Dr. Rajendra Kanakia
MBBS, MD - Medicine, DNB - Gastroenterology
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Dr. Rajendra Kanakia completed his MBBS and MD – Internal Medicine from the Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals. After his MD Medicine, he went on to join the gastroenterology department at the Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai. He worked towards the department recognition for National Board of Examination and became the first DNB student from this institute. During his tenure at LTMGA he trained in various aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. He participated in research projects and was awarded a pool officer’s post through the CSIR, (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research). For his advanced training in gastroenterology, endoscopy and endosonographic, Dr. Kanakia visited the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam and was trained by Prof. J.N.J Tytgat and Prof. Paul Fockens in 1995 and 2000.He is at present attached to the prestigious Lilavati Hospital and research center, Raheja Fortis Hospital and Lion Tarachand Bappa Hospital.Dr. Rajendra Kanakia has recently added capsule endoscopy to his state of the art endoscopy suite. This helps detect obscure bleeding in the small intestine which is not accessible to gastroscopy and colonoscopy.Dr. Rajendra Kanakia’s passion for using technology for medical education made him pioneer medivision. This was the one of the CME program on national television in India. He was credited with the launch of India's one of the healthcare portal in 2002. He has now established health varsity, India's one of the online training portals for doctors. An excellent teacher, he is very well known for his lectures for family physicians. He has co-authored Kanakia Health Express, a newsletter for doctors.Dr. Rajendra Kanakia is a member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. Dr. Kanakia has been instrumental and founder member of Grant Medical College alumni association one of the oldest medical institutions of India.
Patient Stories for Dr. Rajendra Kanakia
I have been consulting Dr. Rajendra Kanakia for the last ten years and have always had a fantastic experience. The doctor explains everything clearly and the clinic staff is very cooperative. I have recommended over fifty patients to him in the last decade.
The consultation with Dr. Rajendra Kanakia was very nice. The patient was satisfied with the clinic, staff, and wait time, and rated the overall experience as five out of five. They would recommend the doctor.
Visited For Consultation for vomiting, diarrhea, pain in abdomen, constipation
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The doctor explained everything very well and the clinic visit was very good. I would definitely recommend Dr. Rajendra Kanakia to others and rate my experience a five out of five.
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Visited For Colonoscopy
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After having a bad experience with another gastroenterologist, we asked for a recommendation from one of our trusted doctors. He suggested going to Dr.Kanakia at Lilavati Hospital.
After reporting at the OPD and making the payment (Rs.1500), we were given an appointment slip to put in the doctor's office and asked to wait until he called us. We waited a little while as the doctor was not in; then doctor came to his room, went in, looked at the appointments and called us in. He listened to all my issues, asked a bunch or questions, examined me and recommended to get colonoscopy done but he didn't push for it. He said if I wanted, we could wait a little while and see if medications helped but I didn't want to wait any more since I had issues going on for over 6 months. So we scheduled the colonoscopy for the next day.
I was asked to stop eating and drinking the next morning by 7AM since the procedure was scheduled for 1:30PM. I followed that. The Peglec that was supposed to be taken, caused a few loose motions as expected. I stay an hour away from the hospital so it was slightly inconvenient to get there in this state but I managed. We were asked to go to the endoscopy area.
I met a nurse there, showed her the paper given by Dr.Kanakia the previous day and she asked me to wait. Then she checked whether the doctor was going to be available immediately. When he told her yes, she asked me to change into hospital clothes and I was taken in for the endoscopy.
The doctor greeted me and once again explained about the procedure. He mentioned that if anything abnormal was found, he would do a biopsy but I shouldn't be scared. He said that he won't administer anaesthesia right away because in most cases, it is not needed. However, if I felt too much pain, he will call in an anaesthetist and get me the anaesthesia.
We started the procedure and it did not hurt initially. I was able to see what was happening on the monitor. After some time, the blowing of air started causing a lot of pain. I told this to the doctor but he said that we were more than halfway done and if I could manage to bear it for 5 more minutes, I won't need the anaesthesia. I agreed to go without the anaesthesia and truly in 5 minutes, the pain subsided. It was still there but much less.
The doctor said that he did not notice anything to be concerned about and asked me to get changed. I was done with everything in 15 minutes. When I came out, my mother thought that my colonoscopy appointment got canceled and was surprised when I told her that it was already done. We went to the doctor and he explained the results and said there was nothing to worry about. He wrote down some medication and said I can go to a local doctor for diarrhoea and constipation issues. Only if I noticed blood during loose motions should I be a little concerned and come to him again. After making the payment, we got my file with the DVD and report.
I was happy that the doctor wasn't pushy and that he explained everything properly to my mom and me. He did the procedure right and alleviated any fears before and after it was done. I would definitely recommend him to others.
Dr. Rajendra Kanakia explained everything very well and made sure not to scare me. I felt relieved after the consultation. He is a good doctor.
The doctor explained everything properly and the patient had a positive experience overall.
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He is a thorough professional, gives ample time to each patient and does thorough examination...gives a printed copy of prescription and he does not recommend any lab for the tests he suggests. Such an honest and no nonsense man, he is a very friendly doctor I would surely recommend anyone who has gastro problems to consult him. Best thing every thing is digital, even his prescription No doctor's handwriting issues. He also asks for digital copies of reports on mail So no old world style of dealing with a doctor.
Visited For Abdominal Pain TreatmentIrritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) TreatmentGastro Ailment
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THE DOCTOR IS A GEM OF A PERSON. HE EXAMINED ME, SAW MY REPORTS AND EXPLAINED TO ME THE TREATMENT AND CURE TO MY AILMENT. ALWAYS WAS SMILING. IN FACT I WAS HALF CURED ONLY BY LISTENING TO HIS KIND AND ENCOURAGING WORDS. HE WAS NOT IN A HURRY LIKE OTHER DOCTORS SO THAT THE NEXT PATIENT COULD BE DEALT WITH. I AM REALLY THANKFUL TO HIM FOR HIS KIND WORDS.
HE HAS PRESCRIBED ME CERTAIN MEDICINES AND ASSURED ME THAT I WOULD BE CURED. HOPE THAT I AM CURED FULLY.
I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS RESPECTED DOCTOR . THANKS.
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