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Dr. S. Soundappan

Dr. S. Soundappan

Consultant Gastroenterologist, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon

Consultant Gastroenterologist, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon

Specializing in advanced gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and biliary care with a strong focus on minimally invasive and transplant surgery. Known for a patient-first, evidence-based approach that prioritizes prevention, clarity, and surgical precision only when necessary.

Specializing in advanced gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and biliary care with a strong focus on minimally invasive and transplant surgery. Known for a patient-first, evidence-based approach that prioritizes prevention, clarity, and surgical precision only when necessary.

Consultant – Gastroenterology, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgery

Royal Care Super Speciality Hospital, Coimbatore

2020 – Present

Senior Consultant – Advanced GI & Liver Surgery

Royal Care Hospitals, Coimbatore

2019 – 2020

Fellowship – Liver Transplantation & HPB Surgery

Centre for Liver and Biliary Sciences (CLBS), New Delhi

2018 – 2019

Fellowship – Hepatobiliary & GI Surgery

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG), Hyderabad

2017 – 2018

Senior Registrar & Teaching Faculty – GI Surgery

KEM Hospital, Mumbai

2012 – 2017

Registrar – General & GI Surgery

KEM Hospital, Mumbai

2010 – 2012

MS – General Surgery

King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEM), Mumbai

2008 – 2010

MBBS

Madras Medical College, Chennai

2003 – 2008

150+

Smiles Transformed

+15

Years of Experience

5000+

Happy Patients

98%

Patient Satisfaction Rate

1000+

Surgeries Performed

Caring for your digestive health, at every stage

Caring for your digestive health, at every stage

I provide comprehensive gastroenterology, liver, and pancreatic care with clinical precision and genuine compassion. Every treatment plan is personalized, evidence-based, and focused on long-term outcomes not shortcuts.

I provide comprehensive gastroenterology, liver, and pancreatic care with clinical precision and genuine compassion. Every treatment plan is personalized, evidence-based, and focused on long-term outcomes not shortcuts.

Professional Experience

Area of Intrest

Publications

Awards

Academics & Professional Experience

Bachelor’s in Medicine and Surgery, from Madras Medical College (2005-2011).

Masters in Surgery from King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2012-2015). Senior registrar and a teaching post in King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2015)

Laparoscopic surgery training in King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai under Dr. Abhay N Dalvi, then President of Association of Surgeons of India(ASI) and IAGES(Indian association of gastro Endo laparoscopic surgeons).

Surgical gastroenterology & GI Oncology- DNB Super speciality training was from Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad (AIG Hospital) (2016-2018) proud enough to say which is the largest institute for gastroenterology in the country, if not the world. Trained by Gastroenterologists and Surgeons namely, Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, Dr. Guduru.V.Rao, Dr. Pradeep Rebala who hold several responsible posts in World Organisations.

Fellowship-Hepatobiliary surgery followed by Consultant post at AIG Hospital (2018-2019), both deceased donor and Live Donor liver transplantation surgery under Dr. Raj Prasad, who was the Lead Transplant Surgeon from the Leeds, UK

FALS – Robotic Surgery 2022.

Fellowship-Liver Transplant & Minimally invasive Liver surgery 2023 by Prof. Subhash Gupta at Centre for liver and biliary surgeries, Max Saket, Delhi - one of the leading teams in the World a team which does about 500 liver transplantation surgeries a year and my experience alone is about 300 surgeries this year.

Consultant (GI, HPB & Liver transplant) – (2019-2023) for past 4 years in minimally invasive HPB and liver transplant surgery department at GEM hospital and research center, Coimbatore.

Doctor's Affiliations (International & National)

Doctor's Affiliations
(International & National)

International

ESOT

European Society for Organ Transplantation

ELITA

European Liver and Intestine Transplant Association

MRCS

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

IHPBA

International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association

National

MMC

Chennai

KEM Hospital

Mumbai

AIG Hospitals

Mumbai

CLBS

Mumbai

Royal Care Hospitals

Coimbatore

YouTube

GI Related Health Information

Watch Dr. Soundappan explain digestive, liver, and surgical conditions through real cases and clear medical insights.

YouTube

GI Related Health Information

Watch Dr. Soundappan explain digestive, liver, and surgical conditions through real cases and clear medical insights.

Royal Care Super Speciality Hospital

Dr. S. Soundappan on Gut Health & Wellness

Practical insights on maintaining digestive health for long-term well-being.

Royal Care Super Speciality Hospital

Dr. S. Soundappan on Gut Health & Wellness

Practical insights on maintaining digestive health for long-term well-being.

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Liver Damage Prevention

Simple guidance on preventing liver damage and maintaining long-term liver health through lifestyle awareness.

Royal Care Super Speciality Hospital

Your liver health questions—answered by top experts!

Expert answers to common questions about liver health and care.

Royal Care Super Speciality Hospital

Your liver health questions—answered by top experts!

Expert answers to common questions about liver health and care.

Dr.S.Soundappan

Tips to Reduce Fatty Liver

Understanding treatment options for liver cirrhosis beyond transplantation and advanced medical care.

Dr.S.Soundappan

Tips to Reduce Fatty Liver

Understanding treatment options for liver cirrhosis beyond transplantation and advanced medical care.

YouTube

Surgiucal Videos

Watch Dr. Soundappan explain digestive, liver, and surgical conditions through real cases and clear medical insights.

YouTube

Surgiucal Videos

Watch Dr. Soundappan explain digestive, liver, and surgical conditions through real cases and clear medical insights.

Dr.S.Soundappan

Tips to Reduce Fatty Liver

Understanding treatment options for liver cirrhosis beyond transplantation and advanced medical care.

Royal Care Super Speciality Hospital

Can liver cirrhosis be treated without transplantation surgery?

Understanding treatment options for liver cirrhosis beyond transplantation.

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Lateral Pancreaticojejunostomy & Cystojejunostomy

This video showcases a Lateral Pancreaticojejunostomy

Patient Testimonials

What my patients say about me & my service!