Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan

Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan is an experienced Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist, providing expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of digestive, liver and pancreatic conditions.

He has been practising as a consultant since 2007 and brings more than 20 years of specialist experience in gastroenterology, endoscopy and general medicine.

Known for his patient‑centred approach, Dr Ramakrishnan is committed to clear communication, compassionate care and evidence‑based treatment tailored to each patient’s needs.

Dr Ramakrishnan has extensive expertise across all major areas of gastroenterology, including:

1. Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
2. Liver disease, including alcohol‑related liver conditions
3. Pancreatic disorders
4. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
5. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
6. Upper and lower gastrointestinal symptoms

He has performed more than 9,000 endoscopic procedures, including:

1. Gastroscopy
2. Flexible sigmoidoscopy
3. Colonoscopy
4. ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)

His high success rates and excellent patient satisfaction scores reflect his commitment to safe, effective and comfortable care.

Trusted expert featured in national media

Dr Ramakrishnan is regularly invited to provide expert commentary for national newspapers and health publications. His insights have appeared in:

1. The Telegraph
2. The Independent
3. Daily Record
4. The Sun

These articles highlight his expertise in digestive health, IBS, bowel cancer awareness and lifestyle‑related gastrointestinal conditions.

Conditions treated

Dr Ramakrishnan provides specialist assessment and treatment for a comprehensive range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions, including:

Digestive symptoms and disorders

1. Abdominal pain
2. Dyspepsia and indigestion
3. Acid reflux and gastro‑oesophageal reflux
4. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
5. Unexplained bleeding
6. Weight loss and fatigue.

Inflammatory and autoimmune conditions

1. Crohn’s disease
2. Ulcerative colitis
3. Colitis
4. Coeliac disease.

Anaemia and nutritional Issues

1. Anaemia
2. Iron deficiency anaemia
3. Malabsorption disorders.

Cancer diagnosis and management

1. Bowel cancer
2. Oesophageal cancer
3. Stomach cancer
4. Pancreatic cancer
5. Upper gastrointestinal cancer.

Liver and pancreatic conditions

1. Alcohol‑related liver disease
2. Chronic liver disease
3. Pancreatic disorders
4. Motility disorders.

Additional clinical interests

1. Gastrointestinal pathology
2. Gastrointestinal surgery
3. Nutrition and obesity
4. Palliative medicine
5. Pancreatology.

Patient feedback

In the media

Dr Ramakrishnan has also provided expert commentary for several national newspaper articles. You can read a selection of these at the links below:

• My bad diet and stressful job gave me a leaky gut: here's how I turned it around (Telegraph)
• 6 tips for travelling with IBS (Independent)
• Six IBS travel tips from experts to 'avoid uneccessary stress and discomfort' (Daily Record)
• Red flags: the 5 things I never do as a bowel doctor to slash my risk of cancer, constipation and ulcers (The Sun)