Prof. Dr. Dhalapathy Sadacharan
Decades of clinical mastery, academic distinction, and patient-centred care.
One of India's Foremost Endocrine Surgeons
Prof. Dr. Dhalapathy Sadacharan is one of India's foremost endocrine surgeons with over 27 years of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal (endocrine) surgery specialisation. He is renowned for exceptional precision and acumen in both clinical and surgical expertise.
Holding the prestigious MCh in Endocrine Surgery — the highest surgical superspecialty qualification — he graduated from the distinguished Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, one of India's premier medical institutions.
With a distinguished academic career as Professor and Head of Endocrine Surgery at Madras Medical College / Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital, Chennai, his expertise is sought by patients from across India and beyond. He offers consultation and surgery in Chennai's most reputed hospitals, delivering world-class care in an accessible and patient-centred setting.
His consultations are thorough and unhurried — combining careful assessment, clear explanation, and a commitment to minimally invasive techniques wherever clinically appropriate.
Academic Qualifications
Distinguished Academic Positions
Professor & Head
Department of Endocrine Surgery
Madras Medical College, Chennai
Senior Endocrine Surgeon
Kauvery Hospital, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Apollo Speciality Hospital, Vijaya Hospital, Dr.Rela Hospital and Sri Sainath Hospital - Chennai
Researcher & Publications
50+ PubMed-indexed publications
National & International Journals
Awards & Honours
A career marked by national and international recognition for surgical excellence and academic contribution.
First MCh-qualified Endocrine Surgeon of the Tamil Nadu Medical Service — a landmark achievement in the state's surgical history.
Best Outgoing MCh Scholar – Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow.
Invited Speaker at numerous National and International Conferences on endocrine surgery and research.
Live Surgical Demonstrations at State and National Conferences, showcasing minimally invasive techniques.
International Surgical Week Travel Grant Award – Recognising global contribution to the field of endocrine surgery.
Young Surgeon Travel Grant Award – Japan Surgical Society (JSS), for outstanding early-career contribution.
Dr. SS Agarwal Award – Best Researcher of the Institute, for significant contributions to medical research.
ICMR Award – Indian Council of Medical Research, recognising impactful research in the medical sciences.
Best Paper Award – National ASI (Association of Surgeons of India) Conference, for exemplary research presentation.
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