Dr. Karan Bhargav

Dr Karan Bhargav is a dedicated gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and therapeutic endoscopist in Patna with 14 years of clinical expertise spanning advanced therapeutic endoscopy, pancreato-biliary disease, GI bleed emergencies, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Patients searching for the best gastroenterologist in Patna, a reliable ERCP and EUS specialist in Bihar, or expert IBD doctor for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease will find evidence-based, procedure-led digestive care. Dr Bhargav consults in English.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Bhargav's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology — from routine diagnostic endoscopy through advanced therapeutic procedures including ERCP and EUS, complex pancreato-biliary intervention, GI bleed emergencies, IBD management, and liver disease care.

Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy in Patna

Therapeutic endoscopic procedures delivered with high case volume across upper GI, lower GI, and pancreato-biliary intervention:

• Upper GI Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Diagnostic and Therapeutic
• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
• Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
• Polypectomy
• Variceal Banding
• Endoscopic Sclerotherapy
• Argon Plasma Coagulation
• Foreign Body Removal

Pancreato-Biliary Disease in Patna

Sub-specialty management of complex bile duct, gallbladder, and pancreatic conditions, including endoscopic intervention through ERCP and EUS:

• Bile Duct Stone Removal via ERCP
• Biliary Stricture Management
• Biliary and Pancreatic Stenting
• Cholangitis Management
• Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis Care
• Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drainage
• EUS-Guided Pancreatic Fluid Collection Drainage
• Gallbladder Disease Evaluation
• Pre-Surgical Pancreato-Biliary Workup

GI Bleed Emergency Management in Patna

Acute care for upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding, with endoscopic haemostasis as the first-line intervention:

• Upper GI Bleed Endoscopic Haemostasis
• Lower GI Bleed Evaluation and Management
• Variceal Bleeding Management
• Peptic Ulcer Bleed Treatment
• Endoscopic Clipping and Banding
• Sclerotherapy for Bleeding Vessels
• ICU-Coordinated GI Bleed Care

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care in Patna

Long-term management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, with active academic research engagement in the field:

• Crohn's Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
• Ulcerative Colitis Management
• Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis Care
• Biologic Therapy Initiation and Monitoring
• Immunomodulator Therapy
• Surveillance Colonoscopy for IBD
• IBD-Related Complication Management
• Pre-Operative IBD Assessment

Liver Disease and Hepatology

Evaluation and management of liver conditions including cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, and fatty liver disease:

• Liver Cirrhosis Management
• Hepatitis B and C Treatment
• Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Care
• Alcoholic Liver Disease Management
• Portal Hypertension Care
• Ascites Management
• Variceal Bleeding Prevention
• Pre-Liver Transplant Workup

General Gastroenterology

Common digestive conditions evaluated and managed across outpatient practice:

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Helicobacter Pylori Eradication
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Management
• Chronic Constipation Evaluation
• Chronic Diarrhoea Workup
• Coeliac Disease Diagnosis
• Functional Bowel Disorders

Conditions Treated

• GERD and Acid Reflux
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis)
• Liver Cirrhosis
• Hepatitis B and C
• Pancreatitis (Acute and Chronic)
• Bile Duct and Gallstone Disease
• Upper and Lower GI Bleeding
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Pancreatic Pseudocyst

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant, Department of Gastroenterology, Paras HMRI Hospital, Indrapuri, Patna — Consultation Fee: ₹800

His clinical track record includes thousands of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures spanning endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, and EUS, with sustained focus on complex pancreato-biliary cases and GI bleed emergencies. He holds a profound academic interest in inflammatory bowel disease, with ongoing research engagement in IBD pathophysiology and clinical management. His practice combines high procedural volume with the kind of academic depth that supports evidence-based clinical decisions for IBD and complex hepatology cases.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore (2012)
• MD General Medicine from Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University (2017)
• DM Medical Gastroenterology from West Bengal University of Health Sciences (2022)
• Registered with Bihar Medical Council, Registration Number 57402 (2023)

Thousands of ERCP, EUS, and Therapeutic Endoscopy Procedures Performed

Procedural volume is the single most reliable proxy for safety and outcome in advanced therapeutic endoscopy — ERCP, EUS, EMR, and ESD all carry meaningful complication risk in low-volume hands and become substantially safer in operators who perform them in high numbers.

Dr Bhargav's track record of thousands of endoscopic and colonoscopic procedures, including a large volume of ERCP and EUS, places his practice in the operator-experience tier where complex pancreato-biliary intervention can be offered with confidence. Combined with his academic interest in IBD and active engagement in the field's research, this depth of procedural and clinical sub-specialty expertise is now available locally through Paras HMRI Hospital, Indrapuri.

Book an Appointment

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