| MBBS (1980), Madurai Medical College, Madurai | D.Sc (2009), The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
| MD (1983), Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, (PGIMER), Chandigarh | FRCP (London) Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London (2019) FRCP (Ireland) Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (2018) FRCP (Edinburg) Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburg (2009) FRCP (Glasgow) Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow (2009) |
| DM (1985), Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, (PGIMER), Chandigarh | AGAF (2020), Fellowship of American Gastroenterology Association FACG (2019), Fellowship of American College of Gastroenterology FASGE (2015), Fellowship of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy |
| Hon. Distinguished Professor (for Life time), The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai | |
| MWGO (2019), Master of World Gastroenterology Organization Award, by the World Gastroenterology Organization | |
| International Service (Crystal) Award, by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), 2022 | |
| International Leadership Award, by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), 2022 | |
| Community Service Award (2019), by the American College of Gastroenterology | |
| FAMS (2021), Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi | |
| Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Govt. Madras Medical College, Madras (1986-1989) | |
| Started and established, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Govt. Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, Coimbatore (1989 -1996) | |
| Founded & Established Medlndia Hospitals, a 'state of art', standalone Gastroenterology, Training & Research Institution (1996 till date) | |
Honorary Appointments
| Hon. National President, | Hon. Consultant, | Hon. Distinguished Professor (for Life time) | Nominated Member |
| Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)( 2016-2017) | Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu | The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai (2010-15) | The Tamil Nadu State Advisory Board on Disability (2017-21) |
Highlights
Academic
- A first generation doctor from a humble background. Qualified from Madurai Medical College as the best outgoing student in 1978 with brilliant academic record that bestowed him with 14 Gold Medals and Merit Certificates.
- Through merit and performance, he earned highest qualifications in MD (General Medicine) & DM (Gastroenterology) with distinctions, from the prestigious PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Professional
- His global perspective, flair for teaching, natural passion & focused approach to acquire and master advanced endoscopic skills have put him on a pedestal as one of the outstanding all-rounder Gastroenterology specialists in the world.
- Pioneering work in Gastroenterology for the development of Gastroenterology speciality over 30 years.
- Started and established department of Medical Gastroenterology, Govt. Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, Coimbatore.
- Established Medlndia Hospitals 'state of art' standalone superspeciality Gastroenterology Hospital, Chennai.
- Compiled his personal 23,500 video recordings of GI endoscopy procedures for young aspirants into 14 teaching CD ROMS, first its kind in India
- Published his original research work on gastric fundal varices treatment and drug induced esophageal ulcer treatment in peer reviewed Journal
| MBBS (1980), Madurai Medical College, Madurai | D.Sc (2009), The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
| MD (1983), Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, (PGIMER), Chandigarh | FRCP (London) Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London (2019) FRCP (Ireland) Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (2018) FRCP (Edinburg) Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburg (2009) FRCP (Glasgow) Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow (2009) |
| DM (1985), Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, (PGIMER), Chandigarh | AGAF (2020), Fellowship of American Gastroenterology Association FACG (2019), Fellowship of American College of Gastroenterology FASGE (2015), Fellowship of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy |
| Hon. Distinguished Professor (for Life time), The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai | |
| MWGO (2019), Master of World Gastroenterology Organization Award, by the World Gastroenterology Organization | |
| International Service (Crystal) Award, by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), 2022 | |
| International Leadership Award, by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), 2022 | |
| Community Service Award (2019), by the American College of Gastroenterology | |
| FAMS (2021), Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi | |
| Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Govt. Madras Medical College, Madras (1986-1989) | |
| Started and established, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Govt. Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, Coimbatore (1989 -1996) | |
| Founded & Established Medlndia Hospitals, a 'state of art', standalone Gastroenterology, Training & Research Institution (1996 till date) | |
Honorary Appointments
| Hon. National President, | Hon. Consultant, | Hon. Distinguished Professor (for Life time) | Nominated Member |
| Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)( 2016-2017) | Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu | The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai (2010-15) | The Tamil Nadu State Advisory Board on Disability (2017-21) |
Highlights
Academic
- A first generation doctor from a humble background. Qualified from Madurai Medical College as the best outgoing student in 1978 with brilliant academic record that bestowed him with 14 Gold Medals and Merit Certificates.
- Through merit and performance, he earned highest qualifications in MD (General Medicine) & DM (Gastroenterology) with distinctions, from the prestigious PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Professional
- His global perspective, flair for teaching, natural passion & focused approach to acquire and master advanced endoscopic skills have put him on a pedestal as one of the outstanding all-rounder Gastroenterology specialists in the world.
- Pioneering work in Gastroenterology for the development of Gastroenterology speciality over 30 years.
- Started and established department of Medical Gastroenterology, Govt. Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, Coimbatore.
- Established Medlndia Hospitals 'state of art' standalone superspeciality Gastroenterology Hospital, Chennai.
- Compiled his personal 23,500 video recordings of GI endoscopy procedures for young aspirants into 14 teaching CD ROMS, first its kind in India
- Published his original research work on gastric fundal varices treatment and drug induced esophageal ulcer treatment in peer reviewed Journal