Answer box: Dr Raman Garg is a surgical gastroenterologist and laparoscopic surgeon at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI), Bathinda, Punjab, India. He has 20+ years of experience and 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries, and treats the stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and back passage with medicines, scope tests and keyhole surgery.
Who is Dr Raman Garg?
Dr Raman Garg is a senior surgeon who looks after digestive problems from the first consultation to the last follow-up. He trained as a general surgeon, then specialised in surgical gastroenterology, and went on to advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. Over 20+ years he has performed 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries, including 1,000+ laparoscopic hernia repairs.
He is the first surgical gastroenterologist in the Malwa belt of Punjab. For a patient from a village near Bathinda this means something simple: the specialist who once needed a trip to a metro city is now available at Power House Road in Bathinda.
He practises at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, where he sees patients, performs scope tests and operates in the same building.
What is a surgical gastroenterologist? (Pet ka doctor jo operation bhi karta hai)
A gastroenterologist treats digestive disease with medicines and camera tests. A general surgeon operates. A surgical gastroenterologist is trained in both worlds: a stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas specialist who also operates.
Why this matters to you:
- You do not wait for a referral between a physician and a surgeon.
- The person who reads your endoscopy is the person who decides if you need an operation.
- If surgery is not needed, you hear that from a surgeon, which is often more believable.
- The same doctor follows you after the operation.
See the difference in detail in gastroenterologist vs gastro surgeon, or on the surgical gastroenterologist page.
Qualifications and training
| Stage | Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Medical degree | MBBS | Government Medical College, Patiala |
| General surgery | MS General Surgery | Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana |
| Super-speciality | DNB Surgical Gastroenterology | Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai |
| Fellowship | Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery | Advanced laparoscopic surgery fellowship |
| Overseas training | Advanced laparoscopy training | Seoul, South Korea |
What each of these gives you in plain words: MBBS is the basic medical degree. MS is the three-year surgical degree. DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology is the super-speciality in operating on the digestive system. The fellowship and the training in Seoul added modern keyhole methods for complex cases.
Registrations and memberships
- Registered with the Dubai Health Authority as Physician Specialist, Gastrointestinal Surgery.
- Member of IAGES (Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons).
- Member of AMASI (Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India).
These bodies hold training meetings on keyhole and digestive surgery. Membership keeps the doctor in touch with newer methods and safety practice.
What Dr Raman Garg treats
He treats the whole digestive system. The pages below explain each problem fully, with tests, treatment, recovery and Punjab cost.
| Area | Conditions and procedures |
|---|---|
| Gallbladder | Gallstones, laparoscopic gallbladder removal |
| Food pipe and stomach | Acid reflux and GERD, stomach ulcer, H pylori, swallowing problem |
| Hernia | Hernia surgery and hiatal hernia; full details on laparoscopic hernia surgery in Punjab |
| Bowel and back passage | Piles, fissure, fistula, constipation, blood in stool |
| Appendix and emergencies | Appendicitis surgery, intestinal obstruction, gastro emergency care |
| Liver and pancreas | Fatty liver, jaundice, pancreatitis |
| Tests | Endoscopy, colonoscopy |
| Cancer surgery | Colon cancer, stomach cancer, other GI cancers |
The full map of conditions is on the gastro treatment in Bathinda hub.
How Dr Raman Garg works
Patients often say they were not rushed. That comes from a fixed way of working.
- He listens first. Most diagnoses begin with your story: when the pain starts, what you ate, what tablets you took. Expect questions about your farm work, shop hours or night duty, because daily habits affect the gut.
- He examines and explains in simple words. You are shown your ultrasound or scope pictures and told what they mean.
- He orders only needed tests. Blood tests, LFT and stool tests are done in our in-house laboratory. CT, MRI, MRCP and HIDA are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and he reviews the reports the same day.
- He tells you when surgery is not needed. A mild reflux, a small fatty liver or early piles may only need medicines and food changes. A gallbladder with repeated attacks usually does need surgery. You get an honest sort.
- He operates himself. The surgeon who examined you is the surgeon in the operation theatre.
- He follows you up. Follow-up is in clinic, or by phone or video if you live far away.
A 52 year old farmer from Talwandi Sabo with burning after meals and weight loss does not need a lecture on spicy food. He needs an endoscopy this week. That is the kind of judgement this way of working aims for.
Keyhole surgery approach
In laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, the surgeon makes a few small cuts, passes a camera and thin instruments, and operates by watching a screen. For most patients this means less pain, a smaller wound, walking on the same day and discharge within 24 hours. At BGCI Dr Raman Garg uses a stitchless laparoscopic technique with skin glue. Not every patient is suitable for keyhole. If your case needs open surgery, he will say so before the operation. Read more in laparoscopic surgery benefits and recovery and on the laparoscopic surgery page.
Where patients come from
Patients come to Dr Raman Garg from Bathinda city and from towns in a drive of up to about 80 km, including Goniana Mandi, Bhucho Mandi, Rampura Phul, Maur Mandi, Talwandi Sabo, Mansa, Muktsar, Dabwali, Malout and Barnala. Patients also travel from the Sirsa, Fazilka and Ludhiana side, and NRI families use the online pre-arrival consultation. See areas we serve for distances and drive times.
Consultation, timings and cost
OPD: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday: emergency only. Emergency care support 24/7 on +91 82641-60001.
OPD consultation Rs 500 to 1,000.
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPD consultation (also second opinion) | 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 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on your diagnosis, the tests and procedure needed, and your health.
The complete price list is on the gastro treatment cost page.
Insurance and cashless
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 details.
- The insurance desk checks cover and arranges pre-authorisation.
- Your treatment goes ahead as planned.
- We help with discharge and claim papers.
Ayushman Bharat: Call us with your card details and our insurance desk will tell you the same day how your card can be used. Details: cashless insurance for gastro treatment.
Facilities where he practises
Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute offers a modern laparoscopic operation theatre, an advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite, a fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory, comfortable patient rooms and 24/7 emergency care support. A cashless insurance desk handles paperwork. Most keyhole patients walk on the same day and go home within 24 hours. Out-of-town and NRI patients can share reports on WhatsApp for an online pre-arrival consultation. See the gastro hospital in Bathinda page for a full checklist.
Why patients choose Dr Raman Garg
- Experience you can count: 20+ years and 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries, with 1,000+ laparoscopic hernia repairs.
- One surgeon end to end: consultation, tests, operation and follow-up.
- Honest advice: surgery only when it is needed.
- Simple language: your diagnosis is explained so that the whole family follows it.
- Local access: Bathinda, Punjab, India, without a trip to a metro.
- Money matters handled: published typical costs and a cashless desk.
If you are comparing doctors, our guide on how to choose a gastro doctor in Bathinda lists the questions worth asking any doctor, including us. For all main services, start at gastro doctor in Bathinda.
How to meet Dr Raman Garg
- Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 (second number +91 99885-03800).
- Choose a day from Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, and book your appointment.
- Carry old reports and medicine strips.
- Visit Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001, India.
- Email: bgcibathinda@gmail.com.
Severe belly pain, vomiting blood, black stools, yellow eyes with fever or a hard swollen belly needs hospital care the same day. Call +91 82641-60001 at any hour.
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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