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Dr. B S Ramakrishna

Dr. B S Ramakrishna

Director
51 Years of Experience
Gastroenterologist
SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
MBBS, MD, DM
Reg. No.:27735, Tamil Nadu Medical Council
English
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About Dr. B S Ramakrishna

  • Dr. B. S. Ramakrishna is a gastroenterologist with over 50 years of clinical experience.
  • His area of expertise is treating disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, and small bowel disease.
  • The services he offers include therapeutic biliary and pancreatic endoscopy.
  • Dr. Ramakrishna obtained his medical education at Christian Medical College, Vellore, earning his MBBS, MD in General Medicine, and DM in Gastroenterology.
  • His excellent performance during his medical education has earned him many accolades, including a gold medal.
  • He has also won several awards for his contributions to the field of gastroenterology, such as the Hoechst Om Prakash Award given by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
  • His interest in research is evident from the numerous publications he has made in renowned journals like the Indian Journal of Medical Research and the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology.
  • His academic experience includes serving as the editor-in-chief of the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology and as a member of the board of editors of the Indian Journal of Medical Research.
  • Dr. Ramakrishna’s professional memberships include prestigious organizations such as the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS).

Awards of Dr. B S Ramakrishna

  • Jacob Chandy Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Medical Student, Christian Medical College, Vellore
  • Hoechst Om Prakash Award, Indian Society of Gastroenterology
  • B. K. Aikat Oration Award, Indian Council of Medical Research
  • Yeddanapalli Gold Medal, Christian Medical College, Vellore
  • Achanta Lakshmipathi Oration, National Academy of Medical

Paper Published by Dr. B S Ramakrishna

  • Giriprasad, V., Mechenro, J., Balamurugan, R., & Ramakrishna, B. S. (2019). Frequency of HLA celiac disease risk alleles and haplotypes in healthy adults in Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology, 38, 178-182.
  • Mechenro, J., Venugopal, G., Kumar, M. B., Balakrishnan, D., & Ramakrishna, B. S. (2018). Vitamin D status in Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India. BMC Public Health, 18(1).
  • Venugopal, G., Mechenro, J., Makharia, G., Singh, A., Pugazhendhi, S., Balamurugan, R., & Ramakrishna, B. S. (2017). Sequential testing with different tissue transglutaminase antibodies, a new approach for diagnosis of celiac disease. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology: Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, 36(6), 481-486.
  • Pugazhendhi, S., Baskaran, K., Santhanam, S., & Ramakrishna, B. S. (2017). Association of ATG16L1 gene haplotype with inflammatory bowel disease in Indians. PLoS One, 12(5), e0178291.
  • Ramadass, B., Rani, B. S., Pugazhendhi, S., John, K. R., & Ramakrishna, B. S. (2017). Faecal microbiota of healthy adults in south India: comparison of a tribal & a rural population. Indian Journal of Medical Research, 145(2), 237-246.

Experience of Dr. B S Ramakrishna

  • Professorial Fellow, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia, 2017
  • Head, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 2012
  • Professor of Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 2012
  • Head, Department of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 2010
  • Head, Wellcome Trust Research Laboratory, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 2006
  • Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 1990
  • Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 1985

Education of Dr. B S Ramakrishna

  • MBBS, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 1974
  • MD, General Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 1979
  • DM, Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 1983

Membership of Dr. B S Ramakrishna

  • American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
  • American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
  • Indian Motility and Functional Diseases Association (IMFDA)

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