Dr. Shivakumar Varakanahalli
Medical Gastroenterologist in Bangalore
MBBS, MD Internal Medicine, DM Gastroenterology
17+ Years
Experience
97% Recommended
(98 Ratings)
17+
Experience
(Years)
97%
Recommended
(98 Ratings)
WhatsApp ExpertDr Shivakumar Varakanahalli is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Bengaluru with 17 years of experience, currently practising as a Consultant at Manipal Clinic, Budigere Cross.
He is also associated with Manipal Clinic, Brookefield and Tata MD Healthcare Centre, Whitefield.
He specialises in therapeutic endoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, chronic liver disease management, and inflammatory bowel disease care.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Shivakumar Varakanahalli focuses on digestive health and hepatobiliary disorders through the following clinical areas:
Advanced Endoscopy and ERCP
He performs diagnostic and therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy, enteroscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography to manage complex digestive and biliary conditions.
Clinical Hepatology and Liver Care
Dr Shivakumar manages chronic liver diseases, including viral hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis, and hepatic encephalopathy, focusing on long-term disease stabilisation and liver health.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and GI Bleeding
He provides medical therapy for ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and functional bowel disorders, while delivering emergency endoscopic interventions for acute gastrointestinal bleeding.
Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders
He treats acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic pseudocysts, and bile duct obstructions using advanced endoscopic evaluation and medical therapy.
Awards, Research, and Publications
He received the Young Investigator Award at the International Liver Congress in Paris in 2018 and the Plenary Award at the Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver.
He has authored multiple research papers on liver cirrhosis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and pancreatitis in indexed medical journals.
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Dr. Shivakumar Varakanahalli's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Shivakumar Varakanahalli performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Medical Gastroenterology
Registration Details
- Karnataka Medical Council - Registration No. (83918)
Education & Achievements
- Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MBBS)
- RNT Medical College, Udaipur (MD Internal Medicine)
- University College Of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, New Delhi (DM Gastroenterology)
Awards & Recognitions
- Young Investigator Award at the International Liver Congress, Paris (2018)
- Plenary Oral Session Award at INASL (2017)
- Grant by Liver Care Foundation for APASL, Tokyo (2016)
- First Position for North Zone in TYSA, New Delhi (2013)
Published Papers
- Correction to: Management of scope-induced type I duodenal perforations: Over-the-scope clip versus surgery
- Endoscopic ultrasound-guided cytodiagnosis of adrenal histoplasmosis with reversible cd4 t-lymphocytopenia and jejunal lymphangiectasia
- Secondary prophylaxis of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis: A double blind randomized controlled trial of L-ornithine L-aspartate versus placebo
- P-HPB-13: Spectrum of obscure common bile duct dilatation: Role of endoscopic ultrasonography
Memberships
- European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
Work Experience
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Clinic Brookefield
- Consultant - Manipal Clinic, Budigere Cross
- Consultant - Tata MD Healthcare Centre, Whitefield
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Whitefield
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Dr. Shivakumar Varakanahalli specialises in Medical Gastroenterology.
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Dr. Shivakumar Varakanahalli has 17 years of experience in Medical Gastroenterology.
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
The consultation fee of Doctor Shivakumar Varakanahalli is ₹850. A one-time registration fee may apply for first-time visits and for more information you can call on 8064370206.
Dr. Shivakumar Varakanahalli's qualifications are:
- MBBS
- MD Internal Medicine
- DM Gastroenterology
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