Dr. Aashik Y S

Dr Aashik Y S is a sub-specialty trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist in Bangalore with 9 years of clinical expertise spanning diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, hepatology including fatty liver and viral hepatitis, pancreatic disease, inflammatory bowel disease, GI bleeding management, and chronic GI conditions.

Patients searching for the best gastroenterologist in Bangalore, a reliable liver disease specialist in Karnataka, or expert endoscopy and IBD doctor will find BMCRI and St John's trained, peer-reviewed published gastroenterology care.

Dr Aashik consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Aashik's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of medical gastroenterology and hepatology, with focused depth in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, comprehensive liver care, pancreatic disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and management of routine and complex digestive conditions through evidence-based and endoscopic interventions.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy in Bangalore

Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures across the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract:

• Upper GI Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Polypectomy
• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
• Variceal Band Ligation
• Endoscopic Sclerotherapy
• Foreign Body Removal
• Argon Plasma Coagulation
• Endoscopic Haemostasis for GI Bleeding
• Pre Surgical Endoscopic Workup

Hepatology and Liver Disease Care in Bangalore

Comprehensive evaluation and management of liver conditions across the disease spectrum:

• Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
• Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
• Hepatitis B Diagnosis and Long Term Treatment
• Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment
• Autoimmune Liver Disease Care
• Liver Cirrhosis Management
• Compensated and Decompensated Cirrhosis Care
• Portal Hypertension Care
• Variceal Bleeding Prevention
• Ascites Management
• Hepatic Encephalopathy Care
• Acute Liver Failure Coordination
• Pre Liver Transplant Workup

Pancreatic Disease Care in Bangalore

Comprehensive management of acute and chronic pancreatic conditions:

• Acute Pancreatitis Care
• Severe Acute Pancreatitis Management
• Chronic Pancreatitis Treatment
• Pancreatic Insufficiency Treatment
• Hepatopancreatobiliary Multidisciplinary Coordination

GI Bleeding Management

Acute care for upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding:

• Upper GI Bleed Endoscopic Haemostasis
• Lower GI Bleed Evaluation and Management
• Variceal Bleeding Management
• Peptic Ulcer Bleed Treatment
• Endoscopic Clipping and Banding
• Sclerotherapy for Bleeding Vessels

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Bangalore

Long term management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis:

• Crohn's Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
• Ulcerative Colitis Management
• Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis Care
• Biologic Therapy Initiation and Monitoring
• Immunomodulator Therapy
• Surveillance Colonoscopy for IBD

General Gastroenterology

Common digestive conditions evaluated and managed across outpatient practice:

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Helicobacter Pylori Eradication
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Management
• Chronic Constipation Evaluation
• Chronic Diarrhoea Workup
• Colorectal Polyp Detection and Removal
• Functional Bowel Disorders

Conditions Treated

• GERD and Acid Reflux
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Liver Cirrhosis
• Hepatitis B and C
• Fatty Liver (NAFLD and NASH)
• Autoimmune Liver Disease
• Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis)
• Chronic Diarrhoea
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Colorectal Polyps
• Upper and Lower GI Bleeding

Professional Experience

• Associate Consultant, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1250
• Previous Senior Resident, St John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore
• Previous Resident, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore

He has contributed to peer-reviewed gastroenterology and hepatology literature with publications spanning acute fatty liver of pregnancy, obstructive sleep apnoea in type 2 diabetes, stroke risk profiling in young adults, acute poisoning patterns, and adult ADHD in HIV. His co-authored research on Swansea criteria evaluation in acute fatty liver of pregnancy appeared in the International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2023) alongside senior hepatology faculty. He has presented research at the annual conferences of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISGCON 2023 and ISGCON 2024) through poster presentations on intraoperative enteroscopy and complex case reports.

Awards and Recognition

• First Prize, Oral Paper Presentation, KRSSDI 16th Annual State Conference (2020), on screening for obstructive sleep apnoea in type 2 diabetes mellitus
• ICMR Short Term Studentship (STS) Programme Scholarship (2014), for research on adult ADHD in young adult males with HIV
• 5th Rank, Common Entrance Test (CET), Karnataka (2011)

Research and Publications

Dr Aashik has contributed to peer-reviewed gastroenterology, hepatology, and internal medicine literature, with publications including:

• Swansea Criteria Evaluation in Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy, HELLP Syndrome, Pre-eclampsia, and Viral Acute Liver Failure in Pregnancy, International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2023
• Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and its Association with Microvascular Complications, Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2022
• Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Type 2 Diabetes and its Correlation with hsCRP Levels, Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, 2022
• Pattern, Intent and Outcome of Acute Poisoning in a Tertiary Care Centre, International Journal of Advances in Medicine, 2020
• Risk Factor Profile of Stroke in the Young, International Journal of Advances in Medicine, 2020
• Prevalence of Adult ADHD and its Correlates Among Recently Diagnosed Young Adult Males with HIV, Journal of AIDS and Clinical Research, 2014

Conference Presentations

• Poster Presentation, ISGCON 2023, Indian Society of Gastroenterology Annual Conference, on Intraoperative Enteroscopy
• Poster Presentation, ISGCON 2024, Indian Society of Gastroenterology Annual Conference, on Complex Gastroenterology Case Reports

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore (2017)
• MD Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore (2021)
• DNB General Medicine from National Board of Examinations (2021)
• DM Medical Gastroenterology from St John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2025)

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 118319 (2017)

BMCRI and St John's Trained Multilingual Gastroenterologist with KRSSDI First Prize and ICMR Scholarship Track Record

Medical gastroenterology is a sub-specialty where formal DM training matters because the case mix runs from common GERD and IBS through to complex liver cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis, IBD, and pancreatic disease that require sub-specialty depth beyond general physician practice. Dr Aashik's pathway brings together two of Karnataka's most respected medical training institutions: MBBS and MD Internal Medicine from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), alongside DM Medical Gastroenterology from St John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2025), with DNB General Medicine as an additional dual general medicine credential.

His track record across competitive examinations and academic recognition includes a 5th Rank in Karnataka CET (2011), ICMR STS Scholarship (2014), and First Prize at KRSSDI 2020 oral paper presentation. His 6 peer-reviewed publications spanning hepatology, internal medicine, and clinical research, alongside ISGCON conference engagement at the national gastroenterology forum, reflect sustained academic and research engagement alongside clinical practice. His multilingual practice in English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil supports clear, culturally attuned communication for patients across South India who may otherwise face language barriers when seeking specialist GI care. For patients in Bangalore and across Karnataka with liver disease, IBD, pancreatic conditions, recurrent GI symptoms, or those needing endoscopic procedures, this combination of training, research engagement, and language access is now offered through Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road.

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