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Vivek Viswanathan is an Indian paediatric surgeon and urologist whose professional interests include paediatric surgery, paediatric urology, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, medical education, and medical research. He has also written on paediatric urology and has an interest in the application of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in healthcare. | Vivek Viswanathan is an Indian paediatric surgeon and urologist whose professional interests include paediatric surgery, paediatric urology, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, medical education, and medical research. He has also written on paediatric urology and has an interest in the application of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in healthcare.<ref>https://www.mid-day.com/buzz/article/dr-vivek-viswanathan-advancing-paediatric-surgery-through-innovation-education-and-compassion-10017</ref> | ||
==Medical career== | ==Medical career== | ||
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Viswanathan works in the fields of paediatric surgery and paediatric urology. His clinical interests include reconstructive paediatric urology, hypospadias, posterior urethral valves, antenatal hydronephrosis, urinary tract disorders, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and undescended testes. | Viswanathan works in the fields of paediatric surgery and paediatric urology. His clinical interests include reconstructive paediatric urology, hypospadias, posterior urethral valves, antenatal hydronephrosis, urinary tract disorders, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and undescended testes. | ||
He has an interest in minimally invasive and robotic surgery and in the application of emerging technologies to surgical practice. His work in this area has included consideration of how technological developments can be incorporated into clinical care while maintaining clinical judgement and patient-centred decision-making. | He has an interest in minimally invasive and robotic surgery and in the application of emerging technologies to surgical practice. His work in this area has included consideration of how technological developments can be incorporated into clinical care while maintaining clinical judgement and patient-centred decision-making.<ref>https://thecconnects.com/dr-vivek-viswanathan-consultant-paediatric-urologist-and-minimally-invasive-paediatric-surgeon-exclusive-interview/</ref> | ||
==Teaching and research== | ==Teaching and research== | ||
Viswanathan has been involved in medical education and the training of medical students and surgical trainees. His academic interests include paediatric surgery and urology, and he has contributed to scientific publications in these fields. | Viswanathan has been involved in medical education and the training of medical students and surgical trainees. His academic interests include paediatric surgery and urology, and he has contributed to scientific publications in these fields.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/the-faces-of-modern-india-entrepreneurs-and-experts-driving-change/articleshow/132389115.cms</ref> | ||
He is the author of Understanding Paediatric Urology, a book concerning paediatric urological conditions and concepts. | He is the author of Understanding Paediatric Urology, a book concerning paediatric urological conditions and concepts. | ||
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==Artificial intelligence in healthcare== | ==Artificial intelligence in healthcare== | ||
In 2026, Viswanathan participated in an educational livestream organised by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences concerning artificial intelligence in healthcare. The livestream recorded 17,999 viewers on YouTube and was associated with a Guinness World Records-recognised achievement for the number of viewers of an educational livestream on the platform. | In 2026, Viswanathan participated in an educational livestream organised by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences concerning artificial intelligence in healthcare. The livestream recorded 17,999 viewers on YouTube and was associated with a Guinness World Records-recognised achievement for the number of viewers of an educational livestream on the platform.<ref>https://www.forbesindia.com/article/upfront/brand-connect/the-extraordinary-minds-behind-remarkable-success/2996774/1</ref> | ||
==Other interests== | ==Other interests== | ||
Outside medicine, Viswanathan has an interest in Hindustani classical music and tabla. His interests also include literature, languages, and technology. | Outside medicine, Viswanathan has an interest in Hindustani classical music and tabla. His interests also include literature, languages, and technology.<ref>https://www.aninews.in/news/business/the-popular-story-celebrates-indias-spirit-of-excellence-this-independence-day-through-iconic-personalities-of-the-year-2026-special-edition20260812121928/</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 13:41, 27 August 2026
Vivek Viswanathan is an Indian paediatric surgeon and urologist whose professional interests include paediatric surgery, paediatric urology, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, medical education, and medical research. He has also written on paediatric urology and has an interest in the application of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in healthcare.[1]
Medical career
Viswanathan works in the fields of paediatric surgery and paediatric urology. His clinical interests include reconstructive paediatric urology, hypospadias, posterior urethral valves, antenatal hydronephrosis, urinary tract disorders, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and undescended testes.
He has an interest in minimally invasive and robotic surgery and in the application of emerging technologies to surgical practice. His work in this area has included consideration of how technological developments can be incorporated into clinical care while maintaining clinical judgement and patient-centred decision-making.[2]
Teaching and research
Viswanathan has been involved in medical education and the training of medical students and surgical trainees. His academic interests include paediatric surgery and urology, and he has contributed to scientific publications in these fields.[3]
He is the author of Understanding Paediatric Urology, a book concerning paediatric urological conditions and concepts.
Artificial intelligence in healthcare
In 2026, Viswanathan participated in an educational livestream organised by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences concerning artificial intelligence in healthcare. The livestream recorded 17,999 viewers on YouTube and was associated with a Guinness World Records-recognised achievement for the number of viewers of an educational livestream on the platform.[4]
Other interests
Outside medicine, Viswanathan has an interest in Hindustani classical music and tabla. His interests also include literature, languages, and technology.[5]
References
- ↑ https://www.mid-day.com/buzz/article/dr-vivek-viswanathan-advancing-paediatric-surgery-through-innovation-education-and-compassion-10017
- ↑ https://thecconnects.com/dr-vivek-viswanathan-consultant-paediatric-urologist-and-minimally-invasive-paediatric-surgeon-exclusive-interview/
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/the-faces-of-modern-india-entrepreneurs-and-experts-driving-change/articleshow/132389115.cms
- ↑ https://www.forbesindia.com/article/upfront/brand-connect/the-extraordinary-minds-behind-remarkable-success/2996774/1
- ↑ https://www.aninews.in/news/business/the-popular-story-celebrates-indias-spirit-of-excellence-this-independence-day-through-iconic-personalities-of-the-year-2026-special-edition20260812121928/