Dr. Megha Rustagi

Dr Megha Rustagi is a dedicated paediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist in Ghaziabad with over 10 years of clinical experience in managing digestive disorders, liver diseases, nutritional deficiencies, chronic diarrhoea, food allergies, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and liver transplant care in children.

She currently practises as a Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition, and Liver Transplant at Manipal Hospital, Pandav Nagar, Ghaziabad, Sarvodaya Hospital, Gaur City 2, and Medident Multicare Clinic, Shastri Nagar, providing specialised digestive and liver care for infants, children, and adolescents.

If you are searching for the best paediatric gastroenterologist in Ghaziabad or a trusted children's liver specialist in Delhi-NCR, Dr Megha Rustagi is one of the few sub-specialists in the region trained in both paediatric GI endoscopy and liver transplant care, with the kind of gentle, patient approach that puts anxious parents and young patients at ease.

She consults in English and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Megha Rustagi is widely regarded as one of the best paediatric gastroenterologists in Ghaziabad for managing complex digestive, liver, and nutritional conditions in children.

Paediatric Gastroenterology and Digestive Disorders

• GERD (acid reflux in children)
• Chronic diarrhoea and chronic constipation
• Food allergy evaluation and management
• Celiac disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including very early onset IBD
• Pancreatitis in children

Paediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplant Care

• Hepatitis and chronic liver disease management
• Liver transplant evaluation and care
• Liver biopsy
• Jaundice and liver disorder evaluation in children

Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, and Paediatric Nutrition

• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy in children
• Paediatric colonoscopy
• Foreign body removal
• Nutritional deficiency evaluation and management
• Feeding difficulties and growth concern assessment

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Pandav Nagar, Ghaziabad
• Consultant, Sarvodaya Hospital, Gaur City 2
• Consultant, Medident Multicare Clinic, Shastri Nagar

Past Affiliations:

• Fellow, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
• Fellow, Paediatric Gastroenterology, Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital, Mumbai
• Consultant, Kalawati Saran Children Hospital, New Delhi
• Consultant, Yashoda Superspeciality Hospital, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad

With 10 years of experience, Dr Megha Rustagi has managed thousands of complex paediatric digestive and liver cases and is the foremost paediatric gastroenterologist in Ghaziabad and Greater Noida West.

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Jhalawar Medical College (Rajasthan University of Health Sciences), 2016
• MD in Paediatrics from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2020

Dr Megha Rustagi completed her ISPGHAN Fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and MUHS Fellowship in Paediatric Gastroenterology from Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital, Mumbai, gaining advanced training in paediatric endoscopy, liver diseases, and nutritional management.

Awards and Recognitions

• Young Investigator Award, European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Conference, 2025
• 1st Prize, Poster Presentation, MAHAPEDICRITICON 2019
• 2nd Prize, Paper Presentation, MAHAPEDICRITICON 2019
• Paper Presentation at ISPGHAN Conference 2024 on very early onset IBD

Research and Publications

Dr Megha Rustagi has published in journals including Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine, International Journal of Health Sciences, Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal, and Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology Reports.

Her research covers acute respiratory distress in infants, thyroid profile in critically ill children, caffeine versus aminophylline for prematurity apnoea, and Plummer Vinson syndrome with endoscopic balloon dilatation.

Medical Registration

• Delhi Medical Council (DMC 78684)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ISPGHAN)

Book an Appointment

Consult Dr Megha Rustagi at Manipal Hospital, Pandav Nagar, Ghaziabad. Book instantly via HexaHealth for priority appointments and expert care for childhood digestive disorders, liver diseases, food allergies, celiac disease, IBD, endoscopy, or any paediatric GI and liver concern.