Founded in 1991 by Dr. C. Palanivelu, Gem Hospitals has a rich history of transforming lives through its commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare. As one of the first centers to embrace high-tech technologies for laparoscopy, the Coimbatore Institute of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgery (CIGES), as it was originally known, has established itself as a leader in the field and a top destination for patients seeking the best possible care."