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Dr. Kumar Palaniappan
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery | Liver Transplantation | Laparoscopic and Robotic HPB Surgery. , Chennai , India

Dr. Kumar Palaniappan
Senior Consultant

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery | Liver Transplantation | Laparoscopic and Robotic HPB Surgery. , Chennai , India

Chennai , India
Works at Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai (Chennai)
25 Years Experience

Consultation Schedule of Dr. Kumar Palaniappan

Fee At Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai ₹ 1000.00
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Mon
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Thu
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
More About Doctor
  • Dr. Kumar Palaniappan is a renowned expert in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation, currently practicing at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre in Chennai.
  • With a medical career of over 25 years, he has garnered extensive experience and recognition in his field.
  • Dr. Palaniappan completed his MBBS in 1999 from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, followed by a DNB in General Surgery in 2004 and a DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology in 2009 from Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre, Madurai.
  • He further honed his skills by undertaking a Fellowship in Liver Transplantation & HPB Surgery at Medanta-The Medicity, Gurgaon 2012.
  • His professional journey includes significant roles such as Senior Resident at SGPGI, Lucknow, and specialized training in liver transplant surgery at esteemed institutions in Seoul and Japan.
  • Dr. Palaniappan's clinical interests encompass living and deceased liver transplantation, laparoscopic donor hepatectomy, and advanced laparoscopic HPB surgeries.
  • His dedication to the field is evident through his numerous awards, including the Best Poster Award at the IHPBA Annual Conference in 2016 and a Travel Grant from the Japanese HPB Society.
  • Patients seeking expert care in HPB surgery and liver transplantation can consult Dr. Palaniappan at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai.
Special Interest
  • Living Donor and Deceased Donor Liver Transplantation.
  • Laparoscopic Donor Hepatectomy.
  • Laparoscopic HPB Surgery, including hepatic and pancreatic resections.
  • Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery.
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Works at Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai, Chennai

Work Experience

MIOT International, Chennai (Chennai)

Consultant (January 2010 to March 2011)

Dr. Mehta’s Hospital, Chennai

Consultant (May 2011 to September 2011)

Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon (Gurgaon)

Senior Liver Transplant Fellow (October 2011 to October 2012)

BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Chennai)

Senior Consultant HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon (October 2012 to September 2018)

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Frequently Asked Questions For Dr. Kumar Palaniappan

Dr. Kumar Palaniappan specializes in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgery and liver transplantation.

Dr. Palaniappan practices at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre in Chennai.

Dr. Palaniappan has over 25 years of experience in HPB and liver transplantation surgery.

Dr. Palaniappan specializes in living and deceased donor liver transplantation, laparoscopic donor hepatectomy, and advanced laparoscopic HPB surgeries.

Dr. Palaniappan holds an MBBS, DNB in General Surgery, DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology, and a Fellowship in Liver Transplantation & HPB Surgery.

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