Dr. Balachandar T G

Dr. Balachandar T G

Consultant 

52 Years of Experience

Surgical Gastroenterologist

MBBS, MS, M.Ch, MAMS, FRCS

Reg. No.:24453, Tamil Nadu Medical Council

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai

English, Hindi

Consultation Fee ₹ 1500

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About 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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