Dr. M Asha Subba Lakshmi

Dr M Asha Subba Lakshmi is the Clinical Director and Head of Medical Gastroenterology at CARE Hospital, Hitec City, and Anvi Gastro and Liver Clinic, Khajaguda, Hyderabad, with 40 years of clinical experience in advanced gastroenterology, hepatology, and interventional endoscopy.

Dr M A Subba Lakshmi has performed over 2 lakh diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including ERCP, EUS, biliary and pancreatic endotherapy, and bariatric balloon placements, and has treated over 25,000 cases of inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr M Asha Subba Lakshmi is the recipient of the Times of India Award for Professional Excellence in the Category of Legend in Gastroenterology, the Patients Best Doctor Award by Continental Hospitals, and multiple other prestigious recognitions for her outstanding contributions to the field of gastroenterology and endoscopy.

Areas of Expertise

Dr M Asha Subba Lakshmi specialises in medical gastroenterology, with strong expertise across advanced therapeutic endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, hepatology, liver transplant support, inflammatory bowel disease, and paediatric gastroenterology.

Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy and ERCP

She performs a comprehensive range of advanced endoscopic procedures including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP with biliary and pancreatic sphincterotomies, biliary stenting, metal stenting of the oesophagus, stomach, bile duct and pancreas, balloon dilatation of oesophageal.

Endoscopic Ultrasound and EUS-Guided Interventions

Dr M Asha Subba Lakshmi performs diagnostic and therapeutic EUS including EUS-guided fine needle aspiration, cyst aspirations, drainage of pseudocysts, and endoscopic and EUS-guided drainage of pancreatic and sub-diaphragmatic collections, providing precise and minimally invasive management of complex pancreaticobiliary and pancreatic conditions.

Hepatology and Liver Disease Management

She provides comprehensive hepatology care including management of liver cirrhosis, hepatitis B and C, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, and has been actively involved in liver transplant teams at leading hospitals in Hyderabad, with clinical attachments in liver intensive care at King's College Hospital, London, and liver transplantation training at UCSF, San Francisco.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Gastrointestinal Disorders

She provides expert management of inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, along with irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcers, GERD, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, bile duct stones, celiac disease, gastroparesis, and other gastrointestinal conditions requiring comprehensive medical and endoscopic management.

Capsule Endoscopy and Bariatric Endoscopy

She performs capsule endoscopy and balloon enteroscopy for small bowel evaluation, along with endoscopic bariatric balloon placements, prophylactic pancreatic stenting for difficult CBD cannulation, and ERCP in pregnancy, providing advanced endoscopic solutions for a wide range of complex gastrointestinal conditions.

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations

Clinical Director and Head at CARE Hospital, Hitec City, Hyderabad
Clinical Director and Head of Department at Anvi Gastro and Liver Clinic, Khajaguda, Hyderabad

Previous Affiliations

Head of Department and Director at Continental Hospitals, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad
Director and Head of Department at Maxcure Hospitals, Madhapur, Hyderabad
Head of Department and Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
Associate Professor at Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
Assistant Professor at Osmania Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad
Consultant at Mediciti Hospitals, Hyderabad
Consultant at CDR Hospitals, Hyderabad

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS – Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 1986
• MD General Medicine – Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, 1993
• DM Gastroenterology – Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, 1998
• Training in Endoscopic Ultrasound – University of California, San Diego, 2006
• Training in Liver Transplantation and Hepatology – University of California, San Francisco, 2014
• Hyderabad Medical Council – Registration No. HMC11954, 1987

Memberships

• Indian Society of Gastroenterology
• Association of Physicians of India
• Indian Medical Association
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Telugu

Awards and Recognitions

• Best Paper Award – Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India for the paper titled Precut vs Needle Knife Sphincterotomy in Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases, 1997
• Sujana Award for Professional Excellence in the Field of Medicine, 2016
• Award for Professional Excellence – Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, 2014
• Times of India Award for Professional Excellence in the Category Legend in Gastroenterology, 2017
• Patients Best Doctor Award – Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, 2017

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