Gastroenterology
Digestive system or intestine-related diseases have become more common now a days due to lifestyle changes and food habits. Functioning of our Gastrointestinal (Digestive) organs, like the functioning of the Liver, Digestion and absorption and removal of waste becomes critical for a healthy body. At BMH Liver and Digestive System Centre, we provide a comprehensive range of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Gastroenterology care services for various types of liver and digestive system ailments among children and adults. This Centre of Excellence at our tertiary referral center in BMH Hospital is open for local, domestic and international patients from all walks of life.
Our specialist team can handle any Gastrointestinal disorder / Problems in stomach, Oesophagus, Pancreas, Gallbladder, Liver, Small and large intestines. The specialist team comprises Gastroenterologists, Surgeons, Anaesthesiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Nurse Clinicians, Physiotherapists, Dieticians, and Pharmacists.
Panel of Doctors
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Dr. Mathews J. Chooracken
Senior Consultant
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Dr. Ramu Krishnan
Consultant
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Dr. Amritha Priya
Medical Officer
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Dr. Mathews J. Chooracken
MBBS, MD, DNB, MNAMS, Fellowship in Liver Transplantation
Senior Consultant
Dr. Mathews J. Chooracken
Senior Consultant
OP DAYS AND TIMINGS
- Mon 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tue 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wed 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thu 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Fri 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sat 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Dr. Ramu Krishnan
MBBS, MD, DM Gastro
Consultant
I am a Medical gastroenterologist trained in Gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. Completed DM training from Tirunelveli government medical college, and underwent advance endoscopy training at Care hospital, Bathinda, Punjab. I strive for nothing short of excellent care in patient management.
Area of Interest
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology and Endoscopy
Qualifications
- MBBS - Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical sciences, Kanyakumari
- MD Internal medicine - Madras Medical College
- DM Medical Gastroenterology - Tirunelveli government medical college
Additional Qualification
- Advance endoscopy fellowship- Care Hospital, Bathinda, Punjab
Work Experiences
- Consultant Gastroenterologist- Holy family hospital, Muthalakodam Jan 2024 to July 2024
- Associate Consultant Gastroenterologist- Care hospital , Bathinda August 2024 to December 2024
Publications
- Sexual dimorphism in non ethanol related chronic liver disease- Ramukrishnan, Shafique A, Poppy R, Kandasamy et al, Journal of clinical and diagnostic research. DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2024/64558.18911
- Prednisolone improves short term survival in severe alcoholic hepatitis related ACLF – Indian journal of applied research Volume - 13 | Issue - 09 | September - 2023 | . PRINTISSN No 2249 - 555X | DOI : 10.36106/ijar
- Risk Factors for Early Re-bleed following Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation and Assessing Utility of Dedicated Score (BICAP Score) to Identify High Risk Groups- Ramukrishnan, A Shafique, Poppy R, Kandasamy et al, Vol 122, No 08, August 2024, Journal of Indian medical association.
Paper Presentation
- Risk Factors for Early Re-bleed following Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation- ISGCON 2023
- Interesting case series of small bowel enteroscopy –TNISGCON 2022
Dr. Ramu Krishnan
Consultant
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Dr. Mathews J. ChoorackenSenior ConsultantOP DAYS AND TIMINGS
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Dr. Ramu KrishnanConsultantI am a Medical gastroenterologist trained in Gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. Completed DM training from Tirunelveli government medical college, and underwent advance endoscopy training at Care hospital, Bathinda, Punjab. I strive for nothing short of excellent care in patient management. Area of Interest
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Dr. Amritha PriyaMedical Officer |
Major Conditions Handled
- Abdominal Pain & Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Achalasia
- Biliary & Pancreatic Disorders
- Anorectal Diseases
- Esophageal Disorders
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD
- Gastrointestinal Malignancies
- High Grade Dysplasia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Chron’s Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis
- Liver Disease
- Motility Disorders
- Zenker’s Diverticulum
Key Procedures Done
- Overlapping Sphincteroplasty
- EMG (Electromyogram)
- Laparoscopic Colectomy with Ileorectal Anastomosis
- Esophageal Manometry
- Perineal Procedures
- Esophagram
- Rectal Manometry Test
- Pneumatic (Balloon) Dilation
- Defecography and Transanal Ultrasound
- Myotomy
- Endoanal Ultrasonography
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy
- Stricture Dilation
- Fundoplication
- Collis Gastroplasty
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Laparoscopic Colectomy with Ileorectal Anastomosis
- Hepatic Resection
- Intraluminal Stents
- Liver Biopsy
- EVL (Endoscopic Variceal Ligation)
- EST (Endoscopic Sclerotherapy)
- APC (Argon Plasma Coagulation)
- BPC (Bipolar Coagulation)
- PEG Insertion
- Esophageal Stenting
- Foreign Body Removal
- Endoscopy Glue Injection
- Polypectomy
- Colonic Stenting
- USG Abdomen
Gastro Surgeries
- Bariatric Surgery Procedures
- Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band
- Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Bypass Biliopancreatic Surgery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Duodenal Switch
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Whipple Surgery
- Colostomy Lap & Open
- Laparoscopic Hernia
- Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
- Abdominal Malignancy
- Liver Resection
- Gallbladder Common Biliary Duct Surgery
- Abdominoperineal Resection
Specialised Services
- Liver Clinic
- Eat Healthy Live Healthy – Tailored Diet by Dieticians
- Fatty Liver – Fibro Scan Camps
Infrastructure & Facilities
- High Definition Endoscopes
- Ultrasound
- Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS)
- APC Unit
- MRI and CT/CAT Scan
- Dedicated ICUs (Intensive Care Unit)
- 24×7 Full-Fledged Laboratory and Blood Bank
- 24×7 Emergency Medicine and Trauma (EMT) Centre
- Modern Fully Equipped Operation Theatres (OTs)
- IP – Fully Equipped & Well Furnished Rooms/Wards/ICU
- OP – Daily Consultation Bookings (Mon-Sat)