About Dr. R. Bathri Narayanan
A cardiologist, an educator, and a firm believer that informed patients heal faster.
Clinical Practice
Care that treats the person, not just the disease
Dr. R. Bathri Narayanan is a cardiologist based in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, with over 15 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine and preventive healthcare. He is known for taking time with every patient, explaining conditions in plain language, and designing practical treatment plans that fit real lives.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Bathri is a passionate health educator — delivering talks at schools, colleges and corporates, writing articles, and creating videos that help thousands of people make better health decisions every day.
- Special interest: heart health, diabetes care and lifestyle medicine.
- Languages: English, Tamil, Malayalam.
- Consultations: in-clinic and tele-consultation.
Education & Credentials
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery — one of the state's premier medical colleges.
MD — General Medicine
Postgraduate training in internal medicine with a focus on adult and preventive care.
Fellowship in Cardiology
Advanced training in cardiovascular medicine and heart-disease prevention.
A journey of care
-
2011 — PresentSenior Cardiologist & Preventive Care Consultant
Runs a busy outpatient practice in Pollachi at Sugam Hospital, managing chronic conditions, cardiac risk and everyday health concerns with a preventive-first mindset.
-
2016 — PresentCommunity Health Educator
500+ public talks, school and college programs, corporate wellness sessions and media appearances across Tamil Nadu.
-
2008 — 2011Consultant, Department of Medicine
Hospital practice managing inpatients, emergency cases and medical teaching for junior residents.
-
2004 — 2008Postgraduate Training — MD Medicine
Specialised in internal medicine, cardiology rotations and critical care during residency.
-
1999 — 2004MBBS
Graduated in medicine with a strong interest in patient communication and preventive care.
Mission
To deliver honest, evidence-based medical care that respects every patient's time, questions and dignity — and to make health knowledge accessible to everyone, in language everyone can understand.
Vision
A world where most chronic disease is prevented before it starts — where every family knows their numbers, understands their risk, and feels empowered to make healthier choices every single day.
Milestones & recognition
District Best Doctor Award
Recognised for outstanding community service in preventive healthcare.
Public Health Educator Award
For outstanding contributions to health literacy through talks and media.
Verified Educator
Trusted medical content creator with 100k+ followers across platforms.
Mentor to 30+ Students
Guided young doctors and health-science students in clinical and academic careers.
Let's work on your health together
Book a consultation or come say hello at the clinic. New patients are always welcome.