Dr. Dhanasekhar Kesavelu is a Senior Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology at Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai, with over 20 years of clinical experience. He specialises in managing complex gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional disorders in children, including advanced pediatric endoscopic procedures. Known for his expertise in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and chronic digestive conditions in children, Dr. Dhanasekhar is a frequent speaker at national forums and a pioneer in pediatric gut health advocacy.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
• MRCPCH (UK) – Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom
• FRCPCH (UK) – Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom
• CCT (UK) – Certificate of Completion of Training in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (United Kingdom)

Professional Experience:

• Over 24 years of exclusive experience in pediatric gastroenterology.
• Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals Chennai.
• 12 Years of Extensive and Vast Expierene in the United Kingdom in reputed centres in Paediatrics, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric liver Disease,Paediatric Endoscopy.

Notable Achievements:

• Among the first in South India to introduce paediatric therapeutic endoscopy.
• Renowned for pioneering work in pediatric IBD management.
• Lead faculty in multiple Indian and international pediatric gastro forums.

Professional Memberships:

• Member, TAMILNADU MEDICAL COUNCIL
• Member, Indian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ISPGHAN), BSPGHAN

Certifications:

• Certified in Advanced Paediatric Endoscopy
• Certified practitioner in Pediatric Gastroenterology Protocols

Awards and Achievements:

• Awarded for clinical excellence in pediatric gastroenterology.
• Regular invitee for live endoscopy workshops and national pediatric conferences.

Publications:

• I have Published Articles and Literature Review in Numerous International Journals and spoken in lot of Medical and Non-Medical meetings.
• To my Credit I have over 1000 endoscopy Procedures in children.

Video and Poster Presentations:

• Expert Talk:“Paediatric IBD Awareness and Management Strategies” – Dr. Dhanasekhar Kesavelu discusses comprehensive care approaches for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in children.