Dr. Dinesh Jothimani
Dr. Dinesh Jothimani
Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary 19+ Years Experience

Dr. Dinesh Jothimani

MBBS, MRCP, CCT, FRCP
Director, Hepatology, Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

About Dr. Dinesh Jothimani

Professional Summary

Dr. Dinesh Jothimani is the Director of Hepatology at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai, bringing over 18 years of clinical experience in managing complex liver diseases and transplantation. A senior transplant hepatologist, he has performed over 500 ERCPs and possesses extensive expertise in acute liver failure, viral and autoimmune hepatitis, advanced transplant hepatology, and therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Jothimani trained in the United Kingdom for six years (2004–2010), earning the MRCP (UK) and CCT in Hepatology, Gastroenterology & General Medicine, followed by the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCP, Glasgow). His international training across leading institutions in the UK and Australia has equipped him with world-class clinical and academic capabilities. He is also a prolific academician with more than 50 publications, textbook chapters, and research contributions in leading international journals, spanning autoimmune liver disease, viral hepatitis, NASH, transplant outcomes, and COVID-related liver complications. With his globally recognized qualifications and deep commitment to patient care, Dr. Jothimani contributes advanced expertise and leadership to Rela Hospital's liver program, ensuring patients receive world-class standards in diagnosis, treatment, and transplant care — making him an excellent choice for international patients seeking comprehensive hepatology services.

Specializations

  • Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary
  • Surgical Gastroenterology (Transplant Hepatology)

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS— Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital, Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India (2000)
  • MRCP (UK) — The Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (2004)
  • CCT in Hepatology, Gastroenterology & General Medicine — West Midlands Deanery, United Kingdom (2004–2010)
  • FRCP (Glasgow)— The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow (2018)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai — Director, Hepatology (2018–Present)
  • Global Hospitals, Chennai — Consultant, Liver Transplant Physician (2012–2018)
  • University Hospitals of Coventry & Warwickshire, UK — Consultant Hepatologist (Locum) (2010–2011)
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia — Hepatology Research Fellow (2008–2009)
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK — Specialist Registrar, Hepatology (2004–2005)

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