Dr. Premkumar Balachandran
Personal Statement
Hello and thank you for visiting my Lybrate profile! I want to let you know that here at my office my staff and I will do our best to make you comfortable. I strongly believe in ethics; as a health provider being ethical is not just a remembered value, but a strongly observed one...read more
Doctor Information
Speciality
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Other treatment areas
- Colorectal Surgeon
- Abdominoplasty
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
- Anorectal Surgeon
- Bariatric Surgeon
- Minimal Access Surgery
- Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgeon
- Advance Laparoscopic Surgeon
- Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgeon
- Obesity Specialist
- Gastroenterologist
- Breast Cancer Specialist
- Colorectal Surgeon & Proctologist
Education
- MBBS , Psg Institute of Medical Science Coimbatore , 1990
- MS - General Surgery , Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute , 1997
- M.Mas , Ninewells Medical School Dundee UK , 2003
- Diploma In Minimal Access Surgery , GEM Institute of Minimal Access Surgery Coimbatore , 2005
- Fellowship In Minimal Access Surgery , World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon, NCR, New Delhi , 2004
- Fellowship In Robotic Surgery , World Laparoscopy Hospital Gurgaon NCR New Delhi , 2008
- FICS , The International College of Surgeons, USA , 2012
- F.I.A.G.E.S , Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons , 2012
- FAMASI , Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India , 2013
Languages spoken
- English
Professional Memberships
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Life Member- Independent Medical Practitioners Association of India (IMPAI)
- Indian Association of Gastro Intestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
- Founder Member- Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
Clinic Location
05/639, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Landmark : Next To Sooraj Guest House
Clinic of Dr. Premkumar Balachandran
| Clinic's Name | Fees |
|---|---|
| Apollo Speciality Hospitals O M R | ₹ 500 |
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Patient Review Highlights
Read what people are saying about Dr. Premkumar Balachandran
Jagdeo
Jul 31, 2017The problem was severe and unmanageable, as I was not able to lose weight, but Dr BalachanDran was able to handle it. The interior of the Gastro Clinic was so nicely done, it was so clean. I read about him on one of the social media platform. He is a very practical doctor. My case was extremely se...read more
Navashen
Jul 11, 2017He did my weight loss treatment. He ensures that he listens to his patients. I have had this obeesity from quite some time. I saw Premkumar BalachanDran clinic's advertisement in newspaper and that is how we referred him. Even though there was a long queue, still the staff was very pleasant....read more
Bhanu
May 25, 2017Many people gave very positive feedback for this Premkumar Balachandran. He is not just friendly, but also is very motivating. Premkumar Balachandran has so much knowledge that for everything my family takes his reference. he immediatley started the gain weight treatment for it. Over the period of ...read more
Rakshit
Jul 03, 2017Over the period of time I noticed a number of changes in myself. Everything was just spick and span in the Gastro Speciality Clinic. The guidance Premkumar sir gave me has helped me immensely with my situation. I was obese before the treatment. He is a very practical doctor....read more
Jonaki
Jun 24, 2017He is not just friendly, but also is very motivating. The interior of the Gastro - Bariatric Clinic was no nicely done, it was so clean. I had lost hope, but the diet chart given by Premkumar Balachandran has helped me regain my confidence and eliminate my obesity....read more
Question and Answers
Deepak
male • 23 Year Old • Sep 15, 2018 • Hyderabad
My mom is having a stone in gallbladder. I would like to know if we can remove or dissolve stones in gallbladder with medication or is surgery the only option.
Premkumar Balachandran
6 years ago
The gall bladder has to be removed. It can be done safely by laparoscopy and she will be back to normal within a week.
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