Dr. Vijay Shankar

Dr Vijay Shankar is an experienced gastroenterologist in Patna with 27 years of clinical experience in medical gastroenterology, hepatology, and gastrointestinal endoscopy.

He holds a DM in Gastroenterology from Sawai Mansingh Medical College, Jaipur and an MD in General Medicine from Patna Medical College, and has trained as Senior Resident at PMCH, Patna and the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi, one of India's most specialised liver disease institutions.

Patients looking for a gastroenterologist in Patna for liver disease, endoscopy, or gastrointestinal conditions will find that Dr Vijay Shankar brings focused superspeciality training and broad clinical experience to every consultation.

He consults in English and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Medical Gastroenterology

Dr Vijay Shankar manages the full spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions with a structured, evidence-based approach.

• Gastrointestinal Disease evaluation and management
• Inflammatory bowel disease assessment and treatment
• Peptic ulcer disease and acid-related conditions
• Upper and lower gastrointestinal disorder management

Hepatology and Liver Disease

With training at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi, Dr Shankar has focused expertise in liver disease management.

• Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis management
• Hepatitis evaluation and treatment
• Fatty Liver Disease evaluation and management
• Liver failure assessment and care
• Biliary conditions and hepatobiliary disease management

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Dr Vijay Shankar performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures as part of his gastroenterology practice.

• Upper GI Endoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
• Colonoscopy for lower gastrointestinal evaluation
• Therapeutic endoscopic interventions

Credentials and Trust Signals

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Sri Krishna Medical College (1999)
• MD General Medicine, Patna Medical College (2006)
• DM Gastroenterology, Sawai Mansingh Medical College, Jaipur (2013)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association

Current Hospital Affiliations in Patna

Dr Vijay Shankar currently sees patients at:

• Gut and Gynae Clinic, Rukanpura, Patna

Book an Appointment with Dr Vijay Shankar in Patna

If you are looking for a trusted gastroenterologist in Patna for liver disease, endoscopy, or gastrointestinal care, Dr Vijay Shankar is available for consultations at Gut and Gynae Clinic, Rukanpura. To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment, visit HexaHealth for a smooth and straightforward booking experience.