Answer box: Dr Raman Garg, a surgical gastroenterologist at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI), Power House Road, Bathinda, Punjab, India, treats patients from 17 towns within about 80 km, from Goniana Mandi (12 km) to Barnala (70 km). Find your town below, see the drive time, then WhatsApp your reports before you travel.
Towns we serve around Bathinda
If you search for a gastro doctor near me and live in the Malwa belt, the nearest surgical gastroenterologist is in Bathinda. The table below gives the road distance and usual drive time from your town to BGCI. Tap your town for a page written for people from there.
| Town | Distance from BGCI | Usual drive time | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goniana Mandi | 12 km | 20 min | Gastro doctor in Goniana Mandi |
| Bhucho Mandi | 20 km | 30 min | Gastro doctor in Bhucho Mandi |
| Nathana | 20 km | 30 min | Gastro doctor in Nathana |
| Raman Mandi | 28 km | 40 min | Gastro doctor in Raman Mandi |
| Rampura Phul | 30 km | 40 min | Gastro doctor in Rampura Phul |
| Maur Mandi | 30 km | 40 min | Gastro doctor in Maur Mandi |
| Talwandi Sabo | 30 km | 45 min | Gastro doctor in Talwandi Sabo |
| Bhagta Bhai Ka | 35 km | 50 min | Gastro doctor in Bhagta Bhai Ka |
| Giddarbaha | 45 km | 1 hr | Gastro doctor in Giddarbaha |
| Kotkapura | 50 km | 1 hr | Gastro doctor in Kotkapura |
| Mansa | 50 km | 1 hr | Gastro doctor in Mansa |
| Muktsar | 55 km | 1 hr 10 min | Gastro doctor in Muktsar |
| Dabwali | 55 km | 1 hr 10 min | Gastro doctor in Dabwali |
| Malout | 60 km | 1 hr 15 min | Gastro doctor in Malout |
| Budhlada | 65 km | 1 hr 20 min | Gastro doctor in Budhlada |
| Faridkot | 65 km | 1 hr 20 min | Gastro doctor in Faridkot |
| Barnala | 70 km | 1 hr 30 min | Gastro doctor in Barnala |
Distances and times are about, by road. Traffic, crop season and fog can add time, so leave early on the day of your visit.
Why people from these towns choose Bathinda for stomach and gut care
Most small towns have a good general doctor, but a serious pet problem often needs three things in one place: a scope test, a surgeon and a laboratory. Without that, a patient is sent from one town to the next with a file of reports and no clear plan.
Dr Raman Garg is a surgical gastroenterologist. In plain words, he is a stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas specialist who also operates. So the same doctor who examines you can decide whether you need medicines, a scope test or surgery, and do it. A 45 year old farmer from Rampura Phul with pain after fatty meals does not need to see a physician first, then a surgeon, then a lab. One visit can settle the plan.
BGCI has a modern laparoscopic operation theatre, an advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite, a fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory, comfortable patient rooms, 24/7 emergency care support and a cashless insurance desk. Dr Raman Garg is the first surgical gastroenterologist in the Malwa belt of Punjab, with 20+ years of experience and 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries.
Near ring: towns up to 35 km (under 50 minutes)
Goniana Mandi, Bhucho Mandi, Nathana, Raman Mandi, Rampura Phul, Maur Mandi, Talwandi Sabo and Bhagta Bhai Ka fall here. For these towns, Bathinda is a short ride. Many patients come in the morning, finish the OPD and tests, and are back home before dark.
A shopkeeper from Maur Mandi with burning in the chest every night can reach BGCI in about 40 minutes, have an upper GI endoscopy (a thin camera test of the food pipe and stomach) the same day if Dr Raman Garg advises it, and carry the report home. A devotee from Talwandi Sabo, close to Damdama Sahib, can plan the visit around the 45 minute drive.
For acidity and gas or stomach pain, one OPD day is often enough to start treatment.
Middle ring: towns 45 to 60 km (1 to 1 hr 15 min)
Giddarbaha, Kotkapura, Mansa, Muktsar, Dabwali and Malout sit in this band. The drive is about an hour, so a little planning helps.
- Send your old reports and ultrasound on WhatsApp first. Dr Raman Garg reviews them, so your OPD time is used for decisions, not for repeating work.
- Book a slot, so you do not wait in the morning rush.
- Ask the team whether your tests can be done the same day.
- If a procedure is advised, ask for a date that suits your farming or shop work.
A cotton grower from Mansa does not want three trips. A trader from Dabwali, on the Sirsa side in Haryana, wants to know the full cost before he leaves. Both can get these answers on a call before travel.
Far ring: towns 65 to 70 km (1 hr 20 min to 1 hr 30 min)
Budhlada, Faridkot and Barnala are the farthest on our list. Patients from here usually come for a planned reason: a second opinion before surgery, a colonoscopy, a gallbladder operation or a cancer concern. They tend to arrive with a relative and plan one full day, or stay near the hospital the night before an early procedure.
If you are unsure whether the trip is worth it, use the online pre-arrival consultation. Share your reports on WhatsApp on +91 82641-60001, and you will be told whether you need to travel at all.
How to reach BGCI from your town
BGCI is on Power House Road, near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001.
- By road: Most towns in the table join the main roads that lead into Bathinda. Use the distance column as a guide, and put BGCI, Power House Road in your phone map before you leave.
- By bus: Buses run into Bathinda from the Malwa towns. From the Bathinda bus stand you can take an auto or taxi to Power House Road.
- By train: Bathinda Junction is a major railway hub, so patients from Mansa, Faridkot, Muktsar side or Rajasthan side can reach the city by train and take a short taxi to the hospital.
- By taxi or own car: A taxi is the easiest choice for elderly patients, and for anyone coming after an endoscopy or colonoscopy, when you should not drive.
A simple one-day plan for out-of-town patients
- The evening before: send your reports on WhatsApp. If you have a scope test or surgery planned, follow the fasting advice you are given.
- Morning: leave early so you reach BGCI by 10 AM when OPD opens.
- OPD: Dr Raman Garg examines you and reviews your reports.
- Tests: blood tests, stool tests and LFT are done in the in-house laboratory. Scans such as CT, MRI, MRCP or HIDA are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and Dr Raman Garg reviews the report the same day.
- Plan: you leave knowing whether you need medicine, a repeat test or a surgery date.
- Follow-up: later reviews are by phone or video, so you do not make the trip again for every small question.
Patients from beyond these 17 towns
The 17 towns above are our main catchment, but BGCI is not limited to them. Patients also come from the Sirsa and Fazilka side, and from the Ludhiana side, usually for a second opinion or a planned surgery. NRI families in the UK, Canada, Australia and the Gulf often start with an online consultation, share reports on WhatsApp, and plan a visit around their trip home. Dr Raman Garg is also registered with the Dubai Health Authority as Physician Specialist, Gastrointestinal Surgery.
What we treat for patients from every town
- Gallstones and gallbladder problems: gallstone treatment and laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Searches like pite di pathri da ilaj and pitte ki pathri ka ilaj lead here.
- Acidity, reflux, ulcer and H pylori: acid reflux and GERD, stomach ulcer, H pylori.
- Piles, fissure and fistula: piles, fissure, fistula. Blood in stool is covered under blood in stool treatment.
- Scope tests: endoscopy and colonoscopy.
- Liver and pancreas: fatty liver, jaundice, pancreatitis.
- Appendix and hernia: appendicitis surgery and hernia surgery, with full detail on laparoscopic hernia surgery in Punjab.
- Cancer surgery of the gut: colon cancer and stomach cancer.
For the complete list, see gastro treatment in Bathinda.
Typical costs for patients coming from outside Bathinda
The price is the same wherever you live. Travel is the only extra, and it is smaller when tests and OPD happen on one day.
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPD consultation | 500 | 700 | 1,000 |
| Ultrasound abdomen | 600 | 1,000 | 1,800 |
| Upper GI endoscopy | 2,000 | 3,200 | 5,000 |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic | 4,500 | 7,000 | 12,000 |
| Laparoscopic gallbladder removal, planned | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Laparoscopic appendix removal | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Piles surgery | 35,000 | 55,000 | 85,000 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on your diagnosis, the type of procedure chosen, tests needed and your health.
OPD consultation Rs 500 to 1,000. See the full price list on gastro treatment cost in Bathinda.
Cashless insurance for patients from other towns
BGCI is empanelled with almost all major insurers and TPAs for cashless treatment, including Aditya Birla Health Insurance, Niva Bupa, Digit Insurance, Care Health Insurance, Vidal Health TPA, ICICI Lombard, Raksha TPA, Future Generali, SBI General Insurance, Oriental Insurance, Liberty General Insurance, IFFCO Tokio, Cholamandalam MS, Medi Assist TPA, and almost all other major insurers and TPAs.
- Call or WhatsApp us with your policy or card details.
- Our insurance desk checks your cover.
- The desk arranges pre-authorisation with your insurer or TPA.
- After treatment, the claim is settled between the hospital and the insurer, as per your policy terms.
Ayushman Bharat: Call us with your card details and our insurance desk will tell you the same day how your card can be used. Read more on cashless insurance for gastro treatment.
Facilities at BGCI
- Modern laparoscopic operation theatre for keyhole surgery.
- Advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite.
- Fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory.
- Comfortable patient rooms.
- 24/7 emergency care support.
- Cashless insurance desk.
- Stitchless laparoscopic technique with skin glue.
- Same-day walking and discharge within 24 hours for most keyhole surgeries.
- One surgeon from consultation to follow-up.
- Online pre-arrival consultation for out-of-town and NRI patients.
- Follow-up by phone or video.
Read more on the gastro hospital in Bathinda page.
Why patients choose Dr Raman Garg
He holds an MBBS from Government Medical College, Patiala, an MS in General Surgery from Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, and a DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. He has done a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery and advanced laparoscopy training in Seoul, South Korea, and is a member of IAGES and AMASI. He has performed 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries, including 1,000+ laparoscopic hernia repairs. Know more on the Dr Raman Garg page.
Emergency from any town
Severe belly pain that does not ease, vomiting blood, black stools, a hard swollen belly, yellow eyes with fever, or no stool and no gas with vomiting need same-day hospital care. Go to the nearest emergency room first, then call +91 82641-60001 so our team can prepare. Read the gastro emergency page. Sunday is emergency only.
How to book
- Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 or +91 99885-03800.
- Share your reports and a short note on your symptoms.
- Pick a day. OPD is Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
- Come to BGCI, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001. Or write to bgcibathinda@gmail.com.
Use the book appointment page, or meet the team at gastro doctor in Bathinda.
This page is general information; your plan is set after Dr Raman Garg examines you.
Medically reviewed by Dr Raman Garg. Last updated: 8 November 2026.
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