Ravi Radhakrishnan MD MBA, FACS, FAAP, FAHA

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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301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555
Phone+1 409-772-5666
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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 UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2009 - 2011
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2009
University of St. ThomasM.B.A., 2004 - 2006
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 2002
University of PennsylvaniaB.ASc., Bioengineering, 1994 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 2005 - 2026
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
Houstonia Magazine Consumers' Research Council of America, 2012
Fellow as Teacher Award Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 2010
Fourth Place – National Basic Science Resident Abstract Competition American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, 2007
First Place - National Region VI, Basic Science Resident Abstract Competition American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, 2006
First Place - South Texas Region, Basic Science Resident Abstract Competition American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, 2006
First Place, Basic Science Competition American College of Surgeons, 2006
Best Resident Teacher in Surgery University of Texas Health Science Center, 2005
T32 National Research Service Award Recipient National Institutes of Health, 2005
Resident Teaching Award University of Texas Health Science Center, 2002
Community Service Award Texas Tech University School of Medicine, 2001
Distinguished Tutor Award University of Pennsylvania, 1997
Clinical Honors: Surgery, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Pathology, Community Medicine Texas Tech University School of Medicine
National Merit Finalist University of Pennsylvania
Shell Oil Company National Merit Scholar University of Pennsylvania
Golden Key National Honor Society University of Pennsylvania
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Standardized Assessment Tool for Surgery Applicants Reduces Attrition and Improves Board Pass Rate.
Susana Fortich, Jana E DeJesus, Jaclyn Dempsey, Jayant Radhakrishnan, Geetha L Radhakrishnan
Journal of Surgical Education. 2025-12-01
2 citations
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation after lung transplant: An ELSO registry analysis.
Yota Suzuki, Ravi Radhakrishnan, Rui-Min D Mao, John Ryan, Alexander Wisniewski
Perfusion. 2025-11-01
1 citations
Reevaluating Nonoperative Management for Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Isabella Faria, Ana Carolina Godinho Cintra, Luiz Gustavo Albuquerque Mello de Oliveira, Frederico Squizzato, Alexandre Silva Maia
JAMA Pediatrics. 2025-10-05

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
Pretreatment with Bone Morphogenetic Protein-7 (BMP7) Mimics Ischemia Preconditioning (IPC) following Intestinal Ischemia/Reperfusion (IR) Injury in the Intestine and ...
Radhakrishnan RS, Radhakrishnan GL, Radhakrishnan HR, Xue H, Adams SD, Moore-Olufemi SD, Harting MT, Cox CS, Jr, Kone BC, Shock, 11/1/2008
Hypertonic Saline Modulation of Intestinal Tissue Stress and Fluid Balance
Cox CS, Jr, Radhakrishnan RS, Villarubia L, Xue H, Uray K, Gill BS, Stewart RH, Laine GA, Shock, 5/1/2008
Minimally Invasive Measurement of Intestinal Edema using an Impedance Analyzer Circuit
Radhakrishnan RS, Shah K, Xue H, Moore FA, Weisbrodt NW, Allen SJ, Gill BS, and Cox CS, Jr, J Surg Res, 3/1/2007
Hypertonic Saline Resuscitation Prevents Hydrostatically-Induced Intestinal Edema and Ileus
Radhakrishnan RS, Xue H, Moore-Olufemi SD, Weisbrodt NW, Moore FA, Allen SJ, Laine GA, Cox CS, Jr, Crit Care Med, 6/1/2006
Resuscitation Induced Intestinal Edema Decreases the Stiffness and Residual Stress of Intestine
Radhakrishnan RS, Xue H, Weisbrodt N, Moore FA, Allen SJ, Laine GA, Cox CS, Jr, Shock, 8/1/2005
Invasive Cutaneous Fungal Infections Requiring Radical Resection in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Radhakrishnan RS, Donato ML, Prieto VG, Mays SR, Raad II, Kuerer HM, J Surg Onc, 10/1/2004
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Press Mentions

The Appendicitis Dilemma: Surgery or a Simpler Solution?October 27th, 2025
Race, Income, and Insurance Status Affect Neonatal Sepsis Mortality and Healthcare Resource UtilizationNovember 15th, 2017