About Dr. S. Babu Kumar

• Dr. S. Babu Kumar is a well-known Medical Gastroenterologist with an extensive career spanning over 25 years.
• He is highly skilled in performing various diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including Upper GI Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Polypectomy, Band Ligation, and Sclerotherapy.
• His proficiency extends to managing complex hepatobiliary cases, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer disease, and chronic liver disorders.
• Dr. Kumar’s areas of special interest include interventional endoscopy, hepatology, and pancreatobiliary medicine. He has successfully managed a large number of patients with chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and acute pancreatitis, and has contributed significantly to clinical advancements in these areas.
• After completing his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Coimbatore Medical College, Dr. Babu Kumar pursued his DM in Gastroenterology at Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, where he excelled academically and secured the first rank in the Tamil Nadu DM entrance examination in 2008.
• With a career that blends clinical practice, teaching, and research, Dr. Babu Kumar has been a part of premier medical institutions in South India, including Chettinad Medical College, SRM Medical College, and Manakula Vinayagar Medical College, Puducherry.
• Dr. Kumar has served in various academic capacities from Assistant Professor to Professor, playing a significant role in training future generations of gastroenterologists and internists.
• He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in national and international medical journals, covering subjects such as portal hypertension, liver fibrosis, cardiac dysfunction in cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
• His research contributions reflect his commitment to improving diagnostic accuracy, refining therapeutic strategies, and advancing the field of gastroenterology in India.
• His paper, “Portal Vein Diameter as a Single Parameter in Diagnosing Esophageal Varices”, published in the Chettinad Health City Medical Journal, received recognition for its practical clinical relevance.
• Dr. Kumar has also contributed to high-impact journals like the International Journal of Scientific Research, International Journal of Advances in Medicine, European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine, and the Research Journal of Biotechnology, demonstrating his versatility as both a clinician and an academician.