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Dr. Rohan Mahajan

Gastroenterologist
13 years experience overall
  
1100 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Vibhu V Mittal

Gastroenterologist
22 years experience overall
  
1200 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Amit Jain

Gastroenterologist
20 years experience overall
  
1000 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Saroj Dubey

Gastroenterologist
28 years experience overall

Dr. Pallavi Garg

Gastroenterologist
18 years experience overall

Dr. Manjit Singh Paul

Gastroenterologist
44 years experience overall
  
1200 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Ravinder Pal Singh

Gastroenterologist
24 years experience overall
  
1500 Consultation fee at clinic

Dr. Amrish Sahney

17 years experience overall
  
1500 Consultation fee at clinic
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Dr. Lovkesh Anand

Gastroenterologist
19 years experience overall
  
1100 Consultation fee at clinic

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Who are Gastroenterologists?

Gastroenterology is the field of medicine that focuses on the study of the digestive system and disorders affecting organs from the mouth to anus. Gastroenterologists are doctors who are specialized in examining, diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and disorders related to digestive system organs.


What are the qualifications of Gastroenterologists?

A 5-year medical degree [MBBS], recognized by the General Medical Council, and a 2-year foundation course of general training in Gastroenterology are the basic requirements for an individual to be a Gastroenterologist. Additionally, the following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Gastroenterologist:

  • Diplomate in Gastroenterology
  • CCST - Gastroenterology
  • DNB - Gastroenterology
  • DNB - Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Fellowship in Gastroenterology
  • FRCP - Gastroenterology
  • MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I.Surgery
  • Ph. D - Gastroenterology & Human Nutrition Unit
  • DM - Gastroenterology
  • MRCS (UK)
  • MRCP (UK)


Are Gastroenterologists and Proctologists the same?

Gastroenterologists and Proctologists are similar, but not the same. Gastroenterologists perform non-surgical procedures related to the complete digestive system. Proctologists specifically focus on the lower digestive system and perform corrective surgeries to repair the colon, rectum or anus. They perform surgeries that can involve the removal of parts of organs, or the removal of whole organs, like the gallbladder.


Do Gastroenterologists perform surgeries?

No, Gastroenterologists do not perform surgeries. They can perform diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopies, biopsies, etc.


What are the areas of application of Gastroenterology?

Some of the areas of application of Gastroenterology:

  • Hepatology
  • Pancreatic diseases
  • Transplantation
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Gastrointestinal cancer
  • Endoscopic surveillance
  • Reflux esophagitis


What are the procedures performed by a Gastroenterologist?

Some of the non-surgical procedures performed are:

  • Endoscopic ultrasound
  • Colonoscopies
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Sigmoidoscopies
  • Liver biopsies
  • Capsule endoscopies
  • Double balloon enteroscopy
  • Percutaneous gastrostomy
  • Lactose intolerance test


What are the medical conditions that can be treated by a Gastroenterologist?

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat a variety of diseases related to the digestive system organs. The following are some of the medical conditions they treat:

  • Constipation and diarrhea
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Liver cancer
  • Hepatitis
  • Gastric ulcers
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Pancreatitis
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Stomach cancer
  • Colon cancer
  • Polyps
  • Cirrhosis


How do I consult a Gastroenterologist?

You can consult a Gastroenterologist either online or offline. However, depending on the availability of the doctor and the convenience of the patient, pre-booking may be required for consultation.


How often should a Gastroenterologist be consulted?

A patient who is diagnosed with the digestive disorder should visit Gastroenterologist once a month. However, a healthy person must visit Gastroenterologist once in 5-6 years to check the condition of the digestive system.

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