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Kadakkal Radhakrishnan

Kadakkal Radhakrishnan, MD

Pediatric Transplant HepatologyPediatric HepatologyPediatric Gastroenterology

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Age Groups Seen

  • Child
  • Adolescent

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English

Gender

Male

About Kadakkal Radhakrishnan

Biography

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)?

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Locations

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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2006
  • Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 2003
  • Residency: Medical College, University of Kerala, 1995
  • Medical Education: Medical College, University of Kerala, 1992

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Transplant Hepatology: American Board of Pediatrics, 2010
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board of Pediatrics, 2007

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.

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

Awards

  • 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

Professional 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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Industry Relationships

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As of 2026-03-20, Dr. Radhakrishnan has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

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Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

34 ratings, 11 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    What an amazing doctor. He was so thorough in discussing and explaining things. He treated my daughter like a person and not just a medical record. He was so kind and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. Radhakrishnan is a phenomenal caretaker and physician and really listens and takes the time with his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. Radhakrishnan went out of his way to see my daughter when home from college due to having issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    I would recommend Dr Radakrishnan to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Dr. Radhakrishnan is excellent. We have seen him for 18 years. He has always explained everything thoroughly. He's very kind and compassionate. He has treated our son so wonderfully.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr Krish is amazing. Always 5 star care. He cares immensely about his patients whether virtual or in person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    I would recommend provider to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr. Radhakrishnan is an amazing physician and extremely knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr Radahkrishnan is absolutely wonderful. My daughter adores him and we are so appreciative to how he listens and is so willing to build her up as a young lady not just a patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Overall great appreciation of Dr Radhakrishnan he's very respectful cares about his patients and well-being I give 5star rating

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    This is one of are all time favorite providers. He has been seeing our son since he was 2 years old, and has truly saved his life. He has the best combination of intelligence and bedside manner that I have ever seen. We adore him and are forever grateful for the top notch care he has provided to our son. I'm not exaggerating when I say I don't know where my son would be today without his good care.