Dr Gautham Krishnamurthy

Dr. Gautham Krishnamurthy is an experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist and GI Oncologist with expertise in chronic pancreatitis, surgical nutrition, advanced laparoscopic and robotic cancer surgery. He has authored more than 30 publications and 3 book chapters, and currently serves as Executive Committee Member (South Zone) of IHPBA Indian Chapter.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS, Madras Medical College, Chennai
• MS (General Surgery), Stanley Medical College, Chennai
• MRCS, Edinburgh
• MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology), PGIMER, Chandigarh

Professional Experience

• Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist & GI Oncologist, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai
• Clinical and research experience in chronic pancreatitis, surgical nutrition, and minimally invasive GI surgery

Notable Achievements

• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2014)
• Over 30 publications in national and international journals
• Author of 3 surgical book chapters
• Focus on minimal invasive cancer surgeries (laparoscopy and robotic)

Professional Memberships

• Executive Committee Member (South Zone), International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA), Indian Chapter

Awards & Achievements

• IASG – Bursary Awardee, 2017
• DST – Travel Grant Awardee, 2017
• SERB – Travel Grant Awardee, 2018
• Japan Surgical Society – Travel Grant Awardee, 2020
• IAGES – Best Researcher Award, 2022

Publications / Presentations

• Over 30 research papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Oral & poster presentations at IASG, TNASICON, IHPBA, Japan Surgical Society
• Book chapters on pancreatic adenocarcinoma, abdominal tuberculosis, and short bowel syndrome