Dr. Iyappan Ponnuswamy is a highly accomplished radiologist and the Chief Radiologist at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai. He brings a unique blend of clinical and military experience, having served as a Surgeon Lieutenant Commander in the Indian Navy. An FRCR holder, he has received international training and conducted scholarly visits to top centers like Asan Medical Center, University of Michigan, and University of Pittsburgh. He specializes in interventional radiology and vascular imaging, offering a comprehensive range of image-guided diagnostics and treatments for complex medical conditions.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Stanley Medical College, Chennai
• MD in Radiodiagnosis – Madras Medical College, Chennai
• FRCR (UK) – Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists

Professional Experience:

• Short service commission in Indian Navy – Surgeon Lieutenant Commander (till 2007)
• Principal Medical Officer – INS Jyoti, Mumbai
• Medical Officer In-Charge of MI Room – INHS Kalyani, Visakhapatnam
• District Medical Officer – Indian Coast Guard, Tuticorin
• Assistant Professor in Radiology – Chettinad Medical College & Hospital, Chennai
• Consultant Radiologist – Kauvery Hospital (from 2011 till now)
• KSR Fellow in Interventional Radiology – Seoul National University Hospital & Yonsei University Severance Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
• Visiting scholar in Interventional Radiology – Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
• Observership in Interventional Radiology – University of Michigan & University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA
• Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists, London, UK

Professional Membership:

• Indian Medical Association
• Indian Radiological and Imaging Association
• Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
• Indian Society of Pediatric Radiology
• European society of radiology
• Royal college of radiologists

Articles:

• Non Surgical Treatment for Uterine Fibroids

Video Presentations:

• Featured in Kauvery Hospital’s official profile video where he discusses his expertise in diagnostic and interventional radiology, highlighting advanced treatments such as angiography, embolisation, liver cancer interventions, and pain management procedures.‍