Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishnan
MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), Associate Professor, Surgical Oncology
Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishnan
Surgical Oncology
Clinical Philosophy
Dr. Chandra Kumar Krishnan is an Orthopaedic Oncologist with over 10 years of experience in extremity sarcomas, metastatic bone disease, and cutaneous malignancies. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Cancer Institute (WIA).
He is in charge of the Bone Bank at WIA, overseeing the procurement, processing, and distribution of bone allografts. His expertise includes limb salvage surgery using modular, expandable, and custom-made reconstructions, as well as biological reconstruction techniques.
Areas of Expertise
Precision FocusMusculoskeletal Oncology - Primary bone tumours
Metastatic bone disease
Soft tissue sarcoma
Bone Bank management
Limb salvage surgery
Academic Credentials
Diploma in Tissue Banking, National University Singapore, 2014-2015
Fellowship in Orthopaedic Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital, 2016
Associate Professor, Surgical Oncology
Cancer Institute (WIA)
MS (Orthopaedics)
Delhi University
MBBS
The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University
Clinical 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