About Dr. Shanmugavelayutham C

• Dr. Shanmugavelayutham C is a highly respected Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with extensive experience spanning over 25 years in the field of surgery and vascular care.
• His expertise encompasses both conventional open vascular surgeries and modern endovascular techniques, with a strong focus on treating arterial and venous disorders, diabetic foot complications, peripheral artery disease, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and vascular trauma.
• His proficiency also extends to sclerotherapy, arteriovenous fistula creation for dialysis, bypass grafting, and aneurysm repair.
• Dr. Shanmugavelayutham is well-versed in using Ultrasound Doppler as a diagnostic and intraoperative tool in vascular practice, enhancing precision and outcomes in surgical management.
• His multidisciplinary approach to vascular care integrates both preventive and interventional strategies, offering comprehensive management to patients suffering from vascular insufficiencies, chronic venous diseases, and diabetic limb complications.
• Dr. Shanmugavelayutham is particularly noted for his commitment to limb salvage surgeries, focusing on preventing amputations through timely and effective vascular interventions.
• After earning his MBBS degree from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2002, Dr. Shanmugavelayutham completed his MS in General Surgery from the same university in 2006.
• His pursuit of excellence in surgical science led him to further specialize in MCh (Vascular Surgery), which he completed in 2015 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, marking his transition into advanced vascular and endovascular surgical practice.
• To further refine his skills and gain global exposure, Dr. Shanmugavelayutham underwent specialized Endovascular Training at St. James Hospital, Dublin, Ireland, where he trained in advanced vascular access, angioplasty, stenting, and minimally invasive endovascular procedures.
• In addition, Dr. Shanmugavelayutham received formal training in Laparoscopic Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and No-Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV), expanding his surgical repertoire and enhancing his proficiency in minimally invasive approaches.
• Dr. Shanmugavelayutham currently serves as a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Vascular Surgery, contributing actively to undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-specialty medical education.
• With nearly 12 years of teaching experience, he is deeply involved in mentoring surgical trainees and advancing clinical knowledge through academic instruction and research.
• Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. Shanmugavelayutham has a strong academic inclination.
• He has contributed significantly to clinical research, authoring and co-authoring several peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals.
• His works cover topics such as pediatric vascular injuries, deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, and vascular trauma outcomes.
• His research on “Silent Pulmonary Embolism: Incidence and Risk Factors in Indian Patients with Lower Limb DVT” and “Outcome Analysis of Upper Limb Vascular Trauma” has been particularly well-cited and recognized for its clinical relevance in vascular medicine.
• Dr. Shanmugavelayutham has presented papers at several medical conferences and was awarded the First Prize for Paper Presentation at the Vascular Society of Tamil Nadu Conference (VSTCON 2014), reflecting his excellence in clinical research and presentation.