Your Notifications
All done, no notifications

Online Gastrointestinal Surgeon Consultations in Chennai

Explore trusted hospitals and care options, or get personalised support to find a suitable option based on your treatment needs, preferences, and budget.

8
Verified Doctors
USD 35
Min Consultation Cost
1,00,000+
Global Patients Assisted
Enquire Now
+
JCI/ISO 100,000+ Patients 24X7 Coordinator Visa & Travel handled

Our Platform Features

100,000+
Consultations Completed
HIPAA
Compliant Secure & Encrypted
24-48 Hours
Expert Medical Opinion
End-to-End Support
Dedicated Care Manager
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Reddy

, India, Chennai

Bariatric Surgeon • 48 years experience

Hindi English Telugu Tamil
View Telemedicine Doctors

Prasanna Kumar Reddy, FRCS, 1979, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSE), U.K, is a Gastroenterologist based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 48 years of professional experience. Prasanna Kumar Reddy areas of expertise include Liver Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Jaundice.

Work Experiences

  • Registrar, Halifax Royal Infirmary and General Hospital alifax, West Yorkshire
  • Observer, Bolton Royal Infirmary, Bolton Lancashire, 1983
Dr. Balachandar T G

, India, Chennai

Bariatric Surgeon • 52 years experience

Tamil English
View Telemedicine Doctors

Balachandar T G, MBBS, is a Gastrointestinal Surgeon based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 52 years of professional experience. Balachandar T G areas of expertise include Digestive Health Disorder, Heartburn, Bloating, Stomach flu, Abdominal Pain.

Work Experiences

  • 1986 - Present Owner at The Gastro Clinic and Laparoscopy Centre
  • 2009 - Present Practising as Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Dr. Vimalraj Velayutham

, India, Chennai

Hepatologist • 15 years experience

Tamil English
View Telemedicine Doctors

Vimalraj Velayutham, MCh, is a Liver Transplant Surgeon based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 15 years of professional experience. Vimalraj Velayutham areas of expertise include Liver Failure, Pancreatic Cancer, Hemochromatosis. Biliary Atresia, Pancreatic Head Cancer, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis.

Work Experiences

  • Consultant Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic surgery and Liver Transplantation - SRM Institutes for Medical Sciences, Vadapalani, Chennai, India
  • Assistant Professor, Institute of Surgical Gastroenterology and Liver Transplantation - Stanley Medical College Hospital, Chennai, India, 2007-2012

Do you know?

Using MediGence’s Telemedicine Platform, you can book a personalized video consultation with renowned doctors around the world

Explore Telemedicine Platform

Featured Telemedicine Doctors

Dr. Saptarshi Bishnu

, India, Delhi

Hepatologist • 15 years experience

Hindi English
View Telemedicine Doctors

Saptarshi Bishnu, MBBS, is a Liver Transplant Surgeon based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 15 years of professional experience. Saptarshi Bishnu areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • Junior Resident - Medical College and Hospital
  • Senior Resident - IPGMER & SSKM Hospital
  • Kolkata 2013-2017
Dr. Karthik Maruthachalam

, India, Chennai

Bariatric Surgeon • 18 years experience

Tamil English
View Telemedicine Doctors

Karthik Maruthachalam, MBBS, is a Gastrointestinal Surgeon based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Karthik Maruthachalam areas of expertise include Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Pancreatic Head Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • Consultant Upper GI and Laparoscopic surgery - North Manchester General Hospital
  • Specialist Registrar - Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust
Dr. Ilango Sethu

, India, Chennai

Hepatologist • 17 years experience

Tamil English
View Telemedicine Doctors

Ilango Sethu, MBBS, is a Liver Transplant Surgeon based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 17 years of professional experience. Ilango Sethu areas of expertise include Anal Cancer, Hemochromatosis. Biliary Atresia, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Rectal Cancer, Liver Failure.

Work Experiences

  • Consultant - Liver Transplant Surgeon, Kauvery Medical Centre, Tiruchirappalli
Dr. Baskaran Vasudevan

, India, Chennai

Bariatric Surgeon • 30 years experience

English Hindi
View Telemedicine Doctors

Baskaran Vasudevan, MBBS, is a Gastrointestinal Surgeon based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Baskaran Vasudevan areas of expertise include Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Pancreatic Head Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis.

Work Experiences

  • Senior Consultant Surgical - Gastroenterology & Bariatric Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, 2010-2012
  • Senior Consultant - BLK Memorial Hospital, 2009-2010
  • Professor of Surgery - Armed Forces Medical College, 2003-2008
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Gastrointestinal Surgeons in Chennai, India offering online consultation?

Listed below are some of the top Gastrointestinal Surgeons available for online consultation in Chennai, India:

Which are some of the best hospitals Gastrointestinal Surgeons in Chennai, India are associated with?
Which are some of the procedures performed by Gastrointestinal Surgeons in Chennai, India?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Chennai, India?

Most common conditions performed by gastrointestinal surgeons in Chennai, India are:

  • Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma
  • Colon Cancer
  • Anal Cancer
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases
  • Colorectal or Colon Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
  • Pancreatic Head Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
Who is a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

A gastrointestinal surgeon is a specialist who is trained in surgical procedures to treat conditions of the digestive system.

The diseases often treated by this surgeon are inflammatory, functional, and neoplastic diseases both of the upper tract in the stomach and esophagus, and of the lower tract in the colon, small intestine and rectum, of the digestive system. Those include in particular hiatal hernia, diverticulitis, intestinal polyposis syndrome, acid reflux, and abdominal adhesions. A general physician will send a patient to a gastrointestinal surgeon if there is a pathology requiring surgical process. A patient should visit the surgeon in order to monitor postsurgical recovery.

Also, gastrointestinal surgery includes a range of surgical techniques to diagnose as well as treat GI disorders. Surgery can be done on both the lower and the upper GI tracts, depending on the problem or conditions.

Some disorders that GI surgery treats include:

  • Colorectal cancer
  • GI bleeding
  • Pancreaticobiliary disorders
  • Esophageal disorders
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Liver disorders
What are the qualifications of a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

Candidates willing to become a Gastrointestinal Surgeonshould have a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by two to three years M.S. (Gastrointestinology). Interested candidates can pursue M.Ch (Gastrointestinology) for super specialization in the field.

The training and education to become a Gastrointestinal Surgeon is extensive and includes the completion of:

  • Five-and-a-half years of MBBS course.
  • Three years of MS or DO degree
  • One year internship in general surgery
  • About 5 years in a residency program
What conditions do Gastrointestinal Surgeons treat?

Below are gastrointestinal conditions that may be treated by Gastrointestinal Surgeons:

  • Appendicitis
  • Colon cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers
  • Diverticular disease
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Hiatal hernias
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
  • Rectal prolapse
What diagnostic tests are required by a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

Some patients have to undergo a more extensive diagnostic evaluation, which might include imaging tests, lab tests, and/or endoscopic procedures. These tests may include:

  • Colonoscopy
  • Ultrasound
  • Radioisotope gastric-emptying scan
  • Oropharyngeal motility (swallowing) study
  • Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Lower GI (gastrointestinal) series (also called barium enema)
  • Defecography
  • Computed tomography scan
  • Colorectal transit study
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
  • Sigmoidoscopy
When should you visit a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

You need to visit a Gastrointestinal Surgeon if you experience the following signs and symptoms:

  • Abnormal bowel movements
  • Jaundice
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Abdominal pain and bloating
  • Consistent heartburn
  • Presence of gweight loss specialisttones
  • Dysphagia
  • Presence of an ulcer
What can you expect from your first visit with a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

When you first visit a Gastrointestinal Surgeon, they would ask you about your complete medical history as well as symptoms. Don’t forget to bring medical records and previous testing documentation.

To diagnose your condition, the surgeon may give you a test or a series of tests. These tests can include X-rays or magnetic resonance imaging depending on your symptoms. They may also recommend physical tests.

Your Gastrointestinal Surgeon would diagnose you without doing any tests. They may simply ask you questions to find out what is causing your problems.

When you have received a diagnosis, your doctor and you will discuss treatment options and decide the best option. This could be surgery, or even physical exercise.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Gastrointestinal Surgeon?

Some common procedures performed by a Gastrointestinal Surgeon are:

  • Colon resection
  • Roux en-Y
  • Whipple Procedure
  • Laparoscopic Nissen
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
  • Laparoscopic Pancreatic Surgery
  • Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Abdominal surgeryAdrenalectomy
  • Appendectomy
  • Breast biopsy

FAQs related to India