Dr. Kavitha Sampathkumar is a distinguished specialist in Medical and Interventional Gastroenterology with 24 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier patient care. With over 10,000 colonoscopies and 6,000 ERCPs successfully performed, she has established a reputation for diagnostic precision and procedural excellence in the field.
Why Choose Dr. Sampathkumar?
- Extensive Procedural Expertise: With over 24 years of experience and more than 16,000 successful procedures, Dr. Sampathkumar has a proven track record in treating complex conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), acid reflux, and bowel cancer.
- Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: She is known for her mastery of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Narrow Band Imaging for GI cancer detection. Her expertise extends to enteral stent placement for palliative care in bile and colon cancers.
- Leader in Diagnostic Accuracy: Dr. Sampathkumar achieves a 95% caecal intubation rate in her colonoscopies, a key indicator of a high-quality and thorough examination that significantly exceeds industry benchmarks and ensures comprehensive cancer screening.
- Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Sampathkumar has been recognised with prestigious awards for her contributions, including the Torrent Young Gastroenterology Award (TYSA, 2nd Prize, South Region) and a 1st Prize for paper presentation from the Women Doctors Association.
- Patient-Focused, Holistic Care: She is dedicated to understanding the root cause of every patient’s issue by thoroughly exploring their history, ensuring a precise diagnosis and a personalised, long-term treatment plan.