Dr. Madhu. R

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Dr. Madhu. R, Pediatric-surgery

Dr. Madhu. R

Pediatric Surgeon

Dr. R. Madhu is a highly qualified Pediatric Surgeon at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chennai, holding both an MCh in Paediatric Surgery and a DNB in General Surgery, a dual postgraduate qualification that reflects rigorous training across both general and specialised paediatric surgical care. His combination of MCh and DNB credentials ensures a strong surgical foundation alongside focused subspecialty expertise in minimally invasive and neonatal surgery.

Dr. Madhu’s particular strength lies in Minimal Access Surgery, the keyhole surgical approach that has transformed paediatric surgical care by significantly reducing operative trauma, post-operative pain, hospital stays, and scarring for children. His expertise in Neonatal Surgery further positions him as a specialist capable of managing the most delicate and time-critical surgical emergencies in newborns, where precise, experienced hands can be lifesaving.

Available Monday through Saturday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Dr. Madhu offers focused afternoon surgical consultations for families across Chennai seeking expert paediatric surgical opinions and interventions. His dual-board qualifications and subspecialty skills make him a trusted resource for children requiring both routine and complex surgical care.

Minimal Access Surgery (MAS)

Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic keyhole surgical procedures in children, minimising operative trauma and promoting faster recovery for conditions including appendicitis, Hirschsprung’s disease, intestinal malrotation, and reflux.

Neonatal Surgery

Emergency and elective surgical correction of congenital anomalies in newborns, including oesophageal atresia, intestinal atresia, abdominal wall defects, anorectal malformations, and other life-threatening structural conditions presenting at birth.

  • Appendicitis
  • Hirschsprung’s disease
  • Intestinal malrotation and volvulus
  • Intussusception
  • Inguinal and umbilical hernia
  • Pyloric stenosis
  • Oesophageal atresia
  • Tracheo-oesophageal fistula
  • Intestinal atresia
  • Imperforate anus and anorectal malformations
  • Gastroschisis and omphalocele
  • Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC)
  • Empyema and lung abscess
  • Undescended testis
  • Hydrocele
  • Paediatric soft-tissue masses
  • Hypospadias
  • Neonatal intestinal obstruction
  • Biliary atresia
  • Choledochal cyst

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