Best Gastroenterologists in India

• Dr. Basant Mahadevappa is a Liver Transplant and Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgeon with experience of more than 12 years. 
• He is a Member of the Liver Transplantation Society of India, American Society of Transplant Surgeons, International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, American Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association, International Liver Transplantation Society, American Transplant Society, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburg, and Association of Surgeons of India.
• He completed his MBBS from J J M Medical College, Davengere in 2002, MS - General Surgery from Kasturba Medical College in 2006, and lastly MRCS (UK) from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSE), U.K in 2007.
• He is well-versed with laparoscopic liver resections and is trained to perform robotic surgeries.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Liver Transplantation (Living and deceased donor), ALPPS procedure/surgery, Hilar cholangiocarcinomas & complex resections, Surgeries for benign liver and pancreatic conditions like Calculous pancreatic conditions, complications of pancreatitis, hepatic adenomas, hemangiomas, etc.
• Dr. Mahadevappa has several publications in national and international journals and also attends seminars on a regular basis.

• Dr. Girish S.P is one of Bangalore's few certified and experienced GI Surgeons.
• He graduated with honors from KIMS, HUBLI, and VIMS, BELLARY.
• The Post-Doctoral training was provided at one of the country's best institutes, G B PANT Hospital (Moulana Azad Medical College) in New Delhi.
• He has had laparoscopies and a liver transplant fellowship from Gangaram Hospital in New Delhi and SMC Seoul in South Korea, in addition to his GI training.
• He has extensive experience in open and laparoscopic operations for difficult GI disorders, including cancers of the GI tract, as well as bariatric and pancreatic surgery.
• He has worked in Gangaram Hospital in New Delhi, Manipal Hospitals, and Narayana Hrudayalaya in Bangalore.
• He has over 500 pancreatic procedures, 100 liver surgeries, and over 5000 laparoscopic surgeries under his belt. He has presented original papers at numerous "National and International Conferences," written textbook chapters, and spoken at numerous scientific conferences.
• He is particularly interested in laparoscopic liver and pancreatic surgery.
• He is fluent in languages like English, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil.

• Dr. Rajesh Sainani is a well-known Medical Gastroenterologist, with a thriving experience of more than 18 years.
• His expertise lies in the  Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) Treatment, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Treatment, Gastritis Treatment, Constipation Treatment, Enodoscopy, Reflux Treatment, GERD, and many more.
• He is a professional member of:

1. National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS) 
2. Indian Society of Gastroenterology, 
3. Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
4. Indian National Association for Study of the Liver
5. Indian Motility and Functional Disease Association.
6. Association of Physicians of India.
7. Indian Medical Association
8. Association of Medical Consultants
9. American Gastroenterology Association
10. Asian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association
11. European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility.

• Dr. Rajesh has several research papers published in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.

• Dr. Debattam Bandhyopadhyay is an eminent Gastroenterologist with an experience of more than 13 years.
• He has expertise in the treatment of acid reflux, ulcers, IBS, hepatitis C, polyps, or growths, which typically occur in the large intestine, jaundice, or yellowing of the skin, hemorrhoids, bloody stool, pancreatitis, or a rare disease-causing inflammation of the pancreas, and colon cancer.
• His medical interest lies in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease (namely ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease).
• Dr. Bandhyopadhyay has received several awards and prizes for his efforts during his years of medical study and training.
• He has a publication in medical journals and he has appeared on health-related TV shows as well.

• Dr. Jagan Mohan Reddy Bathalapalli is a surgical gastroenterologist with 12+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include minimal access surgeries, colorectal surgeries, hepato-biliary surgeries, pancreatic surgeries and gastro-intestinal oncology.
• He has been awarded gold medals in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine in the MBBS course and awarded first prize in Quiz conducted by ASI, Andhra Pradesh during post-graduation in 2009.
• Dr. Bathalapalli is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• He completed MBBS from Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, MS in General Surgery from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad and MCh in surgical gastroenterology from Narayana Medical College, Hyderabad.
• He is well-published in national and international journals.

• Dr. U P Srinivasan is a Surgical Gastroenterologist with 17+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include advanced laparoscopy, low anterior resection, abdominoperineal resection, laparoscopic splenectomy, HPB procedures including Whipple operation, Frey’s procedure and GERD.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association and the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons.
• Dr. Srinivasan completed MBBS from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu, MS in general surgery from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu and MCh in surgical gastroenterology from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu.
• He is a guest speaker at various national and international conferences.
• He is a author of various research articles on laparoscopic splenectomy and inflammatory pseudonymous of the liver.
• He is member of many medical societies like the Association of Surgeons of India

• Dr. M.P. Sharma is a prominent Gastroenterologist & General Physician with experience of more than 47 years.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Appendicitis Treatment, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Treatment, Hemorrhoids Treatment, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Treatment, Gastritis Treatment, Ulcerative Colitis Treatment, and Acidity Treatment.
• Dr. Sharma has membership with Delhi Medical Association.
• He has received awards also for his incredible contribution to Gastroenterology.
• He has several publication in International as well as national medical journals.

Dr. Raghavendra Nagaraja is a renowned Consultant and Head of GI Surgery, HPB, and Liver Transplantation, with expertise in complex abdominal and transplant procedures. With over 23 years of experience, he is advanced in surgical care, offering life-saving solutions for patients facing gastrointestinal cancers, liver disorders, and complex abdominal conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Raghavendra N?

• Specialised Expertise in Complex GI & HPB Surgery: With over 23 years focused on surgical gastroenterology, Dr. Raghavendra brings profound expertise to liver, pancreatic, and biliary surgeries.
• Pioneer in Liver Transplantation & Advanced Surgery: He has been an integral part of over 300 liver transplants and is highly skilled in both living donor and pediatric transplantations. He also offers holistic care for non-cirrhotic portal hypertension and bariatric surgery.
• Comprehensive Gastrointestinal & Transplant Care: Dr. Raghavendra specialises in treating gastrointestinal cancers and complex abdominal conditions using advanced surgical techniques and an exact approach.
• Academic Leader: He completed his MBBS from Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, in 2002 and an MS in General Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, in 2006. He also holds DNB training from the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, and further enhanced his expertise at the world-renowned Asan Medical Centre in Seoul. 

• Dr. Abhai Verma is a Gastroenterologist, based in Gurgaon having extensive 28+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Luminal Gastroenterology, Therapeutic Endoscopy, GI motility, Inflammatory bowel diseases, and he is a member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology and Indian National Association for Study of Liver.
• Dr. Verma has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, followed by DM in Gastroenterology from Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, and worldwide conferences to talk about Therapeutic Endoscopy.

• Dr. Neeraj Saraf is a renowned Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist with experience of more than 21 years.
• Carries vast experience in treating all aspects of liver disease including viral hepatitis, fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, and liver failure.
• Few of the largest experienced professionals in the country in treating Hepatitis C with newer direct-acting antivirals.
• An expert in managing patients before and after liver transplantation with patients taking advice from him across the globe.
• An active member of various international liver societies and a reputed faculty speaker at most national meetings.
• Actively involved in clinical research in the field of HCV, fatty liver, and liver transplantation.

• Dr. Rajesh Puri is a gastroenterologist with 24+ years of experience.
• He is currenty appointed as a Director at Gastroenterology and Institute of Hepatobiliary Sciences in Medanta Hospital.
• He has received Young Investigator Award by APDW and awarded with Gold Medal by the Honorable President of India.
• He is a member of Asian EUS Group and Governing Council of SGEI.
• He specializes in Endoscopic Ultrasound, diagnostic and Therapeutic Diseases of Digestive, Liver and Pancreato-Biliary.
• Dr. Puri MBBS from SNM College Jodhpur in 1994.
• Further, he did MD from Dr Sampurnanand Medical College Jodhpur in 1997.
• He completed his DNB in Gastroenterology from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi.
• He was awarded with Gold Medal in DNB Gastroenterology by Honorable President of India in 2001.
• Dr. Rajesh has many publications and presentations in national and international forums under his name.

• Dr. Ajay Kumar is a Gastroenterologist of high acclaim with experience of more than 32 years.
• He provides treatment for Pancreatico Biliary Disease, Luminal Gastroenterology and carries out Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy.
• He is recognized worldwide for his methods of advanced treatments and has received several awards such as B.C Roy Award from the Honorable President of India, J. Mittra Olympus Award by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Vishisht Chikitsa Ratan Award by the Indian Academy of Medical Specialities and International Service Award by American Society of Endoscopy 2018.
• He has participated in workshops and conferences regularly and delivered several lectures. Few of the lectures delivered by him include: Prof Mehta Oration API SISCO Pentax Oration SGEI, Prof K. L Wig Memorial Oration Delhi State API, Col BL Taneja Memorial Oration, Khamman, AP.
• He has the life membership of numerous prestigious associations, such as: Indian Medical Association, Indian Association for the Study of Liver, Association of Physicians of India, and American Society of GI Endoscopy of India, Crohn’s Colitis Foundation of India, European Society of GI Endoscopy, American Gastroenterology Association, and National Medicos Organization.
• He is also a member of Delhi State Medical Council Executive 2003, President of Society of GI Endoscopy of India and has been elected President of Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
• He also has the membership of the working committee, established by World Society of Digestive Endoscopy to set up practice guidelines and publications on Endoscopy.
• He is in the Editorial Board of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy- the official journal of American Society of GI Endoscopy, Asian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Journal of Digestive Endoscopy and” Gastroenterology”, the official journal of American Gastroenterology Association.
• He has more than 40 publications in National and International Journals to his credit. He has also presented 20 papers at different conferences and contributed 17 chapters in books.