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Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan

MBBS, MD, MRCP

Gastroenterologist

37 years of experience

Cheshire, WA4 4LU

(+2 more)

19 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Ashutosh Tandon, Dr. Abdul Ashish and 2 other professionals

4.99

/5

(69 reviews)

37 years of experience

Cheshire, WA4 4LU

(+2 more)

19 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Ashutosh Tandon, Dr. Abdul Ashish and 2 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Endorsements
Colonoscopy
30
Endoscopy (OGD)
18
Gastroenterology
16

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About Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan

Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan is an experienced Consultant Physician and
Gastroenterologist, providing expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range
of digestive, liver and pancreatic conditions.

He has been practising as a consultant since 2007 and brings more than 20 years of
specialist experience in gastroenterology, endoscopy and general medicine.

Known for his patient‑centred approach, Dr Ramakrishnan is committed to clear
communication, compassionate care and evidence‑based treatment tailored to each
patient’s needs.

Dr Ramakrishnan has extensive expertise across all major areas of
gastroenterology, including:

Diagnostic
and therapeutic endoscopy

Liver
disease, including alcohol‑related liver conditions

Pancreatic
disorders

Inflammatory
bowel disease (IBD)

Irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS)

Upper
and lower gastrointestinal symptoms

He has performed more than 9,000 endoscopic procedures, including:

Gastroscopy

Flexible
sigmoidoscopy

Colonoscopy

ERCP
(Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)

His high success rates and excellent patient satisfaction scores reflect his
commitment to safe, effective and comfortable care.

Trusted expert featured in national media, Dr Ramakrishnan is regularly invited to provide expert commentary for national newspapers and health publications. His insights have appeared in:

The Telegraph

The Independent

Daily Record

The Sun

These articles highlight his expertise in digestive health, IBS, bowel cancer
awareness and lifestyle‑related gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr Ramakrishnan holds medical degrees from the Universities of Madras and Bombay,
and completed his MRCP in 1996 and CCST in 2007. Outside of medicine, he enjoys
gardening, travelling with his family, and is an avid cricket enthusiast

Reviews from patients can be found on this link:

Reviews of Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan - Page - iWantGreatCare


Subspecialties

  • Hepatology
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
  • Pancreaticobiliary Medicine (Bile Ducts & Pancreas)
  • Neuro-Gastroenterology

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(112)
Endorsements
(10)

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Colonoscopy
30
Endoscopy (OGD)
18
Gastroenterology
16
Reflux
7
Acid Reflux (Heartburn)
4
Liver Disease
4
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
4
Bloating
3
Gallstones
3
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
3
Barrett's Oesophagus
3
Bowel Cancer Screening
3
Liver Function Tests
3
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
1
1
Diarrhoea
2
Gastritis
2
Colon Capsule Endoscopy
2
Stomach / Abdominal Pain
1
Hepatitis
1
Reflux and Colic
1
Pancreatic Cancer
1
Gastroscopy
1
Diverticulitis
1
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
1
Crohn's Disease
1
Bile Duct Diseases
1
Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
1
Colon Polyps
1
Microscopic Colitis
1
Gallbladder Disease (Medical Management)
1
Weight Loss
Swallowing Problems
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
Swollen Stomach
Wilson's Disease
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Rectal Bleeding
Pelvic Pain
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Pyloric Stenosis
Polycystic Liver Disease
Primary Billiary Cholangitis (PBC)
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Overflow Incontinence
Oesophageal Cancer
LPR Reflux
Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs)
Oesophagitis
Oesophageal Spasm
Nausea and Vomiting
Liver Cancer
Hepatitis (Viral)
Gut Microbiome
Heart Burn
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Intestinal Failure
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Hiatus Hernia
Haemorrhoids
Gut Health
Haemochromatosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Cancer
Food Intolerance
Pancreatitis
GORD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Gallbladder Polyp
Liver Metastases
Gluten Intolerance
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
Liver Transplant
Gastric (Stomach) Ulcers
Liver Screening (Risk Stratification)
Double Balloon Enteroscopy
Gallbladder Disease
Medical Nutrition
Functional Gut
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Gastroparesis
Nasojejunal (NJ) Feeding Tube
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) or Reflux
Nasogastric (NG) Feeding Tube
GI-MAP
Enteral Feeding
Fatty Liver Disease
Colon Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Cancer
Functional Bowel Disease
Faecal Incontinence
Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
Lactulose Hydrogen Breath Test
Constipation
Oesophageal Stent Insertion
Diverticular Disease
Pyloric Dilatation
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Helicobacter Pylori Breath Test
Alcohol Related Liver Problems
Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS)
Alcohol Dependence
FibroScan
Liver Biopsy
Cholestasis
Gastrostomy-Jejunostomy Tube Insertion
Gallstones (Medical Management)
Anal Fissure
Sigmoidoscopy
Stool Testing
Coeliac Disease
Cholecystitis
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Achalasia
Pancreatic Disorders
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Pancreatitis
Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
Video Consultation
BRAVO Capsule
Jaundice
ERCP Procedure

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4382946


Education

University of Madras

Medicine

Graduated 1989


Qualifications

MRCP (UK) Royal College of Physicians Of Edinburgh 1996

MD BYL Nair Hospital, Bombay, India 1994

MBBS Kilpauk Medical College, India 1989


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi
  • Tamil

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £275
  • Follow-up appointment: £225

Insurers

  • Aetna
  • The PHC
  • General and Medical
  • WPA
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Bupa
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Vitality
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Cigna
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • Healix Health Services
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • The Exeter
  • Benenden Health
  • National Friendly

Location

All locations for Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan

Spire Cheshire Hospital

4.89

(789)

Fir Tree Close Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA4 4LU

4.88

(440)

Wrexham Road, Chester, United Kingdom, CH4 7QP

4.93

(46)

The Courtyard, Hall Lane, Cheshire, United Kingdom, CW9 6DG

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan is clear and professional in his patient interactions, making people feel reassured and welcome. He explains procedures such as colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and endoscopy clearly. Patients feel at ease, understand their health, and often receive effective diagnosis and treatment for various conditions. Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan shows notable expertise in gastroenterology, colonoscopy, and endoscopy.

4.7
verified patient
13 Mar 2026

Good thank you

5.0
verified patient
10 Mar 2026

Dr Ramakrishnan took the time to listen to and understand my concerns. He genuinely cares about his patients and always puts patient comfort first when planning a procedure. I always feel that I’m in safe hands whenever I have an appointment with him.

5.0
verified patient
08 Mar 2026

Dr Ram - no airs or graces - has looked after our entire family.

5.0
verified patient
03 Mar 2026

I received a clear explanation so that I was able to better understand my symptoms and the next steps.

5.0
verified patient
24 Feb 2026

Dr Ram was very clear in his explanations and provided a helpful summary of the coming actions at the end of the appointment.

5.0
verified patient
24 Feb 2026

Dr Ram has a lovely bedside manner and is very clear with his opinion and what he wants to do. I felt extremely looked after and reassured every step of the way by him.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
23 Feb 2026

Dr Ramakrishan made my visits very welcoming and I could not recommend him high enough. He made me feel very safe and explained everything to me about my health and my procedures.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
20 Feb 2026

This man has literally saved my life! I’m 91 years old and he has the most beguiling bedside manner. I chose to pay privately and he explained every process of all the scans. I wasn’t listening initially and assumed the worst but he reassured me every step of the way. I have no hesitation in recommending him and his dedicated team.

5.0
verified patient
20 Feb 2026

First class in every respect

5.0
verified patient
18 Feb 2026

Found Dr Ramakrishnan to be extremely pleasant and helpful, providing clear explanations and recommendations. Would happily recommend to other patients.

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Endorsements

I am delighted to endorse Dr. Ramakrishnan , an exceptional gastroenterologist whose subspecialty expertise in inflammatory bowel disease and hepatology sets a benchmark for excellence in patient care. Dr. Ramakrishnan combines deep clinical insight with a compassionate, patient-centred approach, consistently delivering thoughtful, evidence-based management for complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions. Their diagnostic acumen and commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration make them an invaluable asset to both patients and colleagues. Whether navigating the nuances of biologic therapy f...

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15 Sep 2025
Endorsed for
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Liver Disease

Mr Ashutosh Tandon

Mr Ashutosh Tandon

General Surgeon
Is a colleague

20 Aug 2025
Endorsed for
Liver Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Dr. Abdul Ashish

Dr. Abdul Ashish

General (Internal) Medicine
Is a colleague

An excellent and outstanding Gastroenterologist with a massive depth of knowledge in his field.

18 Aug 2025
Endorsed for
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Liver Disease

Mr Noaman Sarfraz

Mr Noaman Sarfraz

General Surgeon
Is a colleague

Great colleague; good clinician and endoscopist

04 Jul 2025
Endorsed for
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Liver Disease
Stomach / Abdominal Pain

Mr Subramanian Ravichandran

Mr Subramanian Ravichandran

Urologist
Is a colleague
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drram on Instagram: "Imparting and sharing knowledge/ teaching/ training and learning from feedbacks are a crucial part of being in my role as a Consultant Gastroenterologist!"

drram on Instagram: "Imparting and sharing knowledge/ teaching/ training and learning from feedbacks are a crucial part of being in my role as a Consultant Gastroenterologist!"

Imparting and sharing knowledge/ teaching/ training and learning from feedbacks are a crucial part of being in my role as a Consultant Gastroenterologist!

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Mum experiencing unusual symptoms now finally has an answer thanks to this hospital

Mum experiencing unusual symptoms now finally has an answer thanks to this hospital

A WOMAN who was experiencing unusual symptoms now finally has an answer thanks to a new procedure at a hospital in Warrington.

06 November 2025

warringtonguardian.co.uk

Hospital doctor named best in his field in the north

Hospital doctor named best in his field in the north

A CONSULTANT has scooped a prestigious healthcare award.

04 February 2019

warringtonguardian.co.uk

My bad diet and stressful job gave me a leaky gut – here’s how I turned it around

My bad diet and stressful job gave me a leaky gut – here’s how I turned it around

Sarah Stannard, 53, from Surrey, realised her bad diet was making her MS symptoms worse – here she reveals her food journey

25 July 2025

telegraph.co.uk

Time to break the silence about IBS embarrassment says Stretton consultant

Time to break the silence about IBS embarrassment says Stretton consultant

A STRETTON consultant says people are still too embarrassed to talk about IBS symptoms.

13 April 2019

warringtonguardian.co.uk

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FAQ

What are Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan's reviews like?

Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 69 reviews.

What languages does Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan speak?

Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan speaks English, Hindi, Marathi and Tamil

Where is Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan located?

Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan primarily practices at Spire Cheshire Hospital, located at Fir Tree Close Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom, WA4 4LU
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What are Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan working hours?

Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan is working Monday (08:00 - 12:00), Tuesday (13:00 - 18:00), Friday (09:00 - 12:00)

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