- Dr. Amit Prabhaka Maydeo is a distinguished Gastroenterologist with 44 years of experience.
- Some of the services performed by the doctor are endoscopy, surgery of the small and large bowels, laparoscopic surgery, gastroscopy and treatment of other conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including gastritis.
- Dr. Maydeo has been a pioneer in introducing several novel techniques in India. With his contribution, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy became more accessible to the patients.
- He introduced India's first Video-endoscopy system- the technique which added clarity and resolution to the inside view of the gastrointestinal tract.
- He developed the first Indian Cyanoacrylate Glue along with scientists from the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology. This enabled him to treat patients with life-threatening esophageal veins bleeding due to liver cirrhosis.
- Dr. Maydeo introduced Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) Technology and the Clip Application Device for treating patients with bleeding ulcers.
- He suggested the Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) technique for treating patients with pancreatic stones instead of major surgical procedures.
- He introduced Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and Spyglass cholangioscopy for biliary and pancreatic disorders to help detect and stage cancers early.
- He is credited with initiating the POEM procedure in India for the treatment of achalasia cardia and the first indigenous 'plastic stent' for advanced Esophageal Cancer.