Dr. Selva Seetharaman S

Head of Department (HOD)

21 Years of Experience

Cosmetic Surgeon

MBBS, MS, DNB, MCh, MRCS, PGDHHM, PGDMLS, Fellowship, Diploma

Reg. No.:73012, Tamil Nadu Medical Council

Gleneagles HealthCity, Chennai

English, Hindi

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About Dr. Selva Seetharaman S

Dr. Selva Seetharaman S is a distinguished Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgeon with over 21 years of experience.
He specializes in aesthetic enhancement, tissue reconstruction, and innovative surgical techniques.
He is passionate about correcting congenital defects in children and helping burn victims recover.
Dr. Selva completed his MBBS from Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, in 2003 and MS in General Surgery from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR University, Chennai, in 2007.
He also achieved a DNB in General Surgery from the National Board of Examination, New Delhi, in 2009 and an MCh in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from the Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, in 2010.
In 2023, he further earned a DNB in Plastic Surgery from the National Board of Examination, New Delhi.
Dr. Selva holds the prestigious MRCS (Member of the Royal College of Surgeons) certification from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK.
He earned a Fellowship in Microsurgery and Cancer Reconstruction from the Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, and a Fellowship in Plastic and Microvascular Services from Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, in 2015.
Dr. Selva completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Medico Legal Systems (PGDMLS).
He earned a Diploma in Aesthetic Gynecology from the International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology and the American Society of Cosmetic Physicians.
He earned a Fellowship from Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, and a Fellowship in Hand Surgery from Mumbai.
Dr. Selva was trained in Plastic Surgery at ASAN Hospital in Seoul, Korea, Samsung Hospital in Seoul, Korea, and Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, United Kingdom.
He is also trained at the Institute of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University of Singapore.
He was trained under Prof. Mukund Thatte, Mumbai, as a fellow in hand surgery.
Dr. Selva completed training in the Burns Unit (Plastic Surgery) from the Govt. Kilpauk Medical College.
He has been invited to deliver lectures at numerous national and international medical conferences.
Dr. Selva is a member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India, the Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, the India Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Association of Surgeons of India.

Education

MBBS, Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, 2003
MS (General Surgery), Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G. R. University, Chennai, 2007
DNB (General Surgery), National Board Of Examination, New Delhi, 2009
MCh (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery), Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, 2010
DNB (Plastic Surgery), National Board Of Examination, New Delhi, 2013
MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK
Fellow in Microsurgery and Cancer Reconstruction, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGDHHM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Medico Legal Systems (PGDMLS)
Fellow in Plastic and Microvascular Services, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital. Taiwan, 2015
Diploma in Aesthetic Gynecology, International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery & Sexology and American Society of Cosmetic Physicians

Training & Certificates

Training in Plastic Surgery, ASAN Hospital, Seoul, Korea
Training in Plastic Surgery, SAMSUNG Hospital, Seoul, Korea
Training in Plastic Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, United Kingdom
Fellow in Hand Surgery Training under Prof. Mukund Thatte, Mumbai
Training in Burns Unit (Plastic Surgery), Govt. Kilpauk Medical College

Past Experience

Consultant, SRM Institutes For Medical Science, 2015
Visiting Scholar, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, 2015
Visiting Scholar, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, UK, 2012
Senior Resident (Plastic Surgery), Institute of Research & Rehabilitation of Hand (IRRH & DPS), Stanley Medical College, Chennai, 2010
Visiting Scholar, National University Hospital, 2009
Registrar (Vascular Surgery), Vijaya Hospital

Awards

Received the IPRAS National Travelling Fellowship for the year 2016, with the award presented at APSICON 2018 in Lucknow.
Secured First Prize in the Nutritional Quiz for Doctors held at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, on September 16.
Honored with the International Travelling Fellowship for 2014, presented at APSICON 2014 in Chandigarh.
Recognized as one of the top five papers at the XVI National Seminar on Hospital/Healthcare Management, Medicolegal Systems & Clinical Research in Pune, May 2014, for the paper on "Telediscussions with Smartphones."
Awarded the Army Endowment Best Paper Award for the best article in the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery (IJPS) in 2013 for the paper titled "Cephalic Vein: A Lifeline in Microsurgical Reconstruction of Breast and Head and Neck Cancers."
Won the Kamath Best Poster Prize at APSICON 2012, Lucknow, for the poster titled "Algorithm for the Management of External Skin Defects in Composite Oromandibular Defects."
Earned the Ethicon Travelling Fellowship for 2012, awarded at APSICON 2012 in Lucknow.
Awarded Second Prize for the poster presentation "Breast Reconstruction in Post-Surgical Breast Cancer Patients" by the Breast Cancer Working Group at KEM Hospital in March 2012.
Received Third Prize for the poster "Breast Reconstruction in Post-Surgical Breast Cancer Patients" at the 63rd Bombay Medical Congress, held at INHS Aswini, Mumbai, in February 2012.
Awarded the Brig Kathpalia Fellowship in Hand Surgery by the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI) in 2011.
Won the Kamath Best Poster Prize at APSICON 2011, Coimbatore, for the poster titled "Post-Oncological Tongue Reconstruction."
Awarded the Shrimathi Padma Nagarajan & Shri Nagarajan Gold Medal for outstanding performance in MS (General Surgery) for the academic year 2006-2007.
Secured Second Prize in the Academic Quiz Competition at Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research University in 2005.
Achieved top marks in Biochemistry with Distinction (80%) in the 1997-98 academic year.
Awarded a Medal in Orthopedics during MBBS (2001-02).
Received the Overall Performance Award from the Department of ENT in the academic year 2000-01.
Ranked as the College Topper in Obstetrics and Gynecology during the 2001-02 academic year.

Associations/Membership

Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
Tamilnadu & Pondicherry Association of Plastic Surgeons (TANPAPS)
Indian Society of Surgery of the Hand (ISSH)
Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ISRM)
Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI)
Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (IAAPS)
Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS)

Paper Published

Mandible Reconstruction using Free Fibula from post-polio Paralytic Limb- International Journal of OroMaxillofacial Surgery – Accepted for publication
Benefits of Sucrose octasulfate (TLC – NOSF), dressings in the treatment of chronic wounds: a systematic review. Harikrishna Nair, N Venkateshwaran, Selva SeethaRaman S, Wuquan Deng, Apinan Uthaipaisanwong, Emilio Galea JWC Vol 30, No.4, April 2021
"Compilation of Gillies Oration" – It is the compilation of the Gillies oration with transcript from the presentation/ video delivered by the past Presidents of APSI. It was released at APSICON-2017 Kochi.
Chimeric superficial temporal artery based skin and superficial temporal fascia plus temporalis muscle flap – an alternative to free flap for suprastructure Maxillectomy. Dushyant Jaiswal, Prabha S. Yadav, Vinay K. Shankhdhar, Sakthipalan Selva S.R . Indian J of Plast Surg.Vol 44(3) Pg 501-4, 2011
Cephalic vein: Saviour in the microsurgical reconstruction of breast and head and neck cancers Vinay K. Shankhdhar, Prabha S. Yadav, Jaiswal Dushyant, Sakthipalan Selva SeethaRaman, Wingkar Chinmay. Indian J Plast Surg 2012;45:485-93
Two in one: Double free flap from a single free fibula osteocutaneous unit Prabha S. Yadav, Vinay K. Shankhdhar, Jaiswal. Dushyant, Sakthipalan Selva SeethaRaman, Gujjalanvar Rajendra. Indian J Plast Surg 2012;45:459-65.
Anthropomorphic and perforator analysis of anterolateral thigh flap in Indian population. Sakthipalan Selva Seetharaman, Prabha S. Yadav, Vinay K. Shankhdhar, Jaiswal Dushyant, Puranik Prashant. Indian J Plast Surg 2013;46:59-68
Reconstruction of a Marjolin's Ulcer defect in the back using pedicled fillet flap from a post-burn deformed upper limb- case report Prabha S Yadav, Vinay K Shankhdhar, Jaiswal Dushyant, Sakthipalan S.R Selva, Nitin Sethi, Bheem S Nanda Indian Journal of Burns, Year 2011, Volume 19, Issue 1 [p. 68-69]
Anatomical variation of superficial radial nerve during free radial forearm flap harvest. Vinay K. Shankhdhar, Prabha S. Yadav, Jaiswal Dushyant, Selva S. R. Sakthipalan Letter to Editor Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery January-April 2015 Vol 48 Issue 1