Gokulakrishnan Balasubramanian

Dr. Gokulakrishnan Balasubramanian is an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), where he focuses on esophageal and gastrointestinal motility disorders. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at MCW and later served as Director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Lab at The Ohio State University. His research emphasizes neurogastroenterology and post-transplant esophageal dysfunction. He is board-certified in gastroenterology and treats conditions like achalasia, GERD, and esophageal dysmotility.

Education: M.B.B.S. from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences (2004), internal medicine residencies at Madras Medical College (2005–2008) and Rosalind Franklin University (2008–2011), and a gastroenterology fellowship at MCW (2014–2017).

Research Interests: Esophageal physiology, motility disorders in transplant patients, cannabis-gastrointestinal health links, and bariatric surgery outcomes. His work spans clinical studies, device optimization, and population health analysis.

Publications highlight trends in cannabis effects on GI health, bariatric surgery complications, and esophageal dysfunction post-lung transplant. His lab explores swallow mechanics and preventive swallow health interventions in aging populations.

Clinical Contributions: Provides advanced diagnostic modalities like high-resolution manometry and pH monitoring. Advocates for standardized endoscopic practices and improved patient adherence to post-ERCP surveillance.