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Dr. R.P.Shanmugam, Gastroenterologist in Chennai - Expert Care and Compassionate Treatment
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Dr. R.P.Shanmugam

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery

54 Years Experience Overall (46 years as specialist)

Gastroenterologist

65/2, Water Canal Road, TVS Nagar, Landmark: Before DRJ hospital, Chennai Chennai Tamil Nadu
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Gastroenterologist GastroIntestinal Surgeon Laparoscopic Surgeon
  • Chennai
  • Rs. 300

Speciality

  • Gastroenterologist

Education

  • MBBS
  • MS - General Surgery
  • MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery

Registrations

  • 20556 Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 1970

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

About Me

Dr. R. P. Shanmugam a pioneer in the field of Gastroenterology has more than 5decades of experience in providing quality health care. He is the first certifiedgastroenterologist of the India. He also performed the first ever Liver transplantin the country at Stanley Medical College way back in 1996. A high achiever, Prof. Shanmugam who has a passion and genuine interest in serving people founded RPS HOSPITALS, Korattur, Chennai. His dream is to provide quality healthcare to people irrespective of the socio economic status culminated in RPS show more

Awards

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Membership

* board member of World Hepatitis Alliance

RPS Hospitals

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery

265/2, Water Canal Road, TVS Nagar, Landmark: Before DRJ hospital, Chennai, Chennai

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Business Hour

Monday
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Common questions & answers

Q: 1. Dr. R.P.Shanmugam, what is Gastroenterology?

A: Gastroenterology is study diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.

Q: 2. Can you help me understand what causes Gastroenterology conditions?

A: The most common cause gastroenterology condition of Eating unhealthy foods, Not drinking enough water, Stress, Medications and Infections.

Q: 3. What Precautions can we take to avoid diseases related to Gastroenterology?

A: To avoid gastroenterological diseases, wash hands thoroughly before eating, cook food properly, avoid raw or undercooked meat, practice safe food handling, maintain a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

Q: 4. What are the specialization of Dr. R.P.Shanmugam?

A: Dr. R.P.Shanmugam is a Gastroenterologist, GastroIntestinal Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon

Q: 5. What are the treatments offered by Dr. R.P.Shanmugam?

A: Endoscopic Surgery, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Gastric Balloon, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band and many more.