Dr. Arulprakash S

Dr. Arulprakash S

Senior Consultant 

23 Years of Experience

Pediatric Gastroenterologist

MD, MBBS, DM, DNB

Reg. No.:66939, Tamil Nadu Medical Council

MGM Healthcare, Chennai

English

Consultation Fee ₹ 1200

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About Dr. Arulprakash S

  • Dr. Arulprakash S. is a Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with 23 years of experience.
  • He specializes in endoscopic procedures such as Upper GI endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, and ERCP.
  • He holds expertise in treating Liver problems, pancreas, and gallbladder issues. 
  • He is also a trained surgeon in performing advanced endoscopic procedures like ESD, EFTRD, and EMR for early cancers.
  • Dr. Arulprakash did an MBBS from IRT Perundurai Medical College and Research Center, Erode, Tamil Nadu, in 2001, a DNB in Paediatrics from National Board Of Examination, New Delhi, in 2006, and a DM from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, in 2009.
  • Later, in 2011, he obtained a DNB in Gastroenterology from the National Board Of Examination.
  • He has published his research work on gastroenterology in various articles in national and international journals.
  • He is also an active member of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Indian Society of Gastroenterology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, and Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver.

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Education

  • MBBS , IRT Perundurai Medical College and Research Center, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 2001
  • MD (Paediatrics) , Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya Medical College, Jabalpur, 2005
  • DNB (Paediatrics),  National Board Of Examination, New Delhi, 2006
  • DM (Gastroenterology), Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, 2009
  • DNB - Gastroenterology - National Board Of Examination, 2011

Past Experience

  • Consultant at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, 2019
  • Assistant Professor at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and University, 2010 
  • Resident: Gastroenterology at Kilpauk Medical College, 2009 
  • Clinical Observer at Princess of Wales, Bridgend, UK, 2006 
  • Clinical Observer at Southmead Hospital , Bristol, UK, 2006
  • Junior Lecturer at Christian Medical College, 2005

Associations/Membership

  • Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP)
  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences
  • FISG
  • Indian national association for the study of the liver
  • Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India

Paper Published

  • Arulprakash, S. (2009). A study on non invasive predictors of large esophageal varices using clinical, laboratory and imaging parameters (Doctoral dissertation, Government Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital, Chennai).
  • Arulprakash, S., George, T., & Sathiyasekaran, M. (2021). Cap polyposis in a child: A rare cause of rectal bleeding. Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Practice, 1(1), 34-36.
  • Swaminathan, A., Sathiyasekaran, M., Padankatti, S., Padankatti, R. B., Arulprakash, S., & Raj, R. (2021). A rare cause of rectovaginal fistula in early infancy: It is in the genes!. Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 26(6), 442.
  • Arulprakash, S., Balamurali, R., Pugazhendhi, T., & Jeevan Kumar, S. (2009). Pancreas divisum and choledochal cyst. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 63(5).
  • Arulprakash S, Sasi AD, Bala MR, Pugazhendhi T, Kumar SJ. (2010). Overlap syndrome: autoimmune hepatitis with primary biliary cirrhosis. J Assoc Physicians India. 2010 Jul;58:455-6.
  • Vinish DB, Abishek V, Sujatha K, Arulprakash S, Solomon R, Ganesh P. Role of bedside pancreatic scores and C-reactive protein in predicting pancreatic fluid collections and necrosis. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2017 Jan;36(1):43-49.

Field of Expertise

  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Adhesion Lysis
  • Appendectomy
  • Bianchi Procedure
  • Biliary Drainage and Stenting
  • Cardiomyotomy
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Screening
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Endoscopic Gastrostomy
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Esophagectomy
  • Foregut Surgery
  • Fundoplication
  • Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Suction (Stomach Pumping)
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Hemorrhoid Banding
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hepatectomy (Liver Resection)
  • Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery
  • Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair with Mesh
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct (CBD) Exploration
  • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Low Anterior Resection
  • Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
  • Meckel's Diverticulectomy
  • Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Partial Colectomy
  • Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
  • Portal Vein Embolization (PVE)
  • Proctectomy
  • Recurrent Hernia Surgery
  • Retroperitoneum Surgery
  • Robotic Hernia Surgery
  • Serial Transverse Enteroplasty (STEP)
  • Small Bowel Resection
  • Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Stricturoplasty
  • Subtotal Proctocolectomy
  • Total Colectomy
  • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
  • Upper GI Endoscopy
  • Whipple Surgery
  • Achalasia
  • Acidity
  • Bloating
  • Bowel Obstruction
  • Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome (CACS)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (CIP)
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
  • Enterocutaneous Fistula (ECF)
  • Failure to Thrive (FTT)
  • Femoral Hernia
  • Gallbladder Stone
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatoblastoma
  • Hepatomegaly (Enlarged Liver)
  • Hirschsprung's Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Intestinal Ischemia
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Obstructive Jaundice
  • Pancreatic Pseudocysts
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Polyposis Syndrome
  • Portosystemic Shunt (PSS)
  • Rectum Perforation
  • Right Hemicolectomy
  • Short Bowel Syndrome
  • Sigmoid Volvulus
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ventral Hernia

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