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Gastro Sciences

A Leading Gastroenterology Hospital in Chennai at MGM Healthcare

Welcome to the Department of Gastro Sciences at MGM Healthcare

The Department of Gastro Sciences at MGM Healthcare is one of the hospital’s Centres of Excellence, delivering comprehensive digestive and liver care through two core units. The Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the Department of Minimal Access (GI) and Bariatric Surgery. As a trusted gastroenterology hospital in Chennai, the department is focused on delivering patient-centered care supported by advanced medical technology and ongoing clinical research.

Gastroenterology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the digestive system, or gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The Institute of Gastro Sciences and Bariatric Surgery at MGM Healthcare functions as a dedicated center for early detection, accurate diagnosis, and advanced treatment of gastrointestinal, pancreato-biliary, bowel, and liver-related disorders.

With the goal of being a center of excellence, the Institute provides comprehensive and advanced gastroenterology services supported by modern infrastructure and multidisciplinary clinical expertise. As a recognized gastro hospital in Chennai, the center is staffed by experienced surgeons, consultants, nursing teams, and paramedical professionals committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-focused care.

The department offers a wide range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including emergency GI bleed management, gastrointestinal surgery, GI oncology services, bariatric procedures, and select pediatric GI services, ensuring continuity of care across all age groups.

 

Specialized clinics are available for the evaluation and management of reflux disease, constipation, jaundice, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, hernias, weight-related conditions, and colorectal cancers, enabling structured and condition-specific treatment pathways.

Guided by experienced clinical teams and supported by minimally invasive and technology-assisted treatment protocols, both the medical and surgical services focus on improving patient outcomes, enhancing recovery, and delivering long-term digestive health benefits.

The gastroenterology team at MGM Healthcare includes internationally trained specialists who guide patients through every stage from initial consultation and diagnosis to treatment planning and recovery. Care is personalized to individual needs, with additional guidance on nutrition, lifestyle modification, and preventive care to support long-term digestive health.

With over 30 years of vast experience, Dr. Malathi Sathiyasekaran is a senior consultant in the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology with expertise in the field of pediatric gastroenterology. This Madras Medical College alumna’s area of interest is in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of newborns and children with issues related to the GI tract. She also has vast teaching experience of more than 25 years and has contributed to various national and international publications.

Dr P Anbalagan

Senior Consultant

Dr. P. Anbalagan is a distinguished surgical gastroenterologist with over 21 years of experience in general surgery and 13 years of specialization in surgical gastroenterology. He completed his MBBS from Govt. Stanley Medical College, MS (General Surgery) from JIPMER, Pondicherry, and MCh Surgical Gastroenterology from the Institute of Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplantation, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai. He was the best outgoing student in SGE.

Services Offered

24x7 centre for GI bleed management
24x7 acute trauma care management of gastro, liver and splenic injuries
Comprehensive care of GI-Liver diseases
Gastroesophageal reux disease (GERD) clinic
Constipation clinic
Jaundice clinic
Inflammatory Bowel Disease clinic
Irritable Bowel Syndrome clinic
Advanced hernia clinic
Weight loss clinic
Colorectal cancer clinic

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    We are with you in your journey to better health

    At MGM Healthcare’s Institute of Gastro Sciences, we have one of the best teams of gastroenterologists, surgeons, certified nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, psychologists, and other professionals in Chennai who work closely with you to ensure the very best outcomes for you. They provide exceptional service and personalized care in the form of treatment, education, and prevention of digestive disorders. If you or someone in your family or friend’s circle is having a digestive system-related condition or disorder, the Institute of Gastro Sciences at MGM Healthcare is there for you.

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