Dr. Vivekanandan Shanmugam

Dr. Vivekanandan Shanmugam

Hepatology

Senior Consultant

MBBS , MD , FRCS

21+ Years of Experience

Works at SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Cheni

Dr. Vivekanandan Shanmugam About

Dr. Vivekanandan Shanmugam is a Liver Transplant and Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 18 years of expertise who is dedicated to providing exceptional medical care. He has built a reputation for precision and quality in the profession after performing over 750 successful liver transplants and hepatobiliary procedures.

Why Choose Dr. Shanmugam?

Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 18+ years of experience and 750+ successful transplants, he has a proven track record in treating complex liver and gastrointestinal conditions.

Advanced Techniques & Specialized Expertise: He is known for his expertise in Liver Transplantation, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, and Bariatric (Gastric Bypass) Surgery. His expertise extends to treating Abdominal Pain and performing Intestine Surgery.

Pioneer in Liver Transplantation: He was instrumental in heading a Liver Transplant program in one of the foremost referral hospitals in western Tamil Nadu, bringing advanced care to the region.

Internationally Trained: Dr. Shanmugam completed a Fellowship in Living Donor Liver Transplantation from Asan Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea, demonstrating his commitment to advanced techniques and patient care.

Medical Problems
  • Choledochal Cyst
  • Metabolic Liver Diseases
  • Cirrhosis
  • Wilson's Disease
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Hepatitis B and C
  • Alcoholic Liver Disease
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Bile Duct Stones
  • Eye Tumors
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Cervical Rib Syndrome
  • Wilson’s Disease
  • Liver Failure
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Primary Biliary Cholangitis
  • Liver Metastases
  • Liver Cysts
  • Liver Abscess
Medical Procedures
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Liver Resection
  • Split Liver Transplantation
  • Domino Liver Transplantation
  • Pediatric Liver Transplantation
  • Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)
  • Hepatic Artery Infusion Chemotherapy
  • Portal Vein Embolization
  • Liver Dialysis (MARS Therapy)
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Living Donor Liver Transplantation
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Biliary Reconstruction
  • Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Laparoscopic Liver Surgery
  • Hepatectomy
  • Robotic Liver Surgery
  • Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD)
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure)

Education & Training

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • FRCS

Work Experience

  • Consultant, SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai

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