Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan

Transplant Surgery
1124 Columbia Street, Suite 600, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
3
conditions
1124 Columbia Street, Suite 600, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Dr. Krishnan is an abdominal transplant surgeon and specializes in kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. After finishing medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, he completed his General Surgery training at University of California, Davis. He went to University of Wisconsin, Madison for specialized training in Transplant Surgery. Dr. Krishnan believes in using a multi-disciplinary approach to patients needing transplant care. Dr. Krishnan along with the entire Transplant Team at Swedish is committed to providing the best quality of care for every patient that entrust their lives to us.

Dr. Santhanakrishnan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Santhanakrishnan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Santhanakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health , 2012

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Castilian
Spanish

Gender

Male

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Locations

Swedish Organ Transplant and Liver Center
1124 Columbia Street, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Santhanakrishnan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Liver Transplant

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan by calling their office at 206-386-3660. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Kidney Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan specialize in?

While Dr. Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan accept my insurance?

Dr. Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-386-3660 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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