Dr. Govind Nandakumar
Colon and Rectal Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Liver and Hepatobilliary Surgeon, Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Gastrointestinal Oncologist
MBBS, MD Internal Medicine, Diploma in General Surgery, Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery, Fellowship in Hepato Pancreatico Biliary Surgery
25+ Years
Experience
95% Recommended
(54 Ratings)
25+
Experience
(Years)
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Dr Govind Nandakumar is a highly reputed Surgical Gastroenterologist and GI Onco Surgeon with 25 years of experience. He is currently associated as a Consultant with:
- Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur
- Manipal Hospital, Hebbal
- Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road
- Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road
- Manipal Hospital, Millers Road
He worked previously at Weill Cornell Medical College, Washington University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and others.
His speciality interests are:
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gastrointestinal, Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Surgery
- Robotic GI and Onco Surgery
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis)
- HIPEC for abdominal cancers
- Robotic Surgery and HIPEC therapy
Upon completing his MBBS from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA in 2000, Dr Nandakumar furthered his surgical education with:
- MD in Internal Medicine from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York in 2004
- Diploma in General Surgery from the American Board of General Surgery in 2009
- Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery from Washington University, St Louis, USA in 2010
- Fellowship in Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery from Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, USA in 2011
- HPB and Liver Surgery program at Weill Cornell Medical College under Dr Daniel Cherqui, Dr Michelassi and Dr Lieberman.
- Training in Laparoscopic Surgery, SILS, Surgical Oncology, Upper GI Surgery and advanced colorectal procedures
Dr Govind is a member of:
- International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association (IHPBA)
- Society of Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI)
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
He has been recognised widely for his contributions. His awards include:
- Leading Health Professionals of the World – 2013
- Alpha Omega Alpha Resident Teaching Award – 2009
- Hassan Nama Chief Resident Teaching Award
- Dean’s List & Golden Key National Honour Society, University of Michigan
- Courtesy Faculty – Weill Cornell Medical College, New York
- Guest Faculty – AIMS Rishikesh
His research work includes publications such as:
- Hindgut Neuroendocrine Neoplasia
- Clostridium difficile Bacteremia. Surgical Infections
- Anastomoses of the lower gastrointestinal tract
- The Management of Gastrointestinal Tract Malignancies
- Laparoscopic Transverse Colectomy
- Prospective trial evaluating a novel surgical energy device in laparoscopic colon surgery
He is also a Chapter contributor for Textbook of Uncommon Cancer, 4th Edition (Uncommon Cancers of the Stomach).
He has also been featured in major Indian publications for expert medical opinions, including:
- The Indian Express
- Amar Ujala
- Vijay Karnataka
- Prajavani
- Happiest Health
- BoldSky
- Healthshots
- ABP Live.
His ability to speak English, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada makes patients feel at ease, encouraging open communication about their concerns.
To inquire about Dr Govind Nandakumar’s OPD timings, contact number and consultation fees, call us at 8069923891. For seamless online appointments and priority service, reach out to the medical team at HexaHealth.
Specializations
Dr. Govind Nandakumar performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Liver & HPB Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Oncology
Registration Details
- Karnataka Medical Council - Registration No. (97787)
Education & Achievements
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (MBBS)
- Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai (MD Internal Medicine)
- American Board of General Surgery (Diploma in General Surgery)
- Washington University, St Louis, USA (Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery)
- Cornell University, USA (Fellowship in Hepato Pancreatico Biliary Surgery)
Awards & Recognitions
- Hassan Nama Chief Resident Teaching Award (2009)
- Alpha Omega Alpha Resident Teaching Award (2009)
- Leading Health Professionals of the World (2013)
- Dean’s List, University of Michigan (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
- Society of Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India
- Indian Association of Surgical Oncology
- Association of Surgeons of India
Work Experience
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Hebbal
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Millers Road
- Assistant Professor - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, USA
- Fellow - Washington University
- Resident in Surgical Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Resident in General Surgery and Surgical Gastroenterology - Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College
Treatments
Dr. Govind Nandakumar specializes in the following treatments:
Hospitals (5)
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Ratings & Reviews
95%
Based on 54 ratings
Write a Reviewನನ್ನ ಮಗಳಿಗೆ ಕರುಳಿನ ತೊಂದರೆ ಇತ್ತು, ತುಂಬಾ ಚಿಕ್ಕ ವಯಸ್ಸಿನಿಂದಲೇ. ಮಣಿಪಾಲ್ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ, ಯಶವಂತಪುರದಲ್ಲಿ ಡಾ. ಗೋವಿಂದ ನಂದಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರನ್ನು ಸಂಪರ್ಕಿಸಿದೆವು. ಅವರು ಮಗಳ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಯನ್ನು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ತಾಳ್ಮೆಯಿಂದ ಕೇಳಿ, ಸರಿಯಾದ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗಳನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿಸಿ, ಸೂಕ್ತ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ನೀಡಿದರು. ಈಗ ನನ್ನ ಮಗಳು ಆರೋಗ್ಯವಾಗಿದ್ದಾಳೆ. ಡಾಕ್ಟರ್ ಅವರ ಆಶೀರ್ವಾದ ನಮ್ಮ ಮೇಲೆ ಸದಾ ಇರಲಿ. ಅವರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಹೇಳಲು ನನ್ನ ಬಳಿ ಪದಗಳೇ ಇಲ್ಲ.
I'm finally on the path to recovery and feel so much better.
Highly recommend him for any GI surgery needs.
ನಾನು ಡಾ. ಗೋವಿಂದ ನಂದಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರನ್ನು ಮಣಿಪಾಲ್ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ, ಹೆಬ್ಬಾಳದಲ್ಲಿ ಭೇಟಿಯಾದೆ. ನನ್ನ ತಂದೆಗೆ ಪಿತ್ತಕೋಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಲ್ಲುಗಳ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಇತ್ತು, ಅದು ತುಂಬಾ ನೋವು ಕೊಡುತ್ತಿತ್ತು. ಡಾಕ್ಟರ್ ಸರ್ ತುಂಬಾ ಪರಿಣಿತರು, ಅವರು ಸಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಶಸ್ತ್ರಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ಮಾಡಿ ನಮ್ಮ ತಂದೆಯನ್ನು ಗುಣಪಡಿಸಿದರು. ಅವರ ಕೈಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಷ್ಟು ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟತೆ ಇದೆ, ಮತ್ತು ಅವರು ರೋಗಿಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಿಂದ ಮಾತನಾಡುತ್ತಾರೆ. ನಮಗೆ ಅವರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ನಂಬಿಕೆ ಇದೆ.
The recovery has been smooth, all thanks to his excellent surgical skills and the wonderful post-operative care. I highly recommend him for any gastrointestinal issues.
He recommended an advanced treatment plan, and within weeks, I started feeling much better. His thorough approach and comforting nature helped me through every step of my treatment. I’m very thankful to him
His approach was professional, and he always took the time to answer all my questions. If you're facing any serious GI conditions, Dr. Nandakumar is the one to trust. I highly recommend him
I had liver cirrhosis, and after meeting him, I felt reassured and hopeful. He performed a laparoscopic procedure, and I have been recovering well ever since. What I appreciated the most was his constant support and clear communication. His expertise in GI surgeries is unmatched, and I am forever grateful for his care.
After the surgery, I began to recover much faster than expected. His skill and professionalism were evident, but what stood out the most was his kindness and support throughout the journey. Dr. Nandakumar truly helped me get back on my feet. He is the Best Gastroenterology Specialist in Bangalore
When I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, I felt lost and overwhelmed. Dr. Govind N Kumar not only provided me with expert treatment options but also helped me emotionally throughout the journey. He performed a complex surgery, and his follow-up care was outstanding. The surgery was a success, and I am now cancer-free. Dr. Nandakumar is a compassionate and highly skilled surgeon who made all the difference in my recovery. He is definitely a Top Gastro Doctor in Bangalore.
After months of pain and frequent flare-ups, I met Dr. Govind Nandakumar. He explained everything in detail and recommended a surgery. Post-surgery, my symptoms improved drastically, and I am now living pain-free. Dr. Nandakumar’s expertise and care have truly changed my life. He’s the Best Gastro Surgeon in Bangalore for any GI issues
FAQs about Dr. Govind Nandakumar
Dr. Govind N kumar specialises in Surgical Gastroenterology.
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Doctor Govind Nandakumar practices at the following hospitals:
Dr. Govind Nandakumar has 24 years of experience in Surgical Gastroenterology.
The consultation timings of Dr. Govind Nandakumar for an appointment are:
Mon - Sat
10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
The consultation fee of Doctor Govind Nandakumar is ₹1100.
Dr. Govind Nandakumar's qualifications are: MBBS, Diplomate of Internal Medicine, Diplomate Colon and Rectal Surgery.
There are 54% reviews and 95% recommendations for Dr. Govind Nandakumar based on the patient's feedback.
Doctor Govind Nandakumar specializes in the following treatments:
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