Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani Unveils State-of-the-Art "Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences" (KIDS)

Chennai, 17th December 2025: Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, has launched the Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences, a dedicated clinical initiative offering coordinated, evidence-based care for gastrointestinal and liver disorders, along with preventive and lifestyle-focused interventions for patients of all age groups.

(L-R) Dr Sathish Kumar Anandan, Senior Consultant -Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgeon, Dr. M. A. Arvind , Senior Consultant, Medical Gastroenterology, Dr Iyappan Ponnuswamy, Medical Director, Dr Aravindan Selvaraj , Co-founder and Executive Director, Dr Pandurangan Basumani , Director- Kauvery Institute of Digestive Sciences, Dr D Thennarasu, Senior Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology & Interventional Endoscopist, Dr T K Anand, Senior Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology & Interventional Endoscopist, Dr. Swati Raju, Senior Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Transplant Hepatology, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani

The institute is led by experienced gastroenterologists, endoscopists and digestive health specialists, and is equipped with advanced flexible endoscopy systems for procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP and narrow band imaging, enabling precise, minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment.

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Addressing the rising burden of digestive disorders in India—driven by lifestyle changes, dietary habits and delayed medical consultation—the institute adopts a multidisciplinary approach integrating medical and surgical gastroenterology, hepatology, advanced endoscopy, nutrition and patient education.

Commenting on the launch, Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals, said the institute reflects Kauvery’s commitment to building centres of excellence that combine clinical expertise with preventive care. Dr. Pandurangan Basumani, Director of the institute, added that the focus is on early diagnosis, structured care and long-term disease management. Dr. T. K. Anand highlighted the increasing incidence of digestive disorders among younger patients, underscoring the need for timely intervention and lifestyle modification.

With this launch, Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani further strengthens its role in delivering comprehensive, ethical and evidence-driven digestive healthcare.

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