Meet the Experts Behind ARC

At ARC, you are never treated by one doctor alone. Every patient benefits from the collective expertise of a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed exclusively to colorectal care.

Programmes Director and Colorectal Lead

Dr. Venkatesh Munikrishnan

The ARC Programme is led by Professor Venkatesh Munikrishnan, Consultant Colorectal & Robotic Surgeon, whose vision has shaped one of India’s leading dedicated colorectal cancer programmes.


Working alongside him is a team of consultant colorectal surgeons, robotic fellows and multidisciplinary specialists committed to delivering world-class colorectal care.

World-Class Specialists

Meet the ARC Team

Pioneers in colorectal cancer care, each specialist bringing decades of focused expertise to your treatment.

Dr. Senthil Kumar Ganapathi

Senior Consultant

Dr. Senthilkumar Ganapathi is a distinguished Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 20 years of extensive experience in the field. Based at the renowned Apollo Proton Cancer Center in Chennai,

Dr. Senthil Kumar Ganapathi

Senior Consultant

Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain

Senior Consultant

Dr. Sudeepta Swain is a highly experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist - Minimally Invasive and Robotic Assist Surgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 21 years of medical practice. He is a dedicated healthcare professional recognized for his expertise in the field of surgical gastroenterology.

Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain

Senior Consultant

Dr. Anand Murugesan

Anaesthesiology Lead

A highly experienced pain management specialist with over 10 years of practice, dedicated to providing comprehensive care through a multidisciplinary approach, specializing in everything from medication management to advanced interventional procedures for acute and chronic pain syndromes.

Dr. Anand Murugesan

Anaesthesiology Lead

Dr. Prasanth Nagarajan

Consultant

A highly skilled Colorectal and Robotic Surgeon with over a decade of experience delivering advanced, minimally invasive surgical care.

Dr. Prasanth Nagarajan

Consultant

Dr. Prince Agarwal

Robotic Colorectal Surgery Fellow

A highly skilled colorectal and robotic surgeon with over 10 years of clinical experience, dedicated to providing advanced, minimally invasive surgical care and compassionate treatment.

Dr. Prince Agarwal

Robotic Colorectal Surgery Fellow

Dr. Sanjana

Robotic Colorectal Surgery Fellow

highly qualified Colorectal and Robotic Surgeon focused on providing comprehensive, minimally invasive surgical treatments.

Dr. Sanjana

Robotic Colorectal Surgery Fellow

You’re never facing cancer alone.


You’re never facing cancer alone.

At ARC – Apollo Rectal Cancer Programme, you're supported by more than one specialist. Our multidisciplinary team works together to create personalised treatment plans focused on safe care, better outcomes, and preserving your quality of life.

Compassionate Care, Every Step

From your first consultation to treatment, recovery, and follow-up, our dedicated team is by your side—offering expert guidance, compassionate support, and coordinated care throughout your journey..

From your first consultation to treatment, recovery, and follow-up, our dedicated team is by your side—offering expert guidance, compassionate support, and coordinated care throughout your journey..

Robotic Colorectal Procedures

Every consultation is backed by a collaborative team committed to delivering seamless, patient-centred colorectal cancer care.

Robotic Colorectal Procedures

Every consultation is backed by a collaborative team committed to delivering seamless, patient-centred colorectal cancer care.

Confidence starts with clarity.

At ARC, our colorectal cancer team can assess your case for options like organ preservation, sphincter-saving surgery, or robotic surgery.

Confidence starts with clarity.

At ARC, our colorectal cancer team can assess your case for options like organ preservation, sphincter-saving surgery, or robotic surgery.

Confidence starts with clarity.

At ARC, our colorectal cancer team can assess your case for options like organ preservation, sphincter-saving surgery, or robotic surgery.

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