K.R. Palaniswamy (Indian Gastroenterologist) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Gastroenterologist, Medical Academic, Writer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	15/03/1949
Age	77 years
Birthplace	Tamil Nadu, India

Latest News about K.R. Palaniswamy

25/01/2026

K. R. Palaniswamy was selected for the Padma Bhushan in 2026 for distinguished service in medicine. Reports on the 2026 Padma awards identify him as a Tamil Nadu-based gastroenterologist recognized for decades of work in gastroenterology, liver disease care, therapeutic endoscopy, and medical education.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Kallipatti Ramasamy Palaniswamy
Known for	His work in therapeutic endoscopy and liver disease management

Physical Stats & More

Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees	MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davangere (under Mysore University) (1972) MD in General Medicine from Madras University, Chennai, India (1977) DM in Gastroenterology from Madras Medical College (1981)
College/University	JJM Medical College, Davangere University of Mysore, India Madras University, Chennai, India

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Wife/Spouse	Padmini Palanisamy

Career

Award(s)	Padma Shri (2007) Padma Bhushan (2026)
Notable Positions	President of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (2004-2005) Professor at Stanley Medical College (1986) Academic Board member of Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (1986-1996) Academic Board member of Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Tamil Nadu (1997) Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai Founder of the Department of Gastroenterology at Stanley Medical College Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Glasgow) (2005)

Award(s)

Padma Shri (2007)
Padma Bhushan (2026)

Notable Positions

President of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (2004-2005)
Professor at Stanley Medical College (1986)
Academic Board member of Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (1986-1996)
Academic Board member of Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Tamil Nadu (1997)
Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Founder of the Department of Gastroenterology at Stanley Medical College
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Glasgow) (2005)

Social Media

LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/palaniswamy-kr-9186a36b/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. In 2005, K.R. Palaniswamy was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) in Glasgow, Scotland.
2. He started practicing as a gastroenterologist after completing his formal education.
3. He established the Department of Gastroenterology at Stanley Medical College.
4. He served on the Academic Board of multiple medical institutions.
5. He has written many articles on gastroenterology.

K.R. Palaniswamy Gastroenterologist, Medical Academic, Writer Indian Tamil Nadu, India