Dr Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan, Internal medicine · General Physician

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Q: When should I consult an Internal Medicine Specialist in Chennai?

You can consult an Internal Medicine Specialist for persistent fever, high blood pressure, diabetes, respiratory symptoms, digestive problems, unexplained health issues, chronic diseases or when you need a general health assessment or second medical opinion. Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan provides general health check-ups, disease diagnosis, second opinions and management of several chronic and lifestyle-related conditions.

Q: Can I consult Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan for diabetes and hypertension management?

Yes, diabetes mellitus and hypertension are among the conditions listed under Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan's areas of service. Patients can consult him for assessment and ongoing management of these conditions.

Internal medicine · General Physician

Internal Medicine Specialist | 37+ Years of Clinical Experience | Consultant General Physician

37 yrs experience Chennai

4languages

2clinics

₹500consult fee

About Dr Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan

Consultant General Physician with 37 years of experience. Retired as Professor of Medicine at Madras Medical College after working in TN Medical Service from 1989 to 2016. Worked as Associate Professor of Medicine on contractual basis at ESIC Medical College, Chennai from 2017 to 2026. Author of the book 'Subtle Medicine' (KDP):

Clinics & timings

2 locations

Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan DURGABAI DESHMUKH HOSPITAL, Greenways Rd, Anna Sathya Nagar, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028, Sathya studio, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600028

₹500consultation

In-clinic · Video · Mon - Sat 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

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Ravi Polyclinic R. K. Mutt Road, Mandaveli, Next to Indian Oil petrol bunk, Ravi pharmacy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600028

₹500consultation

In-clinic · Video · Mon - Sat 06:30 PM–08:00 PM

Expertise

Specializations

Internal Medicine General Medicine Mind-Body-Spirit Medicine

Services offered

General Health Check-up (Routine body health check) Diagnosis of Conditions and Injuries (identifying illness or injury) Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) (Elevated blood pressure disease) Diabetes Mellitus (High blood sugar disease) Infection (disease caused by microbes) Respiratory Disease Management (lung disease treatment care) Gastroenteritis Treatment (Stomach infection treatment) Kidney Diseases (kidney related disorders) Arthritis and Pain Management (Joint pain treatment) Fever (high body temperature treatment) Geriatric Behavioral Disorders (behavior problems in elderly) Lifestyle-related Disorders (diseases due to lifestyle habits) Health Screening for Men and Women (adult health screening) Second Opinion Consultation (medical second opinion) Pre-Operative Fitness Evaluation (Pre-surgery health fitness check) Nutrition Consultation (diet and health advice)

Credentials & experience

Education

MBBSMadras Medical College, Chennai, Chennai
1975 – 1980

MD - General MedicineMadras Medical College, Chennai, Chennai
1986 – 1989

Work & experience

Professor of Medicine — Madras Medical College, ChennaiChennai Tamil Nadu
2014 – 2016

Professor of Medicine — Stanley Medical College, ChennaiChennai Tamil Nadu
2009 – 2014

Associate Professor of Medicine — ESIC Medical College, ChennaiChennai Tamil Nadu
2017 – 2026

Consultant Physician — St. Isabel Hospital, Mylapore, Chennai 600004Chennai Tamil Nadu
2010 – 2016

Other Experience
1989 – 2009

Memberships

Life Member of APIAssociation · Association of Physicians of India

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Answers by Dr Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan

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Q HbA1c is 7.5 heart blockage 30%

ATo reduce bring down HbA1C strictly avoiding sweets, avoiding high carbohydrate diet and regular exercise (walking for at least 30 minutes daily) are important. White rice to be substituted with millets to the extent possible. Control of BP, Cholesterol along with control of blood sugar, avoiding stress and ensuring good sleep, would help the blockage in the heart vessel from becoming worse. Sugar alone is not the culprit. Lifestyle changes, reducing body weight if obese and suitable anti-diabetic drugs, if strictly followed can bring about a near reversal of diabetes and its complications in the early stages.

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Frequently asked questions

What conditions does Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan treat?

Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan is an Internal Medicine Specialist and General Physician in Chennai who provides consultation and management for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, respiratory diseases, gastroenteritis, kidney diseases, arthritis, fever and lifestyle-related disorders.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan?

Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan holds an MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Madras Medical College, Chennai. He has also served as Professor of Medicine at Madras Medical College and Stanley Medical College.

How much experience does Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan have?

Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan has more than 37 years of clinical experience in Internal Medicine and General Medicine, with extensive academic and clinical experience in Chennai.

Where does Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan practice in Chennai?

Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan currently provides consultations at Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan, Durgabai Deshmukh Hospital on Greenways Road and Ravi Polyclinic on R. K. Mutt Road in Chennai.

Does Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan offer online consultation?

Yes, Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan offers both in-clinic and video consultations, allowing patients in Chennai and other locations to consult him online.

What is the consultation fee of Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan?

The consultation fee listed for Dr. Vijayaraghavan Padmanabhan is ₹500 for both of his listed clinic locations in Chennai.

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Dr. P. Vijayaraghavan ₹500fee

Sathya studio

Ravi Polyclinic ₹500fee

Next to Indian Oil petrol bunk, Ravi pharmacy