Dr. K. Hemanth Kumar is a seasoned Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology, GI Oncology & HPB, and Robotic Surgery at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. With more than 15 years of surgical experience, he brings deep expertise in gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery. His practice spans advanced laparoscopic procedures, complex liver resections, biliary and pancreatic surgeries, and minimally invasive hernia and reflux repairs. He is especially skilled in managing GI cancers, strictures, and diseases of the colon and rectum. Dr. Kumar has a strong academic background, holding degrees in general surgery and super-specializing with an M.Ch in surgical gastroenterology. He also holds the certification of the National Board in General Surgery, and is a fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Surgeons. Over his career, he has earned the consideration to be referred as one of the Best Surgical gastroentrologist, along with several national and international awards, notably for his work on liver anatomy and tuberculosis of the esophagus. Dr. Kumar is a prolific researcher with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, and he frequently speaks at surgical conferences. He is multilingual, speaking English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, and Punjabi, which helps him connect with a wide patient population.