Dr. Radhika Venugopal

Dr. Radhika Venugopal is a distinguished Consultant Hepatologist at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre in Chennai, bringing over 24 years of clinical expertise to the care of liver disease. She holds advanced qualifications including MBBS from Coimbatore Medical College (2000), MD in Paediatric Medicine from Madras Medical College (2007), DM in Hepatology from the Institute of Hepato Biliary Sciences (2018), and a Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology from Dr. Rela Institute (2020). Her unique academic path spanning paediatric medicine and hepatology gives her a comprehensive perspective on liver disease across all age groups.

Dr. Radhika specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex chronic liver diseases, including cirrhosis, chronic viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, autoimmune liver conditions, and portal hypertension. She performs advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP and gastrointestinal stenting with high technical proficiency. Her particular strength lies in medical management of liver transplant patients—both pre-transplant optimization and post-transplant care—drawing on her dedicated transplant hepatology fellowship. She was awarded the prestigious Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University Gold Medal for achieving the highest marks in her DM Hepatology examination, reflecting her exceptional academic distinction and clinical knowledge.

Dr. Radhika regularly treats international patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia who seek specialist hepatology care and liver transplant management. Her multilingual capabilities in English, Hindi, and Tamil ensure clear communication and patient comfort during consultations and treatment planning. She maintains an evidence-based, compassionate approach to complex cases, supported by her multiple national and international publications on liver transplantation, viral hepatitis, Wilson's disease, NAFLD, and post-transplant infections.

Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre is a leading quaternary-care facility in Chennai, known for its world-leading transplant programmes, comprehensive ICU infrastructure, and dedicated international patient services. The institute's reputation in liver transplantation and hepatology makes it an ideal destination for patients seeking advanced medical management and specialist care. As a medical tourist or international patient, you benefit from Dr. Radhika's deep expertise, the hospital's multi-disciplinary team, and Gaf Healthcare's support in coordinating your entire treatment journey.