Dr. Jayanthi Venkataraman 
MBBS, MD, DM
Hepatologist
Senior Consultant
36 Years Years of Experience
Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
English, Tamil, Hindi
About Dr. Jayanthi Venkataraman
Dr. Jayanthi Venkataraman is a distinguished Senior Consultant in Hepatology with more than three decades of expertise in managing complex liver and gastrointestinal disorders. She has played a pioneering role in advancing clinical hepatology in India, with extensive contributions to both patient care and academic research.
Dr. Jayanthi has authored and co-authored numerous high-impact research publications in national and international journals, establishing her as a thought leader in liver disease management. She has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating cirrhosis, hepatic encephalopathy, Crohn’s disease, viral hepatitis, portal hypertension, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Alongside her clinical role, she has contributed significantly to medical teaching, academic training, and clinical research, mentoring future specialists in hepatology and gastroenterology.
Qualifications of Dr. Jayanthi Venkataraman
- MBBS – The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
- MD (General Medicine) – The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
- DM (Gastroenterology) – The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Special Area of Interest
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Viral Hepatitis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Portal Hypertension
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Memberships
- Member – Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
- Member – Indian National Association for Study of the Liver (INASL)
- Member – Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Active contributor to various national and international hepatology forums
Research & Papers Published By Dr. Jayanthi Venkataraman
- Authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as Gut, Tropical Gastroenterology, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, and Annals of Hepatology.
- Research topics include leptospirosis, Crohn’s disease, intestinal transit studies, gallstone composition, hepatic encephalopathy, cirrhosis-related complications, variceal bleeding, liver transplantation outcomes, and antibiotic resistance in chronic liver disease.
- Significant contributions include the development of The Mind and Liver Test (MALT) for diagnosing minimal hepatic encephalopathy in resource-limited settings.
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