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Dr. Murugan N
Hepatologist
•18+ years experience
95%
200+ Recommendations
MBBS, MRCPI, FRCPG
English, Tamil
95%
200+ Recommendations
About Dr. Murugan N
- •Dr. Murugan N is a Hepatologist with 18 Years of Experience. He is affiliated with Apollo Hospitals Greams Road in Chennai. Dr. Murugan N holds MBBS, MRCPI, FRCPG. He can treat a wide range of Hepatology conditions like Alcoholic Liver Disease, Celiac Disease, Gastroparesis, Hepatitis A, Alpha 1 Antitrypsin, and more. He speaks English, Tamil.
- •210+ patients recommended Dr. Murugan N with a recommendation score of 95
- •Book a Digital Consult/Hospital Visit with Dr. Murugan N with Apollo now.
- •Dr. Murugan N has over 18 years of experience as a Hepatologist at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road
Dr Murugan N is a distinguished hepatologist with over 18 years of experience. Dr Murugan's degrees include an MBBS degree, along with MRCPI and FRCPG qualifications, highlighting his extensive educational background. A member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology and the Indian Medical Association, Dr Murugan is known for treating conditions like chronic liver disease, hepatitis A, alcoholic liver disease, cirrhotic ascites, and gastrointestinal bleeding. As a hepatologist, Dr Murugan N is adept at performing procedures such as liver biopsy (to examine liver tissue), endoscopy (to inspect the digestive tract), paracentesis (to remove fluid from the abdomen), and fibroscan (to assess liver stiffness). Patients can consult Dr Murugan N at Apollo Hospitals on Greams Road, Thousand Lights West, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Dr Murugan's consultation fees start from Rs 1000. Discounts may be applicable.
Conditions and Procedures
Top Conditions Treated
- •Alcoholic Liver Disease
- •Celiac Disease
- •Gastroparesis
- •Hepatitis A
- •Alpha 1 Antitrypsin
- •Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- •Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- •Cirrhotic Ascites
- •Chronic Liver Disease
- •Chronic Autoimmune Hepatitis
- •Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- •Steatosis
- •Hepato Biliary Pancreatic
- •Hepatitis D
- •Hepatitis E
- •Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- •Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment
- •Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome
- •Abdominal Pain Treatment
Work Experience
1. Years of Clinical Training and Experience as House Officer (10/1985-9/1986)
2. House Officer rotation in Medicine, Surgery, Ob & Gyn and Community Medicine at Government General Hospitals, Madras, India.
3. Internal Medicine at Inver Clyde Royal Hospital, Greenock, Scotland (3/1988-7/1988)
4. Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Scotland (2/1989-7/1989)
5. Sligo General Hospital, Sligo, Ireland (2/1990-12/1990
6. Merlin Park Hospital, Galway, Ireland (1/1991-12/1992)
7. Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, Ireland (1/1993-6/1994)
8. West Middlesex Hospital, London, United Kingdom (4/1995-3/1996
9. Clinical Registrar (Gastroenterology) at West Middlesex Hospital, London, United Kingdom (4/1996-3/1997)
10. Clinical & Research Registrar (Hepatology) at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom (4/1997-7/1999)
11. Fellowship in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation (Gastroenterology), Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, USA (10/1999-09/2000)
12. Working in Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai since last assignment
Training: GI training for 3 years and 4 months as part of the West London GI training program. My rotation was at two hospitals in London, the West Middlesex Hospital, which is a 350-bed district general hospital and at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, a teaching hospital (Affiliated to Imperial College of Medicine, London). Part of my work involved clinical research at the Royal Brompton hospital, London.
Endoscopy Experience: I have 14 years of experience in Endoscopic procedures. I am experienced in the following diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI Endoscopies. Upper GI Endoscopies: Injection Sclerotherapy and banding for Esophageal Varices, Glue and Thrombin Injection for Gastric Varices, Thermal Ablation/Schlerotherapy of bleeding peptic ulcers, Dilatation of Esophageal and Gastro-Duodenal Strictures Insertion of PEG, PEJ and Naso-jejunal tubes Insertion of Esophageal & Duodenal Stents
Colonoscopy: Colonoscopy and Polypectomy Insertion of Colonic Stents and Emergency Colonoscopic intervention for lower GI bleeding
ERCP: Biliary Sphincterotomy and stone extraction, Dilatation of biliary strictures, Insertion of Biliary stents and Pancreatic endotherapy for strictures/stones
Hepatology Experience:
My initial hepatology training was at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London. Apart from treating patients with Chronic Hepatitis and Cirrhosis of the liver, I was actively involved through my research in the management of patients with Cystic Fibrosis-related liver disease at the Royal Brompton Hospital, London. I have completed a one year Fellowship program in Hepatology & Liver Transplantation at the Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, USA. I Worked in Clinical Hepatology and Viral Hepatitis clinic and was also part of the Liver Transplantation program, which included 50 to 60 transplants each year.
I am experienced in the treatment of patients with Viral Hepatitis, in managing patients with end stage liver disease, in the assessment and work up of patients prior to liver transplantation, pre and post-operative care and long-term management of immune suppression in these patients. I have been practicing in India for the past 9 years as a Consultant and working predominantly as a Hepatologist. I have gained good experience in the management of many types of liver disorders in the Indian setting. I am currently working as the Hepatologist and Transplant Physician and have recent experience of 15 successful liver transplants.
Memberships
Indian Society of Gastroenterology
Indian Medical Association
INASC
Registration
42121
Publications
Prevalence of endoscopic findings in 370 patients presenting for upper GI endoscopy- a statistical analysis. N Murugan, P Korath, K Jagadeesan. Antiseptic, Sept 1995. Vol 92; 9:363-66.
A prospective single centre study comparing computed tomography pneumocolon against colonoscopy in the detection of colorectal neoplasms Y M Miao, Z Amin, J Healy, P Burn, N Murugan, D westaby, T G Allen-Mersh. Gut 2000; 47: 832-37.
Hepatobiliary and pancreatic manifestations of cystic fibrosis: MR imaging appearances. LJ King, EJ Scurr, N Murugan, SGJ Williams, D Westaby, JC Healy, Radiographics, 2000; 20: 767-77.
FAQs
How can I take an appointment with Dr Murugan N ?
To book an online appointment with Dr Murugan N, you can visit the app/website of Apollo 24/7, search for Dr Murugan N name, and click on the ‘Consult’ button. Once you make the payment and confirm the consultation, your online appointment will be booked for the chosen appointment time.
Where does Dr Murugan N practice?
Dr Murugan N offers online consultations on our web platform Apollo 24/7 and Apollo 24/7 App. Also, available for physical consultations at the following locations:
Apollo Hospitals Greams Road,Chennai
What is the educational qualification of Dr Murugan N ?
Dr Murugan N is a Hepatologist with over 18 Yrs. years of experience and has the following qualifications -MBBS, MRCPI, FRCPG
What languages can Dr Murugan N speak?
Dr Murugan N can speak English, Tamil.
Why do patients visit Dr Murugan N?
Patients visit Dr Murugan N for Hepatology related problems. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Apollo 24|7.
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