Answer box: Looking for a gastro doctor in Budhlada? Dr Raman Garg is a surgical gastroenterologist at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI), Bathinda, Punjab, India. BGCI is about 65 km from Budhlada, a drive of around 1 hour 20 minutes. He checks, tests and operates, so you meet one doctor for the whole problem.
Why patients from Budhlada come to Bathinda
Think of a wheat grower near Budhlada who has had burning in the chest and a heavy stomach for two years. He takes an antacid from the chemist every night. It works for an hour. Then one morning the pain goes to his back and he vomits. The local clinic gives an injection and says "get an ultrasound". Now he does not know whether to see a physician, a surgeon or a stomach specialist.
That is the gap Dr Raman Garg fills. A surgical gastroenterologist is a stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas specialist who also operates. So the doctor who reads your scope test is the same doctor who can operate if you need it. You are not sent from one office to another, and you do not repeat the story three times.
Budhlada people usually choose Bathinda for three reasons. First, one doctor handles tests and surgery. Second, Bathinda is a big medical centre of the Malwa belt of Punjab, so reports and scans are arranged quickly. Third, BGCI works with almost all major insurers, so many families do not have to arrange cash at the counter. Dr Raman Garg has 20+ years of experience and has performed 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries. He is registered as a Physician Specialist, Gastrointestinal Surgery, with the Dubai Health Authority, and was the first surgical gastroenterologist in the Malwa belt of Punjab.
Getting from Budhlada to BGCI: road, bus and a one-day plan
BGCI is on Power House Road, near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001. From Budhlada it is about 65 km by road, roughly 1 hour 20 minutes in normal traffic.
| Way to travel | What to know |
|---|---|
| Own car or taxi | Plan 1 hour 20 minutes. Leave by 7:30 AM to reach before the OPD fills. Share a taxi with a neighbour to cut the cost. |
| Bus | Buses run between the Malwa mandis and Bathinda through the day. Ask at the Budhlada bus stand for the Bathinda service. Allow an extra 30 minutes for stops. |
| Train | Check current train timings before you plan. For most families the road is easier because the hospital is in the city, not at the station. |
| Tractor or pickup | Not advised for a patient in pain. Hire a car or call us and we will guide you on the quickest way. |
A one-day plan that works for most Budhlada visitors:
- 6:45 AM: Leave home. Carry old reports, medicine strips and your Aadhaar and insurance card.
- 8:15 AM: Reach Bathinda. Tea and a light breakfast, unless you were told to stay empty for a scope test.
- 10 AM: OPD with Dr Raman Garg. Blood tests happen in the in-house laboratory.
- 12 noon: Ultrasound or endoscopy the same day if he advises it.
- 2 PM: He explains the plan with your family. If a scan is needed, it is arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and he reviews the report the same day.
- 4 PM: Start home, or stay if a procedure is booked.
If you cannot come on a working day in harvest season, send reports first. See the next sections.
Gastro problems we treat for Budhlada patients
| Problem you may have | What we do | Read more |
|---|---|---|
| Gallstones, pitte ki pathri, pain after oily food | Ultrasound, then keyhole gallbladder removal if needed | Gallstone treatment, gallbladder removal |
| Acidity, gas, seene mein jalan, khatti dakar | Medicines, diet advice, scope test if symptoms persist | Gas and acidity treatment, acid reflux and GERD |
| Piles, bawasir, blood with stool, fissure | Examination, medicines, procedure only when needed | Piles treatment, blood in stool |
| Tests: upper GI scope, colon scope | Done in the endoscopy suite with sedation options | Endoscopy, colonoscopy |
| Appendix pain on the lower right | Quick examination, keyhole removal | Appendicitis surgery |
| Yellow eyes, fatty liver, liver sujan | LFT, FibroScan, liver advice | Jaundice, fatty liver |
| Food stuck while swallowing, weight loss | Early scope and biopsy | Swallowing problem |
If you are not sure which row is yours, the page on gastro treatment in Bathinda lists everything in one place. For hernia, the full details are on our sister site for laparoscopic hernia surgery in Punjab.
Your visit step by step
- From home, by WhatsApp. Photograph your ultrasound, blood report or old discharge slip and send it to +91 82641-60001. Dr Raman Garg's team tells you whether you need to come at once or can wait for OPD.
- OPD day. He listens first, then examines your abdomen. Most patients are seen by him directly, not by a junior.
- Tests the same day. Blood, stool and liver tests are done in the in-house laboratory. Ultrasound is booked with a partner nearby. CT, MRCP or HIDA are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda.
- Plan the same day. He tells you in simple words: medicine only, a scope test, or surgery. If surgery is not needed, he says so.
- Procedure. Scope tests are day-care. Most keyhole surgeries use a stitchless technique with skin glue. Most patients walk the same day and go home within 24 hours.
- Follow-up by phone or video. You do not need to travel 65 km only for a stitch check or a report discussion.
What Budhlada patients usually pay
| 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 (as suited) | 35,000 | 55,000 | 85,000 |
| Liver function test (LFT) | 400 | 600 | 1,200 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on gallstone size, whether there was an infection or attack, the type of procedure chosen, and your health.
For the full price list, see gastro treatment cost in Bathinda. Keyhole costs more than open surgery because of the equipment, but most patients go home sooner and return to the field or shop earlier.
Cashless insurance for Budhlada families
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.
How it works:
- Send your policy card or number on WhatsApp.
- Our insurance desk checks cover and asks the insurer for pre-authorisation.
- You are told the approved amount before the procedure.
- After discharge, the desk helps with the final bill and 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. More on the page for cashless insurance for gastro treatment.
What you will find at BGCI
- A modern laparoscopic operation theatre for keyhole surgery.
- An advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite.
- A fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory.
- Comfortable patient rooms for the family member who stays with you.
- 24/7 emergency care support on +91 82641-60001.
- A cashless insurance desk that handles forms.
- One surgeon from first consultation to follow-up.
- Online pre-arrival consultation for relatives abroad, who can also join the call.
Local questions from Budhlada, answered
Harvest season. Can I delay my gallbladder surgery? If your pain comes only now and then, a short delay may be safe. If you have fever, yellow eyes or pain lasting more than a few hours, do not wait. Dr Raman Garg can plan the surgery a few weeks after the crop is in, once he has seen your ultrasound.
I run a shop and cannot shut for a week. How long is the break? Most patients return to light shop work within a few days after keyhole gallbladder or appendix surgery. Heavy lifting takes longer. He will tell you the date for your case.
My mother is 68 and scared of the scope test. What happens? An upper scope takes about 10 minutes. A thin flexible tube is passed through the mouth, and sedation is used when suitable. Most patients are home the same day, with a family member to take them.
Can a truck or tractor driver with piles keep working? Piles and fissure often improve with medicines, fibre and water. Long sitting makes them worse. If there is repeated bleeding, he examines you and advises. See piles ka ilaj, operation ya bina operation.
Emergency plan if you are in Budhlada
Go to the nearest emergency room first. Do not drive 65 km with severe pain or vomiting blood. Then call +91 82641-60001 so that our team can talk to the ER doctor, guide the next step and prepare BGCI if you are to be moved. Same-day hospital care is needed for black stools, vomiting blood, a hard swollen belly, sudden severe pain, repeated vomiting with no passing of gas, or yellow eyes with fever. See gastro emergency care.
Nearby towns we also serve
If you live in or near these places, the same plan applies: Mansa, Maur Mandi, Barnala and Talwandi Sabo. See all towns on areas we serve.
How to book
- Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 (or +91 99885-03800).
- Share your reports and a short note on your problem.
- Choose a day. OPD is Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday is emergency only.
- Come to Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001, India.
- Email: bgcibathinda@gmail.com. You can also use the booking page.
This page is general information; your plan is set after Dr Raman Garg examines you. Read more about him on Dr Raman Garg, or compare gastro doctor in Bathinda and gastroenterologist in Bathinda pages.
Medically reviewed by Dr Raman Garg. Last updated: 8 November 2026.