Dr. Ravi R is a distinguished Gastroenterologist and Endoscopy expert based in Chennai, boasting over 25 years of extensive experience in his field. He earned his MBBS degree from Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai in 1983, followed by an MD in General Medicine in 1989 and a DM in Gastroenterology in 1995 from Madras Medical College, Chennai. Renowned for his proficiency in ERCP, he has successfully performed more than 8,000 therapeutic ERCP procedures for conditions such as obstructive jaundice, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic biliary cancers.
Dr. Ravi R is recognized as a key opinion leader in these areas and has contributed to the training of numerous gastroenterologists nationwide. Additionally, he specializes in gastrointestinal bleeding and is committed to the early detection and endoscopic removal (ESD) of early gastrointestinal cancers. He is an integral member of the Liver Team at MGM Healthcare, a recognized Centre of Excellence for liver transplantation. Furthermore, he is among the few practitioners skilled in EUS-guided SEMS for pancreatic necrosis and endoscopic pancreatic procedures.
