Dr. Akash Gandotra

Dr Akash Gandotra is a highly distinguished and exceptionally skilled medical professional, bringing 15 years of vast clinical experience to the highly specialised fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, and bariatric endoscopy.

He currently serves as a Consultant Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist at the premier Paras Hospital in Panchkula and Paras MedCentre in Mohali.

Backed by a phenomenal academic foundation, he holds an MD in Internal Medicine and a highly prestigious DM in Hepatology from the globally renowned PGIMER, Chandigarh, further solidifying his medical authority with an advanced Fellowship in Bariatric Endoscopy.

He is universally recognised for his authoritative clinical approach toward managing severe liver cirrhosis, executing complex advanced endoscopic procedures (ERCP and EUS), and performing revolutionary non-surgical weight-loss interventions like Intragastric Balloon placements.

Dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based digestive care while successfully executing over 2500 advanced procedures, he consults fluently in English and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Akash Gandotra provides highly precise, patient-centric medical interventions for individuals battling severe liver diseases, complex gastrointestinal disorders, and metabolic conditions across the Tricity region.

Hepatology and Liver Cirrhosis

Patients suffering from severe liver cirrhosis, advanced alcohol-related liver failure, fatty liver disease, or debilitating hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) demand elite, highly accurate medical execution. Dr Akash provides authoritative liver care:

• Comprehensive medical management of advanced liver cirrhosis
• Targeted therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Liver Cancer)
• Precision management of alcohol-related and metabolic liver diseases

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

Individuals battling chronic gastritis, severe acid reflux (GERD), unexplained stomach pain, or complex bile duct obstructions (gallstones) require deeply empathetic and precise diagnostic intervention. Dr Akash offers expert endoscopic management:

• Advanced Diagnostic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for bile duct issues
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) for complex GI tumour staging

Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy

Patients suffering from severe obesity or uncontrolled metabolic disorders who seek non-surgical weight loss solutions require highly decisive, minimally invasive medical intervention. Dr Akash is an expert in endobariatrics:

• Intragastric Balloon Placement (e.g., Orbera 365) for non-surgical weight loss
• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
• Minimally invasive metabolic disease management

Liver Transplant Medicine

Patients diagnosed with end-stage liver disease or acute liver failure requiring life-saving transplant interventions demand highly accurate, life-altering medical care. Dr Akash provides elite transplant hepatology management:

• Comprehensive Liver Transplant Evaluation and pre-transplant optimisation
• Rigorous post-transplant medical care and immunosuppression management
• Multidisciplinary coordination for complex hepatobiliary surgeries

Credentials and Academic Foundation

Showcasing his supreme medical dedication, Dr Akash Gandotra possesses an incredibly robust academic foundation representing the highest echelons of gastroenterology and hepatology training in India:

• MBBS from ASCOMS, Jammu (2011)
• MD in Internal Medicine from Government Medical College, Jammu (2017)
• DM in Hepatology from PGIMER, Chandigarh
• Fellowship in Bariatric Endoscopy

Extensive Clinical Experience 

With a highly intensive clinical background, Dr Akash has independently managed highly complex liver failures and performed thousands of advanced endoscopic procedures across top-tier Indian medical institutions. His extensive professional journey includes the following key roles:

• Senior Resident (DM Hepatology): PGIMER, Chandigarh, actively managing critical hepatobiliary care and advanced therapeutic endoscopy.
• Senior Resident (Internal Medicine): Sharda University, Gautam Buddha Nagar.
• Senior Resident (Internal Medicine): Adesh Hospital and Research Centre, Bathinda.
• Resident/Consultant (Internal Medicine): Government Medical College, Jammu.

Current Hospital Affiliations

He currently consults as a leading Consultant Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist at the following premier locations:

• Paras Hospital, Sector 22, Panchkula. (Consultation Fee: ₹1100)
• Paras MedCentre, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Mohali. (Consultation Fee: ₹700)

Prestigious Awards and Recognitions

Demonstrating his profound dedication to medical excellence and hepatology innovation, Dr Akash has achieved highly significant recognition within the national medical community:

• Best Researcher Award (2022): Honoured by the prestigious Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL) for his groundbreaking contributions to hepatology.
• Procedural Excellence: Successfully performed and managed over 2500 complex advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP and EUS.

Medical Research and Publications

Dr Akash Gandotra maintains an incredibly robust commitment to the academic advancement of hepatology and gastrointestinal health.

He is a prolific clinical researcher with multiple publications in highly reputed national and international peer-reviewed medical journals. Notably, his recent publication on "Ultra-processed foods: Implications for gastrointestinal health" highlights his deep focus on the impact of modern diets on the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function.

Book an Appointment with Dr Akash Gandotra, Gastroenterologist

For expert liver disease management, advanced therapeutic endoscopy, or non-surgical weight loss procedures, connect with HexaHealth to secure a priority appointment with Dr Akash Gandotra at Paras Hospital in Panchkula or Paras MedCentre in Mohali.