Dr. Sundararaman P G: A Seasoned Endocrinologist Serving Chennai with Clinical Accuracy
In the case of long years of experience in endocrinology in Chennai, there is one name that always comes up—Dr. Sundararaman P G. For more than three decades of clinical practice, Dr. Sundararaman has earned a name not only for his expertise but for his considerate, evidence-driven style of treating chronic endocrine disorders.
Education and Early Years
Dr. Sundararaman started his medical career from Madras Medical College, which is India's most elite college. He graduated in 1981 with his MBBS and a MD General Medicine in 1984 from the same college. Continuing his interest in hormone disorders, he went on to pursue his DM Endocrinology from Madras University in 1988.
That makes it a 34-year stretch in a highly specialized field—a rare consistency in today’s shifting medical landscape.
Clinical Experience
Over the years, Dr. Sundararaman has practiced at some of Chennai’s top medical facilities:
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road
Apollo Spectra Hospitals, MRC Nagar
Billroth Hospital, Raja Annamalai Puram
Patients like his restrained, no-frills appointments and a reassuring demeanor that evokes confidence. He is not famous for flash but for concentration—staying on clinical reasoning and recent protocols.
Specialization
Endocrinology encompasses a wide variety of hormonal and metabolic disorders, and Dr. Sundararaman takes care of them with precision and continuity. His fundamental concentration areas are:
Thyroid disorders (such as Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism)
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Metabolic Syndrome
Parathyroid and Disorders of Calcium Balance
Pediatric Endocrinology (Diabetes in Children)
Hypertriglyceridemia and Lipid Metabolism
He also commonly deals with hypogonadism, pituitary disease, and adrenal issues, making up a wide range of endocrine treatment.
Significant Contributions
Though not the type to pursue the spotlight, Dr. Sundararaman is highly regarded among medical practitioners in Chennai for his exacting diagnoses and clinical insight. One junior resident who worked under him at Apollo had this to say about him:
"A teacher at heart—he doesn't just prescribe, he explains the why behind every decision."
He is also a member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, keeping himself updated with regulatory and academic developments in the industry.
Patient Approach
Dr. Sundararaman takes time to counsel his patients regarding chronic hormonal conditions. His consultation sessions spend time talking about lifestyle changes as well as medicine.
Patients quote him as saying:
"Managing diabetes isn't just about sugar control. It's about balance—sleep, stress, food, and activity all count."
This no-nonsense approach is why he is the go-to doctor for many families who want a long-term doctor-patient relationship.