Dr. Surendran. R

Dr. Surendran R is a dedicated and highly qualified Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Hospital Infection Control at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, with over 7 years of focused clinical experience in diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of community-acquired and hospital-acquired infections. He holds a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases from Apollo Hospital, Chennai (FNB) and is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians, UK (MRCP) — reflecting his commitment to international standards of clinical excellence. Dr. Surendran has a special interest in antimicrobial stewardship and antimicrobial resistance, and is actively involved in promoting rational antibiotic use across clinical settings. His expertise spans critical care infections, immunocompromised patient management, cardiovascular and neurosurgical infections, tuberculosis, HIV, and fever of unknown origin. He has delivered lectures at national ID conferences, presented at international forums including IDSA, published original research and case reports, contributed to South Asian Solid Organ Transplant Guidelines, and authored book chapters in leading infectious disease publications — making him one of the most academically engaged infectious disease specialists in Chennai.