Dr. Subramanian Swaminathan

Dr Subramanian Swaminathan is one of the most distinguished infectious diseases specialists in Chennai and Bengaluru with 31 years of experience in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and infection control.

He currently serves as Director of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control at Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Chennai, and BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru.

If you are searching for the best infectious diseases specialist in Chennai, Dr Subramanian Swaminathan brings advanced international expertise and serves as the Vice President of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India (CIDS).

He consults in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Subramanian Swaminathan specialises in comprehensive infectious diseases and infection control, offering advanced clinical care and hospital-wide infection management.

Infectious Disease Management

• HIV and AIDS Management
• Tuberculosis Care
• Complex Bacterial and Fungal Infections
• Tropical and Emerging Infections
• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Management

Transplant Infectious Diseases

• Transplant Infectious Disease Care
• Post-Transplant Infection Management
• Cardiothoracic and Liver Transplant Infection Support

Infection Control and Hospital Programmes

• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Hospital Infection Control (HIC)
• COVID-19 and Mucormycosis Task Force Contributions
• Adult Vaccination Programmes

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations

• Director, Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Chennai
• Senior Consultant, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bengaluru
• Vice President, Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India (CIDS)

Previous Affiliations

• Assistant Professor, Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Christian Medical College, Vellore
• Consultant, WHO SEARO – HIV training materials for the WHO "3-by-5" initiative
• Residency in Internal Medicine from Saint Peter's University Hospital / Drexel University, USA

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Christian Medical College, Vellore in 1995
• MD in Internal Medicine from Christian Medical College, Vellore in 2000
• DNB in Internal Medicine from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi in 2001
• Fellowship in Infectious Diseases from Wayne State University, Detroit, USA
• MNAMS from the National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Mini MBA in Healthcare Administration from Rutgers University

He is also American Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases and ECFMG Certified (USA).

Awards and Recognitions

• Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Physician, National DNB Examination
• Chair, Transplant ID Subcommittee, Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India
• Scientific Chair, CIDSCON 2020
• Co-Organizer of the Transplant Infectious Diseases Conference in India for over 5 years

Research and Publications

Dr Subramanian has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and 8 textbook chapters. His research has been published in reputed journals including The Lancet, PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, and Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy.

He has served as Principal Investigator in multiple ICMR-funded and industry-sponsored studies focused on HIV, fungal infections, AMR, and transplant-related infections.

Professional Memberships

• Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India (CIDS) (Vice President)
• Medical Council of India (MCI)
• American Board of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases

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