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Advanced Care for Your Digestive Health

Comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and surgical care for all gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic conditions — delivered by experienced specialists using the latest technology.

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OPD Hours: Mon – Sat, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Emergency GI: 24/7 available

Gastroenterology Care at Sree Abirami Hospital

The Gastroenterology Department at Sree Abirami Hospital offers comprehensive care for all digestive system-related disorders. Our team of experienced gastroenterologists, along with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, ensures accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

Special Services

Endoscopy

Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to examine the digestive tract. This allows for the detection and treatment of conditions such as polyps, ulcers, and tumors.

Colonoscopy

Screening and diagnosis of colon-related issues, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulosis.

Liver Biopsy

Precise diagnosis of liver conditions, helping to identify liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver disease.

ERCP

Treatment of bile duct and pancreatic diseases. This procedure combines endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat conditions like bile duct stones.

Capsule Endoscopy

Non-invasive examination of the small intestine using a swallowable camera pill, which captures images of the digestive tract to diagnose conditions like Crohn's disease, celiac disease, and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding.

Conditions We Treat

Our specialists manage the full range of GI and liver disorders.

Our Procedures & Treatments

We offer the full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic gastroenterological procedures.

Upper GI Endoscopy

Visual examination of oesophagus, stomach & duodenum.

Colonoscopy

Complete examination of large intestine for polyps & cancer screening.

ERCP

Endoscopic procedure for bile duct stones & pancreatic duct issues.

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

High-resolution imaging with guided tissue biopsy.

Variceal Band Ligation

Endoscopic treatment for oesophageal variceal bleeding.

Capsule Endoscopy

Swallowable wireless camera for small intestine imaging.

Liver Biopsy

Percutaneous or endoscopic biopsy to assess hepatic conditions.

Ascites Drainage

Guided removal of excess abdominal fluid.

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection

Minimally invasive removal of mucosal lesions.

Anorectal Manometry

Functional testing of anal sphincter & rectal muscles.

pH Monitoring

24-hour oesophageal pH and motility studies for GERD.

Feeding Tube Placement

Endoscopic PEG tube placement for nutritional support.

Conditions Treated

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.

Coming Soon

Liver Transplant Programme

We are building a world-class liver transplant centre at Sree Abirami Hospital — combining surgical excellence with multidisciplinary care. Launching soon.

What We Will Offer

  • Living donar liver transplant
  • Deceased donar liver transplant
  • Paediatric split-liver transplant
  • End-stage liver disease management

Multidisciplinary Team

  • HPB transplant surgeons
  • Transplant hepatologist
  • Transplant coordinator
  • Critical care & anaesthesia

What We Will Offer

  • Transplant ICU 6 beds
  • Modular operations theatres
  • Organ perfusion systems
  • Post-transplant isolation unit

Diagnostic Services

Ultrasound:

Non-invasive imaging of the abdominal organs to detect abnormalities such as liver tumors, gallstones, and pancreatic cysts.

CT Scan:

Detailed cross-sectional images of the digestive tract to identify issues like tumors, abscesses, and inflammatory conditions.

MRI:

Advanced imaging for liver and pancreatic diseases, providing detailed pictures of soft tissues without radiation.

Blood Tests:

Comprehensive blood panels to diagnose liver and pancreatic disorders, including liver function tests, pancreatic enzyme levels, and viral hepatitis markers.

Our Doctor

experienced and dedicated medical professional who committed to provide you with the best possible care:

Treatment Approaches

Patient Care

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.

Our Specialist Team

A multidisciplinary team of gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and supporting specialists committed to providing you with the best possible care.

Medical Gastroenterology

Diagnostics

Diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy, IBD, motility, GERD.

Hepatology & Liver Care

Hepatology

Liver disease, cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, fatty liver, pre-transplant care.

Transplant Surgery

HPB Surgery

HPB surgery; full transplant team assembling — launching soon.

Critical Care GI

Intensive Care

Transplant ICU, post-operative management, organ support.

Nutrition & Dietetics

Dietetics

Pre- and post-transplant nutrition, liver disease diet counselling.

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NAME : DR. SENTHIL KUMAR.R

DESIGNATION : CONSULTANT, SURGICAL GASTROENTEROLOGIST, ENDOSCOPIC AND LAPROSCOPIC SURGEON

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION : MS., DNB (GEN SURGERY), DNB SURGICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY), DNB(GENERAL SURGERY)

AREA OF EXPERTISE:

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.

Timings : 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM

NAME : Dr. M. Senthil Kumar

DESIGNATION :Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION :DNB General Medicine 2020 , MRCP(UK) 2022 , DrNB Nephrology 2025

AREA OF EXPERTISE:

OPD Schedule

9.00AM - 06.00PM