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23 Dr. SOMASHEKARA.H.R

Dr. SOMASHEKARA.H.R

Consultant - Pediatric Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist

Gleneagles Hospital, Chennai
Chennai, India
22+ years of experience
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About Doctor

Qualifications:
  • MBBS
  • DCH
  • DNB (Paed)
  • FPGHN (UK) Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology (UK)
Overview:

Dr. Somashekara H R is a seasoned and internationally trained Pediatric Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mysore in 1998, followed by a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2005. He then pursued a DNB in Pediatrics from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, in 2009. Further enhancing his expertise, Dr. Somashekara completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, and a Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK.

Throughout his career, Dr. Somashekara has been recognized for his academic excellence, including receiving the best outgoing student award from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore. He has contributed to various research papers published in renowned medical journals, focusing on topics such as paraneoplastic papilloedema in children with neuroblastoma and noninvasive markers of portal hypertension in pediatric chronic liver disease.

Dr. Somashekara is proficient in performing procedures such as liver biopsies, abdominal paracentesis, upper GI endoscopies, sclerotherapy, and banding sigmoidoscopy. His dedication to pediatric hepatology and gastroenterology has made him a trusted name in managing complex liver and gastrointestinal conditions in children.

Conditions Treated:

  • Biliary atresia
  • Neonatal hepatitis
  • Acute liver failure (ALF)
  • Autoimmune hepatitis
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Hepatitis B and C infections
  • Metabolic liver diseases (e.g., tyrosinemia, Wilson’s disease, galactosemia)
  • Genetic liver diseases (e.g., Alagille syndrome, progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis)
  • Liver tumors
  • Budd-Chiari syndrome
  • Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

Procedures Performed:

  • Liver biopsy
  • Abdominal paracentesis
  • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Banding sigmoidoscopy

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Dr. Somashekara specializes in pediatric hepatology and gastroenterology, focusing on liver and gastrointestinal disorders in children.

He completed his MBBS from the University of Mysore, followed by postgraduate training at Christian Medical College, Vellore. He further pursued fellowships in the UK at Kings College Hospital and Birmingham Children's Hospital.

You can book an appointment directly with Gleneagles Global Health City. Alternatively, for assistance with scheduling and medical travel arrangements, you can contact HOSPIDIO via email at [email protected] or call/WhatsApp at +91-9870538337.

He manages a range of pediatric liver conditions, including biliary atresia, neonatal hepatitis, acute liver failure, autoimmune hepatitis, and metabolic liver diseases like Wilson’s disease.

Yes, Dr. Somashekara has extensive experience in pediatric liver transplantation and related procedures.