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Dr. Prasanna Kumar Reddy

Bariatric Surgeon

, Chennai, India

48 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English , Telugu , Tamil

 


Dr Prasanna Kumar Reddy is one of the most skillful Surgical Gastroenterologist & GI Oncosurgeon in Chennai, India. The clinician holds over 48 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Prasanna Kumar Reddy is part of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India,
  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology,
  • Association of Surgical Gastroenterology,
  • Association of Gastro Endosurgeons (IAGES),
  • Indian Society of HBP, Indian Medical Association,
  • International Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery,
  • Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons,
  • Member Apollo Hospitals Audit and Disciplinary Committee and Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.

Qualifications :

  • FRCS, 1979, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSE), U.K
  • Diploma, 1985, Madras University, Chennai
  • MBBS, 1970, Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospital Greams Road Chennai - Best Hospital in Chennai, Greams Road, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Prasanna Kumar Reddy

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Reddy is Surgical Gastroenterology & GI Oncosurgery.
  • He specialises in Gastritis Treatment, Laser Piles Treatment, Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, and Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy etc.
  • He is a member of ASI, ISG, ASG, IAGES, Indian Society of HBP, IMA, IHBPS, SLS, Member – AHADC and Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.
  • MBBS from Rangaraya Medical College, Diploma in Laparoscopy from Madras University, and FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSE), U.K.
  • Dr. Prasanna Kumar Reddy has 47 plus years of expertise in surgical gastroenterology.
  • He was recognised for his 25 years of service at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, where he developed a GI unit and an Advanced Laparoscopic Unit.
  • Dr. Reddy's research has been published in a number of national and international journals.
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Dr. Mahadevan B

Gastroenterologist

, Chennai, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Tamil

 


Dr Mahadevan B is one of the foremost Gastroenterologist in Chennai, India. The clinician holds over 19 years of experience and is associated with Global Health City.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mahadevan B is part of:

  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology
  • Society of Gastointestinal Endoscopy (SGEI)
  • Tamilnadu Medical Council
  • Tamil Nadu Medical Council

Certifications :

  • Training- ERCP and therapeutic endoscopy along with EUS.

Qualifications :

  • MD,
  • DM
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur Main Road, Cheran Nagar, Medavakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Mahadevan B

  • Interventional Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with expertise in therapeutic interventional endoscopic procedures, polypectomy, luminal stent placement, etc.
  • Specialises in common GI disorders such as dyspepsia, GERD, IBS (Irritable Bowel syndrome), IBD and liver disorders.
  • His past experience includes working as Assistant Professor - SRM MC and RI, Consultant Gastroenterologist - CSH, and Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital.
  • He has done Training- ERCP and therapeutic endoscopy along with EUS.
  • He is well qualified with an MD - Pediatrics, DM - Gastroenterology, and MBBS.
  • Dr. Mahadevan is a member of Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Society of Gastointestinal Endoscopy (SGEI), and Tamilnadu Medical Council.
  • He is credited with publication of research papers as Tuberculin reactivity in tuberculous meningitis and Antimicrobial Selection in Childhood infection etc.
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Dr. Palaniappan S

Bariatric Surgeon

, Chennai, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr Palaniappan S is one of the foremost Gastroenterologist in Chennai, India. The doctor holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with The Madras Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Association and Memberships Dr. Palaniappan S is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology

Certifications :

  • Fellowship - Endotherapy under Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr. T. S. Chandrasekhar, Coimbatore
  • DM(Gastroenterology) - 2000

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

MIOT International, Mount Poonamallee Road, Sathya Nagar, Manapakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Dr. Srinivas M

Bariatric Surgeon

, Chennai, India

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Srinivas M is one of the top Gastroenterologist in Chennai, India. The medical practitioner holds over 28 years of experience and is associated with Global Health City.

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Medical History Review: The first thing the doctor will do by reviewing your detailed medical history, including any existing health conditions, medications you are taking, and previous gastrointestinal issues.

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  • Peptic Ulcers
  • Gastritis
  • Celiac Disease
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  • Tumors and Growths