Dr Poornima Subrahmanya is a gastrointestinal and HPB surgeon specialising in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgeries. Recognised as a trusted Gastroenterologist in Bangalore, Based in Yelahanka, she treats conditions of the digestive system, liver, pancreas, and bile ducts with a focus on precision and faster recovery.
She completed her MBBS from Vydehi Institute, MS in General Surgery from JSS Medical College, and DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from Aster Medcity. With over six years of experience, including work in a GI cancer unit, she manages both complex cancers and common conditions like gallstones, hernias, and piles. Known for her clear, practical approach, she combines surgical expertise with patient-focused care while staying up to date through ongoing research and academic work.
- Minimal Access (Laparoscopic) GI Surgery
- Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colorectal Procedures
- Gall Bladder Stone Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Piles Treatment
- Obesity Surgery
Areas of Interest
- Minimal invasive surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery
- Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
- Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
- Gastrointestinal cancer surgery
Publications
- Laparoscopic necrosectomy in a patient post endoscopic cystogastrostomy -Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques & Part B: Videoscopy, Vol32; No.1; 2022.
- Laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal bleeding in Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome – a video vignette. Colorectal Dis. 2020 Mar;22(3):350-351
- Clinical evaluation of fasttrack protocol versus standard care in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgeries. Mohammed Raza, Poornima Subrahmanya; International Surgery journal; 2016; 3(4): 1739-1745
- Steroid Rage- A case series on necrotising fascitis with chronic corticosteroid therapy . M S Anilkumar, Poornima S. – International journal of scientific research; Volume: 5 | Issue: 10 | October 2016 • ISSN No 2277 – 8179
- Malignant Transformation within Benign Adnexal Skin Tumour- A Rare Malignant Trichogenic Tumor. Poornima S., C. P. Madhu et all, International journal of scientific research; Volume: 5 | Issue: 4 | April 2016 • ISSN No 2277 – 8179
- Carcinoma breast in two cases of neurofibromatosis- a case series and review of literature. Poornima S., C. P. Madhu; Indian journal of research volume-6 | issue-5 | may-2017 | issn – 2250-1991
Affiliations and Memberships
- Life member of Association of Surgeons of India
- Life member of Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists
- Life member of IHPBA India chapter
- EC Member of Karnataka Association of Surgical Gastroenterologists & GI Oncosurgeon.
- Publications
- Laparoscopic necrosectomy in a patient post endoscopic cystogastrostomy -Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques & Part B: Videoscopy, Vol32; No.1; 2022.
- Laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal bleeding in Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome – a video vignette. Colorectal Dis. 2020 Mar;22(3):350-351
- Clinical evaluation of fasttrack protocol versus standard care in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgeries. Mohammed Raza, Poornima Subrahmanya; International Surgery journal; 2016; 3(4): 1739-1745
- Steroid Rage- A case series on necrotising fascitis with chronic corticosteroid therapy . M S Anilkumar, Poornima S. – International journal of scientific research; Volume: 5 | Issue: 10 | October 2016 • ISSN No 2277 – 8179
- Malignant Transformation within Benign Adnexal Skin Tumour- A Rare Malignant Trichogenic Tumor. Poornima S., C. P. Madhu et all, International journal of scientific research; Volume: 5 | Issue: 4 | April 2016 • ISSN No 2277 – 8179
- Carcinoma breast in two cases of neurofibromatosis- a case series and review of literature. Poornima S., C. P. Madhu; Indian journal of research volume-6 | issue-5 | may-2017 | issn – 2250-1991
Qualifications
- MBBS
- Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
- MS (General Surgery)
- JSS Medical College, Mysore
- DrNB (Surgical Gastroenterology)
- Aster Medcity, Kochi
