Dr. K R Dharmendra
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon
Dr. K. R. Dharmendra joined the prestigious Stanley Medical College in 1993. After getting MBBS, he pursued his post graduate residency in General Surgery in 2001 at Coimbatore Medical College. While doing MS, he registered for DNB and he successfully cleared the coveted DNB [General Surgery] in 2005. After post graduation, he went for training in laparoscopy in Kerala. After working under Dr. Cherian Mathew for 2 years, he started independent surgical practice in Kerala for another 4 years. After gaining good experience in minimally invasive surgery, he worked in Saudi Arabia for another 2 years. He joined Dr. J.S. Rajkumar’s team at LIMA, Chennai in 2014. He completed advanced training in Minimally Invasive Surgery [MISTI Course]. He successfully cleared ATLS provider course in 2016. He learned the nuances of bariatric surgery under the astute guidance of Dr. JSR.
Dr. Dharmendra is extremely good and focused surgeon and he individually operates complicated laparoscopic appendicectomies, laparoscopic cholecystectomies and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs. He is good at diagnostic upper GI Endoscopy. He is adept in surgical emergencies and in other open major general surgical work. One of his favorite surgeries is Stapler Hemorrhoidectomy. He is well trained in ERAS protocol for Day Surgery.
Dr. Dharmendra is actively participating in many conferences and presented various topics in many CME programs. His recent publication along with Dr. JSR in Saudi Surgical Journal about “Innovative Liver Retraction” wins many accolades.
His bedside manners are excellent and his communication skills with the patient leave nothing to be desired. Noteworthy to say, he moves in a pleasant and friendly manner with the other doctors. He brings flair and substance to the team.