Best Gastroenterologists in Ahmedabad, India

• Dr. Divakar Jain is a well-known Liver Transplant and Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Surgeon with  15+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Donor Safety, Robotic Donor Hepatectomy, Robotic HPB Surgery, etc.
• Dr. Jain has completed his MBBS and MS from the prestigious B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad. Later, he did DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
• He gained his fellowship in HPB Surgery and Liver Transplant from the reputed Fortis Hospital Delhi, NCR.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications accredited in indexed journals.
• He is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about Liver Transplant.
• He is the founder member of the Liver Transplantation Society of India (LTSI) and has a lifetime membership of the Indian Society for Liver Transplantation (ISLT).

• Dr. Bhavesh Thakkar is a renowned Gastroenterologist with 19 years of experience in treating disorders and diseases of the GI tract.
• He is a professional member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Indian National Association of Study on Liver and the Indian Motility and Functional Disease Association.
• Dr.Thakkar completed his MBBS in 2005 from M P Shah Medical College, and in 2009 did his MD from the same college. In 2013, he did his DNB from Apollo Hospital, Chennai.
• He specialises in colon cancer screening, intestinal disease, liver disease, GI disorders, treating obesity, pancreatic disorders and inflammatory bowel and colorectal disease.
• Some other diagnostic procedures he performs are, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP and ultrasound.

• Dr. Anand Khakhar is a Liver Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeon with 20+ years of experience.
• He is a member of various organizations such as the American Society of Transplantation Surgeons, Canadian Society of Transplantation, American College of Surgeons, Association of southern Urologists of India Tamil-Nadu, etc.
• His areas of specialization include Liver, Pancreas, Kidney & Multi-Visceral Transplantation (Living Donor & Cadaveric), Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic Surgery Laparoscopic Donor, and Nephrectomy Surgical Gastroenterology.
• He has several publications in journals and contributed to various textbooks. 
• He has won many awards such as SIU International Scholarship for pursuing clinical transplantation year 2000 and Research Scholarship Columbia University, New York for studying the role of BK virus nephropathy.

Dr. Punit Singla is an experienced liver transplant and HPB (Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary) surgeon. With over 23 years of experience, he is committed to providing comprehensive care for those suffering from liver diseases.

Why Choose Dr. Singla?

• Extensive Surgical Experience: Dr. Singla has performed over 2000 liver transplants, including complex cases.
• Expertise in Complex Transplant Scenarios: He has extensive experience in cases such as young pediatric transplants needing reduced grafts, Living Donor Liver Transplants with IVC replacement, Transplants with complex anatomy and ABO incompatible liver transplants.
• Pioneer in Transplant Programs: Dr. Singla launched the first independent living donor liver transplant program in Punjab.

• Dr. Sorabh Kapoor is a surgical gastroenterologist with 22+ years of experience.
• He has a special interest in deceased donor liver transplant, Living Donor liver transplantation, Robotic HPB Surgery, Complex Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic surgeries, Hepatocyte transplantation and Pancreas Transplantation.
• After completing MBBS, Dr. Kapoor pursued MS (in General Surgery) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and MCh (in Surgical Gastroenterology) from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
• He attained his Fellowship in Liver Transplant and HPB Surgery from Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong; Fellowship in Abdominal Organ Transplantation from Hume Lee Transplant Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA and Fellowship in Abdominal Organ Transplantation from American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA.

• Dr. Hardik Kotecha is a Gastroenterologist with 13+ years of experience.
• He has expertise in Therapeutic endoscopy including Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR), Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) and Chronic liver failure Fatty liver disease.
• He won Best DNB Student of the Year- The Ravi K. Jerath Award and hold 2^nd place in Torrent Young Scholar Award.
• He completed MBBS from Shri M. P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, DNB from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi and MD from Shri M. P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar.

• Dr. Chirag Shah is a renowned General and a Laparoscopic Surgeon with +21 years of experience.
• He is a professional member of the Indian Medical Association, the Ahmedabad Surgeons Association and the Ahmedabad Medical Association. 
• Dr. Shah completed his MBBS in 1999 from BJ Medical College and then did his MS in 2002 from - Smt NHL Municipal Medical college & Vadilal Sarabhai Hospital, Ahmedabad. He then did three fellowships in2005,  2013 and 2014. The first was done at Jaslok Hospital and the other two were done at the International College of Surgeons and the latter at the, Indian Association of Gastro-Intestinal Endo Surgeons where he receievd training in MIS.
• He is known for various general and laparocopic surgeries such as, abdominal/colorectal/fissure/piles/fistula/hernia repair surgeries. He also performs, laparoscopic cholecystectomy/hiatus hernia repair surgeries. 
• Dr. Shah also carries out colonoscopy, gastroscopy and treats piles with advanced tehcniques such as laser, gall bladder stones and anal fissures.

• Dr. Hitesh Chavda is a renowned Gastroenterologist and Liver Surgeon with over three decades of experience.
• He is a renowned expert in liver cancer surgery and liver transplantation.
• He is an enthusiastic and energetic surgeon who graduated from the University of Gujarat in 1993 and obtained an MS from the same university in 1997. 
• He obtained his surgical fellowship (FRCS) from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, in 1999.
• The surgical expertise of Dr. Hitesh includes gastrointestinal cancer surgery, pancreatic cancer surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, gallbladder cancer surgery, bile duct cancer surgery, small and large intestine cancer surgery, rectal cancer surgery, and hernia surgery. 
• He has been internationally trained in liver surgeries from France, Singapore, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
• Since 2009, he has been organizing the “Liver Update” Conference every year to spread the knowledge of newer liver surgery techniques.

Dr. Rajeevkumar Bansal is a highly experienced Medical Gastroenterologist with a proven track record of over 27 years in the field.

Why Choose Dr Bansal?

• Extensive Experience: With 27 years dedicated to Gastroenterology, Dr. Bansal brings a wealth of knowledge and refined clinical skills to the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders.
• Comprehensive Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services: He provides a complete range of services, including diagnosis and treatment of stomach, intestine, and liver diseases, ensuring all aspects of your digestive health are addressed.
• Specialised Expertise in Endoscopy: Dr. Bansal is highly skilled in all diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures related to the stomach, intestine, bile duct, and pancreas, providing minimally invasive solutions for a variety of conditions.
• Cancer Management Expertise: He offers specialised expertise in the endoscopy management of GI-related cancers, providing critical interventions for patients facing these challenging diagnoses.

• Dr. Vismit Joshipura has over two decades of experience as a Surgical Gastroenterologist in Ahmedabad.
• He has performed over 500 gastro-intestinal surgeries.
• His special interest lies in gastrointestinal surgeries along with complex GI surgeries including all the advanced laparoscopic surgeries and live donor liver transplants.
• He is a member of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, the Indian Medical Association and the Gujarat Medical Council.
• Dr. Vismit Joshipura has completed his MBBS (2000) and MD (2003) from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad.
• He obtained DNB (2010) at National Board of Examination, New Delhi.
• Dr. Vismit Joshipura is well-versed in English, Gujarati and Hindi.

• Dr. Vikas Patel is a highly skilled Liver Transplant Surgeon with 15 years of experience.
• Over the years, he has been involved in more than 500 liver transplants, with a special focus on living donor transplants.
• His expertise extends to deceased donor (cadaveric) liver transplants, pediatric liver transplants, and complex hepatobiliary surgeries.
• After completing his MBBS and MS from Gujarat University, he pursued advanced training in Transplant Sciences in Ahmedabad.
• He is proficient in living donor hepatectomies, including right lobe, left lobe, and left lateral segment resections, as well as deceased donor multi-organ procurement and split liver transplants.
• Beyond surgical expertise, Dr. Vikas is committed to comprehensive liver failure management, including treatment for acute liver failure and cirrhosis and post-transplant care with immunosuppressive therapy.

• Dr. Chirag N Shah is a leading Gastroenterologist having 19 years of medical experience. 
• He was the first to bring endoscopic fundoplication and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in Gujarat.
• He has done around 5,000 endoscopies and other gastroenterology procedures and treated more than 10,000 patients. 
• Dr. Chirag completed his MBBS and MD from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad, in 2004 and 2008, respectively. He then pursued DM (Gastroenterology) from Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai, in 2012.
• He has specialized in Interventional Endoscopy, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, EUS Guided Drainage of Pseudocysts, Endoscopic Gastric Balloon Placement for Obesity, Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty for Obesity, Endoscopic Necrosectomy, and Endoscopic Fundoplication.
• He is a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility.