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Padmashree Dr. R. Sivaraman is an internationally recognized Professor of Eminence and a top ranking surgeon in Geriatric Surgery, G. Surgical Gastro Enterology. He has global footage in his area of specialization.

Born on October 14, 1944 Dr. R. Sivaraman graduated from Thanjavur Medical College and obtained MS (General Surgery) from the Madras Medical College. He started his career in Thanjavur Medical College and then served in Madras Medical College for nearly three decades. He has occupied various positions in Madras Medical College as Professor and Head of Geriatric Surgery, Medical Superintendent & Dean. After his retirement he was offered the coveted position of Pro-Vice Chancellor (Medical) at SRM University.

Dr. Sivaraman introduced a unique concept in Medical Specialization, ‘Geriatric Surgery’ a concept recognized first of its kind in India and Asia. He became the first head of the department of Geriatric Surgery in 1984. He also created a Geriatric Surgical Society called “SUSHRUTHA” and conducted many health camps in rural and urban areas for the benefit of the unattended Geriatric Population.

Dr. Sivaraman, while pioneering the introduction of Geriatric Surgery as a multi-disciplinary specialty approach for the treatment exclusively of the elderly under one roof, continued to strive for the welfare of the elderly and society in general. He has wide experience in Academy, Research, Clinical and Hospital Administration. He has researched extensively on Gastric Carcinoma, Endocrine Influences, andropause in geriatric patients, Non Cardiac Surgery in Cardiac Patients, Prostate and Inguinal Hernia complications, Peripheral Vascular Disease in Diabetes and Ageing and Abdominal Surgical Emergencies in Geriatrics. He is instrumental in standardizing the screening procedures for early detection of cancer and G.I malignancies in elderly populations. He has dedicated himself to the cause of the downtrodden, the elderly and the poor.

Dr. Sivaraman has visited many leading medical institutions abroad and exchanged the new concepts and shared his vast experience at John Hopkins University and Harvard University - U.S.A, Queens University, Canada and in the U.K. He is also an expert member in the World Health Organisation(WHO) Curriculum Development Committee on Ageing and visiting Faculty in various universities in India. He has served as a Chair/Member in a number of academic bodies in Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R Medical University. He has been Fellow in various National & International academic bodies.

Dr. Sivaraman was awarded “Dhanvatri Award” for 2003 for social work, by the Sukur Markandeyan Medical Research Foundation, for his exemplary service in the field of Geriatrics and Gerontology. The Indian Ageing Congress conferred on him the “Lifetime Achievement Award” twice in 2001 and 2004. In recognition of his meritorious service to the poor, the downtrodden and the destitute, the Jana Kalyan of Sankaramutt awarded him the “Jan Sevak Award” in 2003. In 2008, the Tamilnadu Dr M.G.R Medical University awarded him “Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa)” for his academic excellence, yeoman services to Geriatric Surgery and creation of a Geriatric Surgery specialty at Madras Medical College. In recognition of his commendable service to the Medical Profession he was awarded the coveted “PADMA SHREE AWARD” in 2009 by Government of India.