Gastroenterologist Hospital in Mumbai

Fortis Hospital Mulund’s team of brilliant gastroenterologists and liver specialists work cohesively to diagnose, manage and treat the gamut of conditions afflicting the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract, liver, gall bladder, pancreas and bile ducts. The unit is equipped with advanced medical technology and is a frontrunner in successful bariatric surgery for weight loss especially in those with co-morbidities. The hospital boasts of one of the best liver transplant programs in the country.

The comprehensive scope of treatment includes minimal invasive endoscopic procedures like upper endoscopy (also known as esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), colonoscopy, small bowel enteroscopy, and endoscopic ultrasonography. Fortis Hospital Mulund boasts of superior expertise in liver transplants and the entire range of bariatric interventions.

What makes Fortis Hospital Mulund a top ranking healthcare facility for the comprehensive treatment of digestive disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, liver conditions and gall stones is the team of excellent gastroenterologists, endoscopy specialists and liver transplant surgeons. Dr Geeta Billa, Dr Dhiren Pipalia, Dr Aruna Bhave, Dr Vasudev, Dr Bipin Vibhute and Dr Suryaprakash Bhandari are exceptionally skilled consultant gastroenterologists and hepatologists of repute with each having over two decades of glorious experience in treating the extensive range of simple and rare GI and liver disorders with a high success rate.

The experienced gastroenterologists first do conduct a physical examination to check for visible signs and symptoms of the disorder and assess any family history of the disease. Common diagnostic tests include:

• X-rays
• CT scan
• Blood and stool tests
• Motility test to check how food moves through your digestive system
• Endoscopic ultrasound
• Colonoscopy
• Upper GI endoscopy
• Capsule endoscopy,
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Based on the examination and various test results, the multidisciplinary team comes together to brainstorm and plan the treatment process through medications and then surgery if required. They are adept at performing the latest in minimal invasive procedures through the endoscopic route for faster recovery and fewer side effects.

The gastroenterology department at Fortis Hospital Mulund is a comprehensive one with the capability and expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and care of both common functional and rare, structural disorders of the GI system including the liver, gall bladder and pancreas. With such a vast range of disorders to treat, the gastroenterology teams are highly qualified in leveraging their extensive research and collective experience to aptly diagnose and treat common and complex mix of diseases as well as perform endoscopic, bariatric and transplant surgeries with skilled excellence. Fortis Hospital Mulund is appointed with futuristic medical technology to conduct simple and challenging procedures successfully with equal ease.

• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Heartburn
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Incontinence
• Bloating and flatulence
• Blood in stools
• Swallowing problems
• Weight gain or loss
• Lactose intolerance

Depending on the type of surgery – whether it is an open one or a minimal invasive endoscopic one, you will need to prepare for it with great care. You will be put on medications and a strict diet. Your health will be monitored to check for any changes in your condition right up to the day of the surgery.

After the surgery, as the anaesthesia wears out, you will be kept under observation in a post-operative unit where the nursing staff will monitor how your organs are functioning. You could be attached to a few devices to monitor your breathing and heart rate, or a tube to empty your bladder. You will not be allowed to eat solid food or drink water, so you will draw nutrition from the IV fluids. If it’s an open surgery, you will be put on pain relieving medications.

Along with the premier medical technology and well-defined treatment programs with high success rate,  Fortis Hospital Mulund has the best gastroenterology team of gastroenterologists, gastrointestinal surgeons, bariatric specialists, transplant surgeons and efficient paramedical staff of professional caregivers who come together for the best interest of the patients.