Dr. Siddharth U

Dr Siddharth U is a gastroenterologist in Salem with 13 years of experience specialising in medical gastroenterology, hepatology, interventional endoscopy, and the management of complex gastrointestinal and liver disorders, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti and Shanmuga Hospital, Chinna Pudur, Salem.

He has published research on hepatocellular carcinoma from a tertiary care centre in India and brings a multidisciplinary team based approach to managing both routine digestive conditions and advanced liver disease.

He consults in English and Tamil.

Area of Expertise

Hepatology and Liver Disorders

Patients with acute and chronic liver conditions including cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, and hepatic malignancy are evaluated and managed by Dr Siddharth with evidence based hepatological care:

• Cirrhosis management
• Viral hepatitis diagnosis and treatment
• Hepatocellular carcinoma evaluation
• Liver disease complication management
• Chronic liver disease monitoring

Interventional Endoscopy

Patients requiring therapeutic endoscopic procedures for upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions are managed with advanced endoscopic techniques:

• Upper GI endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Endoscopic haemostasis
• Polypectomy
• Endoscopic stricture management

Acid Peptic and Functional GI Disorders

Patients with acid related conditions and functional bowel disorders are assessed and managed with appropriate medical and lifestyle based interventions:

• Acid peptic disorder management
• GERD evaluation and treatment
• Irritable bowel syndrome management
• Functional dyspepsia
• Peptic ulcer disease management

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are managed with structured long term treatment protocols and regular disease monitoring:

• Ulcerative colitis management
• Crohn's disease treatment
• IBD flare management
• Immunosuppressive therapy planning
• Long term IBD surveillance

Gastrointestinal Infections and Tropical GI Disease

Patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal infections are evaluated with appropriate diagnostic workup and targeted treatment:

• Acute gastroenteritis management
• Gastrointestinal tuberculosis
• Parasitic infection management
• Tropical liver disease evaluation
• Enteric fever and GI infection care

Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders

Patients with pancreatic and biliary tract conditions are assessed with imaging guided evaluation and medical or endoscopic management:

• Acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Pancreatic cyst evaluation
• Biliary obstruction assessment
• Choledocholithiasis management
• Biliary disorder monitoring

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem (2013)
• MD Internal Medicine, Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (2021)
• DM Medical Gastroenterology, Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital
• Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration No. 101932 (2013)

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Siddharth U has contributed to peer reviewed research in hepatology:

• "Profile of Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Centre in India"

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Siddharth U currently practises at:

• Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti, Salem, Consultant Medical Gastroenterology
• Shanmuga Hospital, Chinna Pudur, Salem, Consultant

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