Dr. Umesh K J

Dr Umesh K J is an expert gastroenterologist in Bangalore with over 13 years of experience in medical gastroenterology, GI emergencies, advanced endoscopic procedures, inflammatory bowel disease management, and liver failure care. He currently practises as a Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.

Patients searching for the best gastroenterologist in Bangalore or a trusted GI and liver specialist near Sarjapur Road will find in Dr Umesh the CMC Vellore-trained expertise, advanced procedural skills, and patient-centred approach that ensure precise diagnosis and effective long-term care.

Whether you need expert care for GI bleeding, IBD, liver disease, bile duct conditions, or any gastrointestinal concern, he provides comprehensive, evidence-based gastroenterological care. He consults in Kannada, English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Area of Expertise

GI Emergencies and Advanced Endoscopy

Expert management of acute gastrointestinal emergencies and proficiency in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.

• GI bleeding evaluation and emergency management
• Foreign body ingestion management
• Corrosive injury assessment and care
• Cholangitis emergency management
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) for bile duct and pancreatic conditions
• EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) for advanced GI diagnostics

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Complex GI Conditions

Comprehensive evaluation and long-term management of chronic and complex gastrointestinal conditions.

• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Complex GI case evaluation and treatment planning
• Chronic gastrointestinal condition management
• Evidence-based medical therapy for GI disorders

Liver Disease and Plasma Exchange

Specialised care for acute and chronic liver conditions including advanced therapeutic interventions.

• Acute liver failure (ALF) management
• Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) care
• Plasma exchange for liver failure patients
• Chronic liver disease (CLD) evaluation and long-term management
• Cirrhosis and portal hypertension care

Professional Experience

Dr Umesh K J is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

He has previously served as an Assistant Professor at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore for two years, gaining deep clinical and academic expertise across the full spectrum of gastroenterological conditions.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2013
• MD in General Medicine from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 2018
• DM in Medical Gastroenterology from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore (Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University), 2022

Dr Umesh has published research on the efficacy of X-pert Ultra in diagnosing intestinal tuberculosis, AST to platelet ratio for predicting mortality in CLD, and a comparative study of ALBI, MELD, and CTP scores for predicting mortality in cirrhotic patients with upper GI bleeding.

He is a member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG).

Registration

• Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Registration number 141950, since 2019

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on GI bleeding, ERCP, EUS, inflammatory bowel disease, liver failure, bile duct conditions, or any gastroenterological concern in Bangalore, book an appointment with Dr Umesh K J through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.