
Dr. Balachandar T G 
Consultant
52 Years of ExperienceSurgical Gastroenterologist
MBBS, MS, M.Ch, MAMS, FRCS
Reg. No.:24453, Tamil Nadu Medical Council
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
English, Hindi
Consultation Fee ₹ 1500
Book AppointmentAbout Dr. Balachandar T G
- Dr. Balachandar T G is a renowned and leading Surgical Gastroenterologist.
- He has more than 52 years of experience in this field.
- His expertise lies in the management of various gastrointestinal disorders, including peptic ulcer disease, end-stage liver disease, cirrhosis, acidity, viral hepatitis, and many more.
- He is also well-versed in advanced surgical techniques and procedures, including upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound, liver biopsy, and colonoscopy.
- Dr. Balachandar completed his MBBS in 1972 and MS in General Surgery from Government Medical College, Jabalpur.
- After this, he completed his MCh in Gastroenterology from Madras Medical College, Chennai, in 1995.
- He also received fellowship MRCS and FRCS in Austria and UK, respectively.
- He is an active member of the Association Of Surgeons Of India (ASI), the Indian Society Of Gastroenterology, the Indian Association Of Surgical Gastroenterology, and the Indian Association Of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES).
- His keen interest in research resulted in the publication of more than 50 research papers in reputed national and international journals.
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Education
- MBBS - Government Medical College, Jabalpur, 1972
- MS - General Surgery - Government Medical College, Jabalpur, 1975
- MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery - Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1995
- MAMS Fellowship National Academy of Medical Science (SGE, AUSTRIA),
- FRCS Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons (UK)
Past Experience
- The Gastro Clinic and Laparoscopy Centre, 1986
Awards
- Gold Medalist for MBBS
- Pfizer Gold Medal PG Award
Associations/Membership
- Association Of Surgeons Of India (ASI)
- Indian Society Of Gastroenterology
- Indian Association Of Surgical Gastroenterology
- Indian Association Of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
- Association Of Minimal Access Surgeons Of India (AMASI)
- The Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh (RCSED)
Paper Published
- Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication in situs inversus totalis: Technical and ergonomic issues, Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
- Short-stay daycare laparoscopic cholecystectomy at a dedicated daycare center: Feasible or futile, Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
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
- 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
- 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
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