Dr. Abhijith B R

Dr. Abhijith B R is a Lead Consultant in Medical Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru. With over 10,000 endoscopic procedures performed, he is among the very few gastroenterologists in Karnataka with dedicated subspecialty training in Third Space Endoscopy, Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), and complex pancreatico-biliary endoscopy — offering advanced minimally invasive treatments that most centres in Bengaluru do not provide.He completed his DM in Medical Gastroenterology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and a specialised Fellowship in Diagnostic and Therapeutic EUS from the IDL Care School of EUS, Mumbai — a World Endoscopy Organisation (WEO)-recognised Expert EUS Training Centre, one of only a handful across Asia.Advanced Endoscopy — Third Space Endoscopy & Interventional EUSDr. Abhijith performs the full spectrum of advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia and swallowing difficulty, Gastric POEM (G-POEM) for gastroparesis, Submucosal Tunnel Endoscopic Resection (STER) for submucosal GI tumours, and Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection (EFTR). In Interventional EUS, he performs EUS-guided Gastrojejunostomy (EUS-GJ) for gastric outlet obstruction, EUS-guided Choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) for biliary drainage, Rendezvous procedures for bile duct and pancreatic duct access, cystogastrostomy for pancreatic pseudocyst drainage, endoscopic necrosectomy for infected pancreatic necrosis and walled-off necrosis (WON), and EUS-guided coil embolisation. He is experienced in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) for early GI cancers and large polyps.Pancreas Specialist, BengaluruDr. Abhijith is a recognised expert in the management of complex pancreatic disorders — including acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic fluid collections, pancreatic necrosis, and Disconnected Pancreatic Duct Syndrome (DPDS) — offering advanced endoscopic solutions that avoid surgery wherever possible. Patients across Bengaluru and East Bengaluru seeking a pancreas specialist or a second opinion on pancreatic disease can consult him at Aster Whitefield Hospital.Non-Surgical Piles Treatment, BengaluruHe also offers non-surgical, endoscopic treatment for haemorrhoids (piles) — a minimally invasive, effective alternative to conventional piles surgery, without the need for hospitalisation or prolonged recovery.Conditions TreatedDifficulty swallowing (dysphagia), achalasia cardia, gastroparesis, acid reflux (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), liver disease, fatty liver (NAFLD/NASH), jaundice, pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, gallstones, bile duct stones, colon polyps, colorectal cancer screening, early gastric and oesophageal cancer, GI bleeding, haemorrhoids (piles), abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhoea.Known for explaining complex procedures in clear, simple language, Dr Abhijith ensures every patient is fully informed, confident, and at ease throughout their care.