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Ravi Radhakrishnan, MD, General Surgery, Galveston, TX, University of Texas Medical Branch

RaviRadhakrishnanMDMBA, FACS, FAAP, FAHA

General Surgery • Galveston, TX

Burn, Pediatric General Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Chief, Division of Pediatric Surgery; Vice Chair of Education, Department of Surgery; Program Director, General Surgery Residency Program; Director, Adult and Pediatric ECMO Programs; Program Director, Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program; John Sealy Distinguished Chair in Clinical Research; Professor Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics; University of Texas Distinguished Teaching Professor

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Summary

  • Dr. Ravi Radhakrishnan is a general surgeon in Galveston, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Texas Medical Branch, Shriners Hospitals for Children-Galveston, and Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and has been in practice 15 years. He specializes in hepatobiliary surgery, pediatric general surgery, surgical oncology (other than breast), and minimally invasive surgery and is experienced in minimally invasive surgery, endocrine surgery, portal hypertension surgery, trauma and surgical critical care, and surgical oncology (non-breast).

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2009 - 2011
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2009
  • University of St. Thomas
    University of St. ThomasM.B.A., 2004 - 2006
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 2002
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaB.ASc., Bioengineering, 1994 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2009 - 2011
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • John Sealy Distinguished Chair in Clinical Research University of Texas Medical Branch
  • Top Doctor, Pediatric Surgery Houstonia Magazine, 2013, 2015-2016
  • Texas Super Doctors, Rising Stars Texas Monthly Magazine, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hypertonic saline alters hydraulic permeability and upregulates mucosal/submucosal aquaporin 4 in resuscitation induced intestinal edema  
    Radhakrishnan RS, Shah SK, Lance SH, Radhakrishnan HR, Xue H, Radhakrishnan GL, Ramaswamy US, Uray KS, Laine GA, Steward RH, Cox CS, Jr, Crit Care Med, 11/1/2009
  • Bioimpedance Analysis: A Guide to Simple Design and Implementation  
    Bioimpedance Analysis: A Guide to Simple Design and Implementation, J Surg Res, 5/1/2009
  • Myocardial Function After Gut Ischemia/Reperfusion: Does NFkappaB Play a Role?  
    Fischer UM, Radhakrishnan RS, Uray KS, Xue H, Cox CS, Jr, J Surg Res, 4/1/2009
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Press Mentions

  • Race, Income, and Insurance Status Affect Neonatal Sepsis Mortality and Healthcare Resource Utilization
    Race, Income, and Insurance Status Affect Neonatal Sepsis Mortality and Healthcare Resource UtilizationNovember 15th, 2017

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Ravi Radhakrishnan, Dr. Ravi Radhakrishnan, MD, Dr. R Radhakrishnan