Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Management of acid reflux and heartburn through medication, lifestyle changes, and surgical interventions if necessary.
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment and management of stomach and duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori infection or long-term use of NSAIDs.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Comprehensive care for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, including medication, nutritional support, and surgery.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Personalized treatment plans for IBS, focusing on diet, medication, and stress management to alleviate symptoms.
Hepatitis: Diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis (A, B, C), including antiviral therapy and liver function monitoring.
Cirrhosis: Management and treatment of liver cirrhosis, providing care to prevent complications and improve liver function.
Pancreatitis: Acute and chronic pancreatitis care, involving pain management, nutritional support, and treatment of underlying causes.
Gallstones: Diagnosis and treatment of gallbladder stones, including non-surgical options and laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Non-invasive imaging of the abdominal organs to detect abnormalities such as liver tumors, gallstones, and pancreatic cysts.
Detailed cross-sectional images of the digestive tract to identify issues like tumors, abscesses, and inflammatory conditions.
Advanced imaging for liver and pancreatic diseases, providing detailed pictures of soft tissues without radiation.
Comprehensive blood panels to diagnose liver and pancreatic disorders, including liver function tests, pancreatic enzyme levels, and viral hepatitis markers.
Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide personalized care, ensuring that each patient receives the best possible treatment. We are committed to improving the quality of life for our patients through innovative treatments, compassionate care, and continuous support.
The department is ably managed by Dr R Senthilkumar, the fully qualified, highly efficient and energetic surgical gastroenterologist from Coimbatore. He has acquired his MBBS degree from Coimbatore Medical College and MS (General Surgery) from the prestigious Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Education (JIPMER), Pondicherry. After his training, he continued to work in the Department of Surgery at JIPMER as Senior Resident for a short period. He has been associated with Dr Palanivelu, the world-renowned surgical gastroenterologist and laparoscopic surgeon in GEM Hospital for the past 7 years. He has been awarded the DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology) super specialty degree by the National Board of Examinations, a central government organization. He has attended many national & international conferences, presented papers, participated in discussions and written articles in various journals.