Digestion is a very important process taking place in a body to absorb nutrients and vitamins. Eating food and drinking water keeps us alive. The job of breaking down the food particles is done by the digestive tract. The GI tract otherwise known as the Digestive system plays an important role in obtaining nutrients for the body. Problems related to indigestion can cause serious discomfort to people. Any problems related to digestion should be consulted with a gastroenterologist. A gastroenterologist is a medical practitioner who majors in the treatment and diagnosis of illnesses related to the gastrointestinal tract (GI Tract). They are professionals who has specialized training and experience in managing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract – the stomach, intestines, esophagus, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum. Here is the list of top 10 best Gastroenterologists in Amritsar.
Top 10 Best Gastroenterologists in Amritsar
Dr. Jagtesh Singh Sidhu
Dr. Jagtesh Singh Sidhu is a Gastroenterologist, Consultant Physician and General Physician in Amritsar. He has an experience of 14 years in these fields. He completed MBBS from Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab in 1992, MD – Medicine from Govt. Medical College, Amritsar (Punjab, India) in 2000 and Fellowship in Gastroenterology from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi in 2001. Doctor is very friendly and very politely diagnosed and understands the problem and prescribes treatment which will be very useful in recovery. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Piles Treatment (Non Surgical), Hepatitis B and C, Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic, Chronic Liver Disease and Vomit blood etc. You can consult with the doctor at Dr.J.S. Sidhu Gastro Clinic in Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar from MON – WED, FRI – SAT 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. He charges Rs. 400 per consultation. The contact address and phone number is given below.
Address: Dr.J.S. Sidhu Gastro Clinic, Smt.Paarvati Devi Hospital, A-Block, Amritsar.
Contact Number: +(91)-183-5063300, 2279900
Dr. Amitabh Mohan
Dr. Amitabh Mohan Jerath is a Gastroenterologist practicing at Fortis Hospital – Amritsar. Dr. Amitabh Mohan Jerath has performed more than 40,000 Endoscopic procedures including 2500 ERCP procedures over 16 years. Running a highly successfully ERCP program with a high success rate of over 98%. He is Highly experienced in handling serious emergencies like Pancreatitis, G.I. & Bleeding, Alcohol or non-alcoholic Liver failure, Cholangitis etc. He has treated more than 450 patients of Hepatitis C using pegylated Interferon. Running Hepatitis B treatment clinics with Hepatitis counseling sessions. He is available from MON, WED, SAT 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM & 02:30 PM – 04:00 PM at a fee of Rs. 750. The address and contact numbers are given below.
Address: Fortis Escorts Hospital – Amritsar, Majitha – Verka Bypass Road, Amritsar.
Contact Number: 0183 301 2222
Dr. Gurbilas P. Singh
Dr. Gurbilas P. Singh is trained in Gastroenterology and Hepatology from the Southwest Deanery, UK. He is also trained in General Internal Medicine (dual accreditation) along with this and his basic medical training is from Eastern Deanery (Cambridge/ Norwich) UK. He is fully competent endoscopist, trained for diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy. He is available at Fortis Hospital – Amritsar on Tues, Thurs and Fri from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM. He charges Rs. 750 per consultation. To book an appointment in advance contact the following phone number.
Address: Fortis Escorts Hospital – Amritsar, Majitha – Verka Bypass Road, Amritsar.
Contact Number: 0183 301 2222
Dr Jagdeep Singh
Dr. Jagdeep is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist practicing since 1998. He is very polite and patient-friendly doctor. His qualifications are MBBS, MD (Medicine) and DM (Gastroenterology). His specialisations are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroparesis, Hepatitis C, Gallstone Disease, Alcoholic Liver Disease and Acute/Chronic Pancreatitis. He is available at Medicaid Hospitals from MON – FRI 01:00 PM to 06:00 PM. He charges Rs.200 per consultation. You can consult him only by appointment. Contact the following numbers to book appointments.
Address: Medicaid Hospital, 102, CIRCULAR ROAD, NEAR RATTAN SINGH CHOWK, Amritsar, Punjab 143001, India.
Contact Number: +91 97797 90077.
Dr Mohit sharma
Dr Mohit sharma is the first qualified Surgical Gastroenterologist In Amritsar, Punjab. He did his DNB Surgical Gastroenterology from Cochin, Kerala. He has 15 years of experience as surgical specialist. He specializes in performing laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgeries, bariatric surgery and Hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery. You can visit him at his clinic from MON – SAT 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM at a fee of Rs.300. To book appointment in advance, contact the following address and contact numbers.
Address: Dr. Mohit Sharma Clinic, Amritsar #1843, New State Bank Colony, Race Course Road, Amritsar, Punjab – 143001.
Contact Number: 017 2334 9402
Dr. Vikas Gupta
Dr. Vikas Gupta is an accomplished Gastroenterologist from Amritsar with key skills in Chronic Diarrhoea, Celiac and Hepatitis, his areas of interest. Dr. Gupta’s practice since 2007 provides him with broad experience in his field of speciality which helps him for diagnosing conditions related to the digestive system and liver. Dr. Gupta has pursued MBBS and MD (Med) courses followed by Fellowship training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy undertaken at Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai. One can seek his consultation at Gastrocare (Amritsar) where he is available on selective days during fixed morning to evening hours (10 AM – 7PM). He charges Rs.300. His clinic address and contact number is given below.
Address: 9, The Mall, Mall Road, Near Celebration Mall, Opp. Police Commissioner House, Sehaj Avenue, Amritsar, Punjab 143001.
Contact Number: 098153 97901.
Dr. Darpan Bansal
Dr. Darpan Bansal is a Laparoscopic Surgeon in Amritsar Bus Stand, Amritsar and has an experience of 7 years in this field. Dr. Darpan Bansal practices at Bhatia Nursing Home in Amritsar Bus Stand, Amritsar. She completed MS – General Surgery from Amritsar Medical College in 2009. She is very kind doctor. She explains the problems well and gives suggestions for the patients to choose the comfortable treatment. She is available at Bhatia Nursing Home on MON – FRI from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, SAT from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM and SUN from 11:15 AM – 7:00 PM. She takes Rs.200 as consultation fee. You can visit her at the clinic or book an appointment and consult her. The address and contact number is given below.
Address: Bhatia Nursing Home, 20, Kashmir Ave Road, Krishna Nagar, Landmark : Near Celebration Mall, Amritsar.
Contact Number: 017 2334 9402, 098729 80250.
Conclusion
Eating the right food at right time is itself a medicine. Take good care of your health by eating right foods. Taking proper care of the digestive tract is a way to live healthily and with comfort. A good stomach means a healthy inner body. With proper nutrients and vitamins in the body, the whole system will perform well without any problems. Consult with the gastroenterologists in case of any emergencies regarding to digestion.
Written By: Pavithra S M.