Professor Dr V Seshiah was the head of the Department of Diabetology, Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital. Subsequently he was appointed as Emeritus Professor of Diabetology for five years. For decades, he has been involved in the teaching and clinical practice of diabetes. He started the post graduate Diploma course in Diabetology. He has published many original papers in reputed National and International Journals. He is also associated with a number of medical journals in different capacities. He has authored A Handbook on Diabetes Mellitus, which has been well received by the medical community. He developed the speciality of Diabetology in the best form in the Government sector and in private sectors. He has been awarded the prestigious Dr B C Roy National Award for the development of speciality in the country. The Association of Physicians of India honoured him with the ‘Distinguished Member’ award for his excellent and continued service to the Association. He has been conferred the “Best Teachers Award by the Indian College of Physicians. You can get the phone number of Dr. V. Seshiah on Timesmed.com.
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Aminjikarai, Chennai
Dr V Seshiah & Balaji Research Institute & Diabetes Care Centre
729, Ponnamalle High Road Landmark : Opposite Pachaiyappas Aminjikarai, Chennai Tamil Nadu, 600029
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Education
- MBBS - Madras University - Chenai - India - 1963
Specializations
- Diabetologist
Awards and Recognitions
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Has Been Instrumental In Establishing An Independent Department Of Diabetology - The First Of Its Kind In India At Madras Medical College And Govt. General Hospital - Chennai. Since Its Inception The Department Of Diabetology - Madras Medical College Has -
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Started A Post Graduate Course In Diabetes Leading To Diploma In Diabetology Under Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. The Department Has Also Been Recognised By The Medical Council Of India For PhD -
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First To Start A Separate Division Of Pregnancy And Diabetes In 1979 In The Govt. Hospital For Women And Children – Egmore - Chennai -
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Member of the Expert Review Committee for the Global Guidelines on Pregnancy & Diabetes at International Diabetes Federation (IDF) -
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Member of the World Health Organization Expert Committee for consultation on diagnosis and screening for gestational diabetes. -
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Task Force Committee member of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Pregnancy and Diabetes. -
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Task Force Committee Member Of The Indian Council of Medical Research on Type 2 DM & Traditional Medicine - In 1980’s -
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President For The RSSDI ( Research Society For Study Of Diabetes In India) Twice -
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Founder and Chairman – Diabetes India. -
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Chairman For The Annual Conference Of API 2002 - Chennai -
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Dr. B.C. Roy National Award For The Development Of Speciality For Diabetes In IndiaIn - 1988
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Distinguished Member Award Of The Association Of Physicians Of India - 2003
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Dr J C Patel And Dr B C Mehta Best Paper Award Under The Category Of Original Articles - 2004
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The Indian College Of Physicians Has Honoured Him With The Master Teacher Award -
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Madras Medical College Has Honored With The Lifetime Achiever Award -
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Doctor Of Science – Colombo University And Tamilnadu Dr.Mgr Medical University - Chennai
Memberships
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI)
Experience
Registrations
- 15659 - Tamil Nadu Medical Council - 1963