Dr. Gajendra R

Dr Gajendra R is a sub specialty trained gastroenterologist and advanced therapeutic endoscopist in Bangalore with 12 years of clinical expertise spanning endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, Spyglass cholangioscopy, capsule endoscopy, therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease management, liver disease, and pancreatic disease.

Patients searching for the best gastroenterologist in Bangalore, a reliable EUS and ERCP specialist in Karnataka, or expert IBD and liver disease doctor will find MS Ramaiah DM trained, peer-reviewed published gastroenterology care. Dr Gajendra consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Gajendra's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of medical gastroenterology and hepatology, with focused depth in advanced therapeutic endoscopy including EUS, ERCP, Spyglass cholangioscopy, and capsule endoscopy, alongside inflammatory bowel disease management, liver and pancreatic disease, and routine GI care.

Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy in Bangalore

Sub specialty diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures across the upper and lower GI tract:

• Upper GI Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Diagnostic and Therapeutic
• EUS Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
• EUS Guided Interventions
• Capsule Endoscopy
• Therapeutic Endoscopy
• Polypectomy
• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
• Variceal Band Ligation
• Endoscopic Sclerotherapy
• Foreign Body Removal
• Endoscopic Haemostasis for GI Bleeding
• Fluoroscopy Assisted Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (F-PEG)

ERCP and Spyglass Cholangioscopy in Bangalore

Sub specialty pancreato-biliary endoscopic interventions:

• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Spyglass Cholangioscopy
• Bile Duct Stone Removal via ERCP
• Biliary Stricture Management
• Biliary Stenting
• Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement
• Sphincterotomy
• Cholangitis Management
• Direct Visualisation Cholangioscopy for Indeterminate Biliary Strictures

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
• IBD Related Complication Management

Liver Disease and Hepatology in Bangalore

Comprehensive liver care:

• Liver Cirrhosis Management
• Compensated and Decompensated Cirrhosis Care
• Hepatitis B and C Treatment
• Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Management
• Alcoholic Liver Disease Care
• Portal Hypertension Management
• Variceal Bleeding Prevention
• Ascites Management
• Hepatic Encephalopathy Care
• Pre Liver Transplant Workup

Pancreatic Disease Care

Comprehensive management of pancreatic conditions:

• Acute Pancreatitis Care
• Severe Acute Pancreatitis Management
• Chronic Pancreatitis Treatment
• Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drainage Coordination
• Acute Obstructive Suppurative Pancreatic Ductitis (AOSPD) Management
• Pancreatic Endotherapy

General Gastroenterology

Common digestive conditions:

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Helicobacter Pylori Eradication
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Management
• Chronic Constipation Evaluation
• Chronic Diarrhoea Workup
• Chronic Abdominal Pain Evaluation
• GI Mucormycosis Evaluation

Conditions Treated

• GERD and Acid Reflux
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Liver Cirrhosis
• Hepatitis B and C
• Fatty Liver (NAFLD)
• Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
• Bile Duct Stones and Biliary Strictures
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis)
• IBS and Chronic Abdominal Pain
• GI Bleeding
• Colorectal Polyps
• Patients Requiring EUS, ERCP, Spyglass, or Capsule Endoscopy

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹900
• Consultant, Bangalore Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹900
• Consultant, Sri Sharada Gastro and Liver Clinic, Mallathahalli, Bangalore

His dedicated outpatient practice through Sri Sharada Gastro and Liver Clinic at Mallathahalli, alongside his tertiary hospital consultancies, provides continuity of GI and liver care across both hospital and dedicated clinic settings.

Awards and Recognition

• Featured in "Eminent Doctors in South India"

Research and Publications

Dr Gajendra has contributed to peer-reviewed gastroenterology literature with publications including:

• Invasive Gastrointestinal Mucormycosis Presenting as Pneumonia: A Case Report, Tropical Gastroenterology, Volume 41, Number 2, April-June 2020
• Fluoroscopy-Assisted Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (F-PEG): Single Centre Experience and Outcome, Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2020, 11:193-200
• Study of Risk Factors for Foot Ulceration in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Special Reference to HbA1c

Conference Presentations

• E-Poster, "Transoesophageal Lung Biopsy by Linear Echoendoscope: And It Is Possible", ENDOCON 2021
• E-Poster, "Acute Obstructive Suppurative Pancreatic Ductitis (AOSPD): Successfully Managed by Pancreatic Endotherapy", ENDOCON 2020
• Presentation, "The Early Endoscopist Gets the Worm, and the Later One Reports the Findings of the Endoscopy", ISGCON 2020
• Case Report, "Invasive Lung Disease Diagnosed by Colonoscopy", Asia Pacific Digestive Week (APDW), Kolkata, 2019
• Case Report, "Right-Sided Pancreatic Pleural Effusion: An Unusual Presentation", KAPICON, Vijayapur, June 2015
• Poster Presentation, "Posterior Reversible Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome", KAPICON, Kalaburagi, June 2016
• Paper Presentation, "Doppler Study of Carotid Arteries to Evaluate Atherosclerotic Changes in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease", KAPICON, Vijayapur, June 2015
• Presentation, "Serum Calcium as a Risk Factor in Myocardial Infarction", KAPICON, Kalaburagi, June 2016

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davanagere (2014)
• MD Internal Medicine from MR Medical College, Gulbarga (Kalaburagi) (2017)
• DM Gastroenterology from MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore (2021)

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 104078 (2014)

MS Ramaiah DM-Trained Gastroenterologist with EUS, ERCP, Spyglass and Capsule Endoscopy Capability and Dedicated GI Clinic

Medical gastroenterology has evolved substantially, with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy now forming a distinct procedural domain that requires training beyond the standard DM curriculum. Dr Gajendra's combination of DM Gastroenterology from MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, alongside clinical scope covering EUS (endoscopic ultrasound), ERCP, Spyglass cholangioscopy, capsule endoscopy, and fluoroscopy-assisted PEG, reflects advanced therapeutic endoscopy capability.

His research engagement extends to two peer-reviewed journal publications (Tropical Gastroenterology and Journal of Digestive Endoscopy) and eight conference presentations including Asia Pacific Digestive Week (Kolkata 2019), ISGCON 2020, and ENDOCON 2020 and 2021 — reflecting sustained engagement with both national and international gastroenterology forums. His dedicated Sri Sharada Gastro and Liver Clinic at Mallathahalli, alongside consultancies at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road (₹900) and Bangalore Hospital Kengeri (₹900), provides accessible specialist GI care across south-west Bangalore. Combined with four language fluency in Kannada, English, Hindi, and Telugu, this depth of advanced therapeutic endoscopy and gastroenterology care is now offered across three Bangalore locations.

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Gajendra R, gastroenterologist and advanced therapeutic endoscopist in Bangalore, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road; Bangalore Hospital, Kengeri; and Sri Sharada Gastro and Liver Clinic, Mallathahalli, Bangalore.