Dr. Venkat Ramakrishnan
MS, FRCS, FRACS (Plastic Surgery)
Senior Consultant - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Venkat Ramakrishnan is an internationally well-renowned Breast Reconstructive Surgeon with a distinguished career spanning more than four decades. He specialises in microsurgical breast reconstruction, aesthetic breast surgery, liposculpture, and body contouring.
He formerly held the position of Consultant Plastic Surgeon and also, the Director at the St Andrew’s Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, one of Europe’s top centres for complex plastic and reconstructive surgery. During his tenure there, he led the breast reconstruction service, performing advanced microsurgical techniques such as the DIEP flap and TUG flap for patients undergoing mastectomy or requiring complex reconstruction.
He has performed over 6500 procedures, making him one of the most experienced reconstruction surgeons in this field globally. After decades of distinguished service and combined experience in the UK, US and Australia, he now serves as a consultant at Chennai Breast Centre.
Academic Qualifications
- 12th February 1998 – FRCS, England, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London (awarded ad eundem)
- 7th May 1990 – FRACS Plastic Surgery, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Melbourne, Australia
- 20th September 1986 – MS General Surgery, Madras Medical School, Madras University, Madras, South India
- 16th September 1983, MBBS, Madras Medical School, Madras University, Madras, South India
Training:
February 1982 – July 1991 :
Postgraduate Degree Course in General Surgery (Madras)
Registrar in Plastic Surgery (Adelaide)
Microsurgical Fellowship (Adelaide)
Memberships
- Council member, British association of Plastic Surgeons
- First National Tutor for Plastic Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, England
- Trustee, Breast reconstruction awareness charity
- Beautiful A.B.C. – The Beautiful After Breast Cancer Foundation: Committee for Scientific Research
- Regenerys – Clinical Advisory Board
- Editorial Board: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
- Archives of Plastic Surgery – Associate Editor
- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- The British Association of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgeons
- Visiting Professor: Anglian Ruskin University
- Visiting Professor: City of West Minster University
- Member, British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgeons
- Member, British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- Member, ExCo, European Federation of Microsurgical Societies
- Chairman, Microsurgery Sub Committee, British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- Chairman, BAPRAS educational programme
- Member, Gandhiniketan Ashram Executive committee
- Consultant, Mentor Medicals, Division of J&J
Work Experience
Professor Ramakrishnan qualified in medicine in 1983 and completed his plastic surgery training in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He has been practicing both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery since 1987. His clinical interests also extend to chest wall, abdominal, and lower limb reconstruction, supported by his microsurgical expertise.
In addition to his surgical practice, he has played a significant role in surgical education and professional development. He was the first Tutor in Plastic Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and served as Director of the St Andrew’s Centre. He has held leadership roles in national surgical bodies, including the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and the National Mastectomy and Reconstruction Audit in the UK. He currently chairs the Microsurgery Sub-committee of BAPRAS.
Professor Ramakrishnan is also deeply involved in academic work. He is on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and the Archives of Plastic Surgery, and has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles. His research focuses on microsurgical technique, free flap physiology, and reconstructive outcomes. He has delivered keynote lectures at global conferences, including the Gillies Oration (UK) and the Susruta Oration (India).
Professor Ramakrishnan is also deeply involved in academic work. He is on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and the Archives of Plastic Surgery, and has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles. His research focuses on microsurgical technique, free flap physiology, and reconstructive outcomes. He has delivered keynote lectures at global conferences, including the Gillies Oration (UK) and the Susruta Oration (India).
He holds fellowships from both the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and is a Visiting Professor at Anglia Ruskin University, UK.
Presentations, Research & Publications
Dr. Venkat Ramakrishnan has contributed to over 200 peer-reviewed articles, journals and books/chapters throughout his academic career since 1990’s . He has also presented in over 180 events and conferences on expert topics related to Breast Health, Reconstruction and Surgery. You can find the details below.