Dr. Rajesh Kumar Padhan

Dr Rajesh Kumar Padhan is a senior Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Gurugram with 23 years of clinical experience, currently serving as Chief of Academic and Training, Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Artemis Hospitals.

With a DM in Gastroenterology from AIIMS, New Delhi and fellowship training in Transplant Hepatology, he brings advanced expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic disorders, and liver transplant care.

Patients searching for a gastroenterology doctor in Gurgaon for IBD management, advanced endoscopy such as ERCP or EUS, or specialised hepatology consultation frequently consult him for comprehensive digestive and liver care.

Area of Expertise

Dr Rajesh Kumar Padhan specialises in complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders with focused clinical depth in IBD, pancreatic disease, and transplant hepatology.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Intestinal Disorders

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease including complex and long standing cases
• Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
• Pelvic floor dyssynergia
• Irritable bowel syndrome

Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Disorders

• Acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Other pancreatic disorders
• Hepatobiliary diseases
• Acute liver failure
• Cirrhosis of liver

Liver Transplantation and Hepatology

• Pre transplant liver evaluation
• Post transplant care including ERCP procedures
• Transplant hepatology

Gastrointestinal Disorders and Malignancy

• Digestive and gastrointestinal disorders
• Gastrointestinal malignancy
• Obesity related gastrointestinal concerns

Procedures and Interventions

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

• Upper GI Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Enteroscopy
• ERCP
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
• Percutaneous Endoscopic Necrosectomy
• Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

Professional Experience

• AIIMS, New Delhi, Senior Resident
• Apollo Hospital, Registrar
• IMS and SUM Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed University, Assistant Professor
• Max Hospital, Consultant
• W Pratiksha Hospital, Consultant
• Marengo Asia Hospital, Gurugram, Consultant

During his tenure at Max Hospital, he worked closely with the liver transplant team, contributing to pre and post transplant care including post transplant ERCP. He also played a key role in establishing centres of excellence and advanced endoscopy suites at W Pratiksha and Marengo Asia Hospitals.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, 2003
• MD Internal Medicine, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, 2008
• DM Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2014
• Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology
• DHA Licensed Consultant Gastroenterology, Dubai

Professional Memberships

• American College of Gastroenterology
• Indian Society of Gastroenterology
• Indian National Association for Study of the Liver (INASL)
• Indian Pancreatic Club
• American Pancreatic Association
• Indian Medical Association

Awards, Academic Contributions and Publications

Dr Rajesh Kumar Padhan has authored over 20 publications in national and international peer reviewed journals and has presented his research at multiple national and international medical forums.

Selected Publications

1. Padhan RK, Kedia S, Garg SK, et al. Long term disease course and pregnancy outcomes in women with inflammatory bowel disease: An Indian cohort study. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2017;62(8):2054-2062.
   

2. Padhan RK, Das P, Shalimar. Primary hepatic lymphoma. Tropical Gastroenterology. 2015;36(1):14-20.

3. Padhan RK, Nongthombam SK, Venuthurimilli A, et al. Assessment of safety and efficacy of an indigenous self expandable fully covered esophageal metal stent for palliation of esophageal cancer. Indian Journal of Cancer. 2016;53(4):534-537
   

Why Consult Dr Rajesh Kumar Padhan

Dr Rajesh Kumar Padhan combines advanced superspecialty training from AIIMS New Delhi with focused fellowship experience in transplant hepatology and extensive hands on expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP, EUS, and percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy.

His active involvement in dedicated IBD and pancreas clinics, liver transplant care, and academic training of postgraduate gastroenterologists positions him as a clinically comprehensive and academically engaged specialist in Gurugram.

Book an Appointment with Dr Rajesh Kumar Padhan, Gastroenterologist in Gurugram

Dr Rajesh Kumar Padhan, Chief of Academic and Training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, consults at Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, and Centre for Digestive Care, Sector 46, Gurugram. To book a priority appointment, check consultation availability, or connect for a seamless experience, reach out via HexaHealth.