About Us

Meet the Surgeon

Experience guided by clinical practice, research and education.

ABOUT US

Restoring Function.

Rebuilding Confidence.

Dr. Selva SeethaRaman

MS, DNB (Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery), DNB (Plastic Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh)

Dr. Selva SeethaRaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with specialised interests in reconstructive microsurgery, hand surgery, cancer reconstruction, lymphatic surgery and complex reconstructive procedures. His work combines surgical expertise with a commitment to restoring function and supporting patients through challenging medical conditions.

He serves as HOD & Senior Consultant at the Institute of Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, and as Director of Dr. Selva Plastic Surgery Clinic, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai.

His clinical and academic interests include advanced microsurgical reconstruction, oncoreconstruction, hand transplantation and specialised lymphatic surgery.

Education & Qualifications

A Journey of Surgical Excellence

Dr. Selva SeethaRaman's academic journey combines foundational medical education, postgraduate surgical training and advanced specialisation in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

01
1997–2003

MBBS

VMKV Medical College, Salem

02
2004–2007

MS – General Surgery

Government Royapettah Hospital / KMCH, Chennai

03
2007–2010

MCh – Plastic Surgery

Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai

04
2010–2012

Fellowship – Oncoreconstruction

Plastic Surgery Fellowship, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai · Homi Bhabha National Institute

05
2005–2006

MRCS – Edinburgh

Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Additional Qualifications

DNB – General Surgery (2007–2009)  ·  DNB – Plastic Surgery (2013–2014)  ·  PGDHHM – Hospital & Healthcare Management  ·  PGDMLS – Medical Law & Ethics, Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (2013–2014).

International Training & Exposure

Advanced training and professional exposure in hand surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, lymphatic surgery and facial reconstruction.

Singapore · National University of Singapore United Kingdom · Queen Victoria Hospital Taiwan · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital South Korea · Asan & Samsung Medical Centers Japan · NCGM Hospital, Tokyo Spain · Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona

Vision for the Future

Dr. Selva SeethaRaman aspires to build and nurture a Centre of Excellence focused on hand transplantation, cancer reconstruction and filariasis-related elephantiasis. His vision combines three complementary goals: providing specialised services to patients, educating healthcare professionals and advancing research informed by Indian clinical needs.

Through clinical practice, surgical training, academic work and charitable initiatives, he aims to contribute to the development of reconstructive surgery and improve access to specialised treatment for patients across the country.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Selva SeethaRaman’s listed awards and professional recognitions include:

  • Prof. Jaganathan Award for Best Paper, TNASICON 2025, for Hand Transplant — Is It Worth the Effort.

  • Best Microsurgical Case, ISRM Gnanam online event, 2025.

  • First Place — Best Save / Best Case, APFSRM, New Delhi, 2024.

  • Eminent Doctors South 2024, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Impact Health (India Today Group).

  • Award of Appreciation, TRANSTAN, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2023 and 2024.

  • Second Place, APSICON Sushrutha Film Festival, 2023.

  • Best Doctors South 2022, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Outlook Health.

  • Prof. Jaganathan Best Paper Award, TNASICON 2021, for work on free lymph-node transfer for lymphedema.

  • ASI Best Paper Award, Virtual Conference ASICON 2021.

  • Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Work in Surgery, National Medical Organisation, Mumbai, 2020.

  • Army Endowment Best Paper Award, Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2013.

  • Shrimathi Padma Nagarajan & Shri Nagarajan Gold Medal, MS General Surgery, 2006–2007.

  • Prof. Kamath Best Poster Prize, APSICON 2012 and APSICON 2011.

  • International and National Travelling Fellowships, including IPRAS, APSI and Ethicon fellowships.

  • Brig. Kathpalia Fellowship in Hand Surgery, APSI, 2011.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Selva SeethaRaman’s  supplied profile lists affiliations with the following organisations:

  • Tamil Nadu Medical Council.

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA).

  • Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI).

  • Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ISRM).

  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH).

  • Founder Member, Indian Society of Reconstructive Transplant (ISRT).

  • Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand.

  • Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (IAAPS).

  • Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI).

  • Past Member, The Transplantation Society.

  • Past Member, International Society of Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation.