DM (Hepatology): Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai (graduated in 2018)
Consultant Hepatologist at Apollo Hospital, Chennai (2014 - Present)
Assistant Professor at Stanley Medical College, Chennai (2010 - 2014)
Senior Resident in the Department of Gastroenterology at CMC Vellore (2008 - 2010)
Fellowship in Hepatology at The Royal Free Hospital, London (2007)
Dr. Radhika Venugopal specializes in Hepatology, Liver Disease, and Transplantation.
Her expertise includes liver transplants for end-stage liver disease, hepatobiliary surgery for liver tumors, and advanced liver surgical techniques for both adults and children.
Hepatitis B
Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Transplantation
Autoimmune Liver Diseases
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Chronic Liver Disease
Portal Hypertension
Biliary Atresia
Gallstones
Liver Tumors
Wilson's Disease
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Cholangitis
Ascites
Alagille Syndrome
Liver Cysts
Fulminant Hepatitis
PSC (Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis)
Esophageal Varices
Liver Metastases
Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis
Splenic Vein Thrombosis
Hyperammonemia
Vascular Liver Disease
Hepatitis C
Fatty Liver Disease
Liver Cancer
Metabolic Liver Diseases
Acute Liver Failure
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Liver Abscess
Cholecystitis
Liver Fibrosis
Hemochromatosis
Budd-Chiari Syndrome
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Cystic Fibrosis-related Liver Disease
Cholestasis
Acute Hepatitis
PBC (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Splanchnic Venous Thrombosis
Intestinal Failure with Liver Disease
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Hyperlipidemia
Enzymatic Deficiencies (affecting liver function)
Cryptogenic Cirrhosis
Liver Transplantation for both adult and pediatric patients
Management of Nutritional Deficiencies in Liver Disease
Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University Medal: Awarded for securing the highest marks in the DM Hepatology program in 2018.
Dr. K.A. Krishnamoorthy Award: Received for presenting a scientific paper on "Reference standards for Body Mass Index in Adolescent Girls in Chennai" at PEDICON 2006.
For co-authoring the scientific paper "Adolescent obesity in Urban and Rural Population" at East Coast South PEDICON 2012.
ISGCON 2018: Secured the second prize for her oral presentation titled "Hand grip strength versus L3 level psoas muscle thickness in assessing sarcopenia & prognostication in cirrhosis."
Dr. T. Rajagopal Award:For co-authoring the paper "Early detection of Nephropathy in Type 1 diabetes" at State PEDICON 2008.
A few of his published papers are:
"Rate and Predictors of Endoscopic Mucosal Healing in Biologic Naive Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Azathioprine Treatment" - Focuses on Azathioprine's effectiveness in achieving mucosal healing.
"Rat Killer Poisoning vs Liver Damage: A View in South Indian Patients of Tertiary Care Center" - Analyzes socio-demographic factors and outcomes in rodenticide poisoning cases.
"Profile of Patients with Acute Liver Failure: A Single-Center Study from South India" - Discusses characteristics and outcomes of acute liver failure patients.
"Hepatitis B and C Virus Co-Infection: A Study on Clinical Profile and Viral Load" - Explores the clinical implications of co-infection with Hepatitis B and C viruses.
"Pediatric Liver Transplantation: Current Trends and Future Directions"
"Impact of Liver Disease on Pediatric Health: A Comprehensive Review"
"Management of Acute Liver Failure in Children: A Multidisciplinary Approach"
"Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Challenges and Opportunities"
"Long-term Outcomes After Liver Transplantation in Children"
"Innovations in Pediatric Liver Surgery: A Review of Techniques"
"Hepatitis B and C in Pediatric Populations: Clinical Challenges"
"Nutritional Management in Pediatric Liver Disease"
"The Role of Genetic Testing in Pediatric Hepatology"
"Liver Transplantation for Metabolic Disorders in Children"
"Immunosuppressive Strategies in Pediatric Liver Transplantation"
"Complications of Liver Transplantation in the Pediatric Population"
"Chronic Liver Disease in Children: A Review of Etiology and Management"
"Pediatric Liver Tumors: Diagnosis and Management"
"The Importance of Multidisciplinary Teams in Pediatric Liver Care"
"Advances in Understanding Pediatric Autoimmune Hepatitis"
"Endoscopic Techniques in Pediatric Gastroenterology"
"Evaluating the Need for Liver Transplantation in Pediatric Patients"
"Pediatric Hepatology: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Clinical Practice"
"Developments in the Treatment of Liver Disease in Children"
