Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London), Chief Nephrologist & Medical Director at KG Hospital, pioneer of hemodynamic dialysis safety, and inventor of the non-invasive Urine Sodium Sensor.
Over two decades dedicated to renal transplantation, advanced vascular access surgery, and preventive nephrology across premier academic institutions in India and abroad.
Earned MBBS (1996–2002) and MD in General Medicine (2003–2006) from JIPMER, Pondicherry. Completed superspecialty DM in Nephrology (2006–2009) at the world-renowned Christian Medical College & Hospital (CMC), Vellore.
Conferred the prestigious FRCP (London) fellowship in 2026 by the Royal College of Physicians, acknowledging his international contributions to kidney transplantation and clinical research.
Leading nephrology clinical care and surgical transplantation at KG Hospital, Coimbatore since May 2014. Oversees comprehensive 24/7 ICU dialysis, dual cadaver transplants, and robotic surgery suites.
Pioneered zero-chemical ozone sterilization for dialysis water pipes (running 5+ years without chemicals), medical plastics decontamination into recyclable pellets, and reclaimed water saving over 100,000 liters annually.
Course Director for the DNB Nephrology program since 2014. Mentored dozens of senior kidney specialists now heading transplant centers in Mumbai, Trichy, Dehradun, Dharwad, and Coimbatore. 4 mentees have won National ISN Awards.
Appointed Senior Consultant Nephrologist at Evercare Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2021–2023), establishing advanced live-donor transplantation pathways and protocols across South Asia.
Dr. Ilangovan is actively involved with two non-profit non-governmental organizations dedicated to providing free and subsidized medical assistance to underprivileged renal patients.
A collaborative digital network connecting medical specialists to rural and underserved populations to provide telemedicine advice, early diabetes/kidney screening, and patient navigation.
Visit DoctorNet PlatformA grassroots micro-philanthropic movement meaning "One Rupee Saves One Life", mobilizing community micro-contributions to sponsor dialysis and transplant medications for needy patients.
Visit OROU Foundation