<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dr. Ravindran - Endovascular & Interventional Radiologist Specialist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Ravindran Ramalingam offers advanced minimally invasive treatments in Chennai with faster recovery and expert patient care.]]></description><link>https://irdoctor.wixsite.com/irdoctor/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 18:01:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://irdoctor.wixsite.com/irdoctor/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What is Interventional Radiology? Treatments and Procedures in Chennai]]></title><description><![CDATA[A patient once told me something that stuck with me. "Doctor, I spent six months going to different specialists. Nobody mentioned you existed." She had fibroids. She had varicose veins. And she had spent half a year collecting surgical opinions  when what she actually needed was one conversation with an interventional radiologist. Interventional radiology is a medical specialty most Chennai patients have never heard of,  even though it treats some of the most common conditions they're living...]]></description><link>https://irdoctor.wixsite.com/irdoctor/post/interventional-radiology-treatments-procedures-chennai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1596643834ba6543d6fd70</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 13:11:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d220c_1838e994a2464d85a46498234367c9bd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>irdoctorin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tired of Being Told Surgery Is Your Only Option? Meet Dr Ravindran, Interventional Radiologist in Chennai]]></title><description><![CDATA[I remember a patient who came to see me two years ago. She was 44. A schoolteacher. She had uterine fibroids, causing heavy bleeding so severe that she was missing work two days every month. Her gynaecologist had recommended a hysterectomy. Her husband had taken time off to accompany her to the pre-surgery consultation. She sat across from me and said, "Doctor, I just want to keep my uterus. Is that possible?" I told her yes. We did UFE the following week. She was back in her classroom ten...]]></description><link>https://irdoctor.wixsite.com/irdoctor/post/tired-told-surgery-option-meet-dr-ravindran-interventional-radiologist-chennai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15525a60764a2e99172794</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 08:17:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d220c_ac42510677694c63af993dd2a7d5262c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>irdoctorin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Varicocele Surgery Cost in Chennai 2026 Surgery vs Embolization Full Breakdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[You've been told you have a varicocele. Treatment is needed. Now you want one simple answer:  how much is this going to cost? Fair question. And most clinics won't give you a straight answer online. Varicocele surgery cost in Chennai in 2026 sits anywhere between ₹15,000 and ₹1,00,000. That gap exists because the right treatment for you depends on your anatomy, your lifestyle, and which specialist you see first. Here's what most men don't know: surgery isn't the only option. Varicocele...]]></description><link>https://irdoctor.wixsite.com/irdoctor/post/varicocele-surgery-cost-chennai-surgery-vs-embolization-full-breakdown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a13e86d34050fcbeb66679a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:54:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d220c_ee56d51cc6ca4ca88f55afe4e2408c58~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>irdoctorin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 Procedures Done by Interventional Radiologists in Chennai ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people visit a surgeon when they need a procedure. But for many conditions, there is a better option and an entirely different specialist. Interventional radiologists in Chennai treat conditions that once required open surgery using live imaging to guide thin catheters through a pinhole entry point. No large cuts. No general anaesthesia in most cases. Faster recovery than almost any surgical alternative.  The challenge is awareness. Most patients in Chennai have never heard of these ...]]></description><link>https://irdoctor.wixsite.com/irdoctor/post/top-5-procedures-done-by-interventional-radiologists-in-chennai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a104c21b883334b04e2eca2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:01:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d220c_66a7bc77649e43d3a8c72c5c65383f34~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_832,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>irdoctorin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thyroid Treatment Without Surgery in Chennai: Interventional Radiology Option]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thyroid nodule or goitre diagnosis used to lead fairly predictably toward one conversation: surgery. Remove part of the gland, or all of it, and manage the consequences,  often lifelong thyroid hormone replacement  from that point forward. For many patients in Chennai, that conversation still happens. But it no longer has to end there. Thyroid treatment without surgery is now a clinical reality through a technique called Radiofrequency Ablation  RFA. An interventional radiologist uses...]]></description><link>https://irdoctor.wixsite.com/irdoctor/post/thyroid-treatment-without-surgery-chennai-interventional-radiology-option</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0e96c3cb0791383ec472b3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:55:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d220c_615da7daff064979a0ca9ca9f295000f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>irdoctorin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Diabetic Foot Be Treated Without Amputation?  IR Specialist Explains ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A foot wound that will not heal is not just a wound problem. For people with diabetes, it is a circulation problem,  and that distinction determines whether the foot is saved or lost. Thousands of diabetic patients in Chennai seek treatment for foot ulcers every year. Most start with a general physician or surgeon. Many try wound dressings, antibiotics, and offloading for weeks. And a frustrating number find themselves no better  or worse because the underlying cause was never addressed. The...]]></description><link>https://irdoctor.wixsite.com/irdoctor/post/can-diabetic-foot-treated-without-amputation-ir-specialist-explains</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d6ba596905735bfe5ecbb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:44:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d220c_b17469359c814dc1b405ca41c6b4a630~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>irdoctorin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Varicose Veins Without Surgery: What Chennai Patients Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for varicose veins treatment without surgery in Chennai? Discover advanced minimally invasive options like EVLT and laser vein treatment that help reduce pain, swelling, and visible veins without major surgery. Learn about treatment benefits, recovery time, safety, costs, and why more Chennai patients are choosing non-surgical varicose vein procedures for faster recovery and better long-term results in 2026]]></description><link>https://irdoctor.wixsite.com/irdoctor/post/varicose-veins-without-surgery-chennai-patients-need-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fdd2a37bccf7fb9df63507</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:10:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d220c_d2cdeec86b234bb8a04f7923142ca01b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_832,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>irdoctorin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>