Dr. Arul Kumar S
Dr. Arul S
Surgical Gastroenterology 18+ Years Experience

Dr. Arul Kumar S

MBBS, MS, Fellowship in HPB Surgery, Fellowship in Liver Transplantation
Associate Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology

About Dr. Arul Kumar S

Professional Summary

Dr. Arul Kumar S is a skilled and dedicated surgeon specializing in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery and Liver Transplantation at Rela Hospital, Chennai. With over a decade of surgical experience, he has developed deep expertise in complex liver resections, live donor liver transplantation, and the management of hepatobiliary conditions. He currently serves as Associate Consultant in the Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation, working under the distinguished guidance of Prof. Rela. Dr. Arul Kumar's training journey reflects a strong commitment to surgical excellence. After completing his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Dr. M.G.R Medical University, he pursued advanced fellowship training in HPB Surgery at the prestigious Christian Medical College, Vellore, followed by a Fellowship in Liver Transplantation at Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai. His academic accomplishments include gold medals in Surgical Gastroenterology and Rheumatology, alongside recognition for best poster presentations at national surgical conferences. With clinical expertise spanning hilar cholangiocarcinoma surgery, live donor liver transplantation, hepatolithiasis, and HPB radiology, Dr. Arul Kumar brings a comprehensive and patient-centered approach to the treatment of complex hepatobiliary and liver diseases. International patients seeking advanced liver transplant and HPB surgical care can trust his meticulous skill and experience.

Specializations

  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • M.B.B.S.— Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Madras Medical College, Chennai (July 2002 – March 2008)
  • M.S. in General Surgery — Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai (April 2008 – May 2011)
  • Fellowship in HPB Surgery— Christian Medical College, Vellore (July 2014 – July 2016)
  • Fellowship in Liver Transplantation — Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai, under Prof. Rela (August 2017 – August 2018)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rela Hospital, Chennai (Current)
  • Gleneagles Global Hospital, Chennai
  • Christian Medical College, Vellore
  • GEM Hospital and Research Institute, Coimbatore
  • Sacred Heart Mission Hospital, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala
  • Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai
  • Madras Medical College, Chennai

Awards & Recognition

  • Dr. Ashok Kumar Inter College Gold Medal in Surgical Gastroenterology for M.S. postgraduates, Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai
  • Inter College Gold Medal in Rheumatology for undergraduates, conducted by the Department of Rheumatology, Madras Medical College, Chennai
  • Best Poster Presentation — Tamilnadu and Pondicherry Chapter of ASI Conference, Chennai (2008)
  • Best Poster Presentation — Salem ASI Chapter Meet, Salem (2009)

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