MS, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology) · 15+ 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 is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 15 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.
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.
Comprehensive surgical care across the full spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions.
Minimally invasive keyhole surgery for gallbladder, appendix, hernia, stomach, bowel and rectal conditions — with faster recovery and minimal scarring.
State-of-the-art robot-assisted procedures offering unmatched precision and dexterity for complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and colorectal operations.
Surgical treatment of cancers of the oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum, delivered alongside a multidisciplinary oncology team.
Advanced liver, bile duct and pancreas surgery including liver resections, Whipple's procedure and biliary reconstructions.
Surgical management of colon polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease and colorectal cancers using the latest laparoscopic techniques.
Metabolic and weight-loss surgery including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass for morbid obesity and diabetes management.
Blogs, lifestyle guides and patient resources to help you understand your condition and make informed decisions.
April 2025
How robotic surgery raises the bar for gallbladder removal — safer dissection, less pain and same-day discharge.
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Precise mesh placement and nerve-sparing technique — why robotic repair is now preferred for complex hernias.
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From the Whipple procedure to distal pancreatectomy — how robotic surgery is improving outcomes in pancreatic disease.
Read more →Detailed multilingual guides (EN · தமிழ் · हि) for managing your GI condition at home.
Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy performs the full range of gastrointestinal and oncological procedures using the advanced robotic surgical platform at Apollo Hospital, Chennai — with 15+ years of surgical experience.
Comprehensive surgical management of gastrointestinal cancers — from biopsy and staging through multimodal treatment planning (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation) and long-term surveillance. Every case is discussed at a multidisciplinary tumour board.
15+ years of surgical excellence recognised through fellowships, academic publications, invited lectures and professional awards.
Fellowship training in robotic GI surgery, hepatobiliary surgery and GI oncology at centres of excellence in India and abroad.
Peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations in laparoscopic and robotic GI surgery and oncology.
Recognised for surgical excellence and patient care through national and state-level awards from professional surgical societies.
Room No. 118, Atrium 1, First Floor, Sindhoori Block
Greams Road, Chennai
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044-28293333 Extn: 6407
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Vadapalani, Chennai
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📞 044-24842214 /
044-42811999 /
78240 00118
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