,800 in India | 84% Less |
| In-Hospital Specialized Recovery & Rehabilitation (7 Days) | $18,000 US/UK | $1,800 – $2,800 in India | 85% 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. Sundeep Vijayaraghavan 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 Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Sundeep Vijayaraghavan specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in aesthetic and body contouring surgery, gender affirmation surgery, and reconstructive microvascular surgery.
2Q: What role did Dr. Vijayaraghavan play at Amrita's aesthetic surgery unit?
Ans: He was instrumental in establishing the aesthetic surgery unit at Amrita Hospital, Kochi.
3Q: How many hair transplants has Amrita performed under Dr. Vijayaraghavan?
Ans: More than 1,000 hair transplants have been performed since the programme began in 2005.
4Q: Does Dr. Vijayaraghavan perform gender affirmation surgery?
Ans: Yes, including facial feminisation, which is one of his specific areas of expertise.