Dr. Govind Nandakumar
Colon and Rectal Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Liver and Hepatobilliary Surgeon, Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Bangalore
MBBS, MD Internal Medicine, FASCRS, FSSO, FACS, Fellowship Colon and Rectal Surgery, Fellowship Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
26+ Years
Experience
97% Recommended
(85 Ratings)
26+
Experience
(Years)
97%
Recommended
(85 Ratings)
Consultation Fee: ₹1000 - 1420 (approximate)
WhatsApp ExpertDr Govind Nandakumar is a Surgical Gastroenterologist and GI Oncosurgeon in Bengaluru with 26 years of experience, currently practising as a Consultant across Manipal Hospitals in Hebbal and Yeshwanthpur.
He specialises in robotic gastrointestinal surgery, hepato-pancreato-biliary oncology, colorectal procedures, and peritoneal surface malignancies.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Govind Nandakumar focuses on advanced digestive surgery and surgical oncology through the following clinical areas:
Robotic and Laparoscopic GI Surgery
He performs robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for complex gastrointestinal disorders, ensuring precise tumour resection and faster post-operative recovery.
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Oncology
Dr Govind carries out complex surgical resections for liver, pancreatic, and bile duct cancers, including Whipple procedures and liver resections.
Colorectal and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
He performs minimally invasive colorectal resections and provides surgical management for severe Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC
Dr Nandakumar delivers cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy to treat advanced peritoneal surface cancers.
Educational Background
He completed clinical fellowships in Surgical Oncology and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, and in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Washington University in St Louis.
He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the Society of Surgical Oncology.
Awards, Research, and Publications
He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and received the Hasan Nama Chief Resident Teaching Award at Cornell University.
He has authored numerous research papers and textbook chapters on colorectal and gastrointestinal oncology in indexed medical journals.
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Dr. Govind Nandakumar's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Govind Nandakumar performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Liver & HPB Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
Registration Details
- Karnataka Medical Council - Registration No. (97787)
Education & Achievements
- University of Michigan, United States (MBBS)
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, United States (MD Internal Medicine)
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS)
- Society of Surgical Oncology (FSSO)
- American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Washington University in St Louis, Siteman Cancer Center, United States (Fellowship Colon and Rectal Surgery)
- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York (Fellowship Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery)
Awards & Recognitions
- Hasan Nama Chief Resident Teaching Award, Cornell (2009)
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Award (2005)
Published Papers
- Smith JD, Nandakumar G. Hindgut Neuroendocrine Neoplasia. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2015 Oct 26;7(1):73–8.
- Kaufman E, Liska D, Rubinshteyn V, Nandakumar G. Clostridium difficile Bacteremia. Surgical Infections. 2013 Dec;14(6):559–60.
- Nandakumar G, Stein SL, Michelassi F. Anastomoses of the lower gastrointestinal tract. Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2009 Nov 3;6(12):709–16.
- Gupta N, Sanjeev Vasudev Katti, Bhawna Sirohi, Divya Manikandan, Govind Nandakumar. Molecular Oncology in Management of Colorectal Cancer. Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology [Internet]. 2021 Mar 16 [cited 2023 Oct 31];12(S1):169–80.
- Nandakumar G, Fleshman JW. Laparoscopy for rectal cancer. Surgical oncology clinics of North America [Internet]. 2010 Oct;19(4):793–802.
- La Gamma, Nicholas, and Govind Nandakumar. 2013. “The Management of Gastrointestinal Tract Malignancies.” Hospital Practice (1995) 41 (2): 7–15.
- Nandakumar, Govind, and Tushar Samdani. 2020. “Laparoscopic Transverse Colectomy.” In Laparoscopic Colectomy, 35–48. Cham: Springer International Publishing.
- Vemala Nagendra Gupta, Ramraj, and Govind Nandakumar. 2020. “Laparoscopic Surgery in Obstructed and Recurrent Tumors.” In Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, 172–78. First edition. | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2020.: CRC Press.
- Nandakumar, Govind, and James W. Fleshman. 2010. “Laparoscopy for Rectal Cancer.” Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America 19 (4): 793–802.
- Gupta, Ramraj Vemala Nagendra, and Govind Nandakumar. 2015. “Cost Effective Endoscopic Anal Surgery - Initial Experience.” Apollo Medicine 12 (1_suppl): S21–22.
- Liska, David MD; Lee, Sang W. MD; Nandakumar, Govind MD. Laparoscopic Surgery for Benign and Malignant Colorectal Diseases. Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques 22(3):p 165-174, June 2012.
Memberships
- International Heapto Pancreatobiliary Association (IHPA)
- Society of Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI)
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Work Experience
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Hebbal
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Millers Road
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka
- Resident - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Assistant Professor - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, USA
Top Treatments & Procedures Offered by Dr. Govind Nandakumar
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Dr. Govind Nandakumar specialises in Surgical Gastroenterology, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Liver & HPB Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery.
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Dr. Govind Nandakumar has 26 years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterology.
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Doctor Govind Nandakumar specializes in the following treatments:
The consultation timings of Dr. Govind Nandakumar for an appointment are:
Mon
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thurs
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sat
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The consultation fee of Doctor Govind Nandakumar is ₹1000 - 1420, depending on the hospital or clinic. A one-time registration fee may apply for first-time visits.
Dr. Govind Nandakumar's qualifications are:
- MBBS
- MD Internal Medicine
- FASCRS
- FSSO
- FACS
- Fellowship Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Fellowship Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
There are 85 ratings and 97% recommendation for Dr. Govind Nandakumar based on the patient's feedback.
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