Best Doctors in Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai, India

Dr. Mettu Srinivas Reddy is a distinguished Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgeon with over 27 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. Having been involved in over 1,500 successful living donor liver transplantations, he has earned a reputation for precision and excellence in complex surgical procedures.

Why Choose Dr. Reddy?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With more than 27+ years of dedicated experience and participation in over 1,500 successful living donor liver transplantations, Dr. Reddy has a proven track record in treating complex conditions of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, including cancers.
• Advanced Techniques and Specialised Expertise: He is well-known for his advanced skills in Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT) and Paediatric Liver Transplantation. His specialised expertise also covers challenging areas such as Blood Group Incompatible Liver Transplantation and intricate surgeries for hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers.
• Leader in Establishing Transplant Programmes: Dr. Reddy has played a key role in setting up and mentoring multiple liver transplantation units across India, significantly enhancing the accessibility and quality of these life-saving procedures nationwide.
• International Recognition and Academic Leadership: As an active member of the Paediatric Committee of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) and a contributor to the development of its paediatric registry, Dr. Reddy helps shape global standards. He has made extensive academic contributions, including over 100 peer-reviewed publications and multiple textbook chapters.

• Dr. Kesavan Rajagopalan Amruthur is a renowned Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with an experience of more than 24 years.
• He performs complex Hip Replacement Surgery, Hip Reconstructive Surgery, and Minimally Invasive Hip-Joint Replacement Surgery.
• He played an important role in setting up MIOT Institute for Disorders of Hips and spearheaded the Hip Reconstructive Surgery programme.
• He was trained in Hip and Knee Replacement surgery in Germany, Australia and UK (including Computer-aided Knee Replacement Surgery.
• The doctor has received Mohandas – Weller Gold Medal for Best Paper Presentation at the Indo- German Orthopaedic Foundation meeting, held in Bangalore in Oct 2002. 
• He has a membership of various prestigious associations such as Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, Indian Orthopaedic Association, Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Indian Society for Surgery of Hip and Knee and Indo-German Orthopaedic Foundation.
• The doctor engages himself in research work and has published several papers in reputed Peer-Reviewed Journals

• Currently associated as Senior Consultant with Department of Kidney Transplant at Global Hospitals, Chennai
• Participated in managing about 450 Liver transplant and 750 Kidney transplant patients
• Trained in pre-op evaluation, ICU and post op management of multi-organ transplant patients
• New Key Opinion Leader (nKOL) from India to The Transplantation Society - 2009.
• Interests are Renal Sparing Immunosuppression and Portal and Hepatic Hemodynamics in Liver Transplantation
• Member of various renowned organizations such as Association of Surgeons of India, American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, The Transplantation Society, Liver Sub-Committee member, Tamil Nadu Government - Cadaver Transplant Program.
• Awarded Young Investigator from Association of Surgeons of India-2000 (ASI), Indian
  Awarded Young Researcher Award - Asian Society of Transplant, Asian Society of Transplantation - Travel Grant for Young Scientist – 2003
• Fellowship - American certified Transplant Surgery Fellowship Baylor University, USA and Living donor Liver transplant training form Kumamoto and Kyoto University, Japan
• Published 13 International publications in Transplantation Journals

• Currently associated as Consultant with Department of Endocrinology at Global Hospitals, Chennai
• Expert practitioner in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism
• Interests are Thyroid, Pituitary, Adrenal and Osteoporosis
• Awarded Best lady doctor award (2000-2006) and Best fellow award in University of Maryland medical center 2012

• Dr. T.S. Bala Shanmugam is a renowned Surgical Gastroenterologist and Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgeon with 35 years of experience.
• He has performed over 2,500 Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeries throughout his career.
• His expertise extends to Laparoscopic Surgeries, Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery, and Robotic Surgery.
• He also specialises in treating Urinary Incontinence (UI), Colonoscopy, Colorectal Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery, and Laser Fissure Surgery.
• Dr. Shanmugam completed his MBBS in 1989 at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, and his MS in General Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore.
• He earned his FMAS (Fellow of Minimal Access Surgery) from the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI).
• He also received specialised training in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at IRCAD, Strasburg, France, and in Robotic Surgery at the World Laparoscopic Hospital, New Delhi.
• Dr. Shanmugam has published multiple articles in national and international journals.
• He is an active member of several prestigious organisations, including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (USA), the Asia-Pacific Hernia Society, the European Association of Transluminal Surgery, the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, the Obesity and Metabolic Surgical Society of India, and the Indian Association of Pancreatology.

• Dr. Somashekara HR is a pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist with 16+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include peripheral venous cannulations, lumbar puncture, bone marrow biopsies, managing neonatal ICU, neonates with respiratory distress, birth asphyxia, hyperbilirubinemia and septicemia.
• He completed MBBS from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellur, Diploma in Child Medicine from prestigious Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore followed by Diplomate of National Board from Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Bangalore.
• Dr. Somashekara did his fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London.
• He has many publications under his name in both national and international journals.
• He completed training from eminent institutes of India.

• Dr. Padmapriya Vivek is a renowned Gynecologist, Obstetrician, and Infertility Specialist practicing successfully for more than 18 years.
• She is extremely proficient in handling High-risk Pregnancies, and Pregnancies with Diabetes and Hypertension.
• She also offers treatments related to Fertility like IUI, IVF, ICSI and carries out Laparoscopic Surgery efficiently.
• Besides, she provides treatment for Menstrual Disorders in Adolescent Girls, Uterine Fibroid, Uterine Bleeding, Menopause, Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Endometriosis, etc. 
• In the short span of her career, she holds the astounding record of 90% Normal Delivery including 10,000 childbirths.
• She toiled for more than 90 hours in delivering 17 babies safely in the 2015 Chennai appalled floods.
• During the emergency period of the 2015 Chennai Flood, she worked 90 hours at a stretch and helped 17 babies to be born safely.
• She is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• She has presented papers at numerous conferences.

• Dr. M Srinivas is a leading Medical Gastroenterologist having 25 years of experience.
• His areas of special interest include Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis), esophageal/anorectal motility disorders, and bile acid malabsorption.
• He is a proficient endoscopist (gastroscopy and colonoscopy). 
• He is the past Editor-in-chief of an e-journal, Clinical Medicine Insights: Gastroenterology and is on the Editorial Board of the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology.
• He has also presented various abstracts at the British, American, and Indian Society of Gastroenterology annual conferences.
• He has several publications in leading peer-reviewed medical journals.

• Dr. Arul K is one of the leading Neurosurgeons, practicing for the past 27 years.
• He has performed several neurosurgical operations on neurotrauma patients and non-trauma patients.
• His areas of specialization are Cranial Trauma, Spinal Trauma, Congenital Malformations, CSF Drainage Procedures, Intracranial Infections, etc. 
• He has participated in various seminars, training courses, and workshops.
• He is a well-known member of the Neurological Society of India Life, the Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery, and the Neurological Association of Sri Lanka.
• He has numerous publications to his credit.

• Dr. Phani Kiran. S is one of the leading Spine Surgeons having 15 years of experience.
• He has rich experience in performing over 3000 spine surgeries including complex spinal deformity correction surgeries.
• He is experienced in surgical and non-surgical management of degenerative, traumatic, and infectious conditions of the spine
• His areas of specialization are Endoscopic spine surgery, Spinal fusion procedures, Spinal infections & Spinal tumor surgery, Osteoporotic spinal fractures – Vertebroplasty, Balloon Kyphoplasty, etc.
• He is an active member of various renowned organizations such as National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), the Indian Orthopedic Association, the Association of Spine Surgeons of India, and the Neuro-Spinal Surgeons Association of India.
• He has multiple publications to his credit.

• Dr. Karthik V C is a well-known Urologist with over 24 years of experience.
• He specializes in kidney stent removal, ureteric meatotomy, endoscopic removal of stones, urostomy, reconstructive urology, renal biopsy, cystectomy, ureterostomy, prostatectomy, lithotripsy, etc.
• He completed his M.B.B.S. from Madras Medical College. Later, he did an M.S.
• He further specialized in Urology by pursuing an M.Ch from Stanley Medical College. 
• His areas of expertise are Endo-Urology and Uro-Gynaecology.
• He is known for accurate diagnosis, attention to detail, and treating patients with empathy.

• Dr. Ashwin Karuppan is a reputed Diabetologist, practicing successfully for more than 18 years.
• He offers treatment for Diabetes, infectious diseases, and emergency care.
• Dr. Ashwin is associated with philanthropic activities and is one of the founder members of the WINRIN foundation – a self-funded charitable organization, engaged in serving the economically weak section of the society, unable to afford healthcare for chronic illness such as cancer.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association and Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI).
• He takes interest in research and has more than 10 National and International papers and publications and 10 research and review articles to his credit.