Dr. P. Senthilnathan is a highly acclaimed Surgical Gastroenterologist, Director and Head of the Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary, Minimal Access Surgery, and Transplant at GEM Hospital & Research Centre, Chennai. With an academic journey spanning MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (General Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh), DNB (GI Surgery), FACS (USA), and FMAS, he embodies a rare blend of clinical excellence, academic brilliance, and surgical innovation. A pioneer in advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive HPB surgery, Dr. Senthilnathan has performed thousands of complex procedures, ranging from laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy and choledochal cyst excision to advanced colorectal and hepatobiliary reconstructions. His expertise lies in integrating precision, safety, and patient-centered care with cutting-edge technology to deliver superior outcomes.
Recognized globally, he has been honored with multiple awards including the Young Investigator Award at the World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (Japan), Gold Medal in DNB Surgical Gastroenterology, and Best Paper Awards at prestigious international forums. Beyond the operating theatre, he is an active academic leader, serving as Secretary of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI), and has contributed significantly to training surgeons worldwide through workshops, conferences, and orations. His vision combines compassionate care, affordability, and world-class surgical standards, making him a trusted name in surgical gastroenterology.
Over 50 peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals and several book chapters