Dr R Vishnu Abishek

Dr R Vishnu Abishek

MBBS, MD, DM Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist Senior Consultant 

18 Years Years of Experience

Kauvery Hospital, Chennai

English, Tamil

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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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