Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan

After my basic qualification I have completed more than 15 years of practice in the field of Gastroenterology and General medicine covering all aspects of this specialty. I have been practicing as a Consultant Gastroenterologist since 2007 and have a specialist interest in all aspects of endoscopy, gastroenterology, liver and pancreatic disease. I have a keen interest in service development, teaching and training. As endoscopy lead I established a brand new three room endoscopy unit at Warrington Hospital and led the team to achieve national accreditation. I have the lead for Advancing Quality programme (AQuA) for the Trust and participate actively in achieving a high quality of care across both medical and surgical divisions of the hospital. As the joint lead for management of alcohol related liver disease for the AQuA programme I have streamlined guidelines for evidence based high quality management of this condition. I teach all levels of trainees nurses and colleagues to update them of recent advances and techniques. I am currently the lead for research in Gastroenterology for the Trust and we are actively recruiting to several national trials. As a keen family man, I enjoy my spare time interacting with children and travelling as much as possible. I also enjoy many sports, particularly cricket. I pride myself in being very open with patients and am keen to promote a patient centred approach to managing their illnesses.

Primary Interest/Subspecialisation/Clinical interest: All aspects of general gastroenterology including liver, pancreatic and biliary problems Procedures (Currently performed) Gastroscopy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP), Capsule Endoscopy Proposed procedures in future (pending equipment and set up) Oesophageal manometry and Bravo Ph studies Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Capsule colonoscopy and Capsule pan endoscopy Conditions: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), Barrett’s Oesophagus, Ulcerative Colitis/ Crohn's disease (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) Unexplained bleeding Celiac Disease Liver problems Pancreatic problems Alcohol related problems Gallstones Cancer of gullet, stomach, bowel, pancreas and liver Investigations for: Heartburn, Indigestion, Bloating Constipation, Diarrhoea Bleeding from back passage/stomach/bowel Jaundice Anaemia