Best General Surgeons in Chennai, India

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Dr. Neelamekam Thoppa Kapali

Dr. Neelamekam Thoppa Kapali

General Surgeon
Chennai, India
39+ years of experience
Senior Consultant
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  • Dr. Neelamekam Thoppa Kapali is a Gastro, Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Tract Surgeon, based in Chennai with extensive 35+ years of experience.
  • His expertise lies in Weight loss surgery, Esophagus and Colorectal Surgeries, Vascular access, Shunt procedures, Minimal access surgery, Hepatobiliary surgeries, Liver transplantation, Pancreatic surgeries, etc.
  • Dr. Kapali was the First to start the Liver transplant in India and is well trained to do complex Liver and Pancreas surgeries with all types of resections for cancer. He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Indian Association of Gastroenterology (ISG).
  • 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 Bariatric surgeries.
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  • Dr. Neelamekam Thoppa Kapali is a Gastro, Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Tract Surgeon, based in Chennai with extensive 35+ years of experience.
  • His expertise lies in Weight loss surgery, Esophagus and Colorectal Surgeries, Vascular access, Shunt procedures, Minimal access surgery, Hepatobiliary surgeries, Liver transplantation, Pancreatic surgeries, etc.
  • Dr. Kapali was the First to start the Liver transplant in India and is well trained to do complex Liver and Pancreas surgeries with all types of resections for cancer. He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Indian Association of Gastroenterology (ISG).
  • 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 Bariatric surgeries.
Dr. Mohan Rao Arcot

Dr. Mohan Rao Arcot

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon
Chennai, India
48+ years of experience
Senior Consultant
Works At: Vinita Hospital
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Mohan Rao Arcot is a General, Minimal Access, and Bariatric Surgeon based in Chennai, having extensive experience 44 years.
  • His expertise lies in central and minor colon and rectal diseases, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, Rectal cancer, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Laparoscopic surgeries, etc.
  • He completed his MBBS in 1982 and MS in 1985 from Kasturba Medical College, Mysore University, Mangalore, Karnataka.
  • He also earned a fellowship from the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons in 2011.
  • He is a respected member of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons, Tamilnadu Medical Council, and the Indian Medical Association, Poonamallee High Road Branch.
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  • Dr. Mohan Rao Arcot is a General, Minimal Access, and Bariatric Surgeon based in Chennai, having extensive experience 44 years.
  • His expertise lies in central and minor colon and rectal diseases, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, Rectal cancer, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Laparoscopic surgeries, etc.
  • He completed his MBBS in 1982 and MS in 1985 from Kasturba Medical College, Mysore University, Mangalore, Karnataka.
  • He also earned a fellowship from the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons in 2011.
  • He is a respected member of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons, Tamilnadu Medical Council, and the Indian Medical Association, Poonamallee High Road Branch.
Dr. Senthur Nambi

Dr. Senthur Nambi

General Surgeon
Chennai, India
21+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Senthur Nambi is a leading Infectious Disease Specialist practicing for more than 18 years.
  • He is well-trained in IBS treatment, Diabetes Management, etc.
  • After completing MBBS in 2003, he pursued MD in General Medicine in 2008.
  • He is an FNB qualified in Infectious Disease.
  • He is an active member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
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  • Dr. Senthur Nambi is a leading Infectious Disease Specialist practicing for more than 18 years.
  • He is well-trained in IBS treatment, Diabetes Management, etc.
  • After completing MBBS in 2003, he pursued MD in General Medicine in 2008.
  • He is an FNB qualified in Infectious Disease.
  • He is an active member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
Dr. Hariprasath J

Dr. Hariprasath J

General Surgeon
Chennai, India
24+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Hariprasath J is an eminent General Surgeon possessing more than 21 years of experience.
  • He specializes in Piles Treatment, Filaria Treatment, skin allergies, etc.
  • After completing medical school in 1999, he pursued MD in General Medicine in 2005.
  • He obtained a fellowship from the American College of Chest Physicians.
  • He is an active member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council. 
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  • Dr. Hariprasath J is an eminent General Surgeon possessing more than 21 years of experience.
  • He specializes in Piles Treatment, Filaria Treatment, skin allergies, etc.
  • After completing medical school in 1999, he pursued MD in General Medicine in 2005.
  • He obtained a fellowship from the American College of Chest Physicians.
  • He is an active member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council. 

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Dr. Venkatasubramanian Rangarajan

Dr. Venkatasubramanian Rangarajan

General Surgeon
Chennai, India
19+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr Venkatasubramanian Rangarajan has been practicing as a General Surgeon for +16 years and is a respected name in the medical circles in Chennai.
  • He holds professional memberships of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, the National Academy of Medical Sciences and is a fellow of the National board of Examination – Minimal Access Surgery.
  • In 1994, Dr. Rangarajan completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College,DR.MGR Medical University and in 2000, did his MS from Stanely Medical College,DR.MGR Medical University. He then acquired membership of the Royal College of Surgeons.
  • He is an expert general surgeon of, lobectomy, appendicectomy, breast/thyroid/ fistula & fissure surgeries and laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia.
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  • Dr Venkatasubramanian Rangarajan has been practicing as a General Surgeon for +16 years and is a respected name in the medical circles in Chennai.
  • He holds professional memberships of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, the National Academy of Medical Sciences and is a fellow of the National board of Examination – Minimal Access Surgery.
  • In 1994, Dr. Rangarajan completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College,DR.MGR Medical University and in 2000, did his MS from Stanely Medical College,DR.MGR Medical University. He then acquired membership of the Royal College of Surgeons.
  • He is an expert general surgeon of, lobectomy, appendicectomy, breast/thyroid/ fistula & fissure surgeries and laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia.
Dr. Vidya Devarajan

Dr. Vidya Devarajan

General Surgeon
Chennai, India
19+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Vidya Devarajan is an eminent General Physician practicing successfully for more than 16 years.
  • She holds expertise in Sexually Transmitted Diseases treatment, Tuberculosis Treatment, Foot Infection, etc.
  • After completing MBBS in 2005, she pursued DNB in General Medicine in 2010.
  • She is an FNB qualified in Infectious Disease.
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  • Dr. Vidya Devarajan is an eminent General Physician practicing successfully for more than 16 years.
  • She holds expertise in Sexually Transmitted Diseases treatment, Tuberculosis Treatment, Foot Infection, etc.
  • After completing MBBS in 2005, she pursued DNB in General Medicine in 2010.
  • She is an FNB qualified in Infectious Disease.
Dr Major R S Rengan

Dr Major R S Rengan

General Surgeon
Chennai, India
18+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr Major R S Rengan is a highly-qualified and experienced General Surgeon with +15 years in performing various general surgeries.
  • He holds professional memberships of the Associations of Surgeons of India, the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India and the Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons.
  • Dr. Rengan completed his MBBS from the Stanley Medical College, Chennai, followed by MS in 1994 from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. In 1996, he then earned the qualification in General and Minimal Access Surgery from the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in 1996. 
  • He is an ATLS certified Trauma Surgeon and is experienced in polytrauma including bullet and bomb injuries as well as road traffic accidents.
  • He is an expert at thyroid and breast surgery for cancers, besides surgically treating hernia and piles, GI, gall bladder and gynaecomastia surgeries.
  • Dr. Rengan is the Chief Mentor of 'Surgtest' – a surgery learning platform for surgeons.  
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  • Dr Major R S Rengan is a highly-qualified and experienced General Surgeon with +15 years in performing various general surgeries.
  • He holds professional memberships of the Associations of Surgeons of India, the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India and the Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons.
  • Dr. Rengan completed his MBBS from the Stanley Medical College, Chennai, followed by MS in 1994 from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. In 1996, he then earned the qualification in General and Minimal Access Surgery from the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in 1996. 
  • He is an ATLS certified Trauma Surgeon and is experienced in polytrauma including bullet and bomb injuries as well as road traffic accidents.
  • He is an expert at thyroid and breast surgery for cancers, besides surgically treating hernia and piles, GI, gall bladder and gynaecomastia surgeries.
  • Dr. Rengan is the Chief Mentor of 'Surgtest' – a surgery learning platform for surgeons.  
Dr Ravindran Kumeran

Dr Ravindran Kumeran

General Surgeon
Chennai, India
18+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr Ravindran Kumeran is a leading General Surgeon with +15 years of experience in performing various general surgeries. 
  • He holds professional memberships of the, General Medical Council (GMC), UK, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and is a founder trustee of the Obesity Foundation India (OFI). 
  • Dr. Kumeran completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College in 1992 and DNB from the National Board of Examinations in 2001. He has also earned fellowships from England, Glasgow and Edinburg. 
  • He is a specialist of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic/open hernia, appendicetomy, cholecystectomy, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, hemorrhoids, fistula and fissure surgery and abscess drainage.
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  • Dr Ravindran Kumeran is a leading General Surgeon with +15 years of experience in performing various general surgeries. 
  • He holds professional memberships of the, General Medical Council (GMC), UK, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and is a founder trustee of the Obesity Foundation India (OFI). 
  • Dr. Kumeran completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College in 1992 and DNB from the National Board of Examinations in 2001. He has also earned fellowships from England, Glasgow and Edinburg. 
  • He is a specialist of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic/open hernia, appendicetomy, cholecystectomy, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, hemorrhoids, fistula and fissure surgery and abscess drainage.
Dr. Vasuki R

Dr. Vasuki R

General Surgeon
Chennai, India
18+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Vasuki R possesses +15 years of experience as a General Surgeon in performing various surgeries.
  • She is a professional member of the, Indian Medical Association and the Association of Surgeons of India.
  • Dr. Vasuki completed MBBS in 1986 from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai and MS in 2000 from Madras Medical College.
  • Her surgical expertise includes, performing breast and thyroid procedures on women, appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, fistula and fissure surgeries besides performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia.
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  • Dr. Vasuki R possesses +15 years of experience as a General Surgeon in performing various surgeries.
  • She is a professional member of the, Indian Medical Association and the Association of Surgeons of India.
  • Dr. Vasuki completed MBBS in 1986 from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai and MS in 2000 from Madras Medical College.
  • Her surgical expertise includes, performing breast and thyroid procedures on women, appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, fistula and fissure surgeries besides performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia.
Dr Vishwanath Pai

Dr Vishwanath Pai

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon
Chennai, India
27+ years of experience
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  • Dr Vishwanath Pai is an experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist with 24 years of credibility in his profession in Chennai.
  • He is the first surgeon in India to perform Thyroid Surgery through the oral route (mouth).
  • His forte is Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery including Obesity. 
  • As a General Surgeon, he also performs surgery on Male infertility, Andrology, Colorectal, Appedics Surgery, Gall bladder stone Surgery, Piles Treatment etc.
  • He received a Diploma in Laparoscopy in France; DNB from the National Board Examination, and MS in General Surgery.
  • Furthermore, Dr Pai is involved as an Examiner for undergraduates and post-graduates in Surgery in universities including Manipal University and Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai.
  • He is registered under the Tamil Nau Medical Council and a member of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons.
  • Dr Pai speaks English, Tamil, and Hindi. 
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  • Dr Vishwanath Pai is an experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist with 24 years of credibility in his profession in Chennai.
  • He is the first surgeon in India to perform Thyroid Surgery through the oral route (mouth).
  • His forte is Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery including Obesity. 
  • As a General Surgeon, he also performs surgery on Male infertility, Andrology, Colorectal, Appedics Surgery, Gall bladder stone Surgery, Piles Treatment etc.
  • He received a Diploma in Laparoscopy in France; DNB from the National Board Examination, and MS in General Surgery.
  • Furthermore, Dr Pai is involved as an Examiner for undergraduates and post-graduates in Surgery in universities including Manipal University and Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai.
  • He is registered under the Tamil Nau Medical Council and a member of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons.
  • Dr Pai speaks English, Tamil, and Hindi. 
Dr Major Rengan

Dr Major Rengan

Colorectal Surgeon
Chennai, India
38+ years of experience
Senior Consultant
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  • Dr RS Rengan is one of the best Laparoscopic Surgeons in Chennai with a career expanding over 34 years.
  • He is refining his skill as a Laparoscopic Surgeon for the past 16 years in the speciality area of minimal access gastrointestinal surgery.
  • He specialises in Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal, Hernia, and Colo-rectal surgery.
  • He also has a special interest in Endocrine Surgery including thyroid and breast surgery.
  • He is a world-renowned Hernia Surgeon who has been dedicating his skill to understanding and solving the complexity of Hernia.
  • He teaches and trains surgeons all over the world in Hernia Surgery and started the Chennai Hernia Centre to devote time to the field of hernia surgery.
  • He is an ATLS certified Trauma Surgeon and had a great experience in polytrauma including bullet and bomb injuries as well as road traffic accidents.
  • Dr Rengan is a member of The Associations of Surgeons of India, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, and the Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons.
  • He was a Gold Medalist in Physiology, Pathology and General Medicine and ranking 1st in MBBS first and final years.
  • He was also a Gold Medallist in General surgery – AFMC, Pune University.
  • Dr Rengan also devotes his time to community service and is a proficient orator for various social causes. 
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  • Dr RS Rengan is one of the best Laparoscopic Surgeons in Chennai with a career expanding over 34 years.
  • He is refining his skill as a Laparoscopic Surgeon for the past 16 years in the speciality area of minimal access gastrointestinal surgery.
  • He specialises in Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal, Hernia, and Colo-rectal surgery.
  • He also has a special interest in Endocrine Surgery including thyroid and breast surgery.
  • He is a world-renowned Hernia Surgeon who has been dedicating his skill to understanding and solving the complexity of Hernia.
  • He teaches and trains surgeons all over the world in Hernia Surgery and started the Chennai Hernia Centre to devote time to the field of hernia surgery.
  • He is an ATLS certified Trauma Surgeon and had a great experience in polytrauma including bullet and bomb injuries as well as road traffic accidents.
  • Dr Rengan is a member of The Associations of Surgeons of India, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, and the Indian Association of Endocrine Surgeons.
  • He was a Gold Medalist in Physiology, Pathology and General Medicine and ranking 1st in MBBS first and final years.
  • He was also a Gold Medallist in General surgery – AFMC, Pune University.
  • Dr Rengan also devotes his time to community service and is a proficient orator for various social causes. 
Dr. Gobala Kichenen M

Dr. Gobala Kichenen M

General Surgeon
Chennai, India
16+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Gobala Kichenen M is a leading and highly trained General Surgeon with +13 years of experience in the field.
  • Dr. Kichenen M holds professional memberships of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons and the AMASI.
  • He is a graduate of The TamilNadu Dr M G R Medical University, Chennai (1994) followed by MS in 2000. He has completed fellowships from RSH, London, Laparoscopy, MAS and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons.
  • Dr. Kichenen M is an expert general surgeon specialising breast lumpectomy, thyroid surgery, mastectomy, appendicitis, colorectal surgery, fistulectomy and diabetic foot surgery.
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  • Dr. Gobala Kichenen M is a leading and highly trained General Surgeon with +13 years of experience in the field.
  • Dr. Kichenen M holds professional memberships of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons and the AMASI.
  • He is a graduate of The TamilNadu Dr M G R Medical University, Chennai (1994) followed by MS in 2000. He has completed fellowships from RSH, London, Laparoscopy, MAS and the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons.
  • Dr. Kichenen M is an expert general surgeon specialising breast lumpectomy, thyroid surgery, mastectomy, appendicitis, colorectal surgery, fistulectomy and diabetic foot surgery.

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