DM - Gastroenterology, MBBS, MD - General Medicine
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Dr.Vijay K Rai is a young, dynamic Gastroenterologist, currently attached to the Institute Of Gastro Sciences at the Apollo Gleneagles Hospital in Kolkata. In addition, he can also be met at his private clinic located at Americana Gastro & Diagnostic Centre in Kankurgachhi Area of Kolkata. Dr.Rai is familiar with all types of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, viz. Endoscopic retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Spy Glass, confocal laser endomicroscopy, etc. He has considerable exposure to Gastroduodendoscopy and colonoscopy-related procedures, including argon plasma coagulation (APC), Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA), peg tube placements and others. Further, he is well-versed in a double balloon and single balloon Enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy, as well as high-resolution manometry and motility study, oesophageal stricture dilatation, achalasia management, liver biopsy and fibro scans.Dr.Vijay K Rai won several awards during his academic days and was also the recipient of a paid fellowship in endoscopic ultrasound training at Asan Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea. This was part of the young endoscopist award bestowed on him by the Korean Gastroenterology Society. He has been involved in clinical research and has several publications to his name in peer-reviewed journals and medical updates. He has presented posters and delivered lectures at meets connected to his area of expertise. He is a member of several medical associations and serves as a governing council member of the society of gastrointestinal endoscopy of India.Dr.Rai is a sincere medical professional and endeavours to deliver the best possible result in whatever he undertakes in his practice. He keeps abreast of all the latest knowledge and skills in his areas of specialisation and believes in offering quality service with honesty and compassion. He has the capability to work either individually or in a team to accomplish any assigned objective. He goes about his commitments with a compassionate, cheerful and spiritual approach, and attributes this to his upbringing in the Holy City of Varanasi.
Visited For Acidity
Happy with:Â Treatment satisfaction
I am very thankful for the treatment... Medicines are really beneficial for me ...highly recommend to go and check up for your better health
Visited For Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) Treatment
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I am a patient of Dr Rai. I am suffering from stomach chillingness and acidity from 3months i can't even eat food properly because of my acidity problem.I was consulting many doctors to have some help to improved this terrible problem but no one doctors medicine doesn't effective.After consult Dr.rai I am now finally fill like completely cure just in 25days take his medicine and opinions.He is not only a very good doctor but also a very good human being. I recommend all patients who suffers like this kind of abdominal pains and others problems.
Thanks a lot doctor.
Visited For GERD
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I went to this brilliant doctor on July 2021with gastro and stomach problems. Believe me he is a magician, I am now almost fully cured after taking his medicines and suggestions. He solved my problems so well including cholesterol and blood pressure issues. Moreover, he is so friendly and well manured by nature that he can be approached so easily. He is very good in endoscopy and detects the problem very well. I would recommend this exceptional doctor for any Gastrological problems. Satadru Biswas, Shyambazar.
Visited For Acute Pancreatitis Treatment
********* ****** ** ** **** ** *** * MY PATIENT WAS ADMITTED TO *** ******* HOSPITAL DURGAPUR ***** *********** ** ** **** *** ***** BUT THE TREATMENT WAS NOT GOOD ENOUGH AS THE PATIENT WAS CRITICALLY ILL AND THEN WE SHIFTED TO PARK VIEW SUPERSPECIALITY UNDER DR VIJAY KUMAR RAI AND ACCORDING TO HIM THE PATEINT WAS HAVING SEVERE ACUTE PANCREATITIS WITH SEPSIS AND WALLED OFF NECROSIS HIS CT SCORE WAS 8 AND HE WAS STARTED ON TEICOPLANIN , MEROPENEM , CLEXANE AND OTHER FLUID REPLACEMENT THERAPIES AND REMARKABLY HE SYMPTOMS STARTED IMPROVING WITHIN A DAY OR SO AND HE WAS DISCHARGED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF HOSPITAL STAY .NOW HE FOLLOW UP REGULARLY WITH DR VIJAY KUMAR RAY AT AMERICANA CLINIC AND IS ABSOLUTELY FIT AND FINE WITH NORMAL.DIET AND NO PAIN
Hoped for better:Â Treatment satisfactionValue for money
My self Mr. P C age 61 and resided at Howrah town.
I had visited the doctor about 3 months ago for some abnormal chest & back pain during night time. so i thought i should visit a gastro specialist . from practo i found Mr. Rai. i visited him. he listen my problem carefully and gave me 21 days medicines (price nearly 1200/-) and told me several times that nothing to worry it is just a small gastro issue. I also regularly took medicines as per his prescription. *** ** ******* *** *** ********* the pain came regularly at night time. again i visited him and he again told nothing to worry but he need to do endoscopy to see what actually happens. I also did endoscopy and found nothing mention-able ( some H Pylory infection ) as he again told me that not to worry . same medicines continue *** ** *********** ****** again i visited him and he prescribed for antibiotic course **** *** ********** ** ********* ****** ** ** **** **** ** *** ****** and i did the course in spite of i became very weak. ***** ********** ********** ** *********** ****** Then i lost my patience and called him. I told him i had done everything what you suggested but no improvement found so what should i do? He told me that nothing to worry please come again. I told him you repeatedly told me not to worry but my worry is increasing day by day. Then he told me " as you are loosing patience so please go to velore". Then i found a doctor in my Howrah district (WB) who see all the results and found my blood pressure is high and some indication of spondylosis. So he gave me simple exercise & medicine to control BP. Now last 10 days i have no problem. ** ******** ** ** ** **** ** ********** ** ** ****** **** *** ** *** ************* ** **** *****
Visited For Gastritis
Hoped for better:Â Treatment satisfaction
Believing the reviews i Rahul Gupta visited Dr Vijay DM & found that his centre has pathology, pharmacy & tie up with a scan center. Fee of Rs600 is immediately followed with his lab-oriented,non-subsidised too many tests of at least Rs6000/- before he talks about the disease.Other centre reports will be re-done here & medicines prescribed is very difficult to find elsewhere except his counter.The receptionist even asked me to pay for the tests which were to be performed the next day.I doubted my mind & asked a patient sitting beside me for feedback who told that he has spent Rs16000 in 2months & is having side-effects of net-searched newly prescribed medicines for the 2nd time.
This is my unbiased unhappy experience & contains no suggestions because there was also a new patient who came from a positive reference but i didn't take risk; have your own experience.
Visited For Gastroesophageal reflux
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I would like to give my feedback through the below points: -
1.) Dr. Vijay is very friendly and down to earth person which makes him a unique person and different from 99.99 % of the doctors.
2.) He listened to my problems with utmost patience and was never irritated.
3.) The suggestions he provides is just like a friend would provide in a difficult situation.
4.) He not only heals the body but also his behavior soothes the soul of the patient.
5.) Last but not the least the clinic staffs are also nice persons and very helpful by nature.
Visited For Chest & Abodmen & Upper ExtremityAbdominal Pain
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doctor signed endoscopy on my wife ** **** ******** it pained badly for a week. Then, recommended MRI scans and tests costing us over 15000 ** **** ******** *********** **** ***** **** ***** *** *** ***** *** ******** ******** ******* ***** * ****** ******** *** *** ***** ***** **** ** **** the elevated creatine was there all the while. 1.1 is for females, it was 1.4 ***** *** ******** *** ***** *** ** *** ******** ***** ******** *** **** ****** *** ***** *** ********* ** *** ***** ***** ** ******* ******* **** **** ** ******* *** ***** *******
Visited For AcidityGastritis Treatment
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After a lot of searches for good gastroenterologists I came to know about Dr. Vijay Kr. Rai as he is one of the most renowned gastroenterologist in the city. I am amazed with the behaviour and patience of him. At first he listened to me very well then diagnosed me thoroughly. I was afraid of the procedure of Endoscopy which he recommended me for my diagnosis. He had done that very carefully which made me feel painless. He prescribed me medication for a month and he assured me that I would be fine very soon. I really appreciate him for his well mannered behave and i would love to recommend him to my family and friends.
Visited For AcidityGastric Trouble
Hoped for better:Â Doctor friendliness
When I visited the doctor I was having lots of expectations due to all this good comments in Practo. But the reality is very different as per doct, after he checked my tongue and mouth, he said I might not have any ulcers and I don't have any pain in my abdomen its good sign only. Still he will do an endoscopy. * ******* ****** ***** ******** *** ***** ** ** *** ** ********* ******** *** ***** ***** *** ************* ******** after the result came we asked if it is good or bad? receptionist said over phone, its good only no need to bring the patient, only have a talk with the doct. Both me and my husband have very very busy schedule in our job and daily life and also the location is quite far away, so we were unable to visit doct in next 14days. My husband left offc early to visit doct to show the report for the first time after waiting for 1hour receptionist said u have to pay full fees again to show the report to doct even its first time as you have crossed 14days.. *** ********* *** ** **** ** **** ******* And his medicines are not available in many stores. Why we have to pay his fees again for the first time report check up..?