Dr. B S Ramakrishna

Dr. B S Ramakrishna

Director

50 Years of Experience

Gastroenterologist

MBBS, MD, DM

Reg. No.:27735, Tamil Nadu Medical Council

SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai

English

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About Dr. B S Ramakrishna

  • Dr. B. S. Ramakrishna is a gastroenterologist with over 50 years of clinical experience.
  • His area of expertise is treating disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, and small bowel disease.
  • The services he offers include therapeutic biliary and pancreatic endoscopy.
  • Dr. Ramakrishna obtained his medical education at Christian Medical College, Vellore, earning his MBBS, MD in General Medicine, and DM in Gastroenterology.
  • His excellent performance during his medical education has earned him many accolades, including a gold medal.
  • He has also won several awards for his contributions to the field of gastroenterology, such as the Hoechst Om Prakash Award given by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
  • His interest in research is evident from the numerous publications he has made in renowned journals like the Indian Journal of Medical Research and the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology.
  • His academic experience includes serving as the editor-in-chief of the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology and as a member of the board of editors of the Indian Journal of Medical Research.
  • Dr. Ramakrishna’s professional memberships include prestigious organizations such as the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS).

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Education

  • MBBS, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 1974
  • MD, General Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 1979
  • DM, Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 1983

Past Experience

  • Professorial Fellow, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia, 2017
  • Head, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 2012
  • Professor of Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 2012
  • Head, Department of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 2010
  • Head, Wellcome Trust Research Laboratory, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 2006
  • Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 1990
  • Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 1985

Awards

  • Jacob Chandy Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Medical Student, Christian Medical College, Vellore
  • Hoechst Om Prakash Award, Indian Society of Gastroenterology
  • B. K. Aikat Oration Award, Indian Council of Medical Research
  • Yeddanapalli Gold Medal, Christian Medical College, Vellore
  • Achanta Lakshmipathi Oration, National Academy of Medical

Associations/Membership

  • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
  • American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
  • Indian Motility and Functional Diseases Association (IMFDA)

Paper Published

  • Giriprasad, V., Mechenro, J., Balamurugan, R., & Ramakrishna, B. S. (2019). Frequency of HLA celiac disease risk alleles and haplotypes in healthy adults in Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology, 38, 178-182.
  • Mechenro, J., Venugopal, G., Kumar, M. B., Balakrishnan, D., & Ramakrishna, B. S. (2018). Vitamin D status in Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India. BMC Public Health, 18(1).
  • Venugopal, G., Mechenro, J., Makharia, G., Singh, A., Pugazhendhi, S., Balamurugan, R., & Ramakrishna, B. S. (2017). Sequential testing with different tissue transglutaminase antibodies, a new approach for diagnosis of celiac disease. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology: Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, 36(6), 481-486.
  • Pugazhendhi, S., Baskaran, K., Santhanam, S., & Ramakrishna, B. S. (2017). Association of ATG16L1 gene haplotype with inflammatory bowel disease in Indians. PLoS One, 12(5), e0178291.
  • Ramadass, B., Rani, B. S., Pugazhendhi, S., John, K. R., & Ramakrishna, B. S. (2017). Faecal microbiota of healthy adults in south India: comparison of a tribal & a rural population. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 145(2), 237-246.

Field of Expertise

  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Adhesion Lysis
  • Appendectomy
  • Bianchi Procedure
  • Biliary Drainage and Stenting
  • Cardiomyotomy
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Screening
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • D2 Gastrectomy
  • Endoscopic Gastrostomy
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
  • Esophagectomy
  • Foregut Surgery
  • Fundoplication
  • Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Suction (Stomach Pumping)
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Hemorrhoid Banding
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • 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 Nissen Fundoplication
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Low Anterior Resection
  • Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
  • Meckel's Diverticulectomy
  • Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Partial Colectomy
  • Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • 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
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • 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