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Overview
Dr. Viswanathan M S is a highly experienced Paediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With over 22 years of dedicated practice, he has established himself as a leading expert in his field, providing top-notch medical care for children with gastrointestinal and liver conditions. Dr. Viswanathan holds an impressive array of qualifications, including MBBS, MD Paeds, MRCPCH (UK), FRCPCH (UK), and CCT (UK). Currently, he serves as a Senior Consultant at Apollo Children's Hospital, where his expertise is instrumental in managing complex pediatric cases. In addition to his role as a gastroenterologist, he is also a skilled therapeutic endoscopist and a pediatric liver transplant physician, showcasing his comprehensive skill set in treating various disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and the liver. Dr. Viswanathan is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and Tamil, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient base. His commitment to pediatric health and his extensive training enable him to deliver compassionate and evidence-based care to his young patients. He is dedicated to not only treating symptoms but also providing education and support to families facing challenging health issues. If you are looking for a trusted and knowledgeable specialist in pediatric gastroenterology, Dr. Viswanathan M S is an excellent choice.
Experience
- Specialist in children & adolescent gastrointestinal diseases (Constipation, Chronic diarrhoea, Recurrent abdominal pain, Inflammatory bowel disease, Coeliac disease, Food allergy, Functional GI disorders) nutritional problems, parenteral nutrition, liver diseases including liver transplant management, pancreas/spleen diseases, diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy/colonoscopy and Liver biopsy.
- 16 years experience in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Specialist registrar training in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham & Kings College Hospital, London, UK
- 20 years experience in general paediatrics and neonatology. Higher specialist training in paediatrics at Institute of Child Health, Madras Medical College, India and West Midlands Deanery, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
- Trained in RCPCH accredited Paediatric Nutrition modules held at University of Nottingham & University of Southampton, United Kingdom.
- Trained in Diagnostic Endoscopy, Colonoscopy & Therapeutic Endoscopy workshops held at:
- ESPGHAN Therapeutic Endoscopy Workshop, Bambino Gesù Hospital, Rome, Italy
- International paediatric endoscopy training centre, Sheffield Children’s Hospital,
Sheffield and University College Hospitals, London, United Kingdom.
- European society of gastrointestinal endoscopy, Berlin, Germany.
- Indraprastha Apollo institute of advanced paediatrics, New Delhi, India.
- Trained in Video capsule endoscopy, Gut motility disorders and Food allergy at workshops conducted by Academy of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Great Ormond street hospital for children, London, UK.
Education
- MBBS: Stanley Medical College Chennai.
- MD Paediatrics: Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children, Madras Medical College, Chennai
- Specialist Training in Paediatrics: West Midlands Deanery, Birmingham; Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London; Royal Devon & Exeter Hospitals, UK.
- Higher Specialist Training in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition & Liver Transplant: Birmingham Children’s Hospital & Kings College Hospital, London, UK
- Senior Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Interventional Endoscopist, Paediatric Liver Transplant Physician
Memberships
- Full member: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom.
- Full member: European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
- Full member: British Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- Life Member: Indian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- Life Member: Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Full Member: Liver Transplant Society of India
- Life Member: Indian Academy of Paediatrics
- Tamilnadu Medical Council, India.
- General Medical Council, UK.
Awards
- Dr A.P Patkar consolation prize in undergraduate psychiatric competition
- Dr A.P Patkar prize in MD examination in psychiatry Cloak medal for thesis presentation in UK
Research and Publication
- Prospective study of Cows milk protein allergy in Indian children as seen in a tertiary referral centre. Viswanathan M Sivaramakrishnan, J Joseph, ESPGHAN 51st Annual Meeting, Geneva, Switzerland, May 2018.
- Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy in Children” - Speaker, ISPGHAN Annual Conference, Chennai, 2019.
- Lab Diagnosis - What is the right choice? - Panel discussion. Speaker/Moderator. Marina Pedicon, IAP CCB 2nd Annual Conference, Chennai, Dec 2019.
- Acute Upper GI bleed in Children - Speaker. TRYPEDICON 2018, 32nd South Zone IAP Conference, Trichy, Aug 2018.
- Corrosive Ingestion in Children - Speaker. ISPGHAN Annual Conference, Guwahati. Oct 2017.
- An unusual cause of GI bleed presenting as chronic iron deficiency anaemia. M.S Viswanathan, S. Manimala. ISPGHAN Annual Meet, Guwahati, Oct 17.
- Atypical manifestation of a multisystem disorder – a case report of lupus enteritis. Viswanathan M Sivaramakrishnan, Muthukumaran R. ESPGHAN annual meeting, Athens, Greece, May 2016.
- GERD in children: When to suspect and how to manage? - Speaker, AP State Pedicon, Tirupati, Nov 2016.
- Review of pancreatitis in children - a tertiary centre experience over 6 years. VM Sivaramakrishnan, C Godavitarne, M Davenport, P Harrison, B Vadamalayan, A Dhawan. Department of Paediatric Liver, GI and Nutrition Centre, King's College Hospital, London, UK. United European Gastroenterology Conference, Berlin, Germany, Oct 2013.
- Remission of autoimmune hepatitis following treatment with Adalimumab - B Vadamalayan, VM Sivaramakrishnan, M Samyn, N Hadzic.Department of Paediatric Liver, GI and Nutrition Centre, King's College Hospital, London, UK. Fourth World Congress of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Conference - Taiwan, Taipei, Nov 2012.
- Value of Epstein Barr Virus-PCR monitoring as an effective tool in early detection of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease in children following transplantation. VM Sivaramakrishnan, S Jain, G Gupte, DA Kelly. Department of Paediatric Hepatology, Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK. Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Spring Meeting, York, UK April 2008.
- Diagnostic and Management Dilemma in the management of an interesting case of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. VM Sivaramakrishnan, S Protheroe, Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Birmingham Children's Hospital, BSPGHAN Winter meeting, Southampton, UK, Jan 2008.
- Value of Epstein Barr Virus-PCR monitoring as an effective tool in early detection of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease in children. S Jain, VM Sivaramakrishnan, G Gupte, DA Kelly. Department of Paediatric Hepatology. Birmingham Children's Hospital. Birmingham, UK. Third World Congress of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Conference - Iguassu Falls, Brazil, Aug 2008.
- Management of Food Allergy in Children. VM Sivaramakrishnan, C McDougall. Warwickshire Consortium meeting, University Hospital Coventry, UK, May 2006.
- Echocardiographic Evaluation of Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – IAP National Paediatric Conference, Hyderabad, India, 2000.
Publications
- Viswanathan M Sivaramakrishnan, J Joseph, M Sridhar. Prospective study of Cows milk protein allergy in Indian children as seen in a tertiary referral centre. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2018; 66 (1): 321-322.
- Viswanathan M Sivaramakrishnan, Muthukumaran R. Atypical manifestation of a multisystem disorder – a case report of lupus enteritis. JPGN ESPGHAN annual meeting abstract, May 2016.
- VM Sivaramakrishnan, Umayal K, Anbumani B, Ramadevi P. A Practical Approach to a Child with Glycogen Storage Disease. Original Article. Indian Journal of Practical Paediatrics, April-June 2000; Vol. 2; No 2.
- VM Sivaramakrishnan, Malathi S, Kannaki, Bhaskar Raju B. Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Children: Clinical and Endoscopic Evaluation. Abstract. Indian Journal of gastroenterology, Nov 2001, A 34, B 35, Vol.20.
- VM Sivaramakrishnan, C Godavitarne, M Davenport, P Harrison, B Vadamalayan, A Dhawan. Review of pancreatitis in children - a tertiary centre experience over 6 years. Abstract. UEG Journal, October 2013: Volume 1: Supplement 1, (P661) 332.
- B Vadamalayan, VM Sivaramakrishnan, M Samyn, N Hadzic. Remission of autoimmune hepatitis following treatment with Adalimumab. Abstract. Department of Paediatric Liver, GI and Nutrition Centre, King's College Hospital, London, UK. Fourth World Congress of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Conference abstract, Nov 2012.
- VM Sivaramakrishnan, S Jain, C Graham, E Smit, S Beath, D A Kelly, G Gupte. Value of Epstein Barr Virus-PCR monitoring as an effective tool in early detection of post transplant lymphoproliferative disease in children following transplantation. Abstract. Archives of Disease in Childhood, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health spring meeting abstract, April 2008, Vol 93, supplement No 1, A 19.
- VM Sivaramakrishnan, S Protheroe. Diagnostic and Management Dilemma in the management of an interesting case of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Abstract. BSPGHAN Winter meeting abstract, Jan 2008, p 16.
Special Interests
- Paediatric Diagnostic/Therapeutic Endoscopy: Performed more than 2000 endoscopies
- Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease/IBS/Constipation/Functional GI disorder
- Metabolic Liver disease, Liver Failure, Paediatric Liver Transplant
- Food Allergies, Paediatric Nutrition - Enteral & Parenteral, Short Gut Syndrome
- Pancreas, Liver, Gall bladder and Spleen diseases/disorders
Key Posts Held
- Nutrition Committee Member: Asia Pan Pacific Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (APPSPGHAN), 2020 to 2021
- Treasurer: Indian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ISPGHAN), 2020 to 2021
- Executive Board Member: Indian Academy of Paediatrics Chennai City Branch (IAP CCB), 2019 to 2020
- Organising Committee: Abstracts & Scientific Chairperson, 6th ISPGHAN Annual Conference, Chennai, Oct 2019
- Organising Committee: Madras Pedicon, IAP Tamilnadu State Chapter Annual Conference, Chennai, Aug 2019
List of Conditions Treated
- Alagille Syndrome
- Encopresis
- Ankle Pain
- Colic
- Cholestasis
Client Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Viswanathan M S practice?
Dr. Viswanathan M S practices at Apollo Children's Hospital, Thousand Lights. This hospital offers comprehensive pediatric care.
Why do patients visit Dr. Viswanathan M S?
Patients consult Dr. Viswanathan M S for treatment of abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. For a comprehensive overview of his expertise, please refer to his professional profile.
What do patients say about Dr. Viswanathan M S?
Dr. Viswanathan M S has received positive feedback from three patients, sharing their experiences. Patient testimonials offer valuable insights into their care.
What are Dr. Viswanathan M S's qualifications?
Dr. Viswanathan M S holds an MBBS, MD in Pediatrics, and is a Member (MRCPCH) and Fellow (FRCPCH) of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (London, Glasgow, or Edinburgh).
What is Dr. Viswanathan M S's medical specialty?
Dr. Viswanathan M S specializes in Pediatrics.
What is Dr. Viswanathan M S's experience?
Dr. Viswanathan M S possesses 27 years of experience in gastroenterology.
Who is Dr. Viswanathan M S?
Dr. Viswanathan M S is a highly experienced Pediatric Gastroenterologist with extensive experience. He holds MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), MRCPCH (UK), FRCPCH (UK), and CCT (UK) qualifications. His expertise encompasses treating various pediatric gastrointestinal and liver conditions such as ascariasis, acid peptic disorders, acid reflux, acidity, and amoebiasis. He is also skilled in procedures including endoscopies, liver biopsies, pH monitoring, and polypectomy. Dr. Viswanathan provides care for children with gastrointestinal issues at Apollo Children's Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai.
Who is a Pediatrician?
A pediatrician, also known as a child specialist, is a medical doctor specializing in children's healthcare. Their expertise encompasses physical, behavioral, and mental health, addressing a wide range of conditions from minor ailments to complex diseases. Pediatric care begins at birth.
What age range of children do your Paediatricians treat?
Apollo Hospitals' pediatricians provide care for children from birth through age 18. Infants (0-2 years) may require frequent visits, while children aged 2-5 typically have annual well-child checkups. Annual visits are recommended until the age of 18.
Can a Pediatrician Perform Surgery?
Pediatricians focus on children's health. While some pediatricians with specialized surgical training can perform procedures, pediatric surgeons are the specialists for surgical interventions, ranging from minor (e.g., foreign body removal) to complex operations like cardiac surgery. Pediatricians primarily utilize non-surgical methods for diagnosis and treatment.
