Bariatric Surgeon ·
NMC Specialty Hospital , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
16 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Urdu ,Hindi , Marathi , German
Specialises in:
Dr Yogesh Manohar Shastri in an experienced gastroenterologist working at the NMC Royal Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He obtained his medical degree from Government Medical College, Jabalpur, India. He then obtained his MD (Internal Medicine) from the University of Mumbai, India. In 2004, Dr Yogesh obtained his super-speciality DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in Medical Gastroenterology from the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India. He even has got trained in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) from Germany. He specialises in endoscopic ultrasound, therapeutic endoscopy and hepatobiliary interventions (ERCP) and endoscopic bariatric procedures.
Dr Yogesh has many publications under his name in renowned journals in the world. This includes over 100 articles and 15 original ones as well in reputed journals. Dr Yogesh Manohar Shastri joined NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi in 2012. He heads the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and also chairs the Endoscopic Ultrasound program, one of the first programs in the private sector in Abu Dhabi and one of the very few in UAE.
Here are the conditions that are treated by Dr. Yogesh Manohar Shastri.:
Sores on the stomach lining and small intestine and inflammation of the large intestine or pancreas are two really prevalent gastroenterological problems in patients. Kindly do refer with your Gastroenterologist in case you have a gallbladder condition or are suffering from a liver disease. It is this specialty which has the solutions of any problem or condition linked to the digestive system.
We have outlined for you the many signs and symptoms that indicate a gastroenterological condition.:
The health issue can be considered to be more serious if the common symptoms like heartburn, constipation and diarrhea are more frequent and pronounced. Their are ofcourse some more chronic symptoms like yellowing of the skin and blood in the stool which are a clear indication of a Gastroenterological condition. Kindly do not let the symptoms become more severe and beyond the scope of complete solution and treatment becomes elusive.
The doctor operates from 9 am to 5 pm, from Monday to Saturday only. With a great track record in treating patients, the doctor is well respected in the field of Gastroenterology.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Yogesh Manohar Shastri are as follows:
If someone is suffering from a gut related disease or condition, then it is this doctor who helps to manage as well as treat the issue in patients. A Gastroenterologist does perform procedures but these are only for diagnosis purposes, and are not surgical in nature. They do refer the person to a gastrointestinal surgeon if operation becomes the right option.
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Dr Yogesh has over 16 years of experience in his field as a gastroenterologist.
Dr Yogesh specialises in endoscopic ultrasound, therapeutic endoscopy and hepatobiliary interventions (ERCP) and endoscopic bariatric procedures.
Yes, Dr Shastri provides online consultation through MediGence.
It costs 160 USD for online consultation with Dr Shastri.
Dr Yogesh specialises in diagnosing a variety of conditions. He specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases relating to the digestive system and stomach in particular. These diseases include inflammatory bowel syndrome as well as GERD.
He can be easily consulted by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your enquiry. A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the consultation can be done.
The digestive system is a key part of the body and the conditions or health issues linked to it will get you a referral to a Gastroenterologist. The initial visit to the doctor will include the right questions which will help the doctor understand your condition better, the tests they recommend solidifies the diagnoses. The doctor handholds you through the treatment process, they manage it for and with you by making sure that your diet and lifestyle is in order and you are taking the right medications when and in the quantity that you should. A Gastroenterologist must have the knowledge of various factors such as:
Please do have a look at the various tests required prior to and during the consultation with a Gastroenterologist.:
The condition which is affecting the patient can be understood through procedures such as Colonoscopies, Gastroscopies and Liver biopsies. An Endoscopy uses a camera inserted inside body via mouth through to esophagus with a thin and long tube to send back images which can help decipher symptoms. The difference between an endoscopy and a Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy is that in these two the tube is inserted via rectum. Non invasive methods in the form of diagnostic imaging tests such as Computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound help to confirm the diagnoses of the conditions in the digestive system and tract as well as monitor response to the treatment.
It is important for you to schedule regular visits to the Gastroenterologist if you are in the age bracket of 50 plus years and regular checkups for colorectal cancer are needed or the symptoms which show an imminent condition regards your digestive system or tract. Suspected gallstones, ulcers, and Hemorrhoids are some conditions for which must visit the doctor of this specialty. Having an excellent digestive health post a surgery and during the rehabilitation process is helped along if you refer to this doctor.
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