Best Gastroenterologists in India

• Dr. Sreedhara V is a well-known Surgical Gastroenterologist with 20+ years of experience as a specialist.
• He has performed liver tumor surgeries on an average of 500-750 patients, with the mortality rate being less than 1%.
• He provides services for surgical support in Gastroenterology, Laparoscopic Surgery, Oncosurgery, and General Surgery, with a particular interest in converting all possible open surgical procedures to laparoscopy.
• He specializes in Bariatric Surgeries, Mini Port Surgeries, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Abdominal surgery, Liver Surgery, Hernia Repair Surgery, and Abdominal Surgeries, including esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gall bladder, and bile ducts.
• He completed his MBBS from Mysore Medical College in 1996, DNB (General Surgery) from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi in 2003, followed by FSGE- Surgical Gastroenterology from Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences, Karnataka in 2010.
• He also has a fellowship training in surgical gastroenterology from the Victoria Hospital, BMC&RI, Bangalore.
• He has been an active member of organizations such as the International Hepato Biliary & Pancreatology Association - Indian Chapter, Surgical Society of Bangalore, Association of Surgeons of India, and many more.
• He has several publications in national and international journals.

• Dr. Ulhas Kulkarni is a well-known General & Laparoscopic Surgeon with over 28+ years in the field.
• He is an active member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Maharashtra Medical Council.
• He completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai in 1978, and went on to do his MS - General Surgery as well.
• Dr. Kulkarni's area of expertise lies in the field of Colorectal Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Lap Appendectomy, Laparoscopic Surgery For Achalasia Cardia, Surgery For Colonic & Gastric Cancer Surgery, etc.
• He has won several awards for his contribution to both the field of colorectal surgery and public welfare.
• He has many publications to his credit nationally and he also has presented many papers in international as well as national conferences and seminars.

• Dr. Guruprasad Shetty is a Hepatobiliary and Liver transplant surgeon, based in Chennai having 14+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in living donor and deceased donor (cadaveric) liver transplantation, Hepato-biliary surgeries, Laparoscopic surgeries, etc.
• Dr. Shetty was honored with the B Braun scholarship for academic excellence in the field of surgical gastroenterology and he is a member of The Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian Medical Association, The Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, etc.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Donor Hepatectomy.

• Dr. Ravinder Pal Singh is a well-known and skilled Liver Transplant Surgeon with +10 years of experience in the field of organ transplants and HPB & GI surgeries with commendable safety records. 
• Dr. Singh holds professional memberships of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG), the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES) and a few other societies.
• His other esteemed membership includes, as a CME observer at the John Hopkins Hospital, USA.
• He is a highly educated with overseas training as a medical professional. Dr. Singh has completed his MBBS, MS, M.Ch, Fellowships and PDCC courses in abdominal ultrasonography and microvascular surgery. 
• Dr. Singh has been among the most prominent team members in two largest liver transplant programs of India. He has pioneered and established liver transplant programmes at three medical institutes in India. He has proposed a new classification, nomenclature, staging and treatment strategies for gall bladder cancer. 
• His expertise is in performing, liver/kidney transplants, HPB, GI surgeries, HPB and GI oncosurgeries, advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries.  
• Dr. Singh has been a regular faculty at government hospitals and delivered +100 guest lectures in India and abroad.

• Dr. Suresh Kumar S is a Gastroenterologist, based in Hyderabad with 9+ years of experience.
• His area of clinical expertise lies in Surgical Gastroenterology, Abdominal surgery, Laparoscopic Hiatus Hernia Repair, Hemorrhoids Treatment, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia, etc.
• He has completed his MBBS, followed by an MS, M.Ch from one of the reputed universities of India.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is a member of the Indian Medical Association, Society of Gastroenterologists, Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology.

• Dr Sud is a one of the most eminent gastroenterologist in India, who is currently appointed as Chairman at Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta Hospital.
• With a mounting practise of over 31 years, he has established therapeutic Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy & GI Oncology in India.
• Some of the key areas his interst include Liver disease treatment, internal medicine, disorders of digestive system, gastrointestinal tract, abdominal pain, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, abnormalities of bile duct, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography etc.
• Dr. Randhir received bharat ratna priyadarshini award in 2003.
• He was also awarded by the Government of India the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2008
• He has obtained his MBBS degree from Government Medical College, Amritsar in 1977 .Followed by MD (Medicine) & DM Gastroenterology from the famous AIIMS, New Delhi.
• He also stood First in Final Professional M.B.B.S Examination.
• He received Indian Society of Gastroenterology “Master in Endoscopy” gold medal 2004.
• He also did a specialized traning from Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard, Medical School, Boston, USA.
• Dr Sud was formerly a teaching faculty for undergraduates & postgraduates students at AIIMS & examiner for Diplomate National Board Examination in Gastroenterology.
• He was also visiting professor at Harvard Medical School, Boston USA, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Galvaston Texas U.S.A & University of Alabama Birmingham Alabama U.S.A.
• He has published various national & international paper publications
• His expertise lies in GI Endoscopy, GI Cancers, and Hepatic diseases.
• He has many noteworthy articles in news media like Outlook India, Kathmandu post , Hindustan Times

• Dr. Phani Krishna Ravula is a leading Surgical Gastroenterologist with +16 years of experience in the field of performing GI surgeries and liver transplant surgeries.
• He is a professional member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) and Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India.
• Dr. Ravula is an MBBS and MS of Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry. 
• He then did his M.Ch from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow followed by an MRCS from Royal college of surgeons, Edinburgh, UK (2003).
•  Between 2008-12, he earned three fellowships from UK, Japan and Korea.
• Dr. Ravula is an expert surgical GI and liver transplant surgeon with expertise to perform HPB/Upper GI/Laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries. 
• During his career, he has conducted +1,000 liver and pancreatic resections, over 10,000 laparoscopic surgeries, +2,000 advanced laparoscopic and +1,500 laparoscopic and open surgeries.
• Dr. Ravula has delivered lectures in India and overseas on various areas of digestive surgeries. 
• Besides contributions to medical journals, he has authored chapters for textbooks.    

• Dr Bhushan Bhole is in the field of Gastrointestinal (GI), Hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant since 15+ years.
• Member of ASI, IASG, IHPBA, ACRSI, MAS, IAGES, IHA & IMA.
• His expertise lies in liver transplantation (Living & Cadaveric) along with liver surgeries like a Liver tumour, liver cyst, Pancreatic surgery for stone, whipple surgery for pancreatic cancer, laparoscopic surgery for gall bladder stone, bariatric surgery for laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy, stomach, colon & rectum surgeries.
• Received the prestigious Delhi Ratan award in All India Conference of Intellectuals, New Delhi.

Dr. Sreekanth Appasani is an acclaimed Medical Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 20 years of experience. He specialises in interventional gastroenterology, advanced therapeutic endoscopy, and management of complex liver and pancreatic diseases. He combines minimally invasive technology with precision-driven treatments to deliver exceptional clinical outcomes.

Why Choose Dr. Sreekanth Appasani?

• Trusted Gastroenterology Expert: With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Sreekanth Appasani is known for delivering patient-focused care, accurate diagnosis, and advanced treatment for complex digestive and liver disorders.
• Advanced Endoscopic Skills: He is highly proficient in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, endoscopic polyp removal, and complex stent placements.
• Globally Recognised Researcher: Dr. Sreekanth serves on the Advisory Board of the World Research Journal of Gastroenterology, acts as a reviewer for prestigious international journals, and has authored over 16 peer-reviewed publications.
• Award-Winning Clinical Care: He has been honoured with multiple national and international accolades, including the National Integration Award, Vaidya Ratna Award, and prestigious Presidential Poster Awards at top gastroenterology conferences (ACG, ISG).
• Academic Excellence: He secured the 1st rank in the highly competitive All India PGI Entrance for DM Gastroenterology (2008), 1st rank in NIMSET (2003), and earned 10 Gold Medals during his graduation.

Dr. K N Chandan Kumar is a Hepatologist and Transplant Physician with over two decades of experience. As the first qualified DM in Hepatology from India's premier Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), he has expertise in the management of complex liver and digestive diseases. 

Why Choose Dr. K N Chandan Kumar?

• Transplant Expertise: Dr. K N Chandan Kumar is a recognised authority in living donor liver transplantation, handling everything from pre-transplant evaluation to post-operative management.
• Specialised treatments: His treatment area includes acute-on-chronic liver failure, portal hypertension, viral hepatitis, and comprehensive liver transplant evaluation and care. 
• Globally Trained Specialist: He expanded his intensive clinical skills through specialised training in Transplant Hepatology at Mount Sinai Medical Centre (New York, USA) and in Liver Intensive Care at King's College Hospital (London, UK).
• Experienced in Hepatology: He holds the prestigious distinction of being the first physician to qualify with a DM in Hepatology from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi.
• Exceptional Patient Trust: Consistently maintaining top-tier recommendation rates (95%+), he is widely praised for his ethical approach, clear communication, and deeply empathetic patient care.

Dr. Venugopal Kota is an experienced Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB) and Liver Transplant Surgeon with over 35 years of practice. He has played a significant part in scaling advanced liver transplantation programs across South India. With a surgical portfolio encompassing over 2,000 liver transplants and complex HPB surgeries, he is experienced in living donor liver transplant (LDLT) safety, split liver transplants, and managing acute-on-chronic liver failure.

Why Choose Dr. Venugopal Kota?

• Transplant Experience: Dr. Venugopal Kota brings over three decades of dedicated surgical expertise, having successfully performed and been involved in over 2,000 complex liver transplants.
• Leadership in HPB Surgery: He directs one of the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary liver transplant units in South India.
• Pioneer in LDLT Innovations: His clinical approach frequently features advanced living donor protocols, split liver transplantations, and complex vascular reconstructions to maximise graft viability.
• Academic and Research Excellence: He is a highly cited researcher and a regular faculty member at prestigious forums such as the Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI), and he continues to contribute to international transplant guidelines.

• Dr. M Barath Kumar is a Medical Gastroenterologist with 18+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include gastritis treatment, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Treatment, Diabetes Management, Gastroscopy and Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Mucosal Resection.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
• Dr. Kumar completed MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, and MD in general medicine from Madras University, Madras.
• He has attended many workshops, including workshops on hepato-biliary and pancreatic surgeries and national workshops on clinical research designing.
• He has presented papers at various state and national conferences.