About Prof. D. Kannan

• Prof. D. Kannan is a highly experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 45 years of clinical expertise in the field.
• He is proficient in managing various gastrointestinal conditions such as abdominal pain, peptic and gastric ulcers, acute pancreatitis, appendicitis and ulcerative colitis.
• His key areas of interest include endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, bariatric surgery and gastrointestinal cancer surgeries.
• He has received prestigious recognitions, including the “Best Doctor Award” by the Times Group in the “Stalwarts” category (2018) and by the Government of Tamil Nadu (2015).
• He completed his MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1982 and 1986, respectively.
• Dr. Kannan was honored with an Honorary FRCS from Glasgow University in 2009 and later joined the institution as teaching faculty.
• He is highly skilled in hepato-biliary and pancreatic surgeries, having successfully performed over 2000 surgeries in this domain.
• Dr. Kannan has contributed to academic research with 20 publications in reputed international journals.
• He is a respected member of several prestigious medical associations including the International hepato pancreatico biliary association, the Association of Surgeons of India, the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, the Association of minimal access surgeons of India, the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, the Tamil Nadu chapter of Indian society of gastroenterology and the Association of Endocrine surgeons of India.

Work Experience

• More than 35 years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterology and HPB Surgery.
• Senior Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology, HPB Surgery & Liver Transplantation at Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai.
• Former Professor and Head of Surgical Gastroenterology at Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai.
• Instrumental in developing advanced liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery programs in India.
• Extensive experience in managing complex gastrointestinal, pancreatic and liver disorders.
• Successfully performed thousands of major gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgical procedures.

Education

• MBBS – Madras University, Chennai.
• MS (General Surgery) – Madras Medical College, Chennai.
• MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology) – Madras Medical College, Chennai.
• Advanced training in Liver Transplantation and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery from internationally reputed institutions.
• Specialized training in advanced gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgical techniques.

Location

Gleneagles Global Hospital Chennai

Established in: 1999

Number of Beds: 1000+

Multi Specialty

Location: Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Awards

• Recognized as one of India’s leading Surgical Gastroenterologists and HPB Surgeons.
• Played a key role in establishing advanced liver transplant programs in South India.
• Successfully performed numerous complex liver, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgeries.
• Former Professor and Head of Department with significant contributions to surgical education and training.
• Published numerous scientific papers in reputed national and international medical journals.
• Frequently invited as faculty and speaker at national and international gastroenterology and hepatobiliary surgery conferences.
• Contributed significantly to research and advancements in liver transplantation and gastrointestinal surgery.