- Padma Shri Award (2016) in Medicine – Gastroenterology by Hon. President of India
- Tamil Nadu Scientist Award (2014) in recognition of outstanding contributions to Medical Sciences, by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science & Technology.
- Best Doctor Award for Medico-Social Services (2012) rendered to differently abled, by Selvi Dr. J. Jayalalitha, Hon. Chief Minister of Tamilnadu
- Best Doctor Award for Professional Excellence (2011) by The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University and
- Dr. K.S. Sanjeevi Award (2011) for Medico-Social Services by Ekam Foundation
- D.Sc (2009) by The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai
- FASGE (Fellowship of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy – 2015)
- FRCP (Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh – 2008) and
- FRCP (Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow – 2009)
- Indian Science Monitor Award (2005) by Indian Science monitor Foundation, Chennai.
- Best Outgoing Doctor Award with 14 Gold Medals from Madurai Medical College (1978)
- Hon. Consultant, Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Chapter.
- Olympus J. Mitra & Sisco Pentax Oration Awards by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology and Society of Gastro Intestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI) respectively for outstanding contribution on Gastroenterology and endoscopy.
Recipient of 23 prestigious oration awards.