Surgical Oncology
Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishnan
Associate Professor
QualificationsMBBS • MS (Orthopaedics) • Diploma in Tissue Banking, National University Singapore, 2014-2015 • Fellowship in Orthopaedic Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, 2016
SpecialtiesOrthopaedic Oncology
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Get to Know
About Dr. Krishnan
Orthopaedic Oncologist with 10+ years of experience in extremity sarcomas, metastatic bone disease, and cutaneous malignancies. Expertise in limb salvage surgery, biological and endoprosthetic reconstruction, and advanced techniques including 3D-printed prostheses, rotationplasty, and isolated limb perfusion (ILP).
Established and independently manage a functional Bone Bank at a regional cancer centre
Extensive experience with modular, expandable, custom-made, and biological reconstructions
Clinical Focus
Areas of Expertise
Musculoskeletal Oncology - Primary bone tumours
metastatic bone disease
soft tissue sarcoma. cutaneous malignancies
Bone Bank - Procurement, Processing, Storage and distribution of Bone allografts
Credentials
Education & Training
Degrees
MBBS
The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University • 2003-2009
MS (Orthopaedics)
Delhi University • 2011-2014
Fellowships
Diploma in Tissue Banking, National University Singapore, 2014-2015
Fellowship in Orthopaedic Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, 2016
Career
Experience
Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Oncology
Department of Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai (2021–Present)
In-charge, Bone Bank, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai (2019–Present)
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Oncology – Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai (2017–2021)
International Clinical Fellow, Orthopaedic Oncology – Seoul National University Hospital, South Korea (2016)
Lecturer, Orthopaedic Oncology – Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai (2014–2017)