Gastroenterology and GI Surgeries Team

Gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgeries are medical specialties focused on the digestive system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. These areas of medicine deal with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of digestive system disorders, diseases, and conditions.

• Gastroenterology:

  Gastroenterologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases related to the digestive system. They often work with patients who have conditions such as:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Pancreatitis
  • Hepatitis
  • Gallbladder diseases
  • Celiac disease
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding

  Gastroenterologists use various diagnostic tools such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, and imaging studies to visualize the digestive tract and make accurate diagnoses.

• Gastrointestinal Surgery

  Gastrointestinal surgeons are specialists who perform surgical procedures to treat diseases and conditions affecting the digestive system. Some common gastrointestinal surgeries include:

  • Appendectomy: Removal of the appendix in cases of appendicitis.
  • Cholecystectomy: Removal of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones.
  • Colectomy: Surgical removal of a portion or the entirety of the colon.
  • Gastrectomy: Removal of all or part of the stomach, often for the treatment of gastric cancer.
  • Esophagectomy: Removal of all or part of the esophagus, typically for esophageal cancer or other conditions.
  • Liver resection: Surgical removal of a portion of the liver, often for tumors or other liver diseases.
  • Pancreatic surgery: Procedures involving the pancreas, such as pancreatic resection or Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer.
  • Bariatric surgery: Surgical weight loss procedures, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, to treat obesity and related conditions.

These are just a few examples of the many procedures performed by gastrointestinal surgeons. Surgery is typically considered when conservative or medical management is ineffective or when the condition is severe and requires immediate intervention.

Gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery are closely related fields, with gastroenterologists often working in collaboration with gastrointestinal surgeons to provide comprehensive care to patients with digestive system disorders. The choice between medical management and surgery depends on the specific condition, its severity, and the patient's overall health.

• MBBS, MD(Medicine), DNB(Gastroenterology)
• Head - Department of Gastroenterology
• Sr. Consultant - Gastroenterologist

• MBBS, MD(Medicine), DNB(Gastroenterology)
• Head - Department of Gastroenterology
• Sr. Consultant - Gastroenterologist

• MBBS, MD(Medicine), DNB(Gastroenterology)
• Head - Department of Gastroenterology
• Sr. Consultant - Gastroenterologist

• MBBS, MS(General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology)
• Head - Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and Laproscopic Colorectal Surgery
• Sr. Consultant - Surgical Gastroenterologist