Dr. P. Chitrambalam is the Founder of Vanaja Hospital, Redhills, and a distinguished Physician whose career has been defined by excellence in clinical medicine, medical education, and ethical healthcare with exemplary clinical experience of over 45 years. A Retired Professor of Medicine from Madras Medical College (MMC), he has dedicated decades to shaping generations of physicians while delivering compassionate, evidence-based patient care.

Widely respected for his exceptional clinical acumen and profound knowledge of Internal Medicine, Dr. Chitrambalam is regarded by colleagues and students alike as a true doyen in his field. His unwavering commitment to ethical medical practice, academic excellence, and lifelong learning has earned him immense admiration across the medical fraternity as a distinguished physician and academician in  the field of Internal Medicine. He has chaired numerous scientific sessions, presented several research papers, and delivered lectures at various academic forums. With over 19 publications in reputed indexed journals and three authored books for budding doctors, he remains deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of physicians.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to medicine, he is a four-time recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award and has also been honoured with the prestigious Maruthuva Natchathiram Award. These accolades reflect a lifetime devoted to advancing healthcare and inspiring excellence in others.

As the visionary behind Vanaja Hospital, Dr. P. Chitrambalam established the institution with the mission of delivering accessible, ethical, and high-quality healthcare to the community. His enduring values of integrity, compassion, and clinical excellence continue to guide the hospital’s philosophy and inspire every member of its healthcare team.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE 

* Preventive Health & Lifestyle Medicine

* Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders

* Hypertension & Cardiovascular Disease Management

* Infectious Diseases & Fever Management

* Respiratory Disorders

* Gastrointestinal & Liver Disorders

* Kidney Diseases & Electrolyte Imbalances

* Thyroid & Endocrine Disorders

* Geriatric Medicine

* Critical Care Medicine

* Cardiac Intensive Care

* Clinical Toxicology & Poison Management

* Medical Emergencies

* Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Management

* Multisystem Disease Evaluation

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

1. Awarded the Anatomy Prize at Stanley Medical College in 1975.

2. Received Gold Medals in Medicine in the 1979 Madras University examinations.

3. Honoured with Citation Awards at various professional and academic forums.

4. Received the Doctor’s Day Award from the Indian Medical Association, Perambur, in 2012.

5. Conferred the Best Professor Award by the Indian Medical Association, Trichy, in 2013.

6. Received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Lions Clubs International, District 324-A6, for the year 2012–2013.

7. Honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Government of Tamil Nadu, in 2014.

8. Received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Lions Club in 2016.

9. Conferred the Maruthuva Natchathiram Award in Chennai in 2022.

10. Received the Aasaan Sarvepalli Dr. Radhakrishnan Lifetime Achievement Award in Chennai in 2022.

11. Honoured with the Award for Professional Excellence in Medical Goals by the Tamil Nadu Medical Council in 2023.

12. Received the World Heart Day Award in 2023.

13. Received the World TB Day Award in 2025.

SOCIAL WORK IN MEDICAL PROJECTS :

Organised and conducted numerous medical camps and eye donation awareness camps in association with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Lions Club

AFFILIATIONS

• Life Member, Indian Medical Association

• Life Member ,Association of Physician’s of India

• Life Member, Cardiology Society of India

• Lions Club – Redhills – Member ─ 15 years/1981 to 2004