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Dr. J. S. Rajkumar
Director's Advisor
Dr. J. S. Rajkumar is a nationally acclaimed Advanced Laparoscopic, General & Surgical Gastroenterologist, widely recognised for pioneering complex, minimally invasive and scarless surgical procedures in India. He serves as the Chairman & Surgical Director of the Lifeline Group of Hospitals, with leading centres in Chennai and Hyderabad.
An exceptional academician, Dr. Rajkumar is an alumnus of Madras Medical College, where he achieved a rare academic distinction by winning 32 gold medals, including the prestigious Johnstone Medal, awarded to the best all-round student of the year. He later pursued advanced surgical training in the United Kingdom, specialising in general surgery and hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery, bringing global expertise back to Indian healthcare.
With experience of over 50,000 successful surgeries, Dr. Rajkumar has been at the forefront of advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and robotic surgeries. In recent years, he has led several landmark procedures, including rare Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy (TOETVA), complex bariatric surgeries on international patients, and life-saving minimally invasive procedures for rare paediatric conditions, all widely covered by national media.
His commitment to preventive healthcare earned him the Atal Ratna Award (2025), presented in Delhi for organising free breast cancer screening for more than 8,000 women, a milestone that reflects his deep social responsibility beyond the operating theatre.
Dr. Rajkumar is also an Adjunct Professor at Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, mentoring young surgeons and shaping the future of minimally invasive surgery in India. Under his leadership, Lifeline Hospitals continues to set benchmarks in ethical care, innovation, and patient-centric excellence.
Committed to Learning & Excellence
A Journey of Medical Mastery & Specialization
- 1979-1985 – Madras Medical College (The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai) Secured 32 Gold Medals & Johnstone Gold Medalist.
- 1986-1989 – M.S. University of Madras (The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai) Gold Medalist.
- 1997 – Dip N. B. (Surgery) National Board of Examination, Delhi National Gold Medalist.
- 1989 and 1990 – Fellowships (FRCS): Conferred by the Royal Colleges of Surgeons in Ireland, Glasgow, England, and Edinburgh.
Professional Registrations and Memberships
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council (part of Indian Medical Council).
- Royal Society of Medicine (London) (FRSM) – 1999.
- International College of Surgeons, Chicago (FICS) – 2000.
- American College of Gastroenterology (FACG) – 1998.
- American College of Surgeons (FACS) – 1998.
- International College of Angiology (FICA) – 1998.
- Indian Association of Surgeons (FIAS) – 2000.
- International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA) – 2016.
- American Association of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) – 2006.
- Madras Medical College (FMMC) – 2012.
- Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES) – 2012.
- Minimal Access Surgery Association of India (FMAS) – 2011.
- Association of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (FALS) – 2010.
- Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India – 2003.
- Association of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (FALS).
Awards & Recognitions
Atal Ratna Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Vaidya Ratna Award
Best Doctor Award
Dr. K.S. Sanjivi Award
Significant Achievement Award
Seva Ratna Award
Surgical Par Excellence Award
Best Teacher Award
Research & Publications
Trailblazing Innovations
- Migrative Wrap after Fundoplication – A Case Series (2024): This research focuses on cases of migrative wrap post-fundoplication surgery, analyzing causes and proposing management strategies.
- Single-Site, Multiple Port, Antireflux Laparoscopic Fundoplication is a Feasible Cost-Effective Technique The First Case Report in the United Arab Emirates (2022): This study evaluates the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of a novel laparoscopic technique for antireflux surgery.
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy in Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension – A Retrospective Analysis of a Prospectively Performed Series (2021): This analysis assesses the outcomes of laparoscopic splenectomy in patients with non-cirrhotic portal hypertension.
- Pouch of Douglas Liposarcoma – A Rarity (2021): This case report discusses the rare occurrence of liposarcoma in the Pouch of Douglas, detailing diagnostic challenges and surgical management.
Leading the Future Pioneering Scientific Publications
- Cancer and Obesity: The Cause, The Connect, and The Way Ahead (2015): Published in the Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Research, this article explores the intricate relationship between obesity and cancer, discussing causative factors and potential interventions.
- Gut-Endocrine Axis—A Route for Diabetes Cure through Surgery (2014): Featured in the Indian Journal of Endocrine Surgery, this paper examines the potential of surgical interventions targeting the gut-endocrine axis as a treatment for diabetes.
- Meralgia Paraesthetica: Laparoscopic Surgery as a Cause Then and a Cure Now (2014): This study investigates cases where laparoscopic surgery induced meralgia paraesthetica and how subsequent surgical approaches can effectively treat the condition.
- Diabetes Reversal Technique (2016): Published in the Indian Journal of Clinical Practice, this article presents a novel approach to reversing diabetes, highlighting surgical techniques and patient outcomes.
- Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Removal of Large Retroperitoneal Lipomas—A Simple Technical Innovation (2016): Featured in the International Journal of Current Research, this paper discusses a minimally invasive technique for removing large retroperitoneal lipomas, emphasizing its simplicity and effectiveness.
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