Dr. Jayanthi Venkataraman

Dr Jayanthi Venkataraman is one of the most distinguished hepatologists and gastroenterologists in Chennai with 51 years of experience in comprehensive liver and gastrointestinal care.

She currently serves as a Senior Consultant in Hepatology and Gastroenterology at Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Chennai, where she provides advanced and evidence-based care for complex liver and digestive disorders.

If you are searching for the best hepatologist in Chennai or a trusted liver specialist in Perumbakkam, Dr Jayanthi Venkataraman brings decades of expertise in liver disease, hepatology, and complex gastrointestinal care with a strong academic and clinical background.

She has served as Professor and Head of Gastroenterology at Government Stanley Hospital, Chennai and brings five decades of distinguished academic and clinical expertise to her practice. She consults in English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Jayanthi specialises in comprehensive hepatology, gastroenterology, and liver transplant medicine, offering expert management of complex liver and digestive conditions.

Hepatology and Liver Disease

• Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis
• Hepatic Encephalopathy
• Variceal Bleeding and Endoscopic Sclerotherapy
• Hepatocellular Carcinoma
• Liver Transplant Evaluation and Post-Transplant Care
• Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension

Gastroenterology

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Tropical Gastroenterology
• Gallstone Disease
• Intestinal Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Infectious Diseases

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

• Senior Consultant, Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Chennai

Previous Affiliations

• Professor of Hepatology and HOD, SRMC, Chennai
• Senior Consultant (Academic and Research Officer), Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
• Professor and Head of Department, Government Stanley Hospital, Chennai
• Reader in Medical Gastroenterology, Coimbatore Medical College Hospital
• Assistant Professor, Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital, Chennai
• Fellow, Leicester General Hospital, UK (NACC British Digestive Foundation)

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi in 1975
• MD in General Medicine from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1980
• DM in Gastroenterology from Christian Medical College, Vellore in 1984
• MNAMS – Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (1988)
• FICP – Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians (1997)

Research and Publications

Dr Jayanthi has published extensively in reputed journals including Gut, Quarterly Journal of Medicine, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, Annals of Hepatology, and Indian Journal of Gastroenterology.

Selected Publications

• Epidemiology of Crohn's Disease in Indian Migrants, Quarterly Journal of Medicine
• MELD Score in Hepatic Encephalopathy, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
• Predictors of Mortality in Hepatic Encephalopathy, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
• TACE and Sorafenib in Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Annals of Hepatology
• Variceal Recurrence After Endoscopic Sclerotherapy, Journal of Digestive Diseases
• HBIG Prophylaxis in Liver Transplant Recipients, Indian Journal of Gastroenterology

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