12 doctors available in Pune

Gastroenterologists are specialised doctors who study the organs of the digestive system or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the human beings. They focus mainly on the infections and anomalies in the oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, and intestines. The specialists observe the structure of these internal organs by performing endoscopy, where they introduce a long pipe with attached lenses. Nowadays, the doctors use many state-of-the-art endoscopic procedures like sigmoidoscopies (detection of blood loss in the bowel), capsule endoscopies (viewing the organisation of small intestine), and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for identifying gallstones and tumours.

Why should you consult Gastroenterologists?

Complications which can arise in the gastrointestinal tract like acid reflux, blood in stool, stones in the gallbladder, pancreatitis (infection in the pancreas), peptic ulcers, and polyps in the intestines can be treated by specialists. Gastroenterologists perform a physical examination of the patients and ask for a detailed medical history. If they have any doubts on the medical condition of the patient, then they may prescribe additional diagnostic tests like complete hemogram, ultrasound examination of the abdomen, or endoscopic study of the GI tract for the detection and treatment of the diseases.

What are the types of Specialisations?

There are many sub-specialisations under the core group Gastroenterology like specialists in pancreatic disease, transplantation, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or endoscopic surveillance.

How much do Gastroenterologists in Pune charge?

The consultation fee of the Gastroenterologists in Pune depends on the hospital with which the specialists are attached, and their experience. Dr Harshal P Gadhikar in D P Road, Aundh, with 24 years of experience charges INR 600/- as consultation fee. Dr Kiran Bhise Clinic, in Nigdi-Pimpri Chinchwad, charges INR 400/- during the initial visit.

Top 5 Treatments Available

Detailed below are the top five treatment procedures performed by the Gastroenterologists 

Endoscopic Ultrasound Examination

It is a minimally invasive medical procedure where the doctors use a specific endoscope with high-frequency sound waves for high-quality images of the walls of organs of the GI tract.

Colonoscopies

This diagnostic test helps to find out the causes of rectal bleeding and changes in bowel habits.

Stomach Biopsies

Gastroenterologists remove a few cells or part of the tissue from stomach for further cytological study.

Capsule Endoscopy

It is a specialised endoscopy which consists of a tiny, wireless camera for clicking pictures of the organs of the digestive system.

Double Balloon Endoscopy

This procedure involves examination for detection and treatment of disorders of the small intestine.