Senior Pediatric Surgeon in Chennai

Dr. Raghul Maniam

M.Ch (Gold Medalist)

MBBS•MS (Gold Medalist)•DNB•FMAS•FICRS•BAPS UK Fellow

A leading surgeon in the field of Pediatrics.

Senior Consultant delivering advanced neonatal reconstructions, pediatric laparoscopy, and robotic surgery across premier hospital centers in Tamil Nadu. Sole national recipient of the British Association (BAPS UK) Travelling Fellowship.

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'20State Rank 1 M.Ch

'21BAPS UK Fellow

'25IAPS Tejasvi Medal

'24Prof TDR MIS Medal

Senior Pediatric Surgeon in Chennai

Dr. Raghul Maniam

M.Ch (Gold Medalist)

MBBS•MS (Gold Medalist)•DNB•FMAS•FICRS•BAPS UK Fellow

A leading surgeon in the field of Pediatrics.

Senior Consultant delivering advanced neonatal reconstructions, pediatric laparoscopy, and robotic surgery across premier hospital centers in Tamil Nadu.

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'20State Rank 1 M.Ch

'21BAPS UK Fellow

'25IAPS Tejasvi

'24Prof TDR Medal

BAPS UK Travelling FellowshipSole National Recipient•

State Rank 1 Gold MedalistM.Ch Paediatric Surgery•

IAPS Tejasvi MedalIndian Association of Paediatric Surgeons•

Fellow of International College of Robotic Surgeons (FICRS)Robotic Precision•

Prof TDR Minimal Invasive Surgery MedalLaparoscopic Mastery•

Postgraduate Gold MedalistMS General Surgery•

21 National & State Surgical HonorsPeer Recognized•

BAPS UK Travelling FellowshipSole National Recipient•

State Rank 1 Gold MedalistM.Ch Paediatric Surgery•

IAPS Tejasvi MedalIndian Association of Paediatric Surgeons•

Fellow of International College of Robotic Surgeons (FICRS)Robotic Precision•

Prof TDR Minimal Invasive Surgery MedalLaparoscopic Mastery•

Postgraduate Gold MedalistMS General Surgery•

21 National & State Surgical HonorsPeer Recognized•

Clinical Profile & Hospital Practice

About Dr. Raghul Maniam

Senior Consultant in Pediatric, Neonatal & Robotic Surgery in Chennai

Surgical Practice & Clinical Approach

Dr. Raghul Maniam is a Senior Consultant Pediatric and Neonatal Surgeon based in Chennai with over 15+ years of dedicated clinical experience and more than 10,000+ complex pediatric and neonatal surgeries performed.

Operating regularly on critically ill newborns under 2 kg, his practice maintains a documented redo surgical rate under 1% through rigorous preoperative mapping, microscopic precision, and minimally invasive techniques.

Neonatal Critical Reconstruction (<1.5 kg)

Pediatric Robotic Surgery (SSI Mantra 3)

5mm Thoracoscopy (VATS Keyhole)

3mm Micro-Laparoscopy (Near Scarless)

Pediatric Reconstructive Urology (PUJO / Hypospadias)

Qualifications & Academic Honors

M.Ch

M.Ch Paediatric Surgery — State Rank 1 & University Gold Medalist

Madras Medical College & TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Master of Surgery (MS) — Postgraduate Gold Medalist

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

BAPS

BAPS UK Travelling Fellowship — Sole National Recipient

British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (United Kingdom)

DNB (Paediatric Surgery)National Board of Examinations

FMAS & FICRSMinimal Access & Robotic Fellow

Experience

15+

Years Experience

Senior Consultant

Volume

10,000+

Surgeries Performed

Pediatric & Neonatal

Precision

< 1%

Redo Surgical Rate

Documented Outcomes

Recognition

Awards & Medals

IAPS, TDR, State Gold

OPD Consultations Available

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Direct appointment desks across Dr. Mehta’s Children's Hospital (Chetpet), Maa Kauvery (Kovilambakkam), and Dr. Raghul's OPD Clinic (The Hive Clinic, Selaiyur).

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10 Published Medical Breakthroughs

Extraordinary Cases & Landmark Surgeries

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1st in India via VATS

Press Scan5-Year-Old Child

600g Giant Chest Tumor Resection

5mm Thoracoscopy (No Sternotomy)

Excised a massive 600-gram thymolipoma occupying the entire left chest cavity through two 5mm keyhole ports—avoiding traumatic sternotomy.

Dr. Mehta's Children's HospitalRead Story

Neonate Emergency

Press Scan3-Day-Old Newborn

Newborn Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

Neonatal Micro-Reconstruction

Repaired a severe congenital diaphragmatic defect in a critically unstable 3-day-old infant, returning abdominal viscera to normal anatomy.

Bharath HospitalRead Story

Pediatric Robotics

3-Year-Old Child

Robotic Left Nephrectomy via SSI Mantra 3

SSI Mantra 3 Multi-Arm Robotic System

Pioneered multi-arm robotic nephrectomy for congenital renal dysplasia in a toddler using the Indian SSI Mantra robotic surgical system.

Murugan HospitalsRead Story

Organ Preservation

Press Scan3-Month-Old Infant

Hernia Uteri Inguinale: Organ Sparing

Micro-Laparoscopic Inguinal Exploration

Preserved twisted ovary and fallopian tube trapped in a rare infant inguinal canal anomaly, preventing permanent reproductive loss.

Deepam HospitalsRead Story

Double Rare Tumor

Press Scan5-Month-Old Infant

Double Tumor Extirpation: Fetus-in-Fetu

Retroperitoneal En Bloc Tumor Clearance

Simultaneous complete excision of a parasitic twin (fetus-in-fetu) coexisting with a nephroblastoma (Wilms’ tumor) in a 5-month-old.

Ambal HospitalRead Story

Reconstructive Urology

Press Scan8-Year-Old Child

Bilateral Ectopic Ureter Reimplantation

Cross-Trigonal Ureteral Reimplantation

Permanently resolved 8 years of intractable continuous urinary dribbling through bilateral reconstructive ureteric reimplantation.

Kauvery Hospital (Radial Road)Read Story

Neonate Keyhole GI

Press Scan24-Day-Old Neonate

Laparoscopic Ladd’s for Midgut Volvulus

3mm Micro-Laparoscopy (Volvulus Detorsion)

Corrected congenital midgut malrotation and volvulus through 3mm micro-incisions in a 24-day-old infant, preventing bowel gangrene.

Amrit Medical CentreRead Story

Youngest in World

Press Scan11-Month-Old Infant

Morgagni Hernia with Gangrenous Appendix

Laparoscopic Reduction & Diaphragmatic Plasty

Rescued an 11-month-old infant with gangrenous appendiceal perforation trapped within a retrosternal Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia.

Dr. Mehta's Children's HospitalRead Story

Parenchymal Sparing

9-Year-Old Child

Novel Central Pancreatectomy for Tumor

Parenchyma-Preserving Central Pancreatectomy

Published novel surgical technique excising low-grade pancreatic tumors while preserving normal organ parenchyma and insulin independence.

Institute of Child Health (ICH & HC)Read Story

Critical Prematurity

<1.5kg Premature Newborn

Preterm TEF/EA Micro-Reconstruction

Extrapleural Micro-Fistula Ligation & Anastomosis

Successfully reconnected separated esophageal segments and closed tracheoesophageal fistula in fragile neonates under 1.5kg.

Madras Medical College & Hospital CentersRead Story

Hospital Affiliations & Consultation Schedules

Direct department phone numbers, OPD consultation hours, and Google Maps navigation across Chennai.

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Dr. Mehta's Children's Hospital

2, McNichols Rd, Chetpet, Chennai 600031

OPD ConsultationMon – Sat (09:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

Direct Desk+91 44 4227 1001

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Maa Kauvery Hospital

149, 200 Feet Radial Rd, Kovilambakkam, Chennai 600129

OPD ConsultationMon – Sat (03:00 PM – 05:00 PM)

Direct Desk+91 44 4050 4050

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Dr. Raghul's OPD Clinic

The Hive Clinic, Velachery - Tambaram Main Rd, Selaiyur, Chennai 600073

OPD ConsultationMon – Sat (06:00 PM – 08:00 PM)

Clinic Desk+91 70100 28198

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5.0 Star Rating•540+ Google Reviews

Verified patient and parent testimonials from Google Business Profile across Tamil Nadu.

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Fellow Medical Doctor

★★★★★

5 months ago

Medical Doctor Colleague

"Grateful to have been treated by such a kind and humble doctor.As a fellow doctor, I rarely come across someone who balances clinical expertise with such genuine compassion. Extremely humble, reassuring... "

Hareni Dr3 reviews

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Pediatric Oncology

★★★★★

11 months ago

Parent & Physician • Abdominal Tumor R0 Resection

"Dr. Raghul sir is an phenomenally classical surgeon with a vast experience in surgery. We have never seen God before, sir is our God. At a critical situation he saved our kid's life removing an abdominal... "

Dr Kishore Kumar8 reviews

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Emergency Surgery

★★★★★

a week ago

Parent of Neha Sri • Acute Appendicitis

"When my daughter neha sri was admitted to the hospital with severe stomach pain and vomiting fever,the CT scan revealed she had acute appendicitis.we were in great distress because there was no pediatric... "

brindha jaya2 reviews

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Minimally Invasive Laparoscopy

★★★★★

6 months ago

Parent of 1-Yr Baby • Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty

"Thank you so much Dr. Raghul sir Before and after surgery you took more care and being more concentrate on my childs health.... You cleared every single doubts of my baby health and surgery....... You... "

Safrin Fathima2 reviews

Google Verified

Neonatal Micro-Surgery

★★★★★

Edited 7 months ago

Parents of 50-Day-Old Newborn

"As parents, trusting someone with your newborn’s life is the hardest thing, and we will forever be grateful to Dr. Raghul for the way our 50 day old baby was cared for. The surgery was done very quickly... "

Varsha varadarajan4 reviews

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Complex Reconstruction

★★★★★

3 months ago

Parent of Daughter • PSARP Reconstruction

"Professional yet Compassionate: We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Raghul M, for the outstanding care he provided during my daughter’s recent PSARP surgery. Initially we (me and my wife) were very much... "

Thirunavukkarasu S E1 review

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Pediatric Hernia & Support

★★★★★

a month ago

Jayaprakash & Family • 7-Year-Old Son

"**Heartfelt Thanks to Dr. Raghul Sir and Team** I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Rahul Sir and his entire team for the excellent care provided to my 7-year-old son during his hernia... "

jaya prakash1 review

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Pediatric Urology

★★★★★

9 months ago

Parent • Vetted Across Chennai

"I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for Dr. Raghul's exceptional care! His surgical technique, knowledge, confidence and passion towards the profession are highly commendable. He explained everything clearly... "

Sheniga K5 reviews

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Circumcision Procedure

★★★★★

3 months ago

Parent of Son • Smooth Outpatient Care

"Dr. Rahul is truly a gem. My son's circumcision surgery was done perfectly, and the entire experience was very smooth. He took great care of my son and our family throughout the process. He explained... "

M. DIVAKARAN5 reviews · 2 photos

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Neonatal Procedure

★★★★★

11 months ago

Local Guide • Son’s Tongue-Tie Correction

"We recently visited Dr. Raghul for my Son’s tongue-tie correction and we had a very positive experience. He is highly professional and took the time to explain the condition, procedure, and aftercare... "

Abhi RsLocal Guide · 13 reviews · 1 photo

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Core Surgical Disciplines

Advanced Surgical Super-Specialties

Dedicated pediatric surgical care across 6 specialized sub-disciplines. From delicate 1.5 kg neonatal microsurgery to scarless laparoscopic day surgery and computer-assisted 3D-HD robotic reconstructions.

6 Super-Specialty Hubs55 Clinical Monographs10,000+ Surgeries Completed< 1% Redo Rate

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Neonatal Microsurgery (< 28d)10 Clinical Monographs

Neonatal & Congenital Reconstructive Surgery

Microsurgical Reconstruction of Congenital Structural Anomalies in Newborns & Preterm Infants

Surgeon DistinctionState University Gold Medalist • Prof. Prasad Medal

Key Procedures & Conditions:

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Tracheoesophageal Fistula & Esophageal Atresia Anorectal Malformations & Imperforate Anus Intestinal Atresia+6 more

Explore Neonatal Surgery Hub (10 Procedures)

Reconstructive Urology10 Clinical Monographs

Pediatric Urology & Reconstructive Surgery

Precision Functional & Aesthetic Reconstruction of the Pediatric Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder & Genitalia

Surgeon DistinctionAuthor of PUJO Chapter in The IAPS Textbook • Prof. Kesavan Medal

Key Procedures & Conditions:

Pelvi-Ureteric Junction Obstruction & Pyeloplasty Hypospadias Repair Vesicoureteral Reflux & Deflux Endoscopic Treatment Undescended Testis & Orchidopexy+6 more

Explore Pediatric Urology Hub (10 Procedures)

3mm Keyhole & Ambulatory Daycare10 Clinical Monographs

Pediatric Laparoscopy & Ambulatory Daycare Surgery

3mm Keyhole Precision & Same-Day Recovery for Common and Complex Childhood Conditions

Surgeon DistinctionProf. TDR Minimally Invasive Medal (2018 & 2024) • FMAS Fellow

Key Procedures & Conditions:

Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Pediatric Appendicitis & 3mm Keyhole Laparoscopic Appendectomy Umbilical & Epigastric Hernia Repair Phimosis & Safe Pediatric Circumcision+6 more

Explore Laparoscopy & Daycare Hub (10 Procedures)

Sub-Millimeter 3D-HD Robotics7 Clinical Monographs

Pediatric Robotic Surgery

Sub-Millimeter 3D-HD Wristed Precision for Complex Reconstructive & Organ-Sparing Interventions

Surgeon DistinctionSSI Mantra 3 Pioneer • The Hindu Feature • FICRS Fellow

Key Procedures & Conditions:

Pediatric Robotic Pyeloplasty Robotic Choledochal Cyst Excision & Roux-en-Y Reconstruction Pediatric Robotic Ureteric Reimplantation Pediatric Robotic Nephrectomy & Partial Heminephrectomy+3 more

Explore Robotic Surgery Hub (7 Procedures)

VATS Thoracoscopy & Airway9 Clinical Monographs

Pediatric Thoracic & Airway Surgery (VATS)

Keyhole Thoracoscopy (VATS) & Optical Airway Endoscopy Without Rib-Spreading or Sternotomy

Surgeon Distinction1st in India VATS 600g Thymolipoma (IJTCVS 2025) • 0 Ribs Cut

Key Procedures & Conditions:

Pediatric Empyema Thoracis & VATS Keyhole Decortication Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation Pediatric Airway Foreign Body Removal Thoracoscopic Excision of Giant Mediastinal Thymolipoma+5 more

Explore Thoracic & VATS Hub (9 Procedures)

Organ-Sparing Surgical Oncology9 Clinical Monographs

Pediatric Surgical Oncology

Organ-Sparing, Function-Preserving Curative Resection for Childhood Solid Tumors

Surgeon DistinctionJIAPS 2024 Novel Central Pancreatectomy • 100% Smile Preserved

Key Procedures & Conditions:

Wilms' Tumor & Nephron-Sparing Surgery Pediatric Neuroblastoma Excision Chemoport Insertion & Long-Term Pediatric Central Venous Access Pediatric Pancreatic Tumors & Novel Central Pancreatectomy+5 more

Explore Surgical Oncology Hub (9 Procedures)

OPD Consultation Desks in Chennai

Looking for a Specific Pediatric Surgical Procedure?

Dr. Raghul Maniam conducts regular pediatric, neonatal, and urology consultations across Dr. Mehta’s Children's Hospital (Chetpet), Maa Kauvery (Kovilambakkam), and The Hive Clinic (Selaiyur).

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Academic Honors & Accreditations

Documented Honors, Medals & Orations

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State Gold Medals

Prof. Kesavan & Prof. Prasad Gold Medals

State Conference of Pediatric Surgeons (TPPS Yercaud)

National Gold Medal

Paedurocon Best Paper Gold Medal

National Pediatric Urology Conference (Paedurocon)

State Association Medal

Prof. T. Dorairajan MIS Medal

TAPSCON Thanjavur & TPPS (Awarded 2018 & 2024)

National Benchmark

IAPSCON National Best Paper Award

PGIMER Chandigarh (National Association of Pediatric Surgeons)

Endosurgery Award

PESICON Retroperitoneoscopic Award

Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons of India (PESICON)

Civic Honor

74th Republic Day Special Felicitation

Republic Day Medical Excellence Recognition

National Conclave

Aatral 2024 National Doctors Conclave

Youth Medical Leadership & Pediatric Surgical Excellence

State Gold Medals