Delegate: Dr N. Ramakrishnan
Delegate Short Bio: Dr.N.Ramakrishnan is an American Board Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine & Obesity Medicine and also has a Master’s degree in Medical Management from University of Southern California. He is currently
the Director of Critical Care Services at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai and is a Senior Consultant in Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. He is the past Vice Chancellor of Indian College of Critical Care Medicine
Dr.Ramakrishnan graduated from Stanley Medical College, Madras and subsequently worked in United Kingdom and USA for over 13 years and returned to India in 2003 as he was keen on ‘making a difference’. He has been instrumental in developing Chennai Critical Care Consultants (www.icuconsultants.com), a private practice group of critical care specialists. Specialized, innovative Tele ICU services are also provided to serve critically ill patients anywhere, anytime (www.inteleicu.com). The group has also successfully established TACT Academy for Clinical Training (www.tact-india.com) which is India’s first simulation based healthcare training center and has won award for innovative concept in healthcare education and also listed for this distinction in Limca Book of Records.
Dr. N. Ramakrishnan is the first Board Certified Sleep Specialist to practice in India and established Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences (www.nithra.com ) in 2004 and is a past President of Indian Sleep Disorders Association. Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences is India’s first free standing Comprehensive sleep center and has the distinction of being the first Sleep Center to receive quality accreditation from National Accreditation Board of Hospitals & Healthcare Organizations (NABH).
He has been honored with fellowship by American College of Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Critical Care Medicine, Indian College of Critical Care Medicine and Indian Sleep Disorders Association. He has also received prestigious awards including ‘Best Doctor Award’ from Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, ‘Young Achiever Award’ from Vaishnav Group of Institutions and ‘Vocational Excellence Award’ from Rotary Club.
He is a respected teacher and an invited speaker in several national and international medical conferences and has several original research publications and invited articles to his credit. He has also authored four books in Tamil for the public addressing issues relating to ICU, Sleep and Organ Donation. He has received several honors form medical professional societies and was also invited to meet the honorable president of India, Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam who appreciated his contributions in the field of Critical Care & Sleep Medicine.
Scope of Activity: Enduring program
Activity: On the occasion of World Sleep Day, Nithra Sleep and Health Care conducted a sleep awareness program at Life Insurance corporation of India popularly known as LIC- indian state owned insurance group and investment company located at Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Koyambedu, Chennai . The session focused on educating employees about the importance of sleep and how it is equally essential as diet and exercise for maintaining good health.
As a pioneer in sleep health services, Nithra Sleep Clinic led the initiative to spread awareness about healthy sleep habits, sleep disorders, and the impact of poor sleep on daily life and productivity.
The program encouraged participants to prioritize quality sleep as an important pillar of overall well-being, alongside proper nutrition and regular physical activity.
Location: Koyambedu, Chennai, India
Date of Activity: March 9, 2026
