Department Of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
The Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at KIMS is staffed by a team of highly experienced and renowned gastroenterologists. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide comprehensive high-end clinical care and emergency services for patients with disorders of the digestive tract, liver, and pancreato-biliary system. We offer both basic and advanced endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Services Offered
Our department provides a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including:
- Diagnostic Services:
- Upper GI endoscopy & colonoscopy
- Paediatric endoscopy for small children
- Enteroscopy for unexplained anemia, GI bleeding, and diarrhea
- Capsule endoscopy
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound
- Breath tests for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and H. pylori infection
- Therapeutic Procedures:
- Sclerotherapy, variceal banding, coagulation, and hemoclip application for GI bleeding
- Dilatation of narrowed food passage
- Polypectomy for tumor removal without surgery
- Liver biopsy (USG guided percutaneous and trans-jugular)
- Pneumatic balloon dilatation of Achalasia Cardia
- Per-Oral Endoscopy Myotomy (POEM)
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
- ERCP for bile duct stone removal, biliary stricture dilatation, and stent placement
- Pancreatic ERCP for stone removal and stent placement
- Metallic stenting for biliary, esophageal, pyloric, enteral, and colonic conditions
- Endoscopic cystogastrostomy and necrosectomy for pancreatic conditions
- Radiologic angioembolization for uncontrolled GI bleeding
- Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage for obstructive jaundice
- Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) for various liver conditions
- Loco-regional treatments for liver cancer such as TACE
Facilities
State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Tools
Advanced equipment for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Patient-Centered Care Approach
Focused on individualized care and patient well-being.
Olympus Endoscopy Processors
High-quality imaging for precise endoscopic procedures.
Echoendoscope (ME2 Prime)
Enhanced imaging for detailed internal assessments.
Therapeutic Video Duodenoscopes
Specialized scopes for effective therapeutic interventions.
Automatic Endoscopy Reprocessors
Ensures thorough and efficient cleaning of endoscopes.
Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Ramesh Uddarraju
Gastroentrology

Dr. Pruthui Prabhudev
Gastroentrology
