Dr. Balakrishna S.

About Dr. Balakrishna S.

• Dr. Balakrishna S. is a senior surgical gastroenterologist with over 16 years of experience in his field.
• He specializes in performing both laparoscopic and open surgeries for a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. In addition to open surgeries, Dr. Balakrishna S. also has expertise in performing advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgeries. 
• Dr. Balakrishna S. N. has a special interest in performing advanced robotic gastric surgeries for various gastrointestinal ailments. 
• He obtained his MBBS degree from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 2008, followed by an MS in General Surgery from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (K.I.M.S), Hubli in 2012. 
• To further specialize in his field, Dr. Balakrishna pursued an MCh degree in Surgical Gastroenterology from the renowned All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, which he completed in 2020.
• He has presented several posters at prestigious conferences, including LTSICON and IASGCON, on topics such as the evaluation of sarcopenia in liver transplant patients and the surgical management of Crohn's disease.
• Dr. Balakrishna S. N. is a member of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) and the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI).

Education

• MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2008
• MS - General Surgery, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, 2012
• DNB - General Surgery, National Board of Examination, India, 2012
• MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 2020

Past Experience

• Assistant Professor of Surgery, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru (2012-2022)

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