Best Liver Specialists in Chennai, India

• Dr. Vimalraj Velayutham is a well known Surgical Gastroenterologist with experience of more than 15 years.
• His area of specialization covers Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases.
• He is adept in performing Hepato-Pancreato Biliary and Solid Organ transplantation surgery.
• He carries out Open and Minimally Invasive Liver Transplantation Surgery.
• He has participated in numerous conferences and presented papers in them.
• He also takes interest in research and has several publications to his credit in reputed national and international journals.

• Dr. Prabhu Doss is a bariatric surgeon and surgical gastroenterologist with 15+ years of experience.
• His clinical interests include endoscopy, total corrosive oesophageal stricture, total oesophageal reconstruction and treatment of gastro interstitial stromal tumors.
• He is a member of the Indian Association of Bio-Medical Scientists, Indian Medical Association, Indian Association of Gastroenterology, Association of Surgeons of India and Indian Association of GastroIntestinal EndoSurgeons.
• Dr. Doss has been awarded Silver Medal for a paper presentation titled “Total Oesophageal reconstruction for Total Corrosive oesophageal stricture”.
• He also won the first place in the Endo quiz conducted by the Apollo Gut club in March 2007.
• He completed MBBS followed by M.Ch, FIAGES, FMAS, FIMSA, Diploma in Laparoscopy from France, FALS in Bariatric, FIBS from USA and FICRS.
• He has many publications under his name in national journals.

• Dr. M. Maran is a bariatric surgeon and gastroenterologist with 14+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include advanced laparoscopic surgeries in gastro-intestinal tracts and bariatric surgery.
• He is the first surgeon to start the advanced procedure in laparoscopy and bariatric surgery in Chennai.
• Dr. Maran is a member of the IMA and Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES).
• He completed MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu, MS in general surgery from Madras Medical College, Madras, a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy from Zurich University, Switzerland and a fellowship in bariatric surgery from Minnesota University, United States.
• He has many publications under his name in national journals.
• He has also presented research papers at conferences of the national level.

A renowned Laparoscopic Surgeon and Andrologist in Chennai, Dr. G. Gopalaswamy is dedicated to providing the best treatment. With more than 46 years of experience, he has built a solid reputation for accuracy and quality in the profession. He is an expert in advanced laparoscopic methods, andrology, and surgical gastroenterology.

Why Choose Dr. G Gopalaswamy?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 46+ years and a vast number of successful cases, Dr. Gopalaswamy has a proven track record in treating complex conditions through laparoscopic and traditional surgical methods.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is well-known for using specialised methods to retrieve sperm from azoospermic males, such as TESA-ICSI (Testicular Sperm Aspiration-Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection). He is skilled in both andrology and surgical gastroenterology.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Gopalaswamy has been recognised with prestigious awards, including the "Best Doctor" award from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Tamil Nadu, for his contributions to the field.

• Dr. S. Ganesh is a well-known Gastroenterologist practicing successfully for more than 39 years.
• He holds expertise in treating liver disease, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, constipation, obesity, etc.
• After completing MBBS in 1992, he pursued MD in General Medicine from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry in 1988.
• In 1988, he was honored as the best ongoing student in MD. 
• He has also achieved a fellowship from the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in 2017. 
• He is actively associated with various organizations including the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG), Association of Physicians of India (API), British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), and TamilNadu Medical Council. 

• Dr. Srikanth Thummala is a liver transplantation surgeon with 7+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include hernia repairs, SEPS for varicose veins, cholecystectomy, duodenal perforations, appendectomy, many general surgical procedures, advanced laparoscopic procedures and assisted in many laparoscopic donor hepatectomies.
• He completed MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, MS in general surgery from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.
• He did his fellowship in Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplantation and fellowship in Advanced Liver Transplantation from Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon.
• Dr. Thummala has presented many papers at national conferences.
• In his initial years of experience, he has worked with prestigious hospitals with renowned doctors.

• 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.