Dr. Satheesh Rao A K

Dr Satheesh Rao A K is a highly skilled medical gastroenterologist and hepatologist in Mysuru with 26 years of experience in digestive disorders, liver diseases, pancreatic conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, and advanced endoscopy. He currently practises as a Senior Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru.

His clinical work covers medical gastroenterology, pancreatic disorders, viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic abdominal pain, malabsorption syndromes, gastrointestinal bleeding, functional GI disorders, and paediatric liver and gastrointestinal conditions.

He has performed more than 3,000 diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopies and colonoscopies, and has experience in ERCP, capsule endoscopy, double balloon enteroscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound-assisted procedures.

Patients seeking care for acidity, abdominal pain, jaundice, pancreatitis, liver disease, IBD, chronic diarrhoea, GI bleeding, or advanced endoscopy can consult Dr Satheesh for structured evaluation and evidence-based treatment planning. He is considered among the best gastroenterologists in Mysuru for comprehensive digestive and liver care. He consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive gastroenterology care is delivered across digestive diseases, liver disorders, pancreatic conditions, paediatric GI concerns, and advanced endoscopic procedures.

Medical Gastroenterology

Diagnosis and long-term care are provided for common and complex gastrointestinal conditions.

• Chronic abdominal pain evaluation
• Dyspepsia and reflux-related symptom assessment
• Malabsorption syndromes
• Functional GI disorders
• Chronic diarrhoea and bowel-related concerns

Liver and Hepatology Care

Structured care is provided for liver diseases ranging from early-stage fatty liver to advanced cirrhosis.

• Viral hepatitis management
• Fatty liver disease care
• Liver cirrhosis evaluation and treatment
• Jaundice evaluation
• Paediatric liver disorders

Pancreatic Disorders

Focused evaluation and treatment planning are provided for acute and chronic pancreatic conditions.

• Acute pancreatitis
• Chronic pancreatitis
• Pancreatic insufficiency
• Pancreato-biliary disease assessment

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Long-term treatment and monitoring are provided for chronic inflammatory bowel conditions.

• Ulcerative colitis management
• Crohn’s disease management
• Disease monitoring and complication prevention

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Prompt assessment and endoscopic management planning are provided for GI bleeding conditions.

• Upper GI bleeding evaluation
• Lower GI bleeding evaluation
• Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment planning

Advanced and Interventional Endoscopy

Advanced endoscopic procedures are used for diagnosis, staging, and minimally invasive treatment where indicated.

• Upper GI endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP
• Capsule endoscopy
• Assisted double balloon enteroscopy
• Assisted endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• Advanced interventional endoscopic procedures

GI Motility and Functional Evaluation

Focused evaluation is offered for patients with symptoms suggestive of motility-related digestive disorders.

• GI manometry-based assessment
• Functional bowel disorder evaluation
• Reflux and unexplained GI symptom assessment

Professional Experience

Dr Satheesh Rao A K is currently associated with:

• Senior Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru

He has previously served as:

• Consultant, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, R S Naidu Nagar

Credentials, Qualifications, and Registration

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences in 2000
• MD General Medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in 2006
• DM Medical Gastroenterology from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital in 2009

Additional Training

• Training in GI manometry at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), Lucknow

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
• Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
• Karnataka Medical Council

Talks and Publications

• “Approach to Jaundice” – Karnataka Medical Journal, July 2010
• Presented a paper at Asian Pacific Digestive Week (APDW) 2018, Seoul, South Korea

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council – Registration No 55049 since 2000

Book an Appointment

For consultation on acidity, abdominal pain, jaundice, liver disease, pancreatitis, IBD, chronic diarrhoea, GI bleeding, paediatric liver disorders, ERCP, colonoscopy, or advanced endoscopy, Dr Satheesh Rao A K is available at Manipal Hospital, Mandi Mohalla, Mysuru. Book your appointment through HexaHealth for a seamless and priority consultation experience.