About the Department & USPs

We’re dedicated to nurturing your digestive health and addressing their complexities with expertise. Explore our comprehensive liver care, supporting hepatic well-being through advanced treatments. From preventive screenings to advanced surgeries, we are committed to providing expert care and support for your digestive health journey. Choose digestive well-being today!

Conditions We Treat

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Gastritis
  • Helicobacter pylori infection
  • Gallstones and gallbladder diseases
  • Pancreatitis
  • Celiac disease (gluten intolerance)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Gastrointestinal infections (e.g., bacterial, viral, parasitic infections)
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Diverticular disease
  • Colorectal polyps
  • Colon cancer screening and surveillance
  • Pancreatic diseases and tumors
  • Motility disorders (e.g., gastroparesis, intestinal pseudo-obstruction)
  • Food intolerances and sensitivities
  • Biliary tract diseases (bile duct disorders)
  • Gastrointestinal motility disorders
  • Swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
  • Eosinophilic esophagitis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD):
    • Crohn's disease
    • Ulcerative colitis
  • Liver diseases:
    • Fatty liver disease
    • Viral hepatitis (e.g., hepatitis B, hepatitis C)
    • Cirrhosis
  • Esophageal disorders:
    • Achalasia
    • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
    • Barrett's esophagus
    • Esophageal cancer

Caring Hands

  • Gastroenterologist
  • Gastrology Technician
  • Gastrointestinal Surgeon
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopist
  • Gastroenterology Specialist Nurse
  • Gastroenterology Physician Assistant

Dr. Mamidala RV Chandra (Dr. M Raghuveer Chandra)

Consultant, Gastroenterology Services

Department

Gastroenterology

Expertise

Medical Gastroenterology | Advanced Endoscopy | Hepatology | Pancreatico-Biliary Disorders | ERCP | Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) | Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) | Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) | Capsule Endoscopy | GI Motility Assessment | Anorectal Manometry | Double Balloon Enteroscopy

Dr. Nikhil Jalori Jain

Consultant, Gastroenterology Services

Department

Gastroenterology

Expertise

Hepatology, Therapeutic Endoscopy, ERCP

Technology has revolutionized the field of gastroenterology, improving diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Here are some examples of technologies commonly used in gastroenterology:

  • Narrow-Band Imaging (NBI)
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Virtual Colonoscopy (CT Colonography)
  • Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)
  • Gastrointestinal Motility and pH Monitoring
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)

Acidity and bloating are quite common, but persistent acidity and bloating can be a sign of underlying issues. Eating out regularly, spicy/oily food, stress, or skipping meals irritates the stomach lining. If you are facing any of these problems, then you can consult our doctors.

Constipation or straining can cause itching, a lump close to the anus, or painless bleeding during stools. These are just some of the symptoms that can indicate piles.

If you experience sudden severe pain, fever, or bloating with no gas passage, it could be appendicitis or an infection. Mild cramps due to indigestion usually get better within a day if it exceeds that, you should get an ultrasound and consult a doctor.

Yes, IBS is a long-term digestive condition that can't be fully cured, but its symptoms can be well controlled. This ensures that a patient is able to live a good life.

The presence of blood in stool can be a result of several health conditions, such as piles, fissures, infections, and inflammation of the intestine. There are also cases where blood in stool is a result of serious health problems.

Fatty liver is treated by adopting a healthy lifestyle, which includes maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, consuming less fat, and controlling diseases like diabetes and high cholesterol. Fatty liver can be cured in the early stages by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Clear liquids day before, strong laxative (Fortrans) night before to empty bowels. Sedation makes it painless; 30 mins to check for polyps/cancer—results same day.

Excessive stomach acid is not known to actually cause ulcers. Stomach ulcers occur due to Helicobacter pylori infections and painkiller use. Excessive stomach acid may exacerbate ulcer symptoms like pain, indigestion, and discomfort. Ulcers can be treated and cured with proper treatment.

Endoscopy is one of the most commonly used tests for examining the food pipe, stomach, and upper digestive tract. It is performed with mild sedation to ensure maximum comfort for the patient. It is a safe investigation for doctors to diagnose various diseases like ulcers and acidity.

Yes, we do. If you are facing severe upper belly pain radiating to the back with vomiting, then visit our emergency services.