About Prof. V. B. Narayana Murthy

• Professor (Dr.) V. B. Narayana Murthy is a highly acclaimed Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with over forty years of experience.
• He is internationally trained and recognized for his expertise in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and diabetic foot management. 
• His passion for both plastic surgery and diabetic foot treatment modalities has led him to pioneer advanced techniques in India.
• Dr. Murthy began his medical journey at Stanley Medical College, Madras, in 1977, and completed his MBBS in 1983, graduating with distinction by securing a university rank in his 3rd year and a gold medal in the final year. 
• He pursued higher surgical training in the UK between 1986 and 1994, culminating in the FRCS (Glasgow, 1990) and the British Association of Plastic Surgeons (BAPS) & Royal College of Surgeons (England) Certification in Plastic Surgery (1993). 
• His academic brilliance and surgical precision earned him international exposure under renowned mentors, including Dr. Danial Marchac (Paris, France) for craniofacial and cosmetic surgery, Prof. Joseph MacCarthy (NYU, USA) for craniofacial research, Prof. Jatin Shah (Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York) for oncologic reconstruction, and Prof. Michael Poole (Oxford Royal Infirmary, England) for advanced craniofacial and research techniques.
• Dr. Murthy also trained at the Northwick Park Microsurgery Course, London, which further refined his expertise in microvascular reconstructive surgery. 
• His global learning shaped him into a versatile surgeon adept at managing congenital anomalies, trauma reconstructions, cancer-related reconstructions, and diabetic neuropathy-related conditions.
• He has contributed significantly to the field of diabetic foot care in India and serves as the President of the Diabetic Foot Society of India, advocating a 360-degree approach with surgical, medical, and rehabilitative care, including specialized footwear solutions. 
• He is equally renowned for peripheral nerve and brachial plexus surgeries, focusing on repair, reconstruction, and rehabilitation for birth-related paralysis and trauma-induced neuropathies. 
• His cosmetic expertise includes advanced procedures in rhinoplasty, breast and body contouring, liposuction, and breast reconstruction surgeries.
• An academic at heart, Dr. Murthy has delivered numerous national and international orations, including the prestigious Sushratha Oration at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in San Diego, USA, 2019. 
• He has been invited globally for lectures, research presentations, and workshops.
• His awards and honors include the Old Students’ prizes in Microbiology and Pathology, Memorial Prize for Medicine, AKN Menon Gold Medal for Radiology, Tamil Nadu State Prize for Tuberculosis, Surgical Clinical Award, and several orations including the Dr. Deivanayagam Oration, Prof. Sam C. Bose Plastic Surgery Oration (Madurai, TN), and Combined Medical and Surgical Association Oration.
• Dr. Murthy is an esteemed member of multiple professional bodies, including the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and Madras Plastic Surgery and ENT societies.