Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani is a distinguished physician, Yoga educator, therapist and researcher. He is Director of the Institute of Salutogenesis and Complementary Medicine (ISCM) and Professor of Yoga Therapy at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Puducherry. He also serves as Vice President of the Indian Yoga Association and Yogasana Bharat.

He has served on numerous expert committees of the Ministry of AYUSH, including the Yoga Certification Board, National Board for Promotion of Yoga and Naturopathy, CCRYN and committees for International Yoga Day. He is also a Consultant Resource Person for the WHO Collaborative Centre in Traditional Medicine (Yoga) at MDNIY, New Delhi.

A recipient of the DSc in Yoga from SVYASA Yoga University, he has authored 35 books, 19 DVDs and 36 compilations, and published more than 450 papers on Yoga and Yoga research. He is a recognized PhD guide in Yoga Therapy and was the first Indian recognized as an IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). His honours include the Puduvai Kalaimamani and Yoga Chikitsa Ratna (2025).

Current Position: Director, Institute of Salutogenesis and Complementary Medicine (ISCM) & Professor of Yoga Therapy, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Puducherry

Qualifications: MBBS | ADY | DPC | DSM | PGDFH | PGDY | FIAY | MD (Alt. Med) | C-IAYT | DSc (Yoga)

Dr. Sajeetha Kumari R has over 20 years of experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, with extensive academic and clinical experience at SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre. She is an experienced undergraduate and postgraduate teacher, clinician and researcher.

She is a PhD Guide at SRMIST and Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Collaborator. She serves as an External Examiner for MBBS students and faculty at national and international conferences and academic programmes.

Her administrative and leadership roles include Former Registrar and coordinator for ERP, NAAC, NIRF, Alumni and departmental events at SRM MCH & RC. She served as Organizing Secretary, SRM OGCON 2022–2025, and Convenor, Manyata Workshop, SOUTHCON 2024.

Special Interests: High-Risk Pregnancy | Gynaecological Endoscopy | Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery

Qualifications: MBBS | DGO | MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) | FICOG | FMAS

Prof. Dr. (Surg. Lt. Commander) Sailatha R is a Professor and Head of the Department with a distinguished career that includes service in the Indian Navy as a Graded Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

She is affiliated with Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute and serves as President of IMA Kelambakkam.

Special Interests: High-Risk Obstetrics | Endoscopy

Qualifications: MDOG

Dr. V. Gomathi is a Professor and Head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Science. She completed her MBBS at PSG IMS&R, Coimbatore, and her MD in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Government Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

She is a Gold Medalist in her postgraduate studies and a recipient of the Dhanvantri Award. She has also completed a Diploma in Gynaec Endoscopy and Reproductive Medicine.

Special Interests: High-Risk Pregnancy | Gynaec Endoscopy

Qualifications: MBBS | MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) | Diploma in Gynaec Endoscopy & Reproductive Medicine

Dr. C. Saravanane is an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon with extensive expertise in adult cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, congenital heart surgery, and ECMO. He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from JIPMER, Puducherry, followed by FRCS in General Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and FRCS in Cardiothoracic Surgery through the Inter-Collegiate Board Fellowship Examination, U.K.

He underwent nearly 10 years of specialist cardiothoracic surgical training in the United Kingdom, including training at the Yorkshire Heart Centre and Leeds General Infirmary. He subsequently practised as a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon in India and has independently performed more than 4,500 adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures.

His areas of expertise include coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, aortic root surgery, thoracic procedures including VATS, congenital cardiac surgery, and both veno-venous and veno-arterial ECMO.

He has presented and published research in cardiothoracic surgery and has undertaken advanced training in TAVR, ECMO, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and VATS. He has also participated in humanitarian cardiac surgical work in Mauritius.

Current Position: Head of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute, Tamil Nadu, India

Qualifications: MBBS | MS (General Surgery) | FRCS (General Surgery) | FRCS (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

Dr. G. Thenmozhi is the Professor and Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Chengalpattu Medical College. She has 18 years of experience as an undergraduate and postgraduate teacher.

She completed her MBBS at Chengalpattu Medical College and PG at Tanjore Medical College. She is a Life Member of OGSSI and IMA (18 years), and a Member of the Board for Obstetrics & Gynaecology at The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

She has presented papers in national and international journals and has served as faculty at international and national conferences.

Awards: Appreciation Award from Tamil Nadu Government (2016); Appreciation Award for Family Welfare Services from the District Collector (2017 & 2020).

Dr. V. K. Sanjeev is a Consultant Cardiologist with extensive experience in clinical and interventional cardiology. He has expertise in coronary angiography, angioplasty, cardiac imaging, device therapy, and complex coronary interventions. He has performed more than 3,000 coronary angiograms and over 1,500 angioplasties as a primary operator, along with pacemaker, CRT and ICD implantations.

He completed his MBBS from Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Chidambaram, followed by MD in Internal Medicine from PSG Medical College, Coimbatore, and DNB in Cardiology from Southern Railway Headquarters Hospital, Chennai.

Key Clinical Expertise: Coronary Angiography & Angioplasty | Complex & High-Risk PCI | Echocardiography | TMT | Transesophageal Echocardiography | IVUS | OCT | FFR | Rotablation | Pacemaker, CRT & ICD Implantation | ASD Device Closure | TAVI

Qualifications: MBBS | MD (Internal Medicine) | DNB (Cardiology)

Dr. Vinod Kumar Balakrishnan is a Professor and Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, with expertise in complex coronary and structural heart interventions.

He serves as Program Coordinator of the Cardiology Division, and is the Managing Director of Chennai Cardiac Care (C3 Clinic) and Managing Trustee of C3 Research Foundation.

His achievements include the International Visiting Professorship Award from the American Heart Association (2025), the Ramsamy Udayar Gold Medal for University Topper in Cardiology (2015), 31 publications in indexed journals including JACC and BMJ, and multiple national and international conference presentations.

Professional Affiliations: FACC – American College of Cardiology | FSCAI – Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions | FESC – European Society of Cardiology

Qualifications: MBBS (Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry) | MD (General Medicine) | DM (Cardiology) | Fellowship in Intracoronary Imaging (Asan Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea)

Dr. S.N.S. Minnalkodi is a Senior Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with 22 years of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience. She is the Founder of J.J. Multispeciality Hospital, Chengalpattu.

She is a Sonologist, Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Surgeon and Colposcopy Specialist, with special interest in Infertility. She is trained in Clinical ART at EART Mumbai and Nadkarni IVF, and serves as a Master Trainer in the TNHSP NCD Screening Programme.

Professional Memberships: Indian Medical Association (IMA) | Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) | OGSSI | FOGSI

Awards & Recognition: IMA Tamil Nadu State Branch – Doctor's Day Academic Award, 2026 | District Collector, Vellore – Award for Best Performance in Family Planning, 2012 | Lifetime Achievement Award by KOGS, 2023.

Special Interests: Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Infertility | Clinical ART | Sonology | Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Surgery | Colposcopy | Medical Education

Qualifications: MBBS | DGO | MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)