Surgical Gastroenterologist · Chennai

Expert Care in
Gut & Liver
Surgery

MS, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology) · 10+ Years of Excellence

Specialising in minimally invasive laparoscopic & robotic surgery, and GI oncology. Delivering world-class surgical outcomes with a patient-first approach.

Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy
10+ Years Experience
2000+ Surgeries Performed
2 Premier Hospitals
Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy

A Decade of Surgical Precision

Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with over ten years of dedicated experience in treating diseases of the liver, bile duct, pancreas, stomach, and intestines using cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques.

His practice encompasses advanced laparoscopic surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, and the surgical management of complex gastrointestinal cancers. He believes that every patient deserves access to the safest, least invasive path to recovery.

Dr. Krishnamurthy is actively practising at two of Chennai's most reputed institutions — P&G Hospital in Vadapalani and Apollo Hospital on Greams Road — bringing the same standard of excellence to both locations.

P & G Hospital, Vadapalani
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road

Now Visiting Tiruvannamalai

Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy holds surgical gastroenterology camps at SS Hospital, Tiruvannamalai on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Patients from Tiruvannamalai, Polur, Arani & surrounding areas can now access expert GI care — including gallstone surgery, hernia repair, reflux management and GI cancer care — without travelling to Chennai.

View Camp Details → 📞 04175 254 470
Camp Schedule
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Every 2nd & 4th Sunday
Morning consultations
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SS Hospital
Mathalangulam, Tiruvannamalai
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Tamil & English
Consultations available
Specialties

Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive surgical care across the full spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions.

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Laparoscopic Surgery

Minimally invasive keyhole surgery for gallbladder, appendix, hernia, stomach, bowel and rectal conditions — with faster recovery and minimal scarring.

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Robotic Surgery

State-of-the-art robot-assisted procedures offering unmatched precision and dexterity for complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and colorectal operations.

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GI Oncology

Surgical treatment of cancers of the oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum, delivered alongside a multidisciplinary oncology team.

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Hepatobiliary Surgery

Advanced liver, bile duct and pancreas surgery including liver resections, Whipple's procedure and biliary reconstructions.

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Colorectal Surgery

Surgical management of colon polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease and colorectal cancers using the latest laparoscopic techniques.

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Bariatric Surgery

Metabolic and weight-loss surgery including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass for morbid obesity and diabetes management.

Patient Education

Latest from the Blog

Sharing knowledge to help patients understand their conditions and make informed decisions.

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Robotic Surgery

April 2025

Robotic Gallbladder Removal: Why Precision Matters in Cholecystectomy

How robotic surgery raises the bar for gallbladder removal — safer dissection, less pain and same-day discharge.

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Robotic Surgery

April 2025

Robotic Hernia Repair: Less Pain, Less Recurrence, Faster Recovery

Precise mesh placement and nerve-sparing technique — why robotic repair is now preferred for complex hernias.

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GI Oncology

April 2025

Robotic Pancreatic Surgery: Precision for the Most Complex GI Operations

From the Whipple procedure to distal pancreatectomy — how robotic surgery is improving outcomes in pancreatic disease.

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Patient Education

Patient Education Guides

Detailed multilingual guides (English · Tamil · Hindi · Bengali) to help you and your family understand your procedure, recovery and aftercare.

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Laparoscopic Surgery

Cholecystectomy — Gallbladder Removal

Everything you need to know before and after gallbladder removal — preparation, diet, activity, warning signs and recovery.

English தமிழ் हिंदी বাংলা
Read guide →
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Endoscopy

Colonoscopy — Bowel Prep Guide

Step-by-step bowel preparation instructions, diet timeline, what to expect during and after your colonoscopy.

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Endoscopy

ERCP — Bile Duct Procedure

What ERCP is, how to prepare, what happens during the procedure, recovery, and warning signs to watch for.

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Hepatology

FibroScan — Liver Health Scan

Understanding your FibroScan — how to prepare, what the kPa and CAP scores mean, and next steps based on your result.

English தமிழ் हिंदी বাংলা
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IBD

IBD Care — Crohn’s & Colitis

Comprehensive guide to living with Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative Colitis — medications, diet, monitoring and when to seek help.

English தமிழ் हिंदी বাংলা
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Hepatology

Fatty Liver — NAFLD Lifestyle Guide

Understanding NAFLD — how diet, exercise and metabolic control can reverse fatty liver disease and prevent progression.

English தமிழ் हिंदी বাংলা
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Patient Education

Educational Videos

Watch procedures, patient stories and health tips from our practice.

Surgery Explainer

How Laparoscopic Appendectomy Works

4:32 · February 2025

Patient Story

Recovery Journey After Robotic Colorectal Surgery

6:15 · January 2025

Health Tips

5 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Gallstones

3:48 · December 2024

Watch on YouTube →
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Lifestyle Guide

Upper GI — Lifestyle & Diet Guide

Diet do’s & don’ts and lifestyle changes for GERD, Dyspepsia, Acid Peptic Disease, Gastroparesis and Persistent Belching.

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Appointments

Book a Consultation

🏥 Apollo Hospital, Greams Road

Room No. 118, Atrium 1, First Floor, Sindhoori Block
Greams Road, Chennai
⏰ Mon–Sat: 10 AM – 3 PM
📞 044-28290200  /  044-28293333 Extn: 6407
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🏥 P & G Multispecialty Hospital

Vadapalani, Chennai
⏰ Mon–Sat: 5 PM – 7 PM (By appointment only)
📞 044-24842214  /  044-42811999  /  78240 00118
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📱 Direct Contact

📞 +91 73050 37655
💬 WhatsApp: +91 70874 38468