Medical Gastroenterology

Best Medical Gastroenterology Hospital in Raipur

• Highly qualified Gastroenterology specialists with subspecialty training in hepatology, therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease.
• Advanced endoscopy suite providing high-definition upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy & capsule endoscopy.
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) for biliary & pancreatic disorders like obstructive jaundice, bile duct stones and strictures.
• EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) for pancreatic lesion characterisation, mediastinal staging, and fine-needle aspiration
• Dedicated Liver Section for chronic hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis, alcoholic liver disease, NAFLD, and autoimmune hepatitis
• Interventional radiology services for GI bleeding, biliary drainage, and intra-abdominal collection management
• Therapeutic endoscopy including variceal band ligation, polypectomy, stenting, haemostasis, and stricture dilatation
• Inflammatory bowel disease programme for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis with biologic therapy availability
• 24/7 GI emergency care for upper and lower GI bleeding, acute liver failure, and severe pancreatitis

The Department of Medical Gastroenterology at Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals, Raipur, is a specialised centre for digestive and hepatobiliary disorders, managing conditions involving the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and biliary system. The programme is designed to deliver accurate diagnosis and definitive, non-surgical treatment wherever possible, with escalation to advanced interventions when required.

The department is led by gastroenterologists with focused expertise in hepatology, therapeutic endoscopy, and inflammatory bowel disease, supported by a multidisciplinary network that includes radiology, interventional services, and surgical teams. Complex cases are approached systematically - because in gastroenterology, the sequence of investigation often determines the outcome as much as the treatment itself.

Conditions We Treat

The department manages the full spectrum of GI and hepatobiliary conditions ranging from common functional disorders through to complex liver disease, biliary emergencies and IBD:

• Liver Disease: Acute and chronic hepatitis B and C; alcohol-related liver disease; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and NASH; autoimmune hepatitis; primary biliary cholangitis; Wilson's disease; acute liver failure; and hepatocellular carcinoma requiring surveillance and oncological coordination.
• Biliary and Pancreatic Disease: Bile duct stones causing obstructive jaundice; biliary strictures of benign and malignant origin; acute cholangitis; acute and chronic pancreatitis; pancreatic cysts and solid lesions requiring characterisation; and pancreatic ductal abnormalities.
• Upper GI Conditions: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, H. pylori infection, upper GI bleeding from peptic ulcers, Mallory-Weiss tears and other causes, and oesophageal disorders including dysmotility and stricture.
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis across all disease extent and severity, including those requiring biologic therapy and surgical coordination for refractory disease.
• Colorectal Conditions: Colorectal polyps requiring removal before malignant transformation; colorectal cancer screening; investigation of rectal bleeding, anaemia and change in bowel habit; and diverticular disease.
• Functional GI Disorders: Irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia and functional constipation after thorough exclusion of organic disease.
• Variceal Disease: Oesophageal and gastric varices in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension requiring surveillance and prophylactic or emergency intervention.

Diagnostics and Endoscopy Technology

• Endoscopic Investigations
  • Upper GI Endoscopy is our most frequently performed procedure. We use high-definition scopes with Narrow Band Imaging (NBI), which evaluate the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum at a level of detail that standard white-light endoscopy simply can't match.
  • Colonoscopy with CO2 insufflation provides a complete large bowel assessment.
  • Capsule endoscopy (a swallowed camera transmitting images through the small bowel) reaches the segment conventional endoscopes cannot, valuable in obscure GI bleeding and suspected small bowel Crohn's.
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) combines endoscopy with live X-ray (fluoroscopy) to directly access and treat the bile ducts and pancreatic duct. Procedures include sphincterotomy, stone extraction, biliary stenting, and tissue sampling - all in a single session.
  • EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) delivers high-resolution imaging of the pancreas, bile ducts, and lesions sitting just outside the GI tract wall. When a lesion needs sampling, FNA (fine needle aspiration) can be performed on the spot.
• Non Endoscopic Diagnostics
  • Liver Fibroscan is a non-invasive way to assess liver stiffness and stage fibrosis, without the need for biopsy in most cases
  • Abdominal Ultrasound with Doppler for real-time assessment of abdominal organs and blood flow
  • Contrast CT for detailed cross-sectional imaging across the full abdomen
  • MRI with MRCP provides precise mapping of biliary and pancreatic anatomy particularly valuable before intervention
  • Ultrasound-guided liver Biopsy for targeted tissue sampling when histology is needed

Treatments

At Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals, Raipur our Medical Gastroenterology team treats the full range of GI conditions with advanced diagnostics and deep expertise:

• Medical Therapy: 
  • Proton pump inhibitors and H. pylori eradication for peptic ulcer disease.
  • Antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis B and C.
  • Immunosuppression for autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis
  • Ursodeoxycholic acid for biliary conditions
  • Aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, immunomodulators and biologic anti-TNF agents for IBD
  • Dietary and pharmacological management for NAFLD and functional GI disorders.
• Therapeutic Endoscopy: 
  • Variceal band ligation and injection sclerotherapy for oesophageal and gastric varices
  • Haemostatic clipping and injection therapy for bleeding peptic ulcers
  • Endoscopic mucosal resection for early mucosal neoplasia
  • Polypectomy for colorectal and gastric polyps
  • Oesophageal and biliary stenting for malignant and benign obstruction
  • Stricture dilatation.
• ERCP: Sphincterotomy, bile duct stone extraction, biliary stenting and tissue sampling for obstructive jaundice, choledocholithiasis and malignant biliary strictures.
• EUS-guided Intervention: Fine needle aspiration of pancreatic masses, submucosal lesions and mediastinal lymph nodes; endoscopic drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts.
• Liver Disease Management: HCC surveillance with six-monthly ultrasound and AFP in cirrhotic patients; acute liver failure protocols including transplant referral coordination; ascites management with diuretics, dietary sodium restriction and therapeutic paracentesis (where required).
• GI Emergencies: Variceal haemorrhage managed with simultaneous resuscitation, vasoactive medication, antibiotic prophylaxis and urgent band ligation; acute cholangitis managed with urgent biliary decompression by ERCP or percutaneous drainage; severe acute pancreatitis managed in the GI ICU with fluid resuscitation, nutritional support and complication monitoring.

Achievements

The Medical Gastroenterology Department at Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals has quietly become the address patients across Chhattisgarh turn to when digestive and liver conditions demand more than a routine answer:

• Built the region's most comprehensive outpatient and inpatient gastroenterology service, managing conditions from common functional disorders to complex hepatobiliary disease under one roof
• Established a high-volume therapeutic endoscopy programme with ERCP and EUS capabilities bringing biliary and pancreatic intervention previously unavailable locally to patients in Central India
• Introduced Fibroscan for non-invasive liver fibrosis staging
• Our dedicated IBD programme provides structured long-term management for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis including biologic therapy initiation and monitoring
• Recognised for clinical depth in rare and complex liver conditions including autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and Wilson's disease
• Supported by a multidisciplinary team working alongside surgical gastroenterology, radiology, oncology, and dietetics to ensure no GI condition is ever managed in isolation.

Our Expert Team of Medical Gastroenterology Doctors

Digestive and liver conditions rarely follow a straightforward path, and managing them well takes more than textbook knowledge. At CARE Hospitals, our medical gastroenterology specialists bring extensive hands-on experience across the full spectrum of GI and hepatobiliary disease. From complex liver conditions and biliary interventions to IBD management and advanced therapeutic endoscopy our doctors combine clinical precision with a communication style that keeps patients informed and involved at every step. They don't just treat the condition in front of them. They take the time to understand the full picture, ask the right questions and make sure nothing is missed.

Why Choose Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals?

At Ramkrishna CARE Hospitals, medical gastroenterology goes beyond managing symptoms. It diagnoses precisely, treats definitively, and in many cases resolves conditions entirely without the need for surgery:

• Specialist Expertise: Our gastroenterologists hold higher Gastroenterology qualifications with clinical experience that covers the full GI tract from oesophagus to rectum, and the hepatopancreaticobiliary system, ensuring every patient receives a thorough, priority-driven assessment from the very first consultation
• Diagnostic Approach: Our experts provide structured evaluation for presentations including jaundice, refractory GERD, positive faecal occult blood, and incidental hepatic lesions, with investigations sequenced by clinical urgency rather than routine protocol.
• Advanced Endoscopy Suite: High-definition video endoscopes with narrow band imaging delivering mucosal detail beyond standard white-light endoscopy, enabling precise characterisation of suspicious areas, early neoplasia detection and targeted biopsy.
• Therapeutic Endoscopy Capabilities: Full therapeutic range covering variceal band ligation, injection sclerotherapy, polypectomy, haemostatic clipping, endoscopic mucosal resection, and biliary and oesophageal stenting for both malignant and benign obstruction.