Best Gastroenterologists in Bangalore

Dr. K.N.K. Shetty is a distinguished Gastroenterologist with an exceptional career spanning nearly four and a half decades. He is recognised as a pioneer in the field, known for his contributions to advancing endoscopic techniques and digestive healthcare in Karnataka.

Why Choose Dr. Shetty?

• Extensive Clinical Experience: With nearly 44 years dedicated to gastroenterology, Dr. Shetty brings an unmatched level of expertise and a deep understanding of digestive health.
• Pioneer in Therapeutic Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasound: Dr. Shetty organised the first Therapeutic Endoscopy workshop at Manipal Hospital and the first Endoscopic Ultrasound Workshop in Karnataka, contributing significantly to the advancement and dissemination of these crucial techniques.
• Expertise in a Wide Range of GI and Liver Disorders: Dr. Shetty specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of various gastrointestinal (GI), GERD, and liver disorders, offering comprehensive solutions for a diverse range of digestive health concerns.
• Innovative Surgical Approach: He also organised the first TIPSS procedure in Karnataka.
• Commitment to Professional Development: Dr. Shetty's dedication to continuous learning and contributing to the medical community is evident through his numerous national and international publications and his membership in the Karnataka Medical Council.

• Dr. Aritra Ghosh is a renowned General & Laparoscopic Surgeons and Surgical Gastroenterologists with 16 years of experience.
• He completed his MBBS in 2004 from NRS Medical College, Kolkata, and then did his DNB in 2009 from The Calcutta Medical Research Institute. 
• After that, he completed the fellowship awarded to him by the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India in 2012.
• Dr. Ghosh is renowned for GI surgeries pertaining to the colon & rectum, liver & bile, gastric bypass surgery, and upper GI surgeries.
• He is also known for treating medical conditions such as laparoscopic hernia surgeries, abdominal wall reconstructions, and surgeries on the breast, thyroid, and salivary glands.
• Some of the other major procedures performed by him are lumpectomy, pancreatectomy, cholecystectomy, gastric binding, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, piles surgeries, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.

• Dr. Dinesh Kini is a renowned Gastroenterologist with experience of more than 33 years.
• He has expertise in the field of Liver diseases, Biliary Diseases, RFA (Radio Frequency Abrasion) for liver cancer, Therasphere (Y 99) for patients with liver cancer, Transjugular liver biopsy, TIPSS for patients with end-stage liver disease, Retrievable metal stenting for benign bile duct problems, Fibro scan for patients with liver disease, Triple side to side biliary metal stenting for bile duct and pancreatic cancer, and Spyglass and Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for large bile duct stone.
• Dr. Dinesh has been setting up a state of – art Endoscopy facility including Standard upper + lower GI Endoscopy, Spyglass Cholangioscopy, Enteroscopy, Endoscopic ultrasound, Argon Plastic Coagulation unit, Breath test, fibroscan.
•  He also made a team, which included best of brains in various Sub-specialty of the Medical Gastroenterology, Surgical gastroenterology interventional, GI radiology, specialized GI pathology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, and a dedicated Liver transplant team.
• Dr. Kini has publications in several international and national medical journals.

• Dr. Manish Joshi is a well-renowned Surgical Gastroenterologist with more than 24 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise lie in performing Laparoscopic GI Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Liver and Biliary Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, etc.
• He completed his MBBS from Gulbarga University in 2000, subsequently,MS in General Surgery from Bangalore Medical College in 2003.
• He received a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery and HPB Surgery from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Delhi in 2007.
• In 2010, Dr. Joshi completed a DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology.
• He received another Fellowship in 2013 from the Association of Colorectal Surgeons of India.
• He is also associated with the Association Of Surgeons Of India, the Association Of Minimal Access Surgeons Of India, the Indian Association Of Surgical Gastroenterology, and the Asia Pacific Hernia Society.

• Dr. Raj Vigna Venugopal is a renowned Gastroenterologist with experience of more than 24 years.
• He has extensive experience in carrying out Endoscopy, Ultrasonography, Therapeutic Endoscopy, and Medical Gastroenterology.
• He has acquired skills in carrying out EUS guided therapeutic work, Therapeutic ERCP Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia cardia and ESD EMR for early gastric cancer.
• So far, he has performed 1500 cases of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endo-Sonography. 
• He has the largest single-center Experience in ‘peroral endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Achalasia Cardia’.
• As a Gastroenterologist, he played a pivotal role in setting up the Endo-Sonography un24it in Bangalore.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association, Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
• The doctor is associated with research and published articles in National and International journals.

• Dr. Sandeep K Jha is a well-known Surgical Gastroenterologist with 15+ years of experience.
• He holds extensive experience in Gallbladder Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and treating several gastrointestinal disorders. 
• After completing medical school in 2006, he pursued MS in General Surgery in 2010.
• He is a DNB qualified in Surgical Gastroenterology from the National Board Of Examination in 2016.
• He is an active member of the Delhi Medical Council. 

• Dr. Nagaraj Palankar is a well-experienced Gastrointestinal Surgeon. 
• He has over 18 years of experience as a Specialist.
• His medical interests are Oesophagogastroduodenal surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Hepato pancreato Biliary surgery, Gastritis treatment, etc.
• He has attained fellowship in Liver Transplantation from Asan Medical Center, Seoul.
• He is an active member of the Karnataka Medical Council. 

• Dr. S.T. Gopal is a Consultant Gastroenterologist practicing for more than 15 years.
• He holds expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal problems, critical liver care, and emergency therapy of gastrointestinal bleeding.
• He is known to have performed thousands of complex endoscopic procedures to date.
• After completing MRCP, he pursued a specialization in Gastroenterology from The Royal College of Physicians, UK (CCST-Certificate of completion of specialist training).
• He has worked with prestigious medical institutes across the globe including King’s College Hospital, London, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, and St. James’s Hospital, Leeds.
• He has published abstracts and original articles in GUT and Anaesthesia.
• He has a key role in leading the Hepatology department in the first-ever successful living donor liver transplant at Apollo.
• He is one of the few doctors known to perform minimal sedation for therapeutic endoscopic procedures and does ERCP without general anesthesia.

• Dr. Srikanth K P is a well-experienced Pediatric Gastroenterologist. 
• He has over 3 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology. 
• His medical interests are Jaundice Treatment, Gastroscopy, Neonatal/Infantile Cholestatic liver disease, Metabolic Liver Disease, Pediatric Liver Transplantation, Neonatal and Pediatric Endoscopy, Foreign Body Removal, Esophageal & Pyloric dilation, and Pediatric Function GI Disorders. 
• He has been honored with various awards and recognitions. 
• He is an active member of the Medical Council of India. 

• Dr. Vinay Bhat is a reputed Surgical Gastroenterologist, practising successfully for more than 13 years.
• He is highly skilled in advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Pancreatico- Biliary Diseases, IBD and GI Oncology.
• He is involved in performing advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgeries, Complex/High risk gallbladder surgeries.
• He offers treatments to patients suffering from Pancreatic Cancers and Diseases, Biliary Cancer and Diseases, Esophageal Cancers and Diseases, Stomach/Gastric Cancers and Diseases, Colorectal Cancers and Diseases, Complex Anal Fistula and Hemorrhoids.
• Being a brilliant student, he received several awards. He recieved Dr. Ramamurthy Gold Medal at the national level exit exam while pursuing MS in General Surgery and Dr N Rangabashyam Gold Medal at the national level exit exam at the completion of super specialty training in GI Surgery in the famous Asian Institute of Gastroenterology.