ABOUT

• Dr Nivas Venkatachalapathi, MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MRCS (England) DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology) Fellowship in liver transplant and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgery,

  is an experienced surgical gastroenterologist and laparoscopic surgeon with 10+ years of experience as a specialist

• He is considered one of the best surgical gastroenterologists in Chennai, specialising in minimally invasive surgery, liver resection, liver disease treatment, liver transplant, hernia repair surgery, colorectal surgery, GI/HPB surgery, abdominal surgery, gallbladder (biliary) stone treatment, and endoscopic surgery.

• As a specialist in surgical gastroenterology and laparoscopic surgery, Dr Nivas diagnoses and treats a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. These range from common conditions like gastritis to complex issues such as liver cancer and pancreatic tumours. While primary care physicians can diagnose many gastrointestinal issues like acid reflux or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), patients with more complicated symptoms need specialised care.

• During consultations, Dr Venkatachalapathi uses his extensive experience to diagnose the root cause of gastrointestinal problems accurately. He takes into account lifestyle factors and medical history before recommending further tests or treatments. Treatment plans may include medications or lifestyle changes for some patients and advanced therapies for others. For instance, if someone has advanced liver disease or cancer that needs immediate attention, he will recommend surgery or refer them to an oncologist for chemotherapy.