Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan MD FACS
Transplantation
Executive Director Organ Transplant Program Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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Swedish Medical CenterDept Of SurgerySeattle, WA 98104
Phone+1 206-386-3660
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Summary
- Dr. Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan, located in Seattle, WA, specializes in general surgery with a subspecialty in transplantation. His educational background includes a residency in surgery at the University of California Davis Health and a fellowship in abdominal transplant surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. He has extensive experience in kidney, pancreatic, and liver transplantation, as well as simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplantation. Dr. Santhanakrishnan has authored multiple publications in recognized journals like the American Journal of Transplantation, gaining citations for his contributions to the field. He received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from Epic Systems Corporation in 2014.
Education & Training
University of California Davis HealthResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2010
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 2005
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Abdominal Transplant Surgery
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2006 - 2028
WA State Medical License 2019 - 2028
WI State Medical License 2010 - 2013
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 10 citationsShort- and Long-term Outcomes of Kidney Transplants From Very Small (≤15 kg) Pediatric Donors With Acute Kidney Injury.Christoph Troppmann, Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan, Ghaneh Fananapazir, Junichiro Sageshima, Kathrin M. Troppmann
Transplantation. 2021-02-01 - 12 citationsUrologic complications after transplantation of 225 en bloc kidneys from small pediatric donors ≤20 kg: Incidence, management, and impact on graft survival.Ghaneh Fananapazir, Gary Tse, Ryan T. Di Geronimo, John P. McVicar, Richard V Perez
American Journal of Transplantation. 2020-08-01 - 2 citationsBarriers to live and deceased kidney donation by patients with chronic neurological diseases: Implications for donor selection, donation timing, logistics, and regulat...Christoph Troppmann, Chandrasekar Santhanakrishnan, Junichiro Sageshima, John P. McVicar, Richard V Perez
American Journal of Transplantation. 2019-08-01
Press Mentions
Giving the Gift of a Better LifeJuly 12th, 2016
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