Where does Dr. Ramesh K Gurunathan practice?

Dr. Ramesh K Gurunathan practices at Sunway Medical Centre, Selangor

What is the specialty of Dr. Ramesh K Gurunathan?

Dr. Ramesh K Gurunathan specialty is Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Ramesh K Gurunathan?

Dr. Ramesh K Gurunathan is Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Surgeon with 28 years of experience.

What does a Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Surgeon do?

The Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Surgeons are responsible for the surgical management of patients with disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract, Oesophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Surgeon?

Diagnostic tests like barium swallow, Gastroscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic Ultrasound, pH Monitoring, Esophageal/Gastric Manometry are required.

What are the typical symptoms to see a Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Surgeon?

Typical symptoms include heartburn, indigestion, regurgitation and nausea.

Is an upper GI endoscopy considered surgery?

Upper Endoscopy (also known as gastroscopy, EGD, or esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is a procedure that enables the surgeon to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.

How do you breathe during an endoscopy?

The endoscopic camera is very slim and slippery and will slide pass the throat into the food pipe easily without any blockage to the airways or choking. There is no obstruction to breathing during the procedure and patients breathe normally throughout the examination.

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About Dr. Ramesh K Gurunathan

Dr. Ramesh K Gurunathan is a skilled and experienced Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Surgeon in Malaysia.
He has won numerous accolades during his 28 years long medical career.
He specializes in performing procedures of Esophageal Surgery, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal surgery), Gastric bypass surgery, Gastric sleeve surgery, Gastroesophageal reflux surgery, Hernia repair surgery, Upper and lower endoscopy, Weight loss (bariatric) surgery, general surgery.
He founded the first Stomach Cancer Support Group in Malaysia.
He is a member of the Malaysian Medical Council, the Academy of Medicine, Malaysia, the Malaysian Upper Gastrointestinal Club, the Malaysian Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Society and the Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Committee.
Dr. Ramesh K Gurunathan has completed an MBBS (1994) from Mangalore University, India.
He did MS (2000) from the National University of Malaysia, Malaysia.
He obtained FRCS (2002) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, Ireland.
Dr. Ramesh K Gurunathan is well-versed in English, Tamil and Bahasa Malaysia.

Hospital

Sunway Medical Centre, Selangor

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Special Interest

General Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal & Obesity Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery.

List Of Treatments

Bowel Obstruction Treatment
Crohn's Disease Treatment
Transesophageal Echocardiography - TEE
Anti Reflux Procedures
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Banding Surgery
Duodenal Switch
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastroplasty
laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion
maestro rechargeable system
Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss
Whipple Surgery
Appendectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy
Partial colectomy
Nissen fundoplication
Endoscopy

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Work Experience of Dr. Ramesh K Gurunathan

Consultant, Cengild GI Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur

MBBS, 1994, Mangalore University, Karnataka, India

MS, 2000, National University of Malaysia, Malaysia

FRCS, 2002, Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, Ireland

- 1st prize winner film suture-Absorbable Synthetic Adhesive Tape (BBraun) Mahadevan Tata, Ramesh Gurunathan, P Kandasami 2008. - ”Quality Convention 2007, 2nd prize winner N Nine levels ”Rapid Access in Diagnosing Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers”. - ”Quality Assurance Convention ” Malacca State level champions on 6th Sep on the topic” Cancellation of OGDS in Day Care Unit” 2002.

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