Digestive Specialist in Bathinda

Q: How do I know if I need to see a digestive specialist?

See a digestive specialist for: persistent abdominal pain or bloating, heartburn not responding to antacids, blood in stool or vomit, unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing, chronic diarrhoea or constipation, jaundice, or abnormal liver/pancreatic enzymes.

Your Digestive Health, Our Expertise

The digestive system — comprising the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas — is the engine of your body's nutrition and health. When any part malfunctions, it impacts your entire wellbeing. Dr. Raman Garg is Bathinda's leading digestive specialist, offering the full spectrum of gastroenterology and GI surgical care at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute.

From common digestive complaints like acidity and bloating to complex conditions like Crohn's disease, liver cirrhosis, and colorectal cancer — Dr. Garg's expertise spans the entire digestive tract. With advanced endoscopy suites and laparoscopic surgical facilities, patients receive comprehensive care without needing referral to a distant city.

The Digestive System — What We Treat

Oesophagus

GERD, Barrett's oesophagus, oesophageal cancer, achalasia, strictures

Stomach

Gastritis, peptic ulcers, H. pylori, stomach cancer, gastroparesis

Small Intestine

Crohn's disease, coeliac disease, small bowel obstruction, malabsorption

Large Intestine

Ulcerative colitis, IBS, diverticular disease, colon polyps, colorectal cancer

Rectum & Anus

Haemorrhoids, anal fissure, rectal prolapse, anal fistula, rectal cancer

Liver

Hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver abscess

Gallbladder

Gallstones, cholecystitis, biliary dyskinesia, gallbladder cancer

Pancreas

Pancreatitis (acute/chronic), pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer

Endoscopic Procedures

Dr. Raman Garg is an expert endoscopist performing the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures:

Upper GI Endoscopy (OGD)

Visualizes oesophagus, stomach, duodenum. Detects ulcers, cancer, Barrett's, H. pylori.

Colonoscopy

Complete examination of large intestine. Removes polyps, detects cancer, manages IBD.

ERCP

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography — treats bile duct stones and strictures.

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

High-resolution imaging and FNA biopsy of GI tract and adjacent organs.

Capsule Endoscopy

Swallowable camera for small bowel visualization — detects Crohn's, tumours, bleeding.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Quick evaluation of rectum and sigmoid colon. Lower risk and prep than colonoscopy.

Surgical Expertise

As a surgical gastroenterologist, Dr. Raman Garg also provides minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for GI conditions:

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
Laparoscopic appendectomy
Laparoscopic hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, incisional)
Laparoscopic colectomy (colon cancer, severe IBD)
Laparoscopic liver resection
Bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass)
Anti-reflux surgery (Nissen fundoplication)
Haemorrhoid surgery (laser / stapled haemorrhoidopexy)

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions does a digestive specialist treat?

A digestive specialist (gastroenterologist) treats all conditions affecting the digestive tract from oesophagus to anus — including GERD, gastritis, peptic ulcers, IBS, IBD, liver disease, gallstones, pancreatitis, colon polyps, colorectal cancer, and more.

What procedures does a digestive specialist perform?

Digestive specialists perform endoscopy (OGD), colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, capsule endoscopy, and various therapeutic endoscopic procedures like polypectomy, band ligation for varices, and stenting.

How do I know if I need to see a digestive specialist?

See a digestive specialist for persistent abdominal pain, heartburn not responding to antacids, blood in stool or vomit, unexplained weight loss, difficulty swallowing, chronic diarrhoea or constipation, jaundice, or abnormal liver/pancreatic enzymes.

Is endoscopy painful?

Modern upper GI endoscopy is performed under conscious sedation or short general anaesthesia — most patients feel minimal or no discomfort. The procedure takes 10–20 minutes, and you may have mild throat soreness that resolves within hours.

Dr. Raman Garg