Dr. Rajesh Rajalingam
Dr. Rajesh Rajalingam
Surgical Gastroenterology 20+ Years Experience

Dr. Rajesh Rajalingam

MBBS, MS, MCh
Clinical Lead for HPB Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology

About Dr. Rajesh Rajalingam

Professional Summary

Dr. Rajesh Rajalingam is a distinguished hepatobiliary and liver transplant surgeon with extensive expertise in HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) surgery, liver transplantation, and abdominal trauma care. Holding the qualifications of MBBS, MS, and MCh, he serves as the Clinical Lead for HPB Surgery and Senior Consultant in Abdominal Trauma, HPB Surgery, and Liver Transplantation at Rela Hospital, Chennai — one of India's premier centers for liver disease and transplantation. With nearly a decade of dedicated training and experience in liver transplant and HPB services, Dr. Rajesh has developed specialized proficiency in both living donor and deceased donor liver transplantation, donor hepatectomy, and advanced resections for hepatopancreatic and biliary malignancies including complex vascular resections. His research interests in portal haemodynamics, liver regeneration, and paediatric liver transplantation reflect his commitment to advancing the field. He has an impressive portfolio of peer-reviewed publications and has presented his work at numerous national and international conferences, earning recognition including a Best Poster Award at IHPBA 2010. International patients seeking world-class care in liver transplantation, complex hepatobiliary surgery, or management of liver and pancreatic conditions can trust Dr. Rajesh's extensive clinical experience and academic rigor.

Specializations

  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS (2003) — Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli
  • MS in General Surgery (2007) — JIPMER, Pondicherry
  • MCh in Gastrointestinal Surgery (2011) — G B Pant Hospital, New Delhi
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Liver Transplantation (2013) — Global Hospital, Chennai

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rela Hospital (formerly RELA Institute & Medical Centre), Chennai

Awards & Recognition

  • Gold Medal in Anatomy (MBBS)
  • Best Poster Award — IHPBA 2010, Delhi, for "Management of Hypersplenism in Non-cirrhotic Portal Hypertension: A Surgical Series"
  • Presented a paper at IHPBA 2010 — "Extra-Hepatic Portal Venous Obstruction: Surgery, An Effective Remedy!" and posters at IHPBA, Argentina 2010
  • Attended various national and international conferences including PON CON 2006 & 2007, Surgery Update 2007, HPB CON 2008, IHPBA 2010, IAP 2011, IASG 2012, ILTS 2013 & 2017, and Laparoscopy basic training programmes

Research & Publications

  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals including American Surgeon, Digestive Surgery, Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, Tropical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International, Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hepatology International, Liver Transplantation, and Transplantation

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