Dr. Shivaram is a leading GI and Bariatric surgeon in the country. He has many pioneering works and publications to his credit. His expertise in Laparoscopic surgery, pancreatic surgery, Gastrointestinal surgery and bariatric/ metabolic surgery has benefited a large number of national and international patients.Apart from being a University Gold medallist in masters of surgery examinations, he has many awards to his credit. He has served in the Army Medical Corps and got his training from leading institutions of our country and also from UK, USA & Germany. He is a member of many national and international professional bodies and past president of the city chapter of association of surgery India. He is National Board accredited teacher and post-graduate examiner. He is also an examiner for international MRCS exams.