Dr Venkatesh Munnikrishnan

Dr. Venkatesh Munikrishnan is a leading colorectal and robotic surgeon based in Chennai with over 26 years of experience. He is the founder of Chennai Colorectal Clinic and pioneered India’s first standalone Institute of Colorectal Surgery at Apollo Hospitals. Fluent in English, Tamil, and Hindi, he is known for his compassionate approach and precision in advanced colorectal and robotic procedures. His high-volume robotic surgery practice has earned him national recognition for excellence in colorectal care.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS: Sri Ramachandra Medical College, 1994.​
• MRCS (Member of the Royal College of Surgeons): Edinburgh, 2001.​
• FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons) in General Surgery (Colorectal): Edinburgh, 2009.​

Professional Experience:

• Consultant Colorectal Surgeon: Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, since 2012.​
• Founder: Chennai Colorectal Clinic, established in March 2010, the first dedicated clinic for colorectal diseases in Chennai.

Notable Achievements:

• Instrumental in launching The Institute of Colorectal Surgery & The Robotic Colorectal Surgery Programme at Apollo Hospitals Chennai in 2016, the first standalone subspecialist unit in the private healthcare space in India. ​
• Performed over 600 robotic colorectal cancer surgeries, the highest volume in India using both the Intuitive & Medtronic Robotic platforms. ​
• Conferred as Professor of Colorectal Surgery by Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation (AHERF) in April 2023. ​

Certifications:

• Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider, Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK.

Professional Memberships:

• The Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Chennai, India.​
• The General Medical Council, London, UK.
• Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain.
• Ireland Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Fellowships:

• Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons (F.R.C.S.), The Royal Surgical Colleges of Great Britain & Ireland, UK. ​

Dr. Venkatesh Munikrishnan's Academic Background

• Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS),The Royal Surgical Colleges of Great Britain & Ireland, UK - September 2009
• Admitted to the Specialist Register, General Medical Council, London, UK - August 2009
• ‍Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), Post Graduate Medical Education & Training Board, UK - July 2009
• ‍Intercollegiate Specialty Board Examination In General & Colorectal Surgery, The Royal Surgical Colleges of Great Britain & Ireland - June 2009
• ‍Member of The Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK - September 2001
• ‍ATLS, Provider Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK - May 1998
• ‍MBBS, Sri Ramachandra Medical College Dr. MGR Medical University, India - June 1995‍
• Higher Secondary Education, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, India - April 1989

Relevant Experience

• Fellowship in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, UK
• Specialist Registrar in Colorectal Surgery  Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Exeter Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter & Plymouth, UK
• Specialist Registrar in Colorectal Surgery Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UK
• Specialist Registrar in Colorectal Surgery Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter & Plymouth, UK
• Specialist Registrar in Colorectal Surgery Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Exeter Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter & Plymouth, UK
• Specialist Registrar in General Surgery Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter & Plymouth, UK

• Specialist Registrar in Colorectal Surgery Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter & Plymouth, UK
• Specialist Registrar in Colorectal Surgery Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UK
• Specialist Registrar in General Surgery (Breast) Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UK
• Specialist Registrar in General Surgery (Vascular) Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UK
• Specialist Registrar in Colorectal Surgery Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UK
• Specialist Registrar in General Surgery (General) Yeovil District Hospital, Yeovil, UK
• Clinical Research Fellow in Surgery Royal Free and University College Medical School University College London, London, UK
• S.H.O. ENT Surgery West Suffolk Hospital, Cambridge University Teaching Hospitals, Bury St. Edmunds, UK
• S.H.O. General Surgery (Breast & Vascular Surgery) West Suffolk Hospital, Cambridge University Teaching Hospitals, Bury St. Edmunds, UK
• S.H.O. General Surgery (Colorectal & Laparoscopy) West Suffolk Hospital, Cambridge University Teaching Hospitals, Bury St. Edmunds, UK
• S.H.O. Urology West Suffolk Hospital, Cambridge University Teaching Hospitals, Bury St. Edmunds, UK
• S.H.O. Orthopedics West Suffolk Hospital, Cambridge University Teaching Hospitals, Bury St. Edmunds, UK
• S.H.O. Accident & Emergency St. Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, UK
• Clinical Attachment/Preparation for PLAB Test Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, UK
• S.H.O. Cardiothoracic Surgery Premier Heart Foundation, Madras, India
• S.H.O. General Surgery Madras Medical College Hospital & Research Institute Madras, India
• Pre-registration House Officer Sri Ramachandra Medical College & University Hospital, Madras, India

Areas of Special Interest

• Colorectal Cancer Surgery Colonic segmental resection Anterior Resection Abdomino-Perineal resection
• Surgery for Benign Colorectal Disease Colonic segmental resection for Diverticular disease Surgery for Constipation & Rectal Prolapse
• Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Stricturoplasty, Small bowel segmental resections, enterocutaneous fistula management Total colectomy, Pan-Proctocolectomy, Ileoanal Pouch
• Proctology Hemorrhoid surgery: Banding, HALO, Stapled or Standard Hemorrhoidectomy Anal fissure surgery: Botox, Fissurectomy, Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy Anal fistula: Laying open, Setons, Fistuloscopy, LIFT procedure Transanal excision of anorectal tumors & lumps Management of Pilonidal disease
• Therapeutic Colonoscopy Screening for Colorectal polyps and cancers Colonoscopic polypectomy
• Emergency Surgery Surgery for Perianal abscess Laparoscopic Appendicectomy Emergency Laparotomy for acute abdomen
• Day Care Surgery Laparoscopic Hernia Repair – Ventral, Inguinal, Incisional All Proctology operations Colonoscopy