Dr. Anand Dotihal

Dr Anand Dotihal is a consultant medical gastroenterologist in Bangalore with 32 years of experience in advanced endoscopy, therapeutic gastroenterology, and liver disease management, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

Dr Dotihal holds fellowships from both the Indian Society of Gastroenterology and the American College of Gastroenterology and is recognised for his expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures including POEM, ESD, and endoscopic ultrasound.

He consults in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

Patients requiring endoscopic evaluation and intervention for upper and lower gastrointestinal conditions are assessed and managed by Dr Anand Dotihal with advanced endoscopic techniques:

• Upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
• Abscess and cyst drainage and aspiration
• Small intestinal endoscopic evaluation

Endoscopic Ultrasound and Advanced Surgical Endoscopy

Patients with complex gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary conditions requiring advanced endoscopic intervention are managed by Dr Dotihal with specialised techniques:

• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for diagnosis and staging
• Per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)
• Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)
• EUS guided tissue acquisition and drainage
• Therapeutic endoscopy for submucosal lesions

Liver Disease and Hepatology

Patients presenting with liver conditions ranging from fatty liver disease to alcohol related liver damage are evaluated and managed with targeted hepatological care:

• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) management
• Alcohol related liver disease assessment and treatment
• Liver biopsy
• Hepatitis evaluation and management
• Liver function monitoring and long term follow up

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Colorectal Conditions

Patients with chronic inflammatory and structural colorectal conditions are assessed and managed with medical and endoscopic interventions:

• Ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease management
• Colitis diagnosis and treatment
• Colon polyp detection and removal
• Colorectal cancer screening and surveillance
• Diverticulosis assessment and management

General GI Disorders and Pancreaticobiliary Disease

Patients presenting with a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary conditions are evaluated and managed by Dr Anand with evidence based clinical protocols:

• Gastric ulcer and acute gastritis management
• Oesophageal disease including Barrett's oesophagus
• Pancreatic disease evaluation and management
• Cholelithiasis and gallstone related conditions
• Coeliac disease, malabsorption, and irritable bowel assessment

Conditions Treated

• Colitis and ulcerative colitis
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
• Alcohol related liver damage
• Barrett's oesophagus
• Oesophageal diseases
• Gastric ulcer and acute gastritis
• Pancreatic disease
• Cholelithiasis (gallstones)
• Coeliac disease
• Colon polyp and colon cancer
• Gastrointestinal malabsorption
• Diverticulosis
• Rectal bleeding and haemorrhoids
• Heartburn and gas bloat syndrome
• Abdominal disorders and diarrhoea

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Gulbarga University (1994)
• MD General Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh
• DM Medical Gastroenterology, GB Pant Hospital, Delhi University
• Fellow, Indian Society of Gastroenterology (FISG)
• Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology (FACG)
• Karnataka Medical Council Registration No. 38891 (1994)

Clinical Experience

Current Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
• Medical Council of India (MCI)

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