About Dr. Babu Elangovan
Dr. Babu Elangovan is a Surgical Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplant Surgeon in Chennai with over two decades of experience in advanced gastrointestinal and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery. He has been part of 300+ live and deceased-donor liver transplants and performs the full spectrum of GI surgery — from laparoscopic gallbladder and hernia repair to complex cancer resections, Whipple’s procedure and liver transplantation. After his MBBS at Sri Ramachandra Medical College (Chennai), he completed his MS in General Surgery at Rajah Muthiah Medical College (Annamalai University) and his super-specialty MCh in Surgical Gastroenterology at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, along with a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS). A former Professor of Surgical Gastroenterology, he now consults across leading Chennai hospitals, bringing transplant-grade precision and minimal-access (laparoscopic and robotic) techniques to every patient.
Focus areas
- Liver transplantation (live & deceased donor)
- HPB surgery — liver resection, Whipple’s, bile-duct surgery
- Laparoscopic & robotic GI surgery
- GI cancer surgery (stomach, colon, rectum, oesophagus)
- Gallbladder, hernia & minimal-access surgery
- Pancreatitis & complex pancreatic disorders
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Dr. Babu Elangovan
Conditions & procedures
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Education & training
MBBS
Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai
MS (General Surgery)
Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University
MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology)
Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur
FMAS — Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
Career
- Former
Professor, Dept. of Surgical Gastroenterology
Sri Ramachandra Medical College
- Present
Liver Transplant & GI Surgeon
Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet
- Present
Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist
Mira Health Care, Adyar
Awards & recognition
- Prof. Dr. Sambandam Gold Medal — Surgical Gastroenterology
- Travel Grant & Chairman Scholarship — Asia-Pacific HPB Association, Seoul 2019
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Babu Elangovan specialise in?
Dr. Babu Elangovan is a Surgical Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplant Surgeon. He focuses on liver transplantation and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery — liver, pancreas and bile-duct disease — alongside the full range of laparoscopic and robotic GI surgery, including gallbladder, hernia and GI cancer operations.
Where does Dr. Babu consult in Chennai?
He consults across several Chennai locations, including Mira Health Care (Adyar), Kauvery Hospital (Alwarpet), Capstone Clinics (Nungambakkam), Kumaran Hospital (Kilpauk) and THANC Hospital (Kilpauk). See the Locations page for days and timings.
How experienced is Dr. Babu in liver transplant surgery?
He has over two decades of experience in GI and HPB surgery and has been part of 300+ live and deceased-donor liver transplants at leading Chennai centres. He is also a former Professor of Surgical Gastroenterology.
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Babu?
Use the Book Appointment button on this page or message on WhatsApp. Your enquiry is directed to the most suitable consulting location for your needs.