Advanced gastro care in Trichy, from illness to wellness
A 50+ bed, 24×7 hospital built for one purpose — expert, ethical and affordable care for digestive diseases, led by Dr. Anand Kannan, MS, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology).
Started specifically to treat digestive diseases with real expertise — not as one department among fifty.
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Ethical and affordable
Honest advice at reasonable cost. Surgery is advised only when it is genuinely needed.
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Experienced hands
Led by a surgical gastroenterologist with over 25 years and more than 15,000 surgeries and procedures.
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Diagnosis under one roof
In-house lab, ultrasound, X-ray, CT and a dedicated endoscopy suite — fewer referrals, faster answers.
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24×7, 50+ bed care
Round-the-clock admission, emergency support, pharmacy and ambulance in the heart of Trichy.
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A full consultant panel
Urology, gynecology, hepatology, oncology, radiology and internal medicine — all on one campus.
What we stand for
Mission & vision
Our vision
To be a trusted healthcare institution delivering compassionate, ethical and evidence-based medical care with excellence and integrity.
Our mission
Accessible, affordable, high-quality healthcare for all sections of society — with patient safety, continuous quality improvement, and a culture of empathy and teamwork.
Worried about a stomach problem that keeps coming back?
Talk to us today. We will guide you on the right next step — no pressure, no unnecessary tests.
Dr Kannan's Gastromed Hospital began in 2021 as a 7-bed hospital in Thillai Nagar, Trichy, with a clear purpose: to give people of this region exclusive, expert care for gastrointestinal problems at a reasonable cost.
The trust of our patients helped us grow. Today, Gastromed is a 50+ bed, 24×7 hospital on Dindigul Road, and has expanded into a multi-speciality hospital — so that every field of care we offer gets the same exclusive attention we started with for gastroenterology.
The name on the board has changed in size. The reason we exist has not: Illness to Wellness.
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Our doctor
Meet the founder
Dr. Anand Kannan, MS, MCh
Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist · TN Medical Council Reg. No. 70313
With over 25 years of experience and more than 15,000 surgeries and GI procedures, Dr. Anand Kannan leads Gastromed's gastroenterology and GI surgical services.
Gold Medallist in Gastroenterology
Bariatric surgery training — Taiwan
ERCP training — Pune
Former Associate Professor, SVIMS, Tirupati
Areas of expertise: Gastroenterology, GI Oncology
Indian Medical Association (Lifetime) · Association of Surgeons of India
Speaks Tamil, English, Telugu and Hindi
OP Consultation — Monday to Saturday, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Consultant panel
Specialists across the hospital
Our consultants across gastroenterology, urology, oncology, gynecology, hepatology, radiology and internal medicine.
Doctor
Designation
OP timing (Mon–Sat)
Dr. Anand KannanMS, MCh (SGE)
Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist
12.00 – 3.00 PM
Dr. Sasi AnandMD, DM (MGE)
Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist
By appointment
Dr. V. L. BalajiMS, MCh (Oncology)
Consultant Surgical Oncologist
By appointment
Dr. KumaragurubaranMD, DM (Hepatology)
Consultant Hepatologist
2.00 – 4.00 PM (except Friday)
Dr. GovindarajanMS, MCh (Urology)
Consultant Urologist
2.00 – 4.00 PM
Dr. Raghuram GaneshMS, MCh (Uro)
Consultant Urologist
2.00 – 4.00 PM
Dr. R. LakshanaMD (Internal Medicine)
Consultant Physician
10.00 AM – 2.00 PM & 4.00 – 6.00 PM
Dr. R. Abirami KarpagamMD (OG)
Consultant Gynecologist
9.30 – 11.00 AM & 5.30 – 7.30 PM
Dr. M. S. SumathiDMRD, DNB (RD)
Consultant Radiologist
2.30 – 4.00 PM
Dr. GanessanMD (Anesthesia)
Consultant Anesthetist
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Dr. ManickavasagamMS, MCh (Plastic Surgery)
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
By appointment
Why Gastromed
Why Dr Kannan's Gastromed?
Because we believe good medicine is honest medicine. Gastromed was started to prove that expert GI care does not have to mean unaffordable care. We invest in expertise, updated technology and a skilled team — and we stay committed to ethics, integrity and treating every patient the way we would treat our own family.
Facilities
Everything under one roof, round the clock
Diagnosis, surgery, intensive care, pharmacy and ambulance — so families are not sent running across the city at midnight.
In-patient care — 50+ beds
50+ inpatient beds with round-the-clock nursing care, and 2 dedicated ICU / critical care units for patients who need intensive monitoring. We offer a range of ward and room options to suit every family's needs — contact our front desk for room details and availability.
Endoscopy suite
Dedicated unit for gastroscopy, colonoscopy and ERCP, with modern endoscopy equipment and trained support staff.
Operation theatre
Fully equipped operation theatre for laparoscopic and open GI surgeries, maintained to strict sterility protocols.
24×7 emergency
Round-the-clock emergency care with a dedicated emergency line — 95663 49611.
24×7 pharmacy
In-house pharmacy, open round the clock, so patients and attenders are not searching for medicines at night.
Laboratory & diagnostics
In-house laboratory and a full radiology unit — ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan and Fibroscan for liver assessment — with a consultant radiologist on the panel.
24×7 ambulance
Ambulance support available round the clock. Call 95663 49611 for emergency pick-up.
Patient amenities
Waiting lounge, attender arrangements, wheelchair access and parking.
Health library
Blogs & FAQs
Plain-language articles on digestive health, written and reviewed by our doctors.
3 May 2026
Diabetes Camp: 35 families screened in a single day
Eight tests, a physician consultation and a diet plan — what our first community screening camp covered.
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14 May 2026
Acidity every week? When "gas trouble" is actually GERD
Two or more episodes a week, for weeks together, is not ordinary gas trouble — here's how to tell the difference.
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5 June 2026
Endoscopy: what actually happens in this 10-minute test
The word frightens more patients than the test itself. Here is exactly what to expect, start to finish.
Read article →
24 June 2026
"Fatty liver" on your scan report? What it means in your 30s and 40s
It is the most common line on ultrasound reports today — and in early stages, it is largely reversible.
Read article →
5 July 2026
Obesity Camp: a full metabolic check under one roof
Ten tests including Fibroscan, plus dietitian, fitness and bariatric consultations — and the Friday clinic it started.
Read article →
10 July 2026
Gallbladder stones: do they always need surgery?
Some patients panic, others ignore them for years. The truth sits in between.
Read article →
22 July 2026
Frequently asked questions
Timings, appointments, emergency care, what to bring, how to prepare for tests.
Read answers →
3 May 2026
Diabetes Camp: 35 families screened in a single day
On 3 May 2026, Dr Kannan's Gastromed Hospital ran a one-day diabetes screening camp from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Thirty-five people from in and around Trichy came in, got tested, and walked out the same day with their results explained and a plan in hand.
What the camp covered
FBS — fasting blood sugar
HbA1c — the three-month sugar average
RFT — renal function test
FLP — fasting lipid profile
Urine routine analysis
ECG
Neuropathy screening (biothesiometry)
A personalised diet chart
Every participant also had a consultation with our general physician and a session with our dietitian, and breakfast was provided.
Why a camp like this matters
Diabetes rarely announces itself. Many people carry raised sugar levels for years before a symptom appears, and by then the kidneys, nerves, eyes or liver may already be affected. A single morning of testing can catch that window early, when lifestyle changes alone still make a real difference.
Diabetes also sits close to digestive health. Fatty liver, delayed stomach emptying, long-standing acidity and gallbladder problems are all more common in people with poorly controlled sugar — which is why a gastroenterology hospital takes metabolic screening seriously.
What happens next
Thank you to every family who trusted us that day. We plan to run further screening camps through the year — follow us on Facebook or Instagram, or call 95667 78650 to know when the next one is scheduled.
Note: the camp package and pricing applied to that camp date only. For current consultation and test charges, please contact our front desk.
This article is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. For any persistent symptom, please consult a qualified doctor. Reviewed by Dr. Anand Kannan, MS, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology).
5 July 2026
Obesity Camp: a full metabolic check under one roof
On 5 July 2026, Gastromed ran a one-day obesity and metabolic health camp. The idea was simple: instead of sending someone to four different places for four different opinions, put the whole assessment in one building on one morning.
Ten tests in one visit
FBS — fasting blood sugar
HbA1c — three-month sugar average
RFT — renal function test
Lipid profile — cholesterol
LFT — liver function test
TSH — thyroid
Urine routine analysis
Fibroscan — to assess liver fat and stiffness
BMI measurement
A personalised diet chart
Four consultations, one morning
Participants met our general physician, a fitness expert, a dietitian and a bariatric surgeon — because weight is rarely a single-cause problem. For one person the answer is thyroid. For another it is fatty liver. For a third it is a routine that has quietly stopped moving. And for some, surgery genuinely is the right medical option. Knowing which is which requires actual testing, not guesswork.
Why the liver scan matters
Most people expect a weight camp to check sugar and cholesterol. Fewer expect a liver scan. But non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is one of the most common and most silent consequences of excess weight, and a Fibroscan shows how much the liver has actually been affected — information a weighing scale can never give you.
The Friday clinic
The camp is over, but the work continues. Gastromed runs a dedicated obesity clinic every Friday, so anyone who wants a structured, medically supervised approach to weight — rather than another crash diet — can start at any time. Call 95667 78650 to book.
Note: the camp package and pricing applied to that camp date only. For current consultation and test charges, please contact our front desk.
This article is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. For any persistent symptom, please consult a qualified doctor. Reviewed by Dr. Anand Kannan, MS, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology).
14 May 2026
Acidity every week? When "gas trouble" is actually GERD
Almost everyone in Trichy has said this at some point: "It's just gas trouble." A busy lunch, late-night biryani, too much coffee — a burning feeling in the chest follows, an antacid goes in, and life moves on.
But when that burning keeps returning — two or more times a week, for weeks together — it may not be "just gas." It may be GERD: Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease. In simple words, the valve between your food pipe and stomach becomes loose, and stomach acid keeps climbing up where it shouldn't.
Signs it may be more than ordinary acidity
Burning in the chest that keeps returning, especially after meals or on lying down
Sour or bitter water coming up to the throat
Frequent burping, throat irritation, or a long-standing dry cough
Needing antacids almost every week just to feel normal
Why you shouldn't ignore it for years
Constant acid exposure can damage the food pipe over time. Long-neglected reflux can lead to ulcers, narrowing of the food pipe, and in some cases changes in the food-pipe lining that need close monitoring.
What actually helps
Eat dinner 2–3 hours before sleeping; avoid lying down immediately after meals
Reduce very oily and spicy food, coffee on an empty stomach, and smoking or alcohol
Lose even 4–5 kg if overweight — it makes a real difference
If symptoms persist despite this, meet a gastroenterologist. A simple endoscopy can show exactly what is happening inside instead of guessing.
When to see a doctor immediately
Difficulty in swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools, or unexplained weight loss along with acidity. These need evaluation without delay.
This article is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. For any persistent symptom, please consult a qualified doctor. Reviewed by Dr. Anand Kannan, MS, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology).
5 June 2026
Endoscopy: what actually happens in this 10-minute test
The word "endoscopy" frightens many patients more than the test itself. Families postpone it for months — and stomach problems that could have been diagnosed in ten minutes get dragged for years. Here is what really happens.
What is it?
A thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera is passed through the mouth to directly see the food pipe, stomach and the beginning of the small intestine. No cuts, no stitches.
Does it hurt?
No. The throat is numbed with a spray, and light sedation can be given so most patients barely remember the procedure. The most common feedback we hear afterwards: "That's it? I was tense for no reason."
How long does it take?
The test itself usually takes about 10 minutes. With preparation and observation, plan for a couple of hours at the hospital.
How to prepare
Come with an empty stomach — typically no food for 6–8 hours before the test; your doctor will give exact instructions. Inform the doctor about diabetes, blood thinners, or any regular medicines.
Why doctors advise it
Long-standing acidity, ulcer symptoms, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, unexplained anaemia or weight loss — endoscopy shows the exact cause instead of treating blindly for years. It can also detect problems early, when treatment is simplest.
After the test
Mild throat irritation for a few hours is normal. If sedation was given, someone should accompany you home, and you should avoid driving that day.
An endoscopy is a diagnostic tool, not a punishment. If your doctor has advised one, the ten minutes of the test are far easier than months of uncertainty.
This article is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. For any persistent symptom, please consult a qualified doctor. Reviewed by Dr. Anand Kannan, MS, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology).
24 June 2026
"Fatty liver" on your scan report? What it means in your 30s and 40s
It has become one of the most common lines on ultrasound reports in Tamil Nadu: "Grade I/II fatty liver." Many patients see it, feel no symptoms, and file the report away. That is a mistake worth correcting.
What is fatty liver?
Extra fat getting deposited in liver cells. In most people today it is not because of alcohol — it is linked to weight, belly fat, diabetes, cholesterol and a sedentary routine. Doctors call this NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease).
Why it matters even without symptoms
For most people, early fatty liver is silent and reversible. But in a portion of patients, years of neglect can slowly progress to liver inflammation, scarring (fibrosis), and in advanced cases cirrhosis. The stage at which you act decides how simple the solution is.
The good news — it is largely reversible early on
Losing 7–10% of body weight can significantly reduce liver fat
30–40 minutes of brisk walking most days genuinely helps
Cut down sugar, sweets, bakery items, fried snacks and sugary drinks
Control diabetes and cholesterol sincerely, not seasonally
There is no magic tablet that removes liver fat while the lifestyle stays the same
When to consult a specialist
If liver enzymes (SGOT/SGPT) are elevated, if fatty liver is Grade II or more, if you have diabetes along with fatty liver, or if any report mentions fibrosis. A specialist can assess how much the liver is actually affected and build a realistic plan.
A fatty liver report in your 30s is not a sentence. It is an early warning given free of cost — the cheapest health advice you will ever receive. Use it.
This article is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. For any persistent symptom, please consult a qualified doctor. Reviewed by Dr. Anand Kannan, MS, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology).
10 July 2026
Gallbladder stones: do they always need surgery?
A scan shows gallbladder stones, and two opposite reactions follow. Some patients panic and want them removed tomorrow. Others take the opposite route — "no pain means no problem" — and ignore them for years. The truth sits in between.
How do gallstones show up?
Classically: pain in the right upper abdomen, often after oily meals, sometimes moving to the back or right shoulder, with bloating or vomiting. Some people have no symptoms at all, and the stones are found accidentally on a scan done for something else.
Do silent stones need surgery?
Not always. Many truly symptom-free stones can simply be observed, with a doctor's guidance. The decision depends on the size and number of stones, your symptoms, and other health factors — which is why it should be taken with a specialist, not from the internet.
When surgery is genuinely advised
Repeated pain episodes, infection of the gallbladder, stones slipping into the bile duct (which can cause jaundice or pancreatitis), or certain high-risk situations. Waiting through repeated attacks usually makes things harder, not easier.
What does the surgery involve today?
The standard treatment is laparoscopic (keyhole) removal of the gallbladder — a few small cuts, typically a short hospital stay, and most patients return to routine within days. In complicated cases where a stone has moved into the bile duct, an ERCP procedure may be done to clear the duct.
Can medicines dissolve the stones?
For the vast majority of patients, no — despite what advertisements claim. Money spent on "stone-dissolving" remedies usually buys only delay.
And life without a gallbladder?
The body adjusts well. Digestion continues normally for almost everyone, with at most some temporary dietary adjustment.
If a report has shown gallstones, the right next step is neither panic nor postponement — it is a proper consultation to know which category your stones fall in.
This article is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. For any persistent symptom, please consult a qualified doctor. Reviewed by Dr. Anand Kannan, MS, MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology).
22 July 2026
Frequently asked questions
Where is the hospital located?
New No: 23, Old No: 3, Gandhi Nagar First Cross, Dindigul Road, Trichy – 620 001 — near National College, Karumandapam.
What are the hospital timings?
The hospital and emergency services work 24×7. Dr. Anand Kannan's OP: Monday to Saturday, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. All consultants' OP timings are listed on our About Us page.
How do I book an appointment?
Call 95667 78650 / 78651 / 78652, or message us on WhatsApp at 95667 78650 — our team will confirm your slot.
Is emergency care available at night?
Yes. We are a 24×7 hospital with a 24×7 pharmacy and ambulance. For emergencies, call 95663 49611.
What conditions are treated here?
Digestive and GI problems — acidity and GERD, ulcers, gallbladder stones, liver conditions, intestinal problems, GI cancers, and obesity. Diagnostic services include gastroscopy, colonoscopy and ERCP. Our multi-speciality departments cover urology, gynecology, hepatology, oncology, pulmonology, internal medicine and radiology.
What should I bring for a consultation?
Previous reports, scans, prescription lists and any discharge summaries. It saves time and repeat tests.
How should I prepare for an endoscopy or colonoscopy?
Endoscopy needs an empty stomach — typically 6–8 hours of fasting. Colonoscopy needs bowel preparation, which our team will explain when booking. Exact instructions are given at the time of appointment.
This page is for general information. For anything specific to your condition, please speak to our team on 95667 78650.
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