Dr Balakumar Vascular Surgeon

12/07/2025

Skin discolouration around ankle region is often identified as Skin disease without evaluating the underlying vein pathology for many years until a person has non healing leg ulcer..This article lays emphasis to importance of Vascular evaluation to rule out Varicose veins &Peripheral arterial disease without neglecting the signs evident from the skin changes around lower aspect of leg

01/07/2025

National Doctors day falls on July 1 st every year. On this day I would like to reinstate the importance of Vascular health .Maintaining excellent vascular health is an absolute necessity for longevity with less medical issues as one’s age increases.Recent publication of an article in Lancet (April 2025 issue) brings out the connection between Vein health and Cardiovascular Disease morbidity..The connection between these two is less discussed among Medical fraternity and public at large leading to increasing cost of healthcare budget as shown in study done in the west..

06/06/2025

Leg swelling is a Telltale signs of Vein disease .
Often Ignored since the leg swellings are painless and managing ineffectively causes mobility restriction affecting quality of life particularly in Geriatric age group ,and people in professions demanding prolonged standing.
Eczema ,skin ulcers and oozing of fluid is mistakenly understood to be skin disease and infection rather than addressing underlying vein disease which left unattended causes recurring symptoms with advanced leg ulcers

16/05/2025

Healthy heart demands Healthy veins..Varicose veins ,Chronic venous insufficiency,Leg ulcers and Deep vein thrombosis affects patients quality of life and thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular events ..Screening and treatment of vascular diseases affecting the veins and arteries of leg helps to maintain the health of heart too.

21/04/2025

Happy to inform that Dr.Balakumar Senior Vascular Surgeon has been selected among top 10 Vascular Surgeons for the year 2025 by the survey conducted Nationwide by SiliconIndia Health Care Network ://www.siliconindia.com/digital-magazine/vascular-surgeons-april-2025/ =26

21/04/2025

09/03/2025

Times Health Excellence awards 2025 honouring in recognition of contribution to public health awareness ,quality of medical services , patient satisfaction ,trust and innovations in treatment and procedures. The award was received from honourable Minister for Health and Family welfare,Government of Tamil Nadu.The award has been for second consecutive year recognising expertise and commitment

28/02/2025

It's not possible to reverse development of varicose veins without treatment. Get medical attention from Dr. Balakumar (Vascular surgeon) .Contact- 9043596456 to get your appointment.

31/01/2025

Let's learn about the stages of vein disease and permanent solution for varicose veins. Get medical attention from Dr. Balakumar (Vascular surgeon) and foot clinic near narada gana sabha, Alwarpet

06/12/2024

Let's learn about new technologies like vein ablation for varicose veins.Get medical attention from Dr. Balakumar(Vascular surgeon) @ vein and foot clinic near narada gana sabha, Alwarpet

02/11/2024

Let's understand the symptoms of varicose veins. Get medical attention from Dr. Balakumar(Vascular surgeon) and foot clinic near narada gana sabha and get rid of problems.

28/10/2024

DFI- Recognise the signs of a diabetic foot infection with T. I. M. E prevent yourself from foot loss. Get medical attention from Dr. Balakumar (Vascular surgeon) @ vein and foot clinic near narada gana sabha alwarpet and get rid of problems.