Dr. Veerendra Sandur

Dr Veerendra Sandur is a senior gastroenterologist, hepatologist and paediatric GI specialist in Bangalore with 29 years of clinical expertise spanning advanced therapeutic endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, Spyglass cholangioscopy), hepatology and liver disease management, pre and post liver transplantation care, paediatric gastrointestinal disorders, and comprehensive adult gastroenterology.

Patients searching for the best gastroenterologist in Bangalore, a reliable liver specialist and hepatologist in Karnataka, or expert paediatric GI and ERCP doctor will find Nair Hospital DM trained, University of Toronto Hepatology fellowship credentialled, BMCRI Paediatrics Gold Medallist care for both adults and children.

Dr Sandur consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Sandur's clinical practice uniquely combines adult and paediatric gastroenterology with hepatology and transplant medicine, a dual-age capability that is genuinely rare among gastroenterologists.

Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy in Bangalore

Complex endoscopic procedures for adults and children:

• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
• Bile Duct Stone Removal
• Biliary Stenting (Plastic and Metal)
• Pancreatic Duct Stenting
• Sphincterotomy
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Diagnostic and Therapeutic
• EUS Guided Fine Needle Aspiration
• Spyglass Cholangioscopy
• Upper GI Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Polypectomy
• Variceal Band Ligation
• Endoscopic Haemostasis
• Paediatric Endoscopy (Upper and Lower GI)

Hepatology and Liver Disease in Bangalore

Comprehensive liver care, supported by Fellowship in Hepatology and Multi-Organ Transplantation from University of Toronto, Canada:

• Liver Cirrhosis Management
• Acute Liver Failure Care
• Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure Management
• Chronic Hepatitis B and C Treatment
• Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
• Alcoholic Liver Disease
• Autoimmune Liver Disease
• Portal Hypertension Management
• Ascites Management
• Hepatic Encephalopathy Treatment
• Hepatocellular Carcinoma Surveillance
• Jaundice Evaluation

Liver Transplantation Care in Bangalore

Pre and post transplant hepatology, supported by University of Toronto Fellowship:

• Pre Liver Transplant Assessment and Optimisation
• Live Liver Donor Evaluation Coordination
• Post Liver Transplant Long Term Follow up
• Post Transplant Immunosuppression Management
• Post Transplant Complication Monitoring

Paediatric Gastroenterology in Bangalore

GI and liver care for children, supported by MD Paediatrics from BMCRI and DNB Paediatrics:

• Paediatric GERD Evaluation and Treatment
• Paediatric Endoscopy (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)
• Paediatric ERCP Coordination
• Childhood Chronic Diarrhoea Evaluation
• Paediatric Liver Disease
• Paediatric Jaundice Evaluation
• Failure to Thrive GI Assessment
• Coeliac Disease Evaluation
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children
• Paediatric Constipation Management

General Gastroenterology

Common digestive conditions for adults:

• GERD and Acid Reflux
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease)
• Chronic Diarrhoea and Constipation
• Gallstone Disease Evaluation
• Pancreatitis (Acute and Chronic)
• Abdominal Pain Evaluation

Conditions Treated

• Bile Duct Stones and Biliary Strictures
• Pancreatic Disease
• Liver Cirrhosis and Liver Failure
• Hepatitis B and C
• Fatty Liver Disease
• Portal Hypertension and Variceal Bleeding
• Liver Transplant Recipients
• Paediatric GI Disorders
• Paediatric Liver Disease
• GERD, IBS, and IBD
• GI Bleeding

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Medical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1250
• Previous Consultant, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, Westgate Medical Centre and Diagnostics, Bangalore

His gold medal and university rank holder status throughout his academic career reflects consistent academic excellence across every training stage. He has led multidisciplinary teams, mentored junior doctors, and initiated quality improvement measures. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences, receiving awards for academic excellence and best presentations.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary (1997)
• MD Paediatrics from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore (2001) (Gold Medallist, University Rank Holder)
• DNB Paediatrics from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2003)
• DM Gastroenterology from Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai (2007)
• Fellowship in Hepatology and Multi-Organ Transplantation (FHMOT) from University of Toronto, Canada

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 45674 (1997)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
• Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP)

BMCRI Gold Medallist Paediatrician Turned Nair Hospital Gastroenterologist with University of Toronto Hepatology Fellowship and Dual Adult-Paediatric GI Capability

Gastroenterology and hepatology is a sub specialty where the rare combination of formal paediatric training, adult gastroenterology DM, and international hepatology and transplant fellowship creates a practice profile that can serve both children and adults with complex GI and liver conditions, a capability that most gastroenterologists do not carry.

Dr Sandur's pathway is genuinely unusual: MD Paediatrics from BMCRI (Gold Medallist, University Rank Holder) and DNB Paediatrics built foundational paediatric clinical depth, followed by DM Gastroenterology from Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai for formal adult gastroenterology training, culminating in Fellowship in Hepatology and Multi-Organ Transplantation from the University of Toronto, Canada.

This paediatrics → gastroenterology → international hepatology fellowship trajectory enables him to offer advanced therapeutic endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, Spyglass) for both adults and children, alongside comprehensive hepatology including pre and post liver transplant care. His gold medal and university rank holder record throughout his academic career confirms consistent academic distinction.

Combined with ISG and IAP memberships (reflecting dual gastroenterology and paediatric professional engagement), prior tenure at Aster RV Hospital, and current practice at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road (₹1250) with multilingual consultation in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu, this depth of dual adult-paediatric gastroenterology with international hepatology credentialling is now offered through Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road.

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