Best Gastroenterologists in Chennai, India

• Dr T.R. Yeshwanth is one of the best Surgical Gastroenterologists in Chennai with 23 years in the field.
• He specialises in Laparoscopic and General Surgery, Endoscopy, and Gastroenterology, Thyroid and Breast Surgeries.
• Dr Yeshwanth had received a Fellowship from the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (FIAGES); he is also a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS).
• He also did his Master of Surgery in General Surgery.
• He speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil.

• Dr S.Suresh has 17 years of experience in the medical field and is a skilled and well-reviewed Surgical Gastroenterologist in Chennai.
• His areas of interest are Colorectal Surgery, Gall bladder stone removal Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Fundoplication, Piles treatment and many others.
• He received a Fellowship in Minimal Invasive Surgery and another Fellowship under the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons. He also holds a Master in Surgery under General Surgery.
• He is registered under the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
• Dr Suresh speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil.

• Dr. Joy Varghese is a distinguished Hepatologist and Liver Transplant Surgeon with 28 years of experience in his field.
• He has successfully performed over 1500 liver transplantations throughout his career.
• His areas of expertise include the management of Chronic Hepatitis B, Chronic Hepatitis C, and Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
• He completed his MBBS in 1996 and his MD in 2004, followed by a DM in Gastroenterology from Madurai Medical College in 2007.
• Additionally, Dr. Varghese pursued a Fellowship in Liver Transplantation at University Hospital, Essen, Germany.
• Dr Varghese was honoured with the Levy Thompson Award for the best clinical research paper and received an International Travel Grant to attend the Canadian Digestive Disease Week in Banff, Canada.
• He has published over 100 papers in national and international journals and authored four book chapters.
• Dr. Varghese is an active member of several prestigious organisations, including the Association of Physicians of India, the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, the Indian National Association of Study of Liver Disease, the International Club of Ascites, the European Association of Study of Liver Disease, the Liver Transplantation Society of India, and the International Liver Transplantation Society.

• Currently associated as Senior Consultant with Department of Kidney Transplant at Global Hospitals, Chennai
• Participated in managing about 450 Liver transplant and 750 Kidney transplant patients
• Trained in pre-op evaluation, ICU and post op management of multi-organ transplant patients
• New Key Opinion Leader (nKOL) from India to The Transplantation Society - 2009.
• Interests are Renal Sparing Immunosuppression and Portal and Hepatic Hemodynamics in Liver Transplantation
• Member of various renowned organizations such as Association of Surgeons of India, American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, The Transplantation Society, Liver Sub-Committee member, Tamil Nadu Government - Cadaver Transplant Program.
• Awarded Young Investigator from Association of Surgeons of India-2000 (ASI), Indian
  Awarded Young Researcher Award - Asian Society of Transplant, Asian Society of Transplantation - Travel Grant for Young Scientist – 2003
• Fellowship - American certified Transplant Surgery Fellowship Baylor University, USA and Living donor Liver transplant training form Kumamoto and Kyoto University, Japan
• Published 13 International publications in Transplantation Journals

• Dr. T.S. Bala Shanmugam is a renowned Surgical Gastroenterologist and Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgeon with 35 years of experience.
• He has performed over 2,500 Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeries throughout his career.
• His expertise extends to Laparoscopic Surgeries, Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery, and Robotic Surgery.
• He also specialises in treating Urinary Incontinence (UI), Colonoscopy, Colorectal Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, and Laser Fissure Surgery.
• Dr. Shanmugam completed his MBBS in 1989 at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, and his MS in General Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.
• He earned his FMAS (Fellow of Minimal Access Surgery) from the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI).
• He also received specialised training in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at IRCAD, Strasburg, France, and in Robotic Surgery at the World Laparoscopic Hospital, New Delhi.
• Dr. Shanmugam has published multiple articles in national and international journals.
• He is an active member of several prestigious organisations, including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (USA), the Asia-Pacific Hernia Society, the European Association of Transluminal Surgery, the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, the Obesity and Metabolic Surgical Society of India, and the Indian Association of Pancreatology.

• Dr. Ilango Sethu is a renowned Transplant and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and solid Organ Transplant Surgeon with over 21 years of experience.
• He has wide experience in the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, especially cancers, and in treating all types of Liver and gall diseases.
• Some of the most common conditions he deals with are Pancreatic Head Cancer, Alcoholic Liver Disease, Liver Failure, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, and Wilson's Disease.
• He has treated over 10,000+ patients.
• After completing his MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai, in 1995, he also achieved an MS (General Surgery) from Medical College, Trivandram, in 2000 and an MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology/GI Surgery) from Madras Medical College, Chennai, in 2010.
• He also achieved a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and an Abdominal Transplant Surgery (ASTS) Fellowship (USA).
• He is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and the Society of Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.

• Dr. J. Vijayan is a highly experienced Gastro-Surgeon with 41 years of experience.
• His areas of specialization are liver surgeries, hepatobiliary surgeries, advanced laparoscopic surgeries, surgery for acute & chronic pancreatitis, gallbladder, bile duct, esophagus, small & large intestine, and portal hypertension.
• He did an MBBS from Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, in 1982 and an MS in General Surgery from Madras Medical College in 1986.
• He is an active member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

• Dr. Somashekara HR is a pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist with 16+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include peripheral venous cannulations, lumbar puncture, bone marrow biopsies, managing neonatal ICU, neonates with respiratory distress, birth asphyxia, hyperbilirubinemia and septicemia.
• He completed MBBS from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellur, Diploma in Child Medicine from prestigious Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore followed by Diplomate of National Board from Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bangalore.
• Dr. Somashekara did his fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London.
• He has many publications under his name in both national and international journals.
• He completed training from eminent institutes of India.

• Dr. Pandurangan Basumani is a renowned Medical Gastroenterologist, practicing successfully over 20 years.
• He is proficient in Therapeutic Endoscopy including ERCP, EUS, Balloon Sphincteroplasty, Biliary and Pancreatic Stent Insertion, Large stone Management with Lithotripsy.
• He has so far done over 1000 ERCPs.
• He takes interest in teaching and has honoured the post of Visiting Professor and Assistant Professor in Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai.
• He is a member of numerous prestigious associations, such as: Indian Medical Association (IMA), Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Royal College of Physicians (UK), British Society of Gastroenterology etc.

• Dr. Selvakumar Naganathan is a liver transplant surgeon with 13+ years of experience.
• He has performed 2,000+ surgeries, including donor hepatectomies, recipient hepatectomies, live donor liver transplants, retrieval of cadaver livers, cadaver transplantations and major hepatectomies.He is a member of The Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, International Liver Transplantation Society, Liver Transplantation Society of India and National Academy of Medical Sciences.
• His areas of expertise include Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Ascites and Gallstones.
• He regularly participates and presents his clinical work at national and international conferences.
• Dr. Naganathan has several articles under his name in national journals.

• Dr. M Srinivas is a leading Medical Gastroenterologist having 25 years of experience.
• His areas of special interest include Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis), esophageal/anorectal motility disorders, and bile acid malabsorption.
• He is a proficient endoscopist (gastroscopy and colonoscopy). 
• He is the past Editor-in-chief of an e-journal, Clinical Medicine Insights: Gastroenterology and is on the Editorial Board of the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology.
• He has also presented various abstracts at the British, American, and Indian Society of Gastroenterology annual conferences.
• He has several publications in leading peer-reviewed medical journals.

Dr. P. Sathish is a distinguished Surgical Gastroenterologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon with over 32 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier surgical care. He is well known for performing most abdominal surgeries using minimally invasive techniques. He has established a reputation for precision, excellence, and leadership in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Sathish?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 32+ years of dedicated experience, Dr. Sathish has a proven track record of treating complex conditions, including gastrointestinal cancers, hernias, and gallbladder stones.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is well-known for his mastery of laparoscopic surgery, performing key procedures such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia repair with minimal invasion. His expertise extends to the comprehensive surgical management of GI cancers and advanced enteroscopy.
• Leader in Laparoscopic Surgery in Chennai: Dr. Sathish, the most experienced laparoscopic surgeon in Chennai, has established the regional standard for minimally invasive abdominal surgery, demonstrating unmatched expertise in this advanced field.
• Commitment to Affordable Excellence: Dr. Sathish is dedicated to delivering the highest standards of surgical care using the latest technology, while ensuring that treatments remain affordable and accessible.
• Patient-Centric Solutions Through Technology: He effectively blends his extensive surgical skills with modern medicine to provide the finest possible solutions specific to each patient's needs.