Dr. Vasantha Kumar
Dr. Vasantha Kumar
Surgical Gastroenterology 20+ Years Experience

Dr. Vasantha Kumar

MBBS, MS, MCh, FMAS
Associate Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology

About Dr. Vasantha Kumar

Professional Summary

Dr. Vasantha Kumar is a skilled surgical gastroenterologist and liver transplant specialist currently serving as Associate Consultant in Abdominal Trauma, HPB Surgery and Liver Transplantation at Rela Hospital, Chennai. With extensive training in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery, liver transplantation, and minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Kumar brings a comprehensive skill set to the management of complex liver, pancreatic, and biliary conditions. Dr. Kumar's academic journey spans prestigious institutions across India, including Stanley Medical College (Chennai), Madurai Medical College, and Bangalore Medical College, where he earned his MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology. He further refined his expertise through a dedicated fellowship in Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation at the Institute of Liver Diseases and Transplantation, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai. His proficiency in robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques positions him at the forefront of modern surgical care. With a focus on abdominal trauma care alongside his HPB and transplant expertise, Dr. Kumar offers international patients access to advanced surgical solutions delivered with precision and compassion at one of India's leading transplant centers.

Specializations

  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS (2005) — Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India
  • MS (General Surgery) (2009) — Madurai Medical College, Madurai, India
  • FMAS (Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery) (2012) — Gurgaon
  • MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology) (2016) — Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore
  • Fellowship in Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation (2018) — Institute of Liver Diseases and Transplantation, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rela Hospital, Chennai, India

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