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DR. C. PALANIVELU

MS, MCh, DNB, FACS, FRCS(Hon) Ed.,
Chairman – GEM Hospital and Research Centre

Professor & Director – Institute of Gastroenterology & Minimal Access Surgery

Managing Trustee – GEM Digestive Diseases Foundation – Charitable Trust

Pioneer of Laparoscopic Surgery in India

Dr. Palanivelu was the first to introduce laparoscopic surgery in South India. Instrumental in popularizing this branch of medicine across India, he successfully applied laparoscopic techniques to all types of procedures, including cancer surgery, ensuring affordable, pain-free recovery for patients from all walks of life.

Recognitions & Accolades
  • Dr BC Roy National Awardee (2006 & 2015): Received the highest medical honour twice for developing laparoscopic surgery (2006) and as an eminent medical person (2015).
  • House of Commons, UK Parliament (2018): The only Indian honoured for his original contribution to Laparoscopic surgery.
  • Olympic Silver Medal: International Olympic minimal access surgery competition (Phoenix USA, 2009).
  • SAGES Awards: Recognized by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons for three consecutive years (2003, 2004 & 2005).
  • Innovated 20+ Operative Techniques: Best-in-class procedures now included in global teaching resources (American College of Surgeons, SAGES, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh).
Social & Community Service
  • GEM Charitable Trust: Conducted 65+ free medical camps, bearing all expenses for economically backward patients.
  • Free Laparoscopic Surgeries: Over 2,777 free surgeries performed, serving 43,225+ patients.
  • GEM Mobile Clinic: Reaching the unreachable with free checkups, ultrasonology, and endoscopy in rural areas.
  • Free Medical Ward: 20 beds exclusively dedicated to providing high-tech treatments at no cost to the needy.
Prestigious Awards
  • Best Doctor Award: Tamil Nadu Government, 2011
  • Life Time Achievement: Association of Surgeons of India, 2007
  • Bheeshmacharya Award: AMASI, 2012
  • Living Legend of Laproscopy: New York City Council, 2012
  • Fellowship Ad Hominem: Highest honour from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
  • Latin American Honorary Fellowship: First Indian honoured in Latin America.

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  • Chairman & Director
  • 40+ Years Experience
  • Pioneer in Laparoscopy
  • International Recognition
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