Dr. Mahesh Sundaram
Dr. Mahesh Sundaram is a distinguished surgical gastroenterologist and HPB (Hepatopancreatobiliary) surgeon with over two decades of extensive experience in gastrointestinal and liver surgeries. A gold medalist in Gastrointestinal Surgery, he has dedicated his career to mastering advanced surgical techniques, including laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Mahesh began his medical journey with an MBBS from The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, followed by DNB in General Surgery and Gastrointestinal Surgery. His passion for hepatobiliary surgery was further honed through a fellowship at the Centre for Liver and Biliary Surgery (CLBS) under the mentorship of Dr. Subash Gupta, one of India’s leading liver transplant surgeons.
He has served in premier healthcare institutions like Apollo Hospitals, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, and Global Hospitals, where he gained expertise in managing complex conditions, including Whipple’s procedure, liver transplants, and gastrointestinal cancers. As the Director of Progress GastroCare Centre, Chennai, Dr. Mahesh continues to lead the way in providing comprehensive care in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary health.
Key Achievements:
- Gold Medalist in Gastrointestinal Surgery (DNB, National Board of Examinations, 2014).
- Recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the International Association of Pancreatology, Seoul, 2013.
- Published original research and case studies in reputed journals, including the Asian Journal of Diabetology and Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology.
- Pioneered innovative surgical techniques, including intraoperative pancreatoscopy and advanced laparoscopic approaches to gastrointestinal malignancies.
Clinical Expertise:
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeries, including colectomies, splenectomies, and fundoplication.
- Gastrointestinal Oncology, specializing in minimally invasive cancer surgeries.
- Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgeries, including Whipple’s procedure, pancreatic necrosectomy, and liver resections.
- Endoscopic procedures for upper and lower gastrointestinal tract evaluations.
Professional Appointments:
- Director, Progress GastroCare Centre, Chennai (2021–Present).
- Visiting Consultant at Apollo OMR, Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Annai Arul Hospital, and Prashanth Hospital, Chennai.
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
(Hernia, Cholecystectomy, Appendix Etc.,) - Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
- Laser Piles Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
- Abdominal Cancer Surgeries
- Fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (FIAGES).
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS).
- Member of the Indian Medical Association and Association of Surgeons of India.
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