Dr. Anand Dotihal

Dr Anand Dotihal is a Medical Gastroenterologist in Bengaluru with 32 years of experience, currently practising as a Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

He specialises in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, third-space endoscopy, and chronic liver diseases.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Dotihal focuses on digestive health, advanced endoscopy, and hepatology through the following clinical areas:

Advanced and Third-Space Endoscopy

He performs complex therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including peroral endoscopic myotomy and endoscopic submucosal dissection for gastrointestinal motility disorders and early lesions.

Endoscopic Ultrasound and Pancreatobiliary Care

Dr A Dotihal utilises endoscopic ultrasound for diagnostic imaging, tissue sampling, and fluid drainage in complex pancreatic and biliary diseases.

Luminal Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

He diagnoses and manages ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, peptic ulcer disorders, and gastrointestinal bleeding using targeted medical therapies.

Hepatology and Chronic Liver Disorders

Dr Anand treats chronic liver diseases, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol-related liver damage, and cirrhosis, alongside performing diagnostic liver biopsies.

Educational Background

He completed his MBBS, followed by an MD in General Medicine and a DM in Gastroenterology. He has also completed the following fellowships:

• Fellow of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, United States

Awards, Research, and Publications

Dr Dotihal actively conducts community health initiatives focused on liver disease prevention and mentors postgraduate trainees in advanced endoscopic procedures.

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