- Padma Shri Award in Medicine – Gastroenterology (2016)
- Master of World Gastroenterology Organization (MWGO) Award, by the World Gastroenterology Organization (2019). (Third Indian Gastroenterologist to receive this award).
- Community Service Award by the American College of Gastroenterology, (2019). (First Indian and Non – American Gastroenterologist to receive this award)
- Dr. Jivraj Mehta National Gold Medal Award (2021), by the Association of Physicians of India (2021)
- Dr. M.G. Garg All Time Achievement National Award (2020), by the Indian Medical Association (2020)
- Dr. P.N. Chuttani Oration Award by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (2015)
- Tamil Nadu Scientist Award by the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science & Technology, Chennai (2014)
- Best Doctor Award for Professional Excellence, for services rendered to the development of speciality, by The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (2012)
- D.Sc (Honoris Causa) by The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (2009)
- Olympus J - Mitra Endoscopy (2008) and SISCO Pentax Oration Awards (2009), by Indian Society of Gastroenterology for his outstanding contributions to Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
- Hon. Distinguished Professor (for Lifetime), The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (2021)
- Hon. National President, Indian Society of Gastroenterology (2016-2017)
- Hon. National President, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (2007-2008)
- International Committee Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, (2017-21)
- Ph.D. Guide & Curriculum Committee Member, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai (since 2010)
- Editorial Board Member, Journal of Digestive Endoscopy and Honorary Reviewer for Indian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology International.
- Invited TEDx Speaker, Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
- Member, Asian consensus panel on Per Oral Cholangioscopy
- Adjunct Professor, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, (2010-2020)
- Governing Council Member, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (1996- 1998)
- Governing Council Member, Indian National Association for Study of Liver Diseases, (1997- 2000)
- 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)
- AGAF, Fellowship of American Gastroenterology Association (2020)
- FACG, Fellowship of American College of Gastroenterology (2019)
- FASGE, Fellowship of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (2015)
- FAMS, Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (2021)
Recognitions
Dr. Chandrasekar presently serves as Expert Curriculum Committee Member and earlier as Adjunct Professor of Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University and currently the Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Digestive Endoscopy and also as Honorary Reviewer, Indian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology International. He also sits on the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy as its International Committee Member.
Recognising his contribution, he was meritoriously appointed as South Indian Chairman of Medical Advisory Council, Boston Scientific, USA for developing low cost indigenous endoscopy accessories
Overview of Awards received by Dr. T.S. Chandrasekar
| Sr.No | Award Name | Year of Award | Field | Type of Award | Award Authority | |
| 1 | Master of World Gastroenterology Organization | 2019 | Gastroenterology, Endoscopy | International | World Gastroenterology Organization | |
| 2 | Community Service Award | 2019 | Gastroenterology, Endoscopy | International | American College of Gastroenterology | |
| 3 | Padma Shri | 2016 | Medicine, Gastroenterology | National | Hon. President, Govt. of India | |
| 4 | National Best Individual (Professional) Award | 2017 | Medical Relief Services to Disabled | National | Hon. President, Government of India | |
| 5 | TEDx Talk | 2018 | Medical Relief Services | National | Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi | |
| 6 | Dr. Jivraj Mehta National Gold Medal Award | 2021 | Medical Medicine | Education, | National | Association of Physicians of India |
| 7 | Dr. M.G. Garg All Time Achievement (National) Award | 2020 | Medical Education, Medicine, Medical Relief | National | Indian Medical Association | |
| 8 | Hon. Distinguished Professor (for Lifetime) | 2021 | Outstanding contribution to Medical Education | State | The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai | |
| 9 | Best Doctor Award for Services to Disabled | 2012 | Medical Relief Services to Disabled | State | Hon. Chief Minister, Govt. of Tamil Nadu | |
| 10 | Best Institution Award For Services to Disabled | 2017 | Medical Relief Services to Disabled | State | Hon. Chief Minister, Govt. of Tamil Nadu | |
| 11 | Nominated Member | 2016 | Medical Relief Services to Disabled | State | Tamil Nadu State Advisory Board on Disability, Govt. of Tamilnadu | |
| 12 | Doctor of Science (D.Sc) - Honoris Causa | 2011 | Medicine, Medical Education, Research | State | The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Govt. of Tamil Nadu | |
| 13 | MRCP Examiner | 2019 | Medical Education, Gastroenterology, Endoscopy | International | Royal College of Physicians of United Kingdom | |
| Sr.No. | Award Name | Year of Award | Field | Type Of Award | Award Authority |
| 14 | International Committee Member | 2017 | Gastroenterology, Endoscopy | International | American Society Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy |
| 15 | 40 Professional Endowment Awards | 1999 | Medical Education, Gastroenterology, Endoscopy | National | National Medical Governing Institutions (ISG,IMA, API) |
| 16 | Six International Film Festival Awards | 2020 | Empowerment of Blind through Documentary Films | International | Cannes, US Hollywood, Tagore - International Film Festival Awards |
| 17 | Hon. National President | 2016 | Gastroenterology, Endoscopy | National | Indian Society of Gastroenterology |
| 18 | Hon. National President | 2007 | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | National | Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India |
| 19 | Tamil Nadu Scientist Award | 2014 | Medical Sciences Research | State | Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology |
| 20 | Best Outgoing Medical Student with14 Gold Medals | 1978 | Under Graduate Medical Education | State | Madurai Medical College, Madurai Kamaraj University |
| 21 | Fellow, Royal College of Physicians(FRCP), London | 2019 | Medical Education, Medicine, Gastroenterology | International | Royal College of Physicians of London |
| 22 | Hon. Medical Consultant | 2013 | Voluntary Medical Relief Services | State | Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Chapter |
| 23 | Renny Abraham Love for Service Award | 2019 | Medical Relief Services to Disabled | National | Tanker Foundation, Chennai |
| 24 | International Fellow (FASGE) | 2015 | Gastroenterology, Endoscopy | International | American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, USA |
| 25 | International Fellow (FACG) | 2019 | Gastroenterology, Endoscopy | International | American College of Gastroenterology |
| 26 | International Fellow (AGAF) | 2019 | Gastroenterology, Endoscopy | International | American Gastroenterological Association |
| Sr.No. | Award Name | Year of Award | Field | Type Of Award | Award Authority |
| 27 | International Fellow (FRCP - Edinburgh) | 2009 | Medical Education, Medicine, Gastroenterology | International | Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh |
| 28 | International Fellow (FRCP - Glasgow) | 2009 | Medical Education, Medicine, Gastroenterology | International | Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow |
| 29 | International Fellow (FRCP - Ireland) | 2019 | Medical Education, Medicine, Gastroenterology | International | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| 30 | Dr. P. N. Chuttani Oration Award | 2015 | Gastroenterology, Endoscopy | National | Indian Society of Gastroenterology |
| 31 | Dr. H.G. Desai Oration Award | 2017 | Gastroenterology, Endoscopy | National | Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India |
| 32 | Dr. Coelho Memorial Oration Award | 2018 | Medical Education, Medicine, Gastroenterology | National | Association of Physicians of India |
| 33 | Dr. K.S. Sanjivi Award | 2011 | Medical Relief Services | State | Ekam Foundation, Chennai |
| 34 | SISCO - PENTAX Endoscopy Oration Award | 2009 | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | National | Indian Society of Gastroenterology |
| 35 | Olympus - J. Mitra Endoscopy Oration Award | 2008 | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | National | Indian Society of Gastroenterology |
| 36 | Invited International Faculty | 1994 | Gastrointestinal Research, Medical Education | International | World Congress of Gastroenterology |
