Dr. Yashavanth H S

Dr Yashavanth H S is a highly accomplished gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist with over 14 years of experience in medical gastroenterology, hepatology, and therapeutic endoscopy.

Patients seeking a trusted gastroenterologist in Yelahanka or across Bangalore benefit from his expertise in ERCP, EUS therapeutics, POEM, and the management of complex gastrointestinal and liver disorders, supported by national and international recognition for his clinical research and academic excellence.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Yashavanth manages a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic conditions including chronic liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, biliary and pancreatic disorders, achalasia cardia, early GI cancers, bariatric endoscopy complications, and neuro-gastrointestinal motility disorders.

He has pioneered and built a full-fledged gastroenterology department at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, establishing both OPD and inpatient services.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

• Diagnostic Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) diagnostic and therapeutic
• EUS-Guided Biopsy and Therapeutics
• Early GI Cancer Screening and Endoscopic Cure
• Polypectomy and EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection)
• Variceal Banding and Sclerotherapy
• Luminal Stenting and Stricture Dilatation

ERCP and Biliary Interventions

• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
• Cholangioscopy-Guided Therapeutics
• Biliary Stone Extraction and Stenting
• Pancreatic Endotherapy
• Management of Suspected Choledocholithiasis using EUS and MRCP

Third-Space Endoscopy

• POEM (Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy) for achalasia cardia
• ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection)
• Submucosal Tunnelling Procedures

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

• Ulcerative Colitis diagnosis and management
• Crohn's Disease management
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Interventions in IBD
• NUDT-15 Prevalence Assessment in IBD

Neuro-Gastroenterology and Motility

• Oesophageal Manometry Studies
• Anorectal Manometry
• Motility Disorder Diagnosis and Management

Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy

• Endoscopic Management of Post-Sleeve Gastrectomy Leaks
• Bariatric Endoscopy Procedures
• Metabolic Endoscopy Interventions

Hepatology

• Chronic Liver Disease Management
• Decompensated Cirrhosis and AKI Assessment
• Jaundice Evaluation and Management
• Portal Hypertension Management

Professional Experience

Dr Yashavanth H S has independently managed gastroenterology OPD and inpatient care across multiple institutions. He trained under leading gastroenterology stalwarts at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology including Dr D N Reddy, Dr Manu Tandan, Dr Sundeep Lakhtakia, and Dr Mohan Ramchandani.

He actively mentors medical graduates preparing for competitive superspecialty examinations and serves as an Active Peer Reviewer for multiple international gastroenterology journals.

He has served as Faculty at GI Excellence Meet, Mumbai, as EMCEE and Organising Committee Member at ISGCON, and as a Panelist in a Liver Clinics session moderated by Dr Patrick Kamath, Bangalore (2023).

Current Practice

• Consultant, Medical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore
• Consultant, Medical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore
• Consultant, INSTINE Centre for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore

Previous Positions

• Consultant, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore
• Consultant, Trust Well Hospital, Bangalore
• Senior Registrar, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad

Education and Credentials

Degrees and Institutions

• MBBS, Father Muller Medical College (completed 2012)
• MD in General Medicine, Bangalore Medical College (completed 2016)
• DNB in General Medicine, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (completed 2016)
• DrNB in Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad (completed 2020)
• EUS WISE Fellowship
• MNAMS (Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences)

Registration: Karnataka Medical Council, Reg No 94277 (registered 2012)

Awards and Achievements

• Winner, Endoscopy Quiz, Gastroenterology Young Masters (GYM) 2020, Chennai
• Runner-Up, GI Quiz, GI Emergency Update 2019, PGIMER Chandigarh
• Winner, National Level Medicine Quiz, APICON 2016
• Winner, State Level Medicine Quiz, KAPICON 2015
• Runner-Up, Diabetes Quiz, KRSSDI 2014
• Runner-Up, Oncology Quiz, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 2014
• Travel Grant, EUS Summit, Seoul (2025)
• Travel Grant, IDDF Conference, Hong Kong, for presentation on NUDT-15 prevalence in IBD patients in India

Research and Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

• "Hemosuccus Pancreaticus: A Systematic Approach", Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2021, the world's largest cohort study on this rare condition
• "Fractional Excretion of Sodium and Urea in Differentiating Acute Kidney Injury Phenotypes in Decompensated Cirrhosis", Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, September 2021
• "Intermediate Likelihood of Choledocholithiasis: Do All Need EUS or MRCP?", Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2021
• "Clinical Utility of ESGE and ASGE Guidelines for Prediction of Suspected Choledocholithiasis in Patients Undergoing Cholecystectomy", Endoscopy Journal, February 2020
• "Endoscopic Management of Post-Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Leaks: A Single Centre Experience", Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, June 2020

Conference Presentations and Academic Contributions

• Presented research on NUDT-15 Prevalence in IBD Patients in India, IDDF Conference, Hong Kong (Travel Grant recipient)
• Presented research at the EUS Summit, Seoul (2025) (Travel Grant recipient)
• Faculty, GI Excellence Meet, Mumbai
• EMCEE and Organising Committee Member, ISGCON
• Panelist, Liver Clinics session moderated by Dr Patrick Kamath, Bangalore (2023)
• CME Talk on "Jaundice in Pregnancy", Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute

Professional Memberships

• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
• European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
• Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL)
• Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
• Society of GI Endoscopy of India (SGEI)

Languages Spoken

Dr Yashavanth H S consults patients in English, Hindi, and Kannada, ensuring clear and empathetic communication with patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds across Bangalore.

Book an Appointment with Dr Yashavanth H S, Gastroenterologist in Yelahanka, Bangalore

Book a priority appointment with Dr Yashavanth H S, a trusted gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist in Yelahanka, Bangalore, at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, or INSTINE Centre for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Nagarbhavi. Check his consultation fee and contact details on HexaHealth, and book your consultation through HexaHealth's medical experts for a smooth and hassle-free experience.