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Best Doctors for Gallstones in Chennai

Gallstones, medically known as cholelithiasis, are hard, stone-like formations found within the gallbladder, a small organ nestled beneath the liver. The actual cause of gallstones is thought to be due to a chemical imbalance of bile inside of the gallbladder. The size of gallstones varies greatly, from microscopic particles to balls as large as a golf ball. Gallstones are very common and routinely asymptomatic.

Chennai residents might be experiencing a rise in digestive issues, including gallstones. This could potentially be linked to modern lifestyle changes. For gallstone treatment in Chennai, Apollo Hospitals has some of the best gallstone doctors and gallstone treatment specialists equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

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Dr Aditya Shah

D.M. Medical Gastroenterology

Registration No

3884871

Language

English, বাংলা

10 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT | MON- SAT, MON- SAT(04:00 PM-06:00 PM | 08:00 AM-09:00 AM)
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Dr Barath Kumar

MBBS, MD(Int Med), MRCP( UK) DNB (Gastro)

Registration No

273265

Language

English, français, தமிழ்

14 years experience overall

Poonamallee High Road , Chennai


FRI, FRI(04:30 PM-06:00 PM)
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Dr Bharath Kumar Mookiah

MBBS, DNB (Gastro), MRCP

Registration No

605460

Language

English, français, தமிழ்

10 years experience overall

Old Mahabalipuram Road , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(09:00 AM-02:00 PM)
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Dr Hariharan Muthuswamy

MBBS; MD (INT.MED); DM(GASTRO); MRCP,FRCP(Edin).

Registration No

17563

Language

English, हिंदी, தமிழ்

32 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT | MON- SAT, MON- SAT | MON- SAT, MON- SAT(09:00 AM-11:00 AM | 05:15 PM-06:30 PM | 02:30 PM-03:45 PM)
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Dr Kartik Natarajan

MBBS, DNB MEDICINE, DNB GASTROENTEROLOGY, MRCP, Fellow up in Advanced Endoscopy

Registration No

4482216

Language

English, العَرَبِيَّة‎, हिंदी, मराठी, தமிழ், اردو

8 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(09:00 AM-04:00 PM)
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Dr Mohan A T

MBBS; MD(MED); DM(GASTRO)

Registration No

257354

Language

English, বাংলা, Nederlands, हिंदी, മലയാളം, தமிழ், తెలుగు, اردو

32 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT(11:00 AM-01:00 PM)
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Dr Murali Ramamoorthy

MBBS, MD(General Medicine), DM(Gastroenterology

Registration No

2109078

Language

English, हिंदी, தமிழ்

20 years experience overall

Poonamallee High Road , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(02:30 PM-03:30 PM)
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Dr Muthukumaran K

MBBS, MD, DM

Registration No

581796

Language

English, தமிழ்

7 years experience overall

Vanagaram , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT, MON- SAT(03:00 PM-04:00 PM)
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Registration No

258669

Language

English, हिंदी, தமிழ்

12 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(10:00 AM-01:00 PM)
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Dr Porselvi Rajin

MBBS, DNB(General Medicine), Dip.Diabetology, DM(Medical Gastroenterology)

Registration No

1825585

Language

English, বাংলা, हिंदी, മലയാളം, தமிழ், తెలుగు

16 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD & Poonamallee High Road , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(03:00 PM-05:00 PM)
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Dr Preethi M

MBBS, DNB(MED), MRCP(UK), DM(GASTRO)

Registration No

626381

Language

English, தமிழ்

3 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT | MON- SAT, MON- SAT(04:00 PM-06:00 PM | 09:00 AM-01:00 PM)
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Dr Premkumar K

MD (Genereal medicine), DM (Medical Gastroenterology)

Registration No

270156

Language

English, தமிழ்

14 years experience overall

Annasalai , Chennai


MON- SAT(04:00 PM-06:00 PM)
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Dr Revathy Shanmugam

MBBS; MD(GM); DM (Medical Gastro)

Registration No

102

Language

English, বাংলা, हिंदी, தமிழ்

17 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT | MON- SAT, MON- SAT(03:00 PM-06:00 PM | 08:00 AM-11:00 AM)
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Registration No

87

Language

English, हिंदी, தமிழ்

15 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(09:00 AM-04:00 PM)
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Dr Seshadri Venkatesh P

DNB(General Medicine), DNB(Gastro)

Registration No

671536

Language

English, हिंदी, தமிழ்

0 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT | MON- SAT, MON- SAT(08:00 AM-10:00 AM | 03:00 PM-05:00 PM)
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Dr Shanthi Vijayaraghavan

MBBS, DNB, DM (Gastroenterology)

Registration No

605462

Language

English, தமிழ்

15 years experience overall

Old Mahabalipuram Road , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(04:00 PM-05:00 PM)
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Registration No

626452

Language

English

27 years experience overall

MRC Nagar , Chennai


MON- SAT(02:30 PM-03:30 PM)
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Dr Ubal Dhus

MBBS, MD, DM

Registration No

114

Language

English, বাংলা, हिंदी, தமிழ்

16 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(08:00 AM-08:00 PM)
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Dr Usha Srinivas

MD [INT.MED]; DM [GASTRO]

Registration No

124

Language

English, தமிழ்

28 years experience overall

GREAMS ROAD & Annasalai , Chennai


MON- SAT, MON- SAT(11:00 AM-01:00 PM)
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Dr Balamurali R

MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), DM (Gastroenterology)

Registration No

6143671

Language

English, தமிழ்

19 years experience overall

Anna Nagar , Chennai


MON, SAT(04:00 PM-05:00 PM)
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Dr M Tarakeshwari

MBBS, MD, DM (Gastro)

Registration No

5731543

Language

English

13 years experience overall

Prakasam Salai , Chennai


MON- SAT(05:00 PM-06:00 PM)
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Dr Ramkumar T

MS, DNB, MRCS (ED) , FRCS

Registration No

270160

Language

English, தமிழ்

18 years experience overall

Anna Nagar , Chennai


MON- SAT(04:30 PM-05:30 PM)
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Dr Saravanan M N

MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology)

Registration No

5567473

Language

English

15 years experience overall

Navalur , Chennai


FRI(05:30 PM-06:30 PM)
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Dr Shubha Vivekan

MBBS, MD, DM (Gastro)

Registration No

4310011

Language

English

14 years experience overall

Anna Nagar , Chennai


TUE, THU | SAT(07:00 PM-08:00 PM | 03:00 PM-04:00 PM)
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Dr Uvu Vamsidhar Reddy

MBBS, MD(Med), DM(Hepatology)

Registration No

6036650

Language

English, தமிழ், తెలుగు

12 years experience overall

Anna Nagar , Chennai


MON- SAT(04:00 PM-05:00 PM)
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Types/Stages of Gallstones”

Gallstones can be categorised based on their composition:

  • Cholesterol Stones: These stones, typically yellow-green in colour, form due to a buildup of undissolved cholesterol within the bile. They may also contain other elements.

  • Pigment Stones: These are brown or black stones that develop due to an excess of bilirubin.

Symptoms of Gallstones

The symptoms of gallstones can vary from person to person. Some common indicators include:

  • Pain in the upper right abdomen

  • Sporadic, intense, and dull pain lasting 1-5 hours.

  • Jaundice and itchy skin.

  • Digestive issues like diarrhoea and loss of appetite.

Tests to Diagnose Gallstones

To diagnose gallstones, several tests might be recommended by specialists for gallstones treatment at Apollo Hospitals:

  • Abdominal Ultrasound: This imaging test uses sound waves to produce pictures of the gallbladder and detect gallstones.

  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan: This imaging test provides detailed pictures of the gallbladder and surrounding structures.

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): This test provides detailed images of bile ducts to check for gallstones.

  • Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP): This test generates detailed images of the bile ducts, helpful for identifying stones lodged there.

Treatment or Surgery Options for Gallstones at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai

Depending on the severity of the condition, various treatment options are available for gallstones at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai:

  • Medication: It includes using the medications ursodiol and chenodiol to break up gallstones. These medications contain bile acids, which work to break up the stones.

  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): A minimally invasive technique used to remove stones lodged in the bile duct. Gallstones discovered using ERCP can be removed during the procedure.

  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL): ESWL is a valuable option for treating certain types of gallstones, offering a less invasive approach to stone removal.

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