Best Doctors for Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (CIP) in India

• Dr. Pratap Behera is a highly skilled and knowledgeable Gastroenterologist in Bhubaneswar.
• He has been practicing for the past 12 years, and his specialization includes gastroenterology, endoscopy, and hepatology.
• He pursued his MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine from SCB Medical College, Cuttak. After that, he did DM in Gastroenterology and Hepatology from the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
• He is an expert in various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as ERCP, EUS, etc. 
• He also provides services such as treatment of colon ulcers, small bowel diseases, hepatobiliary disease, liver problem and jaundice, endoscopic ultrasound, cancer detection in the stomach, heartburn, and interventional endoscopy.
• Dr. Pratap Behera is an active member of the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, the Indian National Association for Study of Liver, and the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
• He has also published many papers and articles in National and International publications.

• Dr. Rinkesh Kumar Bansal is a renowned Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist having experience of 18 years.
• He possesses expertise in Transplant Hepatology Endoscopic Ultra sound (EUS) and Endoscopy.
• He is the recipient of several awards for paper presentation at numerous Conferences.
• His research paper titled as “Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of Enlarged Adrenals in patients with Pyrexia of unknown origin: A Single Center Experience” has been selected for Presidential Poster presentation at ISGCON 2017 in Bhubaneswar.
• The paper titled as “Comparison of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration by Capillary Action, Suction and No Suction Methods: A Randomized Blinded Study” has been selected for best Abstract Award at Endo 2017 in Hyderabad.
• Another paper with title “Is Treatment of Hepatic Dystrophy with Bisphosphonate Possible” was selected for International Travel Award at International Disease Digestive Week, 2015 in Hongkong.
• He also got Second Award for Oral Presentation in 2014.
• He received National Travel Award at The Indian National Association of Liver Diseases, 2013.
• Dr. Bansal is a member of various prestigious associations .such as American Association of Gastroenterology (ASGE), Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) and Indian National Association for study of Liver (INASL).
• The doctor has published around 50 Articles in different National and International Journals.
• He has graduated with MBBS from Guwahati Medical College in 2005. He then pursued MD in General Medicine in Sawai Mansingh Medical College, Jaipur, in 2011. He completed DNB from Sir Ganga Ram College, New Delhi, in 2014 and this was followed by the Fellowship in Interventional EUS from Kitasato University Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan in 2017.

• Dr. Samit Jain is a well-known Medical Gastroenterologist with 15+ years of experience.
• He has a Membership of the Maharastra Medical Council, and Indian Medical Association.
• He completed his MBBS from MUHS Nashik in 2005, MD - General Medicine from Gujarat University, India in 2010, and DM - Gastroenterology from MUHS Nashik in 2014.
• He has received various awards such as Winner of West Zone Torrent Young Scholar Awards (TYSA), Mumbai, 2014, First Prize in Scientific Paper Presentation from TN Medical College, Mumbai 2013, First Place in College. Final Year MBBS, 2004, and many more.
• He specializes in areas such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment, Peptic/Gastric Ulcer Treatment, Liver Disease Treatment, Bladder Cancer Surgery, and Acidity Treatment.
• Dr. Jain had also written numerous clinically-researched articles in national and international journals.

• Dr. Suryaprakash Bhandari is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with 15+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, ERCP, Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic disorder, Chronic Liver Disease, Gastritis Treatment, Constipation Treatment, Vomit blood, Liver Disease Treatment, Abdominoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Endosurgery, Diarrhea, Advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy,  Resection of large colonic polyps, EMR, ESD, POEM, and Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Dr. Suryaprakash is a member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Indian College of Endoscopy, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, Maharashtra Medical Council. He has worked in some of the premier institutes like Fortis hospitals, MGM hospital, Godrej hospital, and Joy hospital.
• He has completed his graduation from the prestigious Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai followed by MS from the well known Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai. Later, Later he did his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Advanced Therapeutic Gl Endoscopy and Endosonography (EUS) from SoonChun Hyang University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.

• Dr. Jayant Sharma is an eminent Indian Gastroenterologist with extensive experience of more than 20 years.
• He has a special interest in research on HBeAg Negative Chronic Hepatitis B.and Hepotology.
• He has a professional membership with the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, and Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
• Dr. Jayant has expertise in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Liver Disease, Gastritis, Pancreas transplantation, Steatosis, Wilson's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, etc.
• He has scientific research publications in peer-reviewed international and national journals.

• Dr. M. Asha Subba Lakshmi is a popular Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist who has been a part of the Liver Transplant programme.
• She has tremendous experience of 26 Years and performed more than 2 Lakh diagnostic & therapeutic procedures like ERCP including Biliary& Pancreatic Endotherapy, EUS and Bariatric Balloon Placements.
• She has treated more than 25,000 cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and has special interest in GI problems in women and endoscopic ultrasound.
• Received Times of INDIA award for professional excellence in the category ‘Legend in Gastroenterology’ (2017).
• Patients Best Doctor Award in 2017 by Continental Hospital, Gachibowli was given to Dr. M. Asha Subba Lakshmi.
• She was also bestowed Sujana Award for Professional Excellence in the field of Medicine (2016).
• Received Award for Professional Excellence from Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad (2014).
• She has been a coauthor for Best paper awards in ISGCON 2004 and 2007.
• The BEST PAPER Award in 1997 from The Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India for the paper titled “Precut Vs Needle Knife Sphincterotomy in Bilary & Pancreatic Diseases” was given to her.
• Dr. Lakshmi has Life-memberships from different associations such as Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Association of Physicians of India, Indian Medical Association and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
• After completing her M.B.B.S from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, She did her M.D. (General Medicine) from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam.

• Dr. Vidyasagar Ramappa is a renowned Gastroenterologist with 12+ experience.
• During his experience, he has worked in some of the reputed institutions.
• His subspecialist interest includes Hepatology including Transplant Hepatology, Inflammatory bowel disease, Intestinal failure, and endo sonography.
• His expertise lies in treating Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension, Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy, and Liver Transplantation.
• Provides medical education and training in endoscopy.
• Member of the Liver Transplant Programme at CA.

• Currently associated as Consultant with Institute of Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad
• Performed more than 500 kidney transplants and about a 100 kidney transplants successfully
• Expertise in Kidney Transplant, living and deceased donor, Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment, Hemodialysis, CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies), Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD/ CCPD), PERM CATH Placement, Nephrotic Syndrome and Glomerulonephritis Management
• Conducted many live surgeries workshops and delivering lectures at national and international conferences

• Experience of over 22 years in Medical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
• Was an integral part of the team that had set up MARS(Liver Dialysis).
• Special interests are Hepatology including transplant hepatology, Therapeutic Endoscopy, Endoscopic ultrasound.
• Successfully treated Liver Diseases, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Acute, and Chronic Pancreatitis, and GI Cancers.
• Previously worked at Batra Hospital, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
• Awarded with Young Investigator Award at the annual conference of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology and Best paper award in the plenary session  at the annual conference of the Indian Association of the study of liver meeting at Lucknow
• Member of prestigious organizations such as the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, the Indian national society for the study of life, and the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India.
• He has made multiple presentations at various national and international fora, have organized conferences and workshops, and have been an invited faculty in them.
• Under his credit, there are several research papers and articles in national as well as international journals.

• Dr. Rajiv Ranjan Singh is a Gastroenterologist, based in Lucknow having 14+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Upper & Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedures, ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Liver Biopsy, Colon polyps, Hepatitis, Gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), Peptic ulcer disease.
• He is also specialized in Colitis, Gallbladder and Biliary tract disease, nutritional problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), etc.
• Dr. Singh completed his graduation from Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi.
• He also did post-graduation from Patna Medical College, Patna, India. Later, he did super specialization from the reputed Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications. H
• He is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Endoscopic procedures.

• Dr. Amit Miglani is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist for 11+ years.
• Persuaded his MBBS from UCMS (Delhi) in followed by MD in General Medicine from Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi in then DM in Gastroenterology from PGIMER, Chandigarh.
• Member of Indian Society of Gastroenterology and Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India.
• His expertise lies in treating Acidity, Gastric problems, Piles Treatment, Liver Problems, and Colonoscopy, ERCP, Endoscopic Bariatric Procedures, Endoscopic Ultrasound, and Pancreatic- Biliary Interventions, etc.

Dr. Kavitha Sampathkumar is a distinguished specialist in Medical and Interventional Gastroenterology with 24 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier patient care. With over 10,000 colonoscopies and 6,000 ERCPs successfully performed, she has established a reputation for diagnostic precision and procedural excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Sampathkumar?

• Extensive Procedural Expertise: With over 24 years of experience and more than 16,000 successful procedures, Dr. Sampathkumar has a proven track record in treating complex conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), acid reflux, and bowel cancer.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: She is known for her mastery of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Narrow Band Imaging for GI cancer detection. Her expertise extends to enteral stent placement for palliative care in bile and colon cancers.
• Leader in Diagnostic Accuracy: Dr. Sampathkumar achieves a 95% caecal intubation rate in her colonoscopies, a key indicator of a high-quality and thorough examination that significantly exceeds industry benchmarks and ensures comprehensive cancer screening.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Sampathkumar has been recognised with prestigious awards for her contributions, including the Torrent Young Gastroenterology Award (TYSA, 2nd Prize, South Region) and a 1st Prize for paper presentation from the Women Doctors Association.
• Patient-Focused, Holistic Care: She is dedicated to understanding the root cause of every patient’s issue by thoroughly exploring their history, ensuring a precise diagnosis and a personalised, long-term treatment plan.