Best Doctors for Pancreatitis in Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road) 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. 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. K Hemanth Kumar is a reputed General Surgeon with +15 years of experience in the field of laparoscopic and open surgeries.
• He is a life member of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, Indian Chapter- International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons and the Chandigarh Surgical Society.
• He did his MBBS in 2008 from the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore and MS in 2013 from the PGIMER, Chandigarh. He is also a DNB holder and recently earned his M.Ch.
• Dr. Kumar is a specialist in basic & advanced laparoscopic GI surgery, GI/HPB onco-surgery, surgery for acute and chronic pancreatitis, liver resection, laparoscopic hernia/reflux surgery, VATS, treats coloproctoloy conditions with surgery such as, cancers, fissures, piles and fistula. His scope of work also includes managing complex biliary strictures.
• A specialist, he has received several awards including a travel grant. 
• Dr. Kumar has several publications in his name.