
Dr R Vishnu Abishek 
MBBS, MD, DM
Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist
Senior Consultant
18 Years Years of Experience
English, Tamil
About Dr R Vishnu Abishek
- A distinguished gastroenterologist and hepatologist, Dr. R. Vishnu Abishek is known for his expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and liver care.
- He has performed landmark procedures, including the first endoscopic gastrojejunostomy in Coimbatore.
- With training from premier institutes in India and advanced endoscopy fellowship in China, he blends global knowledge with clinical precision.
- He has worked as both a clinician and educator, serving as an Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology at leading medical colleges.
- Recognized with gold medals and academic distinctions, he is among Chennai’s most respected specialists in gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
Qualifications of Dr R Vishnu Abishek
- MBBS – Vinayaka Mission Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem.
- MD (Internal Medicine) – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University.
- DM (Medical Gastroenterology) – Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai.
- Advanced Fellowship in Third-Space Endoscopy (POEM, EMR, ESD) – West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Special Area of Interest Dr R Vishnu Abishek
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) – diagnostic and interventional
- ERCP
- EMR & ESD
- POEM
- Liver disease management
- Gallbladder stone treatment
- Obesity-related endoscopic therapies
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Advanced pancreatic and biliary interventions
Past Experience of Dr R Vishnu Abishek
- Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology – PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (PSGIMSR), Coimbatore.
- Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology – St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore.
- Consultant Gastroenterologist – Practiced in leading hospitals in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
- Lead Consultant, Gastroenterology & Hepatology – Currently at a top Chennai hospital, specializing in advanced endoscopic and hepatology care.
Awards
- Gold Medal in Anatomy during MBBS.
- University Distinctions in Anatomy, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Ophthalmology.
- Gold Medal in DM Gastroenterology University Examination.
Associations/Membership
- Medical Council of India (MCI)
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
- Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
- World Endoscopy Organization (WEO)
Paper Published By Dr R Vishnu Abishek
- Published research and case reports in national and international journals on therapeutic endoscopy, ERCP, and GI malignancy management.
- Contributor to academic discussions in endoscopic innovations and liver disease care.
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