Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy

Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy

MBBS, MS, MRCS, MCh Gastroenterologist, Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon Senior Consultant 

26 years Years of Experience

Kauvery Hospital, Chennai

English, Tamil, Hindi

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About Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy

  • Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy is a distinguished Surgical Gastroenterologist and GI Oncologist with extensive expertise in advanced gastrointestinal and minimally invasive surgeries.
  • He holds prestigious qualifications including MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and has been a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh since 2014.
  • His clinical practice spans general surgery, colorectal procedures, hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery, and bariatric interventions, with special focus on laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
  • He has contributed significantly to research in chronic pancreatitis, surgical nutrition, complex laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and hernia surgeries, with multiple publications and book chapters to his credit.
  • Actively involved in academic and professional bodies, he serves as Executive Committee Member (South Zone) of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) – Indian Chapter, highlighting his leadership in the field.

Qualifications of Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy

  • MBBS – Madras Medical College, Chennai.
  • MS (General Surgery) – Stanley Medical College, Chennai.
  • MRCS – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
  • MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology) – PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Special Area of Interest Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Gallstones, Appendix, Hernia (Lap & Open)
  • Proctology (Fissure, Piles & Fistula – including Laser)

Past Experience of Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy

  • Extensive clinical experience across general, laparoscopic, bariatric, colorectal, and HPB surgeries.
  • Previous tenures at PGIMER Chandigarh and other renowned institutions, contributing both clinically and academically.
  • Recognized speaker and participant in international surgical conferences and training workshops.

Awards

  • IASG – Bursary Awardee.
  • DST – Travel Grant Awardee.
  • SERB – Travel Grant Awardee, Japan.
  • Surgical Society – Travel Grant Awardee.
  • IAGES – Best Researcher Award.

Associations/Membership

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA).
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI).
  • Indo-British Health Initiative (IBHI).
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS).
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI).
  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (IAGES).
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
  • International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA) – Indian Chapter (Executive Committee Member, South Zone).

Paper Published By Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy

  • Authored over 30 research papers in reputed national and international journals.
  • Contributed to 3 book chapters in surgical gastroenterology and related specialties.
  • Key focus areas: chronic pancreatitis, surgical nutrition, complex laparoscopic procedures, and minimally invasive hernia repairs.

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