Dr. Gurubasava Lakamaji

Dr. Gurubasava Lakamaji is a Medical Gastroenterologist at SPARSH Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore, where Dr. Lakamaji is a Consultant. Over more than 16 years in gastroenterology and hepatology, Dr. Lakamaji has built particular experience in colonoscopy and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for colonic polyps.

Dr. Lakamaji's consultations are built around clear explanation. Treatment is planned around the individual, taking into account age, overall health and personal priorities, and is agreed with the patient and family before it begins.

When to See a Medical Gastroenterologist

Patients commonly consult for acidity and reflux, abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, blood in stools, jaundice, fatty liver, or changes in bowel habits that need endoscopic evaluation.

Treatments and Procedures

• Therapeutic endoscopy: variceal ligation, peptic ulcer haemoclip placement, and dilation
• Colonoscopy and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for colonic polyps
• Management of ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and malabsorption syndromes
• Evaluation and medical therapy for chronic hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Education and Training

• MBBS, KIMS, Hubli (2010)
• MD (General Medicine), Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary (2014)
• DM (Gastroenterology), Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (2018)

Research and Memberships

Dr. Lakamaji stays involved in research and teaching in gastroenterology and hepatology and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Lakamaji is a member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) and INASL.

Patients travelling to Bangalore from other cities or from abroad can request a consultation, a second opinion on existing reports, or a treatment cost estimate before they travel.