Dr. Pramod J

Dr Pramod J is a Consultant in Surgical Gastroenterology in Whitefield, Bangalore with 18 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road.

He completed his MS in General Surgery and his DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from the National Board of Examinations, with superspeciality training at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru including exposure to liver transplantation and a clinical focus on GI oncology, HPB surgery, and minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures.

Area of Expertise

Dr Pramod J's surgical practice spans gastrointestinal oncology, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, colorectal surgery, minimally invasive GI procedures, bariatric surgery, and emergency abdominal surgery.

Gastrointestinal and Upper GI Surgery

Oesophageal, gastric, and small intestinal conditions including malignancies, motility disorders, and caustic injuries are managed with open and minimally invasive approaches.

• Laparoscopic and open surgery for oesophageal and gastric cancer
• Surgical correction for caustic injury of the oesophagus and stomach
• Laparoscopic surgery for GERD and hiatal hernia
• Minimally invasive surgery for achalasia cardia
• Surgeries for small intestinal diseases including tuberculosis and Crohn's disease
• Small intestinal tumours and obstruction

Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery

Liver, pancreatic, and biliary conditions including malignancies, strictures, and portal hypertension are managed with open and laparoscopic HPB surgical techniques, with liver transplant exposure during superspeciality training.

• Surgeries for acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Laparoscopic and open liver resection for liver tumours and cancer
• Gallbladder stone surgery and gallbladder cancer surgery
• Surgical correction of bile duct injuries and complex biliary strictures
• Surgery for pancreatic cysts and pancreatic cancer
• Surgeries for portal hypertension and upper GI bleed
• Surgery for splenic injuries and tumours

Colorectal Surgery

Colorectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, and complex anorectal conditions are managed with laparoscopic and open colorectal surgical approaches.

• Laparoscopic surgery for colon and rectal cancer
• Surgical treatment for ulcerative colitis
• Surgical treatment for complex fistula in ano
• Recto-vaginal and recto-vesical fistula repair
• Surgery for rectal prolapse and anal incontinence

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Obesity and related metabolic conditions are managed with bariatric surgical intervention as part of a comprehensive gastrointestinal surgical practice.

• Bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity and obesity-related conditions

Emergency and Trauma Surgery

Acute abdominal emergencies and traumatic injuries are managed with prompt surgical assessment and intervention.

• Emergency surgery for blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Whitefield, Bangalore (Consultant Surgical Gastroenterologist, Current)
• Apollo Clinic, Mahadevapura, Bangalore (Consultant)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2008)
• MS General Surgery, JIPMER, Pondicherry (2012)
• DNB General Surgery, National Board of Examinations (2012)
• DNB Surgical Gastroenterology, National Board of Examinations, trained at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru (2017)

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 79461 (Registered 2008)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology

Academic Contributions

Dr Pramod J has presented papers and posters at IASGCON and other national surgical forums. His published research includes work on intraoperative peritoneal candida in perforation peritonitis, reflecting clinical engagement with complex abdominal surgical scenarios.

Why Consult Dr Pramod J

Dr Pramod J brings MS-level surgical training from JIPMER, Pondicherry, one of India's premier Institutes of National Importance, and a superspeciality DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology with liver transplant exposure during training, supporting a clinical practice that spans the full spectrum of GI oncology, HPB surgery, colorectal surgery, and minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield. He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu.

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