Best Gastroenterologists in Chennai, India

• Currently associated as Consultant with Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at Global Hospitals, Chennai
• An accomplished Surgical Gastroenterologist with more than a decade of surgical practice.
• Skilled in performing key hole surgeries such as laparoscopic colectomy, anterior resection, splenectomy, fundoplication, esophagectomy.
• Expertise in performing Whipple’s operation, colon pull up, J pouch procedure, biliary stricture surgery and shunt surgeries etc by open method
• Trained in bariatric surgeries such as laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Roux en Y Gastric Bypass procedures
• Competent in performing diagnostic Upper & Lower GI endoscopies and adept in managing critical care of surgical patients
• Expertise in performing procedures like endotracheal intubation, central line and image guided percutaneous drainage procedures
• Member of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS), Fellow of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons(FIAGES), Member of Association of Surgeons of India(ASI) and Member of Indian Medical Association(IMA)
• Received Young Investigator Award, International Association of Pancreatology 2013, Seoul, South Korea 

• Dr. Anand L is a Surgical Gastroenterologist and General Physician with experience of nearly 19 years.
• He is an esteemed member of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), and Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• He has expertise in fields such as Balance Exercises, Trauma Surgery, Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair, Colonoscopy and Gastritis Treatment, etc.
• He also has significant experience in Neck Pain Treatment, Steatosis Treatment, and Viral Fever Treatment.
• Dr. Anand has written for several publications in national journals and presented them at various colleges and conferences.

• Dr. Ramkumar K is one of the most eminent Surgical Gastroenterologists in India with over 20 years of experience.
• He has a membership of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG), The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain, Ireland (ALS), and European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (EAES).
• He has been awarded the Registrar’s prize for Best Oral Presentation 2004 UK intercollegiate MRCS examiner, Teaching faculty for Minimal Access Surgery at Apollo DNB programme and many more.
• Dr Ramkumar K had also been involved in various clinical research and published papers in a reviewed international journal.
• He was formerly worked as a specialist registered consultant in high volume centres of excellence in the United Kingdom & trained in liver transplantation units as well.

• Dr. Saravanan M N is a leading, experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist practicing for more than 11 years.
• He is well-trained in various Gastrointestinal surgical procedures.
• He received his MBBS degree followed by DNB in General Surgery. He is also DNB qualified in Surgical Gastroenterology.
• He is professionally affiliated with Associations of Surgeons of India, Indian Chapter of International Hepatopancreatobiliary Association (IHPBA-I), Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG), Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and Health Central (Multispeciality clinic – Right Cure LLP) as a Founder Member.
• He has been honored with various awards and achievements.
• He has several papers and publications to his credit.

• Dr. S Ayyappan is a renowned Surgical Oncologist with experience of more than 18 years.
• He has expertise in breast and gynecology cancer, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, musculoskeletal tumors/limb salvage surgery, and gastrointestinal laparoscopy.
• He has a professional membership with the Association of Surgeons of India, the Indian Association of Surgical Oncologist, and Fellow of Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India
• He also heads the DNB Surgical oncology education program at Apollo Hospitals and participates in several National and International Cancer Conferences.
• He has publications in national as well as in international journals.

Dr. Kavitha Sampathkumar is a distinguished specialist in Medical and Interventional Gastroenterology with 24 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier patient care. With over 10,000 colonoscopies and 6,000 ERCPs successfully performed, she has established a reputation for diagnostic precision and procedural excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Sampathkumar?

• Extensive Procedural Expertise: With over 24 years of experience and more than 16,000 successful procedures, Dr. Sampathkumar has a proven track record in treating complex conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), acid reflux, and bowel cancer.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: She is known for her mastery of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Narrow Band Imaging for GI cancer detection. Her expertise extends to enteral stent placement for palliative care in bile and colon cancers.
• Leader in Diagnostic Accuracy: Dr. Sampathkumar achieves a 95% caecal intubation rate in her colonoscopies, a key indicator of a high-quality and thorough examination that significantly exceeds industry benchmarks and ensures comprehensive cancer screening.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Sampathkumar has been recognised with prestigious awards for her contributions, including the Torrent Young Gastroenterology Award (TYSA, 2nd Prize, South Region) and a 1st Prize for paper presentation from the Women Doctors Association.
• Patient-Focused, Holistic Care: She is dedicated to understanding the root cause of every patient’s issue by thoroughly exploring their history, ensuring a precise diagnosis and a personalised, long-term treatment plan.

• Dr. Guruprasad Shetty is a Hepatobiliary and Liver transplant surgeon, based in Chennai having 14+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in living donor and deceased donor (cadaveric) liver transplantation, Hepato-biliary surgeries, Laparoscopic surgeries, etc.
• Dr. Shetty was honored with the B Braun scholarship for academic excellence in the field of surgical gastroenterology and he is a member of The Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian Medical Association, The Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, etc.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Donor Hepatectomy.

• Dr. M Barath Kumar is a Medical Gastroenterologist with 18+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include gastritis treatment, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Treatment, Diabetes Management, Gastroscopy and Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Mucosal Resection.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
• Dr. Kumar completed MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, and MD in general medicine from Madras University, Madras.
• He has attended many workshops, including workshops on hepato-biliary and pancreatic surgeries and national workshops on clinical research designing.
• He has presented papers at various state and national conferences.

• Dr. Satish Reddy is a renowned Medical Gastroenterology, with a thriving experience of more than 30 years.
• His expertise lies in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) Treatment, Hemorrhoids Treatment, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Treatment, Liver Disease Treatment, Gastritis Treatment, Ulcerative Colitis Treatment, Acidity Treatment, etc.
• He has several research papers published in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain is a reputed Surgical Gastroenterologist skilled at minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He specialises in treating disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract including esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas and the bile ducts. He has 30 years of extensive experience and is skilled at cancer surgeries and HPB surgeries such as Whipple’s surgery, esophagectomy and liver resection surgery. Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain is the best GI Surgeon in Chennai known for his compassionate nature and high surgical skill. 

Why Choose Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain? 

• Highly Experienced: He has 30 years of extensive experience and has performed over 5,000 gastrointestinal surgeries, including complicated gastrointestinal surgeries.
• Best GI Surgeon: Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain is considered the best GI surgeon in Chennai due to his surgical precision, expertise with advanced equipment, and patient nature. 
• Leading HPB Surgeon: He is one of India’s leading HPB surgeons skilled at treating liver, pancreatic and biliary disorders.
• Pioneering Robotic Surgeon: Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain is a skilled robotic surgeon and is one of the pioneers of robotic surgery in India. He has successfully performed more than 400 robotic surgeries using advanced platforms such as Da Vinci Xi and HUGO-RAS systems.
• Minimally Invasive Surgeon: Dr Sudeepta routinely performs minimally invasive surgeries that help his patients recover faster with minimal post operative discomfort. He has performed more than 3,000 minimally invasive procedures to date. 
• Advanced Training: Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain has pursued advanced training in gastrointestinal surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC through fellowships and certifications. 

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• Dr. Arulprakash S is a medical gastroenterologist with 19+ years of experience.
• His clinical interest lies in advanced interventional GI procedures such as ERCP for biliary and pancreatic disease, EUS-guided therapeutic interventions, pediatric gastroenterology, pancreatic pseudocyst, biliary drainage, advanced endoscopy and functional and motility disorders.
• He completed MBBS from IRT Perundurai Medical College, Erode, MD in Pediatrics from Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya Govt Medical College, Jabalpur, DNB in Pediatrics from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, DM in Medical Gastroenterology, Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai and DNB in Medical Gastroenterology from National Boards of Examinations, New Delhi.
• He is a member of Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), Tamil Nadu Indian Society of Gastroenterology (TNISG), Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI), Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL), Indian Association for GI Motility & Functional GI Disease and Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP).
• He has been invited in many TV shows related to health.

• Dr. U P Srinivasan is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with 17+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include advanced laparoscopy, low anterior resection, abdominoperineal resection, laparoscopic splenectomy, HPB procedures including Whipple operation, Frey’s procedure and GERD.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association and the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons.
• Dr. Srinivasan completed MBBS from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu, MS in general surgery from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu and MCh in surgical gastroenterology from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu.
• He is a guest speaker at various national and international conferences.
• He is a author of various research articles on laparoscopic splenectomy and inflammatory pseudonymous of the liver.
• He is member of many medical societies like the Association of Surgeons of India