Dr. Govind Nanadkumar

Dr Govind Nandakumar is a highly trained surgical gastroenterologist and GI oncosurgeon in Bangalore with over 26 years of experience in gastrointestinal surgery, robotic surgery, colorectal surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, and GI cancer management.

He currently practises as a Consultant across multiple Manipal Hospital locations in Bangalore including Yeshwanthpur, Sarjapur Road, Varthur Road, Hebbal, Millers Road, and Yelahanka.

Patients searching for the best surgical gastroenterologist in Bangalore or a trusted GI cancer surgeon will find in Dr Govind the rare combination of US-trained surgical expertise and evidence-based care that sets him apart.

Whether you need expert care for a gastrointestinal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, liver or pancreatic condition, colorectal concern, or any complex GI surgical need, he provides world-class, evidence-based surgical care. He consults in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada.

Area of Expertise

GI and HPB Cancer Surgery and Robotic Surgery

Advanced surgical management of gastrointestinal and liver cancers using robotic, laparoscopic, and open techniques.

• GI cancer surgery and liver oncosurgery
• Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery for liver, pancreas, and biliary conditions
• Robotic surgery for complex GI procedures
• HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) for abdominal cancers
• Surgical oncology for GI malignancies

Laparoscopic and Colorectal Surgery

Minimally invasive and specialised surgical care for colorectal and upper GI conditions.

• Laparoscopic surgery including SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery)
• Colorectal surgery for diseases of the colon, rectum, and anal canal
• Upper gastrointestinal surgery for liver, oesophagus, and stomach disorders
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) surgery for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Laparoscopic hernia surgery

Gastrointestinal Surgery and Digestive Disease Management

Comprehensive surgical care for a wide range of digestive and abdominal conditions.

• Complex and re-operative gastrointestinal surgical procedures
• Bariatric surgery for obesity management
• Emergency GI surgical conditions
• Post-surgical follow-up and long-term digestive care

Professional Experience

Dr Govind Nandakumar is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Millers Road, Bangalore
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore

He previously served as faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York and continues to hold a courtesy faculty position there. He relocated to Bangalore in 2015 to establish a centre of expertise for digestive diseases, bringing with him world-class surgical training from some of the top medical institutions in the USA.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2000
• DM in Gastroenterology from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, 2004
• FACS (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons), 2009
• FASCRS (Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons) from Washington University, Siteman Cancer Center, St Louis, 2010

Dr Govind Nandakumar completed advanced training in laparoscopic hernia surgery at Washington University (2012) and specialised in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College under leading HPB surgeons.

He also received surgical training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre and New York Hospital, giving him a uniquely comprehensive foundation in GI and cancer surgery.

Awards and Research

• Leading Health Professionals of the World, 2013
• Alpha Omega Alpha Resident Teaching Award, 2009
• Hassan Nama Chief Resident Teaching Award
• Courtesy Faculty, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York
• Published research in Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, Surgical Endoscopy, and co-authored a chapter in the Textbook of Uncommon Cancer (Fourth Edition)
• Featured in The Indian Express, Vijay Karnataka, Healthshots, and ABP Live

Memberships

• American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (FASCRS)
• International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)
• Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration number 97787, since 2012

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on gastrointestinal cancers, liver and pancreatic conditions, colorectal surgery, robotic surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, HIPEC, or any complex GI surgical need in Bangalore, book an appointment with Dr Govind Nandakumar at Manipal Hospital through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.