Dr. K. R. Palaniswamy is a senior consultant gastroenterologist at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, with over 40 years of experience. He completed MBBS in 1972, MD in 1977, and DM in Gastroenterology in 1981. He specialises in liver diseases, peptic ulcers, and therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Palaniswamy is a Padma Shri awardee and former President of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.

Educational Qualification

• MBBS, University of Mysore – April 1972
• MD in General Medicine, Madras University – 1977
• DM in Gastroenterology, Madras University – April 1981
• FRCP, Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow – 2005

Professional Experience

• Over 50 years in medicine, with 44+ years as a gastroenterology specialist since 1981
• Founded and headed the GI department at Stanley Medical College (1986–2000)
• Senior Consultant in Medical & Surgical Gastroenterology at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai

Notable Achievements & Awards

• Padma Shri, Government of India – 2007
• President, Indian Society of Gastroenterology – 2004 to 2005
• President, Society for Gastro‐Intestinal Endoscopy of India – 1999–2000
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Indian Society of Gastroenterology – 2018
• Doctor of Science (D.Sc), Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University – 2014

Certifications

• DM in Gastroenterology (1981)
• FRCP, Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow (2005)

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow (FRCP)
• Governing Body Member, Indian Society of Gastroenterology
• National Faculty, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation; Academic Board Member – SGPGIMS & TN Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Fellowships & International Exposure

• Academic Exchange delegate to Germany (1986) and USSR (1987)
• Trainer under the World Gastroenterology Organization's "Train the Trainers" program – 2011