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Dr. Nesliar Eser Kutsal

, Turkey, Istanbul

Bariatric Surgeon • 38 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Nesliar Eser Kutsal is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nesliar Eser Kutsal is part of:

  • Anatolian Cardiology Association
  • Turkish Gastroenterology Association
  • Viral Hepatitle Wars Association

Qualifications :

  • 1997 Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine Gastroenterology
  • 1993 Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
  • 1986 Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

Dr. Sasipim Jamikorn

, Thailand, Bangkok

Bariatric Surgeon • 19 years experience

Thai English
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Dr. Sasipim Jamikorn is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sasipim Jamikorn is part of:

  • The Royal College of Physician of Thailand (RCPT)
  • Thai Board of Medicine Chulalongkorn University
  • Thai Board of Gastroenterology Chulalongkorn University

Certifications :

  • Thai Board of Medicine Chulalongkorn University, 2005

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 1999

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Murat Korkmaz

, Turkey, Istanbul

Bariatric Surgeon • 19 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Murat Korkmaz is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1995 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2001 Internal Medicine, and Gastroenterology at Baskent University - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

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Dr. Sharat Varma

, India, Delhi

Hepatologist • 18 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr. Sharat Varma is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sharat Varma is part of:

  • AASLD
  • ESPGHAN
  • EAS

Qualifications :

  • PhD in transplant immunology and genetic liver diseases from Universite Catholique de Louvain, Belgium
  • Fellow and Board certification in transplant hepatology medicine from European board of transplant medicine and surgery, Europe
  • Fellowship in Paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology from Clinique’s universitaires Saint Luc, Belgium, Europe
  • Post-doctoral fellowship in Paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology from Indian Academy of Paediatrics
  • Diplomete National Board in Paediatrics from National Board of Examinations
  • M.B.B.S. from L.L.R.M Medic

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, I.P.Extension, Patparganj, Delhi, India

Dr. Zeynal Dogan

, Turkey, Elazig

Bariatric Surgeon • 20 years experience

Turkish English
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Dr. Zeynal Dogan is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Elazig, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Elazig Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Zeynal Dogan is part of:

  • Hepato Bilio Pancreology Association
  • Turkish Gastroenterology Association
  • Turkish Liver Research Association
  • Association Association Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Association

Qualifications :

  • 2004: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2009: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine- Internal Medicine-Specialization
  • 2015: Ankara Education and Research Hastane -Gastroenterology-Specialty
  • 2018: Adiyaman Education and Research Hospital- Associate Professorship

Hospital Address :

Olgunlar, Elazig Medical Park Hospital, Atat

What is the medical expertise of Dr Zeynal Dogan?

  • With more than 12 years of experience in the field of gastroenterology, Dr Zeynal Dogan is an accomplished gastroenterologist. His expertise lies in oesophagal diseases, colonoscopy, peptic ulcer, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and autoimmune hepatitis.
  • Over the course of his illustrious career, Dr Zeynal has also published his research in various journals of repute. Some of his publications are:
    1. Atmis V, Bülbül B, Bahşi R, Gümüşsoy M, Yalçin A, Doğan Z, Demir Ö, Erdoğan M, Atli T. Iodine concentration and prevalence of thyroid disease in older people after salt iodization in Turkey. East Mediterr Health J. 2021 Feb 25;27(2):151-158.
    2. Kutlu Ö, Doğan Z, Ekşioğlu HM, Kekilli M. Relationship between helicobacter pylori infection and pityriasis versicolor: can helicobacter pylori infection be a new etiologic factor for pityriasis versicolor? Turk J Med Sci. 2020 Jun 23;50(4):771-775.
  • Dr Zeynal Dogan is a member of numerous professional societies such as the Turkish Gastroenterology Association, the Hepato Bilio Pancreology Association, and the Turkish Liver Research Association.
Dr. Piranachotevityatarakorn

, Thailand, Bangkok

Bariatric Surgeon • 16 years experience

Thai English
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Dr. Piranachotevityatarakorn is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (First Class Honors)
  • Diplomate Thai Board : Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University
  • Diploma of Thai Board : Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Edit Harasta

, Hungary, Budapest

Bariatric Surgeon • 35 years experience

English
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Dr. Edit Harasta is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Hungary. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Budapest, Hungary. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Dr. Rose Private Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1989 Semmelweis University of Medicine, General Medical Faculty Budapest, Hungary
  • 1994 Specialization in surgery, at Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
  • 1996 Specialization in gastroenterology, at Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
  • 2003 Medical Manager at Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
  • 2008 Legal leaf medical education courses, Pazmany Peter University of Law and Political Sciences

Hospital Address :

Budapest, Dr. Rose Private Hospital, Szchenyi Istvn tr, Hungary

What is the medical expertise of Dr Edit Harasta?

  • Dr Edit Harasata is a leading gastroenterologist with expertise in treating conditions such as liver disease, liver failure, and haemorrhoids. She has around 28 years of experience in performing various GI procedures such as endoscopic variceal banding, oesophageal dilatation, and oesophageal stenting.
  • She completed her specialization in surgery at Semmelweis University of Medicine in Budapest, Hungary(1994). In 1996, she finished her training in gastroenterology at Semmelweis University of Medicine in Budapest, Hungary.
Dr. Decha Wimolchaijit

, Thailand, Bangkok

Bariatric Surgeon • 15 years experience

Thai English
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Dr. Decha Wimolchaijit is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Kasemrad Ramkhamhaeng Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Certified Thai Board of Internal Medicine, Vajira Hospital
  • Certified Thai Board in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vajira Hospital

Qualifications :

  • Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Ramathibodi Hospital

Hospital Address :

kasemrad hospital ramkamhang Ramkhamhaeng Road, Saphan Sung, Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Rohan Badave

, India, Panjim

Bariatric Surgeon • 12 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Rohan Badave is one of the foremost Gastroenterologist in Panjim, India. The doctor holds over 10 years of experience and is associated with Manipal Hospitals Goa, Dona Paula.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rohan Badave is part of:

  • Indian Soceity of Gastroenterology
  • Indian Soceity of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
  • Geriatric Society Of India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Manipal Hospital, Panjim, Goa, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Rohan Badave

  • Diagnostics and therapeutic endoscopies, Liver diseases, IBD, Intestinal, Oesophageal, stomach disorders, Hepatitis B & C, Peptic ulcer, Biliary tract, and Pancreatic disorders.
  • Member of Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Member Of Indian Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, and Geriatric Society of India.
  • He is credited with publication of research papers in many scientific journals, his paper received the best abstract award,
  • On World Liver Day, Dr. Rohan Badave and his team launched an awareness campaign about liver health.
  • Consultant Gastroenterologist and hepatologist - Manipal Hospital Goa, Senior Resident- Kasturba Medical college, and Assistant professor - BJ Medical College
Dr. Sharad Malhotra

, India, Delhi

Bariatric Surgeon • 27 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Sharad Malhotra is one of the best Gastroenterologist in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 13 years of experience and is associated with Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sharad Malhotra is part of:

  • The Association of Physicians of India - API
  • The Indian Society of Gastroenterology - ISG
  • Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India - SGEI
  • Indian National Asssociation for the Study of the Liver - INASL

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in HIV Medicine

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Sector 3, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi 110075, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Sharad Malhotra

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Malhotra in Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Therapeutic Endoscopy.
  • Conditions treated by the specialist are Bile Duct Cancer, Celiac Disease, Liver Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Jaundice, and Pancreatic Cancer etc.
  • Gastroenterologist with MBBS, GMC, Thanjavur, TN, DNB (General Medicine), HFH, ND, Fellowship in HIV Medicine and DNB Gastroenterology, BHMRC, ND.
  • Publications, ‘Pleural Cryptococcosis in AIDS’ in Respiratory Medicine Extra, ‘Overlap Syndromes: An Emerging Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge’ in SJG.
  • Dr. H Khosla Award, Most Outstanding Doctor, Holy Family Hospital, ND, Best Fellow Award, Fellowship in HIV Medicine, and Dr. S K Sama National Gold Medal, DNB.
  • Member the API, the ISG, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India - SGEI, and INASL.
Dr. Rajesh Puri

, India, Gurgaon

Bariatric Surgeon • 30 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Rajesh Puri is one of the top Gastroenterologist in Gurugram, India. The doctor holds over 27 years of experience and is associated with Medanta - The Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rajesh Puri is part of:

  • He is a member of the Asian EUS Group and Governing Council of SGEI.

Qualifications :

  • DNB, 2001, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
  • MD, 1997, SNM College Jodhpur, Univ. of Rajasthan
  • MBBS, 1993, SNM College Jodhpur, Univ of Rajasthan

Hospital Address :

Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Shivaram H V

, India, Bangalore

Bariatric Surgeon • 41 years experience

Kannada English
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Dr Shivaram H V is one of the leading Surgical Gastroenterologist & Bariatric Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The medical specialist holds over 27 years of experience and is associated with Aster CMI Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Shivaram H V is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
  • International Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Association (IHPBA)

Certifications :

  • FICS - Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, 1997
  • FRCS - General Surgery (Upper GI) - Royal Colleges Of Physicians, London, UK, 2014

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal Bangalore, National Highway 44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Shivaram H V

  • Medical expertise in Laparoscopic surgery, pancreatic surgery, GI surgery and bariatric/ metabolic surgery.
  • Conditions treated by him are Bile Duct Cancer, Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Celiac Disease, Liver Cancer, and Esophageal Varices etc.
  • He is a member of many national and international professional bodies and past president of the city chapter of association of surgery India.
  • Dr. Shivaram is one of the country's top GI and bariatric surgeons, with numerous groundbreaking studies and publications to his name.
  • He has numerous awards to his name, in addition to being a University Gold Medalist in masters of surgery examinations.
  • He served in the Army Medical Corps and received training from prestigious institutes in India, as well as the UK, the USA, and Germany.
  • He is a post-graduate examiner and a National Board-certified teacher and also serves as an international MRCS examiner.
Dr. Manish Kak

, India, Ghaziabad

Gastroenterologist • 27 years experience

English
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Dr.Manish Kak is a specialized Weight Loss Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in India. The doctor has 27 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in India.
Dr. Resul Kahraman

, Turkey, Istanbul

Gastroenterologist • 21 years experience

English Turkish
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Dr.Resul Kahraman is a specialized Weight Loss Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 21 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.
Dr. Melvin Michael Raj

, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Gastroenterologist • 16 years experience

Bahasa English Tamil
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Dr.Melvin Michael Raj is a specialized Weight Loss Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Malaysia. The doctor has 16 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Malaysia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Gastroenterologists offering online consultation?

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Which are some of the procedures performed by Gastroenterologists?

Most common procedures performed by gastroenterologists are:

Which are some of the conditions treated by Gastroenterologist?

Some of the conditions performed by gastroenterologists are:

  • Celiac Disease
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Jaundice
  • Ulcer
  • Pancreatitis
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
Who is a Gastroenterologist?

Gastroenterologists are doctors who are highly trained in diagnosing and treating problems in your gastrointestinal tract and liver. They also perform routine procedures such as colonoscopy, to look inside the colon. They have 5-6 years of specialized education and training after medical school.

An individual might consult a gastroenterologist for health concerns with their:

  • Esophagus
  • stomach
  • Rectum
  • Stomach
  • Small intestine
  • Colon
  • Pancreas
  • Liver
  • Gallbladder
  • Bile ducts

Gastroenterologists are generally trained in managing GI conditions. If a primary care physician has found an issue involving the GI tract, they will more likely recommend you visit a gastroenterologist for a more detailed evaluation of the issue. A gastroenterologist also performs endoscopic procedures, in which they use special instruments to see the GI tract and then make a diagnosis. They don’t do surgery, though in certain cases, they may work very closely with a GI surgeon. Gastroenterologists generally work in clinic or hospital settings.

What are the qualifications of a Gastroenterologist?

The steps to become a gastroenterologist include:

  • a five-and-a-half year-year MBBS degree
  • a postgraduate MD degree in gastroenterology
  • a 3-year training program, also called a residency, in internal medicine, which involves working with experienced gastroenterologists

After a student completes their residency, they must complete a 2- or 3-year fellowship to receive more specialized training in the field. This includes extensive training in endoscopy, a nonsurgical procedure doctors use to see the GI tract. Once the aspiring gastroenterologist has completed their training, they must clear a specialty certification exam for gastroenterologists.

What conditions do Gastroenterologists treat?

Gastroenterologists are trained to have knowledge of the normal movement of food through the intestine and stomach, the absorption of food, and the way waste is eliminated from the body. They can treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux
  • Colitis
  • Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases
  • Colon polyps
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Hepatitis
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Nutritional issues
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Pancreatitis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Jaundice
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Celiac Disease
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Liver Cancer
What diagnostic tests are required by a Gastroenterologist?

A Gastroenterologist can order the below-listed diagnostic tests to detect conditions related to the stomach:

  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
  • Pancreas Scan
  • Liver Scan
  • Barium Swallow
  • Barium Enema
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Series
  • Upper GI Endoscopy
  • Abdominal X-ray
  • Abdominal Ultrasound
  • CT Scan of the Abdomen
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Colonoscopy
  • PEG Tube Placement
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • CT Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract
  • Virtual Colonoscopy
  • Colectomy
  • Proctectomy
  • CT Scan of the Pancreas
  • Laparoscopy
When should you visit a Gastroenterologist?

Your primary care doctor may refer you to a gastroenterologist if you show the following signs and symptoms:

  • Food coming back up after you swallow
  • Chronic or severe diarrhea
  • Swallowing
  • Heartburn
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Abdominal pain and bloating
  • Presence of gweight loss specialisttones
  • Excessive gas or belching
  • Esophageal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite or weight
  • Lethargy
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Pale-colored stools
  • Dark urine
  • Bowel movement urges that are hard to control
  • Diarrhea
What can you expect from your first visit with a Gastroenterologist?

A primary care doctor might refer you to a gastroenterologist for further evaluation of your condition. You may see the doctor in an outpatient clinic or hospital. The first appointment will take about 30 minutes to an hour to finish. During the first visit with the gastroenterologist, they may ask you about your family and personal health history, previous treatments, symptoms, and medications.

In order to make the most out of your first visit, make sure you bring all the necessary documents about your health history. Also, prepare questions you wish to ask the gastroenterologist and always remember to take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Gastroenterologist?
  • Endoscopic ultrasounds
  • Colonoscopy to detect colon cancer
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Liver biopsy
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Double balloon enteroscopy
  • Polypectomy
  • Esophageal dilation

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Who is a Gastroenterologist?

Gastroenterologists are doctors who are highly trained in diagnosing and treating problems in your gastrointestinal tract and liver. They also perform routine procedures such as colonoscopy, to look inside the colon. They have 5-6 years of specialized education and training after medical school.

An individual might consult a gastroenterologist for health concerns with their:

  • Esophagus
  • stomach
  • Rectum
  • Stomach
  • Small intestine
  • Colon
  • Pancreas
  • Liver
  • Gallbladder
  • Bile ducts

Gastroenterologists are generally trained in managing GI conditions. If a primary care physician has found an issue involving the GI tract, they will more likely recommend you visit a gastroenterologist for a more detailed evaluation of the issue. A gastroenterologist also performs endoscopic procedures, in which they use special instruments to see the GI tract and then make a diagnosis. They don’t do surgery, though in certain cases, they may work very closely with a GI surgeon. Gastroenterologists generally work in clinic or hospital settings.

What are the qualifications of a Gastroenterologist?

The steps to become a gastroenterologist include:

  • a five-and-a-half year-year MBBS degree
  • a postgraduate MD degree in gastroenterology
  • a 3-year training program, also called a residency, in internal medicine, which involves working with experienced gastroenterologists

After a student completes their residency, they must complete a 2- or 3-year fellowship to receive more specialized training in the field. This includes extensive training in endoscopy, a nonsurgical procedure doctors use to see the GI tract. Once the aspiring gastroenterologist has completed their training, they must clear a specialty certification exam for gastroenterologists.

What conditions do Gastroenterologists treat?

Gastroenterologists are trained to have knowledge of the normal movement of food through the intestine and stomach, the absorption of food, and the way waste is eliminated from the body. They can treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux
  • Colitis
  • Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases
  • Colon polyps
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Hepatitis
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Nutritional issues
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Pancreatitis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Jaundice
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Celiac Disease
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Liver Cancer
What diagnostic tests are required by a Gastroenterologist?

A Gastroenterologist can order the below-listed diagnostic tests to detect conditions related to the stomach:

  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
  • Pancreas Scan
  • Liver Scan
  • Barium Swallow
  • Barium Enema
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Series
  • Upper GI Endoscopy
  • Abdominal X-ray
  • Abdominal Ultrasound
  • CT Scan of the Abdomen
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Colonoscopy
  • PEG Tube Placement
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • CT Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract
  • Virtual Colonoscopy
  • Colectomy
  • Proctectomy
  • CT Scan of the Pancreas
  • Laparoscopy
When should you visit a Gastroenterologist?

Your primary care doctor may refer you to a gastroenterologist if you show the following signs and symptoms:

  • Food coming back up after you swallow
  • Chronic or severe diarrhea
  • Swallowing
  • Heartburn
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Abdominal pain and bloating
  • Presence of gallstones
  • Excessive gas or belching
  • Esophageal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite or weight
  • Lethargy
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Pale-colored stools
  • Dark urine
  • Bowel movement urges that are hard to control
  • Diarrhea
What can you expect from your first visit with a Gastroenterologist?

A primary care doctor might refer you to a gastroenterologist for further evaluation of your condition. You may see the doctor in an outpatient clinic or hospital. The first appointment will take about 30 minutes to an hour to finish. During the first visit with the gastroenterologist, they may ask you about your family and personal health history, previous treatments, symptoms, and medications.

In order to make the most out of your first visit, make sure you bring all the necessary documents about your health history. Also, prepare questions you wish to ask the gastroenterologist and always remember to take notes.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Gastroenterologist?
  • Endoscopic ultrasounds
  • Colonoscopy to detect colon cancer
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Liver biopsy
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Double balloon enteroscopy
  • Polypectomy
  • Esophageal dilation

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About Gastroenterologists

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that addresses the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the diseases and disorders of the digestive system or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the doctor specialized in Gastroenterology is called a Gastroenterologist.

Gastroenterologists perform endoscopic procedures by using specialized instruments to view and examine the GI tract and make a diagnosis. Although they don’t perform surgery, they work very closely with the GI surgeon.

Your physician will as you to visit a Gastroenterologist if he observes any risk or disorder in your digestive system, some of the most common ones being:

  • Abdominal pain and discomfort
  • Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting
  • Ulcers
  • Bleeding in the digestive tract
  • Inflammation in the digestive tract (e.g., gastritis)
  • Cancer in the stomach [gastric], pancreas, liver, rectum etc.
  • Constipation and diarrhea
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Liver disease (e.g., hepatitis, jaundice)
  • Malabsorption disorders (e.g., celiac disease, lactose intolerance)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hiatal hernias
  • Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Diverticular disease and other diseases related to the colon
  • Unexplained weight loss

Procedures Performed

Gastroenterologists perform a range of nonsurgical procedures that help in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of the gastrointestinal tract or digestive system, below are some of the major ones:

  • Endoscopic ultrasounds
  • Colonoscopy to detect colon cancer or colon polyps
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Liver biopsy to assess inflammation and fibrosis
  • Capsule endoscopy
  • Double balloon enteroscopy

Top Gastroenterologists

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Sufla SaxenaManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Yogesh Manohar ShastriNMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Neelam MohanMedanta - The Medicity, Gurugram
Dr. Gokhan KabacamGuven Hospital, Ankara
Dr. Mahesh Rama VarmaNMC Royal Hospital, DIP, Dubai
Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera-
Dr. Muharrem TaskoparanGuven Hospital, Ankara
Dr. Serdar AkcaAntalya Anadolu Hastanesi, Antalya

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