Dr Elankumaran K

Dr. Elankumaran K is a distinguished Gastrointestinal Surgeon and an expert in Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery. With over 20 years of experience, he has performed more than 1500 liver transplantations with a notable success rate of 95%. His expertise extends to managing over 5000 complex liver, biliary, and pancreatic surgeries. Dr. Elankumaran is recognized for leading one of the best teams in the country for comprehensive liver disease treatment, including liver transplantation.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS from Madras Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (2003)
• MS (General Surgery) from Madras Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (2007)
• MRCS(Ed) from Royal College of Surgery of Edinburgh
• Mch (Surgical Gastroenterology) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (2012)
• Liver Transplant Fellowship from Medanta – Medicity, Gurgaon
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. University, Chennai
• Certified Robotic Surgeon in Liver & Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Multiorgan transplant training from Miami Transplant Institute
• Minimally invasive liver surgery training from Fudan University, Shanghai​​​​​​​​​​​​.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Elankumaran has a remarkable career spanning 20 years in Gastrointestinal Surgery and Liver Transplant, working as an expert in various cities of India. He has been a key part of teams performing Asia’s first combined heart-liver surgery and South Asia's first simultaneous Kidney-Pancreas Transplantation. His commitment to the field is also evident through his active participation in academic meetings, conferences, and workshops in India and abroad​​​​.

Notable Achievements:

• Mayan Awards for Excellence in Liver Transplantation (2022)
• Rising Star in Liver Transplantation from TOI (2019)
• National first in selection for AIMS New Delhi (2010)
• Academic excellence and best all-rounder in school
• Distinction in several subjects in both UG and PG at Madras Medical College
• Involved in research projects at AIIMS, New Delhi
• Over 20 publications in national and international journals
• Thesis guide for National board candidates in G.I. Surgery​​​​.

Certifications:

• Certified Robotic Surgeon in Liver & Gastrointestinal Surgery

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS)
• Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
• Indian HPB Surgery Association
• Founding member of the Liver Transplant Society of India​​​​.

Fellowships:

• Liver Transplant Fellowship at Medanta – Medicity, Gurgaon
• Multiorgan transplant training at Miami Transplant Institute
• Minimally invasive liver surgery training at Fudan University, Shanghai​