Dr. Jayanthi Venkataraman
Dr. Jayanthi V.
Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary 36+ Years Experience

Dr. Jayanthi Venkataraman

MBBS, MD, DM, MAMS, FICP
Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

About Dr. Jayanthi Venkataraman

Professional Summary

Dr. Jayanthi Venkataraman is a highly distinguished Senior Consultant in Hepatology and Liver Transplant Medicine with an exceptional career spanning over 36 years. Currently practicing at Gleneagles Health City in Chennai, she is one of India's most experienced gastroenterologists and hepatologists, bringing together decades of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and research excellence in the management of complex liver and gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Venkataraman's illustrious career includes leadership roles as Professor and Head of Department at multiple prestigious institutions, including Government Stanley Hospital and SRMC in Chennai. She has also trained internationally as a Fellow at the Leicester General Hospital in the United Kingdom under the British Digestive Foundation (NACC). Her extensive publication record of 16+ peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals reflects her deep commitment to advancing medical knowledge in hepatology and gastroenterology. Recognized as an Emeritus Professor by Dr. MGR Medical University, an elected Member of the Academy of Medical Sciences (MAMS), and a Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians (FICP), Dr. Venkataraman is a trusted name for patients seeking expert care for liver diseases, portal hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy, and liver transplant evaluation. 

Specializations

  • Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary
  • Surgical Gastroenterology (Liver Transplant consultation and management)

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS— Lady Harding Medical College, Delhi (1971–1975)
  • MD (General Medicine) — Madras Medical College, Madras (1978–1980)
  • DM (Gastroenterology) — Christian Medical College, Vellore (1982–1984)
  • MAMS — Elected as Member of the Academy of Medical Sciences (1988)
  • FICP — Elected as Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians (1997)
  • Emeritus Professor — Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai (June 2015)
  • Fellowship (NACC – British Digestive Foundation) — Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom (1990–1991)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gleneagles Health City, Chennai, Perumbakkam 
  • Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
  • SRMC (Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre), Chennai
  • Government Stanley Hospital, Chennai
  • Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, Coimbatore
  • Government Peripheral Hospital, Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital, Chennai
  • Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom
  • Government General Hospital, Chennai

Awards & Recognition

  • Emeritus Professor — Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai (June 2015)
  • MAMS — Elected Member of the Academy of Medical Sciences (1988)
  • FICP — Elected Fellow of the Indian College of Physicians (1997)
  • Author of 16+ peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals covering hepatic encephalopathy, liver cirrhosis, gallstone disease, Crohn's disease epidemiology, variceal bleeding, and liver transplant immunology

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