Dr. Avnish Kumar Seth

Dr Avnish Seth is a distinguished Head and Senior Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Delhi with 44 years of experience in advanced GI endoscopy, liver transplantation, and pioneering stool transplants.

Backed by a DM in Gastroenterology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and highly prestigious fellowships in Hepatology and Endoscopic Ultrasound from the UK and USA, he delivers exceptional expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal, liver, and biliary disorders.

He provides trusted, expert gastroenterology care at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka in Delhi, offering fluent support in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Dr (Colonel) Avnish Seth brings profound knowledge to the diagnosis and medical management of severe digestive and hepatobiliary pathologies.

His unparalleled proficiency ensures optimal recovery across a wide spectrum of complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

For patients in Delhi, Dr Seth provides precise medical strategies for conditions such as dyspepsia, complex GI bleeding, chronic diarrhea, pancreatitis, peptic ulcers, and severe gall bladder or bile duct diseases.

• Advanced endoscopic ultrasound and ERCP interventions
• Power-Spiral Enteroscopy and precision capsule endoscopy
• Specialized pediatric endoscopy and gastric balloon placement for weight management

Liver Transplantation and Hepatology

As a leading specialist in Delhi, Dr (Colonel) Avnish Seth offers comprehensive care for severe clinical pathologies like acute and chronic hepatitis (Hepatitis B and C), end-stage liver disease, and severe hepatobiliary disorders.

• Comprehensive liver transplant assessment and postoperative follow-up
• Targeted medical management of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and alcoholic hepatitis
• Pioneering deceased organ donation and organ retrieval protocols

Pioneering Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) and Gut Health

Dr Seth provides secure medical solutions for patients suffering from Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome, metabolic syndrome with obesity, and Parkinson’s Disease in Delhi.

• Pioneering Stool Transplants (Fecal Microbiota Transplant) for severe gut disorders
• Advanced medical management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Targeted microbiome restoration therapies for metabolic and neurological conditions

Credentials and Education

• MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (1982)
• MD in General Medicine from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (1989)
• DM in Medical Gastroenterology from PGIMER, Chandigarh (1995)

Dr (Colonel) Avnish Seth is registered with the Delhi Medical Council (No. 24601, 2004) and the Haryana State Medical Council (No. 7363, 2013).

Fellowships

• Fellowship in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK (2006)
• Fellowship in Advanced GI Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasound at Medical University of South Carolina and University of Alabama, USA (2011)

Professional Experience

Dr (Colonel) Avnish Seth currently serves as the Head of Medical Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka in Delhi and is the Country Head of Manipal Organ Sharing and Transplant (MOST).

Previously, he was associated with:

• Principal Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
• Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
• Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Sciences at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi
• Medical Specialist and Gastroenterologist for the Army Medical Corps

Memberships

• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
• Society of GI Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
• Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
• Indian National Association for Study of Liver (INASL)
• Liver Transplant Society of India (LTSI)
• International Society for Organ Donation and Procurement (ISODP)
• Apex Technical Committee of the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO)
• Multi-Organ Harvesting Aid Network (MOHAN) Foundation
• Eye Bank Association of India

Achievements and Talks

• Performed India’s very first Stool Transplant (Fecal Microbiota Transplant) in 2014, completing over 150 procedures to date for conditions ranging from Colitis to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Awarded the prestigious Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India in 2009 for establishing the first successful liver transplant program in an Indian Government hospital.
• Spearheaded the highly successful ‘More To Give’ campaign, reaching 68.3 million individuals and winning the ‘Health Care Awareness Campaign of the Year’ in 2016.
• Established the Armed Forces Organ Retrieval and Transplant Authority (AORTA) in 2007.
• Invited as the 'Champion of Organ Donation in India' for the 'Tribute to Life' project during the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK (2022).
• Developed the highly acclaimed S-DOT score for assessing hospital best practices in organ donation.
• Authored over 100 highly cited publications and served as the Chairman of the Restorative Institute of Gut Health and Transplant of Stool (RIGHTs).

Book an Appointment with Dr (Colonel) Avnish Seth, Gastroenterologist in Delhi

Schedule your priority consultation with Dr (Colonel) Avnish Seth at Manipal Hospital, Dwarka for expert gastrointestinal, liver, and FMT care. Check his contact details and consultation fee on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.