Kadakkal Radhakrishnan, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.9000
- Desk:
- 216.444.9322
- Fax:
- 216.444.2974
Additional Locations
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Fairview Medical Center
18099 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.9000
- Desk:
- 216.444.9322
- Fax:
- 216.444.2974
Treatment & Services
- Avoiding Dehydration, Proper Hydration
- Care of GI Problems in Metabolic Disorders
- Care of Liver Related Metabolic Problems
- Care of Liver Transplant Patients
- Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Colonoscopy
- Diagnostic Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Hydrogen Breath Test
- Infusion Therapy
- Lactose and Glucose Hydrogen Breath Test
- Liver Transplant
- Motility Catheter Placement
- Pediatric Liver Transplant
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Sclerotherapy
- Small Bowel Rehabilitation In Children
- Small Intestine Short Bowel Rehab
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Variceal Band Ligation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Achalasia
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- Biliary Atresia
- Bowel Incontinence
- Celiac Disease (Celiac Sprue)
- Cirrhosis
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
- Diseases of the Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis
- Failure to Thrive
- Foreign Body Ingestion
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Giardiasis
- Glycogen Storage Disease
- Growth Failure in Children with Kidney Disease
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Intestinal Failure
- Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
- Lactose Intolerance
- Malnutrition
- Metabolic Diseases
- Milk Allergy
- Mitochondrial Disease
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Pancreatic Disease
- Pancreatitis
- Pediatric Crohn's Disease
- Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Radiation Enteritis
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth
- Swallowing Disorders
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula
- Ulcerative Colitis
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View All PlansAbout Kadakkal Radhakrishnan, MD
Dr. Kadakkal Radhakrishnan, MBBS, MD (Peds), DCH, MRCP (UK), MRCPCH, FAAP, is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Cleveland Clinic. He was born in Trivandrum, Kerala, India. Dr. Radhakrishnan has been on Faculty in the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Cleveland Clinic since June 2006. He also has joint appointment as Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Radhakrishnan's areas of interest involve liver disorders in children, care of children after liver transplantation and small-bowel transplantation. He also has an interest in metabolic disorders involving the liver and care of gastrointestinal manifestations in children with metabolic disorders. Dr. Radhakrishnan, however, follows all types of pediatric gastroenterology problems in his clinic. He also performs upper and lower endoscopy and endoscopically places gastrostomy feeding tubes. In conjunction with Dr. Sumit Parikh from Pediatric Neurology, he runs the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Clinic for children.
Dr. Radhakrishnan completed his basic medical training at Medical College Trivandrum, Kerala, India, in 1992. He subsequently trained in pediatrics at S.A.T Hospital affiliated with the Medical College Trivandrum, India. Dr. Radhakrishnan underwent further training in pediatrics in the United Kingdom for over 4 years, and after passing his Pediatrics Board was made a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) and Member of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH). Dr. Radhakrishnan is board-certified in pediatrics in the United States after completing his residency at Cleveland Clinic. He completed fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology at Cleveland Clinic and is also board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology. His pediatric experience spans over 19 years, and he has over 8 years of pediatric gastroenterology experience.
Dr. Radhakrishnan is a keen teacher involved in the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows. He was voted by the pediatric residents at Cleveland Clinic as Staff Teacher of the Year for 2007. Dr. Radhakrishnan's research areas include liver disorders and inflammatory bowel disease.
Read an article: Case Study: Copper Deficiency in a Young Patient With Short Bowel Syndrome
Listen to a podcast: What is Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD)?
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2006
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Cleveland,
OH United States
2006
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Pediatrics
Cleveland,
OH
2003
Residency - Medical College, University of Kerala
Pediatrics
Kerala,
1995
Medical Education - Medical College, University of Kerala
Kerala,
1992
Additional Training
- Pediatric Residency, S.A.T. Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, India, 1992-1995
- Pediatric Training, Royal College of Physicians, U.K; Training at Leicester Teaching Hospital Rotation, 3 years, and at Slough District Hospital,1 year; 1996-2000
Professional Highlights
- Medical Director, Nutritional Support and Intestinal Rehabilitation, Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University
- Cyclic Vomiting Clinic, Cleveland Clinic; third clinic in the nation for this disorder for children. Dr. Radhakrishnan runs clinic in conjunction with Dr. Sumit Parikh, Pediatric Neurology, Cleveland Clinic.
Certifications
- Pediatrics - Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
- Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology
Specialty Interests
Chronic pancreatitis, cyclic vomiting, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, Intestinal failure and small bowel rehabilitation in children, liver disorders in children and care of liver transplant patients, metabolic disorders - GI problems in metabolic disorders and liver related metabolic problems, including Glycogen Storage Disease
Awards & Honors
- Best Doctor, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2009 onwards
- America's Top Gastroenterologists, Consumers' Research Council of America, 2006 onwards
- Staff Teacher of the Year, voted by pediatric residents, Cleveland Clinic, 2007
Memberships
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Association for Study of Liver Disease
- Permanent Registration, State Medical Board of Ohio
Research & Publications
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As of 7/7/2024, Dr. Radhakrishnan has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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49 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
14 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024
Very good experience. Dr. Made my Granddaughter very comfortable and even joked around with her which helped because she was so nervous about her appointment.
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024
Outstanding physician. We just adore him and are so grateful for his care and interest in the well being of his patients. Hands down the best doctor we've had.
Reviewed on May 10, 2024
Such a kind doctor ! He's amazing !
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
Scheduling appointments with Dr. Radhakrishnan's office has always been very easy. The doctor's office always try to accommodate me even though I have restrictions as I am not well in the mornings.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
Dr. Radhakrishna knows my history very well and has helped me heal without aggressive treatments. Dr. Krishna also is very respectful and listens to my concerns without any rush. I feel very comfortable under his care.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
I am very impressed by Cleveland clinic's staff and specifically Dr. Radhakrishna.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024
Excellent care and communication. We appreciate Dr. Rad talking to our child directly and asking about interests outside of his dx.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024
Dr Radakrishnan is definitely one of family's favorite at Cleveland Clinic. He has provided excellent care for my child and makes him feel comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
Dr. Radhakrishnan was amazing. He listened to our concerns and genuinely cared. He has excellent bedside manner and it is clear how respected he is at the Cleveland Clinic. His knowledge within his field and how kindly he interacts with patients makes him an asset to the Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
I would recommend Dr Radakrishnan to others.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023
Dr. Radhakrishnan was fantastic. He always puts my disabled son at ease. He is also very patient with me! I highly recommend him!!!
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023
Dr. Radhakrishnan is amazing. We adore him!
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2023
Dr. Krishnan is an exceptional doctor who cares for my son as if he was his own. We are always so very grateful to have him as my son's doctor. He is like family to us.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
Dr. Radakrishnan is by far one of the best doctors that we have ever had on our care team. He has an amazing bedside manner and makes every appointment wonderful.