• 24x7 availability of gastroenterologists and surgeons.
  • 24x7 trauma care, primarily abdominal injuries caused during road traffic accidents.
  • Emergency surgeries, like appendectomies and gallbladder removal.
  • Emergency treatment in cancer of the colon and rectum.
  • Handling cases of intestinal perforation and/or obstruction.

Our state-of-the-art infrastructure, radiology and laboratory services include:

  • Advanced imaging modalities that are useful during emergencies.
  • ICG camera system that allows rapid identification of the biliary system anatomy and reduces the risk of anastomotic leaks.

At MGM Healthcare’s Institute of Gastroenterology, we are specialized in performing the following procedures. We have amongst the best team of gastroenterologists, surgeons and allied specialist who are highly trained in handling any conditions of the digestive system.

  • Endoscopy
    • Esopha goscopy
    • Gastroscopy
    • Side-Viewing Scopy
    • Gastroduodenoscopy
    • Nasal UGI Scopy
    • Paediatric Gastroscopy
    • Paediatric Colonoscopy
    • NBI Gastro-duodenoscopy
    • NBI Colonoscopy
    • Paediatric Side-Viewing Scopy
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Limited Colonoscopy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Double Channel Therapeutic Scopy
    • Power Spiral Enteroscopy
  • Luminal Stenting
    • Enteral Metallic stenting
    • Colonic metallic stenting
    • Esophageal metallic stenting
    • Pyloro-Duodenal metallic stenting
  • ERCP Procedures
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • SpyGlass DS

Our general, gastroenterology and bariatric surgery department provides you with the latest and most innovative surgical treatment for gastrointestinal and bariatric conditions. We work in collaboration with other specialists as well as other departments to ensure continuity of care for even the most complex cases. We are amongst the best hospital in Chennai for the treatment of obesity and gastrointestinal disorders.

  • Upper GI Surgery
    • Achalasia
    • ernia, including paraesoohageal, ventral and hiatal - even complex re-operative cases
    • Esophageal disease and cancer
    • Gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) or severe heartburn
    • GIST and other stomach tumours
    • Heller myotomy
  • Lower GI Surgery
    • Colon and rectal cancer
    • Colon and rectal polyps
    • Diverticular disease
    • Fecal incontinence
    • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Advanced Hernia Surgury
    • Inguinal hernias
    • Umbilical hernias
    • Ventral hernias
    • MGM Institute of Bariatrics
      • Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
      • Laparoscopic gastric banding
      • gastric bypass
      • Diabetes/metobolic surgery
      • Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
    • Proctology
      • Hemorrhoidectomy
      • Fissurectomy
      • Sphincterotomy
      • Fistulectomy
      • Pilondial sinus
      • Laser treatment for hemorrhoids, fissures, fistula and pilondial sinus
    • Breast Surgery
      • Breast imaging including digital mammography, sonography, MRI and needle biopsy with imaging.
      • Genetic testing, counselling, prophylactic mastectomy and other high-risk prevention and management services.
      • Oncoplastic lumpectomy, skin sparing and nipple sparing mastectomy and other minimally invasive surgical options.
      • Sentinel node biopsy
      • Axillary lymph node dissection with lymphedema prevention protocols.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Dr Ravi R

Senior Consultant & Academic Director
Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Dr Arulprakash S

Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead
Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Dr Malathi Sathiyasekaran

Senior Consultant
Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Dr. Tarun John George

Associate Consultant
Gastroenterology & Hepatology


Minimal Access (GI) and Bariatric Surgery

Dr Parimuthukumar R

Consultant
General Surgery

Dr Rubina Singh

Associate Consultant
General Surgery

Dr Sunil Kumar U

Associate Consultant
General Surgery