Best Gastroenterologists in India

Dr. Sanjiv Saigal stands as a highly respected hepatologist, known for his leading role in liver transplantation and steadfast dedication to enhancing patient results. For many years, he has been central to India's most extensive liver transplant programme, driving innovation and aiming for excellence in this complex, life-saving area. His extensive expertise and commitment have cemented his position as a key figure within hepatology.

Why Choose Dr. Sanjiv Saigal?

• Significant Experience: With 31 years as a hepatologist, Dr. Saigal offers in-depth knowledge and considerable expertise in liver transplantation.
• Demonstrated Success: He has performed over 1500 liver transplants, covering both deceased donor and living donor procedures, illustrating his outstanding surgical abilities.
• Consistent High Performance: Dr. Saigal's team undertakes around 25 liver transplants monthly, sustaining a noteworthy success rate above 90%, indicative of a dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes.
• Leading Role in Transplantation: For over a decade, Dr. Saigal has directed the medical team within India's largest liver transplant programme.

• Dr. Vinay Dhir is an experienced Medical Gastroenterologist with nearly 32+ years in the field.
• He has a well-respected member of various organizations such as the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, etc.
• He is also an International Member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
• He has won many awards in the field of Gastroenterology (Endoscopy) such as the Digestive Endoscopy Best Reviewer Award 2012, ASGE Audiovisual Award 2015, and many more.
• After completing his MBBS, he pursued MD - Internal Medicine from MGM Medical College, Indore, DNB - Gastroenterology from Tata Memorial Hospital.
• Dr. Dhir also has a Fellowship in Therapeutic ERCP from the European Gastro Surgical School, Amsterdam, and Training in endo-sonography from Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam.
• He has several highly cited publications in indexed international journals and has been faculty on several international interventional endoscopy courses.

• Dr. Subhash Agal is a Gastroenterologist with an extensive 34+ experience.
• His expertise lies in IBS, Functional Disorders of the gut, Small bowel disorders, Gastrointestinal cancers, Pancreatic-biliary cancers, liver disorders, cirrhosis of the liver, chronic hepatitis B and C, fatty liver, fulminant liver failure, gall stones, Pancreatitis, variceal banding, polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection, stricture dilatation, PEG insertion, esophageal, duodenal and colonic stenting, etc.
• Dr. Agal has operated more than 23000+ endoscopic procedures of all kinds including some of the most complex endoscopic procedures like pancreatic necrosectomy, pseudocyst drainage, minor papilla PD stenting for pancreas divisum, and removal of giant polyps successfully.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications accredited in the indexed journals and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about the functions disorders.

Dr. Ajitabh Srivastava is a highly skilled hepatologist committed to advancing the field of liver transplantation through innovation and expertise. With more than 19 years of experience overall, including more than 12 years dedicated to hepatology, Dr. Srivastava has played a vital role in performing a significant number of liver transplants and contributing to pioneering techniques in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Ajitabh Srivastava?

• Extensive Hepatology Experience: He brings a wealth of knowledge to the field with his years of specialisation in hepatology and liver transplantation.
• Proven Expertise in Transplantation: Working alongside his team, Dr. Srivastava has participated in over 1500 liver transplants, encompassing deceased donors, living donors, paediatric transplants, and combined kidney and liver transplants.
• Pioneering Innovations in Liver Transplantation: He has been a member of teams pioneering liver transplants in India, contributing to innovations such as ABO-incompatible transplants, minimally invasive donor hepatectomy, and dual liver transplants.
• Broad Surgical Skill Set: Dr. Srivastava possesses expertise in Kidney Transplant, complex hepatobiliary surgery, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and vascular access surgery.
• Prestigious Memberships and Training: He is a lifetime member of ASI, IASG, and HPBA, a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, and completed a fellowship at the University of Rochester, New York, after completing his USMLE.

• Dr Aruna Bhave is a renowned  Gastroenterologist with an extensive 32+ experience.
• Her expertise lies in Gastroscopy, Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Piles Treatment (Non-Surgical), Liver Disease Treatment, Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) Treatment, Abdominal Pain Treatment, Colonoscopy, Constipation Treatment, ERCP, Colitis Treatment, Gastritis Treatment, Hepatitis B Treatment, Hepatitis C Treatment, Haemorrhoids Treatment, and Pancreas transplantation.
• Completed her MBBS from the reputed GSMC Mumbai University followed by DNB in Gastroenterology from the National Board of examinations, New Delhi. Later she developed her skills through overseas observership programs at centers like Miami, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, USA.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's and worldwide conferences to talk about Gastroscopies and Colonoscopies.

• Dr. Vivek Goel is a General Surgeon with over 23 years of experience.
• He is proficient in Laparoscopic, Intestinal and Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery.
• He completed his MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from Pt. B D Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, in 1996 and 2001, respectively.
• Dr. Goel is a member of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES), the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), the Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Endoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI), World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS), Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) and Indian Medical Association (IMA).

• Dr. B Prabhakar is a Gastroenterologist in Hyderabad with 21 years of expertise.
• The doctor offers the following services: Gall Bladder (Biliary) Stone Treatment, Bladder Cancer Surgery, Ulcerative Colitis Treatment, Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) Treatment, and Gastritis Treatment, among others.
• Dr. B Prabhakar earned his MBBS from Osmania University in 1982, MD in General Medicine from the same university in 1985, and DM in Gastroenterology also from Osmania University in 1987.
• He is a member of the National Conference Of Indian Society Of Gastroenterology (ISGCON), Indian National Association for Study of the Liver (INASL), Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL), (Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India) SGEI, (Association of Physicians of India) API, Indian Medical Association (IMA), NTRUHS, HMC, and APMC.
• He is registered with Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, 1982.
• He can communicate in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

• Dr. Parijat Gupte is a well-known Gastroenterologist with experience of more than 23 years.
• He has expertise in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ), Hemorrhoids, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and Ulcerative Colitis Treatment.
• He has a membership association with Maharastra Medical Council and AASLD.
• Dr. Gupte has published articles in both international as well as national journals.
• He has attended several seminars and conferences to present his scientific research work.

Dr. Sanjay Nagral is a leading Surgical Gastroenterologist with 40 years of experience. He specializes in liver, biliary, and pancreatic disorders, including gallbladder stone disease.

He also has expertise in hepato-pancreato biliary surgery and liver transplantation. Dr. Sanjay was involved in the first successful liver transplant in Mumbai at Jaslok Hospital.

• An Interventional Gastroenterologist with vast experience of more than 2 decades
• One of the pioneers to establish advanced therapeutic endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasonography in India
• Currently performing over 4000 procedures per year
• Expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and interventional endoscopic ultrasonography
• Spent 5 years for advanced interventional endoscopy training in India, Germany, United States
• Member of various national & international associations & organizations

• Dr. V Baskaran is a highly-experienced Surgical Gastroenterologist in Chennai.
• He provides treatments like Bowel Obstruction Treatment, Crohn's Disease Treatment, Transesophageal Echocardiography - TEE, Anti Reflux Procedures, Whipple and many more.
• He has more than 43 years of rich experience in the field of Gastroenterology. 
• He is an active member of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) and the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. 
• He completed his MBBS from Madras University, Chennai, in 1977, MS in General Surgery from Bangalore University in 1988, and Ph.D. in Gastrointestinal Surgery from AIIMS, New Delhi, in 2000.
• He has won Gold Medal in MS from Bangalore University in 1988.

• Dr. Jatinder Singh Bhogal is a renowned Gastroenterologist with experience of more than 20 years.
• His interest lies in Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, Gastroscopy, Therapeutic Laser Colonoscopy, Abdominal Pain, ERCP, etc.
• After completing his MBBS he did MD in General Medicine from Dayanand Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana, Punjab. 
• He also did DNB in Gastroenterology from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
• Many patients recommend him because of satisfactory results.