Surgical Oncology

Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishnan

MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), Diploma in Tissue Banking, Fellowship in Orthopaedic Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, 2016

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Clinical Philosophy

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

First in India to:

1) Use liquid nitrogen for tumour bone recycling

2) Perform Isolated Limb Perfusion (ILP) for soft tissue sarcoma

Extensive experience with modular, expandable, custom-made, and biological reconstructions

Organising Co-Secretary, 9th Annual Conference of the Indian Musculoskeletal Oncology Society (IMSOS 2026)

Fellowship award winner - IASO NATCON 2022, Madurai

Specialized Expertise

Deep domain knowledge in specific oncology disciplines.

6Key Areas of
Practice

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Musculoskeletal Oncology - Primary bone tumours

Specialized focus on musculoskeletal oncology - primary bone tumours with advanced clinical integration.

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metastatic bone disease

Specialized focus on metastatic bone disease with advanced clinical integration.

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soft tissue sarcoma. cutaneous malignancies

Specialized focus on soft tissue sarcoma. cutaneous malignancies with advanced clinical integration.

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Bone Bank - Procurement

Specialized focus on bone bank - procurement with advanced clinical integration.

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Processing

Specialized focus on processing with advanced clinical integration.

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Storage and distribution of Bone allografts

Specialized focus on storage and distribution of bone allografts with advanced clinical integration.

Academic Journey

Foundational training from world-renowned medical institutions.

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International Fellowship

Fellowship in Orthopaedic Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, 2016

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Super Speciality

Diploma in Tissue Banking

Delhi University

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Post Graduation

MS (Orthopaedics)

National University Singapore

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Undergraduate

MBBS

The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University

Clinical Milestones

Professional journey through premier medical facilities.

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Associate Professor

Orthopaedic Oncology

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Department of Surgical Oncology

Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai

2021–Present

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In-charge

Bone Bank, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai

2019–Present

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Assistant Professor

Orthopaedic Oncology – Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai

2017–2021

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International Clinical Fellow

Orthopaedic Oncology – Seoul National University Hospital, South Korea

2016

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Lecturer

Orthopaedic Oncology – Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai

2014–2017