Answer box: Faridkot patients who want a surgical gastroenterologist can see Dr Raman Garg at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI), Power House Road, Bathinda, Punjab, India. The hospital is about 65 km from Faridkot, around 1 hour 20 minutes by road. He is a laparoscopic surgeon who also does endoscopy and colonoscopy, and he offers second opinions on advised surgeries.
20+ years | 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries | Cashless insurance | OPD Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5 PM
What Faridkot patients ask us most
Faridkot is a city with a good number of hospitals and doctors, so people here rarely come to us because there is nobody nearby. They come with a specific question. These are the four we hear most.
1. "I have been told I need an operation. Do I really?" This is the second opinion. Bring the scan, the reports and the doctor's note. Dr Raman Garg reads them and examines you, and tells you if surgery is needed, if it can wait, or if medicines and diet are enough. OPD consultation, including a second opinion, is Rs 500 to 1,000. Read about second opinion for gastro surgery.
2. "Can the same doctor who scopes me also operate?" Yes. A surgical gastroenterologist is a stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas specialist who also operates. The person who looks inside you with the camera is the person who decides about surgery, and performs it.
3. "I want keyhole, not a big cut." Dr Raman Garg has performed 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries, including 1,000+ laparoscopic hernia repairs, using a stitchless technique with skin glue. Not every case is suitable for keyhole, and he will say so honestly.
4. "Will my insurance work?" Most likely. See the cashless section below.
His credentials: MBBS (Government Medical College, Patiala), MS General Surgery (Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana), DNB Surgical Gastroenterology (Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai), Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, and advanced laparoscopy training in Seoul, South Korea. He is a member of IAGES and AMASI, and the first surgical gastroenterologist in the Malwa belt of Punjab. More at Dr Raman Garg.
Faridkot to BGCI: distance and travel
| Detail | Faridkot to BGCI Bathinda |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 65 km |
| Drive time | About 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Road | Via Kotkapura and the Bhagta Bhai Ka side towards Bathinda, mostly a straight run through farmland |
| Bus | Buses run towards Bathinda through the day; take an auto from Bathinda bus stand to Power House Road |
| Train | Bathinda Junction is the main railway hub; an auto from the station reaches BGCI |
| Taxi | Best after a procedure or for anyone frail |
Start early for an endoscopy slot, since you will be fasting. A university or office worker from Faridkot can leave at 7:30 AM, be seen by about 9:50 AM for the 10 AM OPD start, and be home in the evening.
Conditions we treat for Faridkot patients
- Gallstones and gallbladder removal
- Acidity, gas and bloating, acid reflux and GERD
- Piles, fissure and fistula
- Endoscopy and colonoscopy
- Appendicitis surgery
- Pancreatitis, fatty liver, jaundice
- Colon cancer surgery and stomach cancer surgery
- Hernia: laparoscopic hernia surgery in Punjab
How a visit works
- WhatsApp first. Send reports to +91 82641-60001. Mention what you were told and by whom.
- OPD. Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Dr Raman Garg examines you himself.
- Tests, only what is needed. Blood and stool tests are done in the in-house laboratory. CT, MRCP, HIDA and other scans are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda. Dr Raman Garg reviews the report the same day.
- Plan in plain words. If surgery is not needed, you leave with medicines and a follow-up date.
- Surgery, if needed. Keyhole, stitchless, most patients walking the same day and discharged within 24 hours.
- Follow-up by phone or video, so Faridkot is not a second 130 km round trip for a wound check.
Costs Faridkot patients ask about
OPD consultation Rs 500 to 1,000.
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic | 4,500 | 7,000 | 12,000 |
| CT scan abdomen | 3,500 | 6,000 | 9,000 |
| MRCP (bile duct and pancreas scan) | 4,000 | 7,000 | 12,000 |
| Biopsy report (histopathology), per sample | 800 | 1,500 | 3,000 |
| Laparoscopic appendix removal | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, one side | 50,000 | 75,000 | 1,10,000 |
| Colon cancer surgery (laparoscopic or open) | 1,00,000 | 1,80,000 | 3,00,000 |
| Intestinal obstruction surgery | 60,000 | 1,20,000 | 2,50,000 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on the stage of disease, the type of procedure chosen, the number of tests needed and your health.
Cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy, radiation) is not included in surgery figures. Mohali and Chandigarh hospitals publish appendix keyhole surgery at about Rs 30,000 to 1,00,000, and metro hospitals often charge more. See the full cost page.
Cashless insurance
BGCI is empanelled with almost all major insurers and TPAs for cashless treatment. Named insurers: 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.
Send the policy card and a photo ID on WhatsApp. The insurance desk arranges pre-authorisation. 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 on cashless insurance for gastro treatment.
Facilities at BGCI
Modern laparoscopic operation theatre. Advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite. Fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory. Comfortable patient rooms. 24/7 emergency care support. Cashless insurance desk. Online pre-arrival consultation for out-of-town and NRI patients. One surgeon from consultation to follow-up. Read the BGCI gastro hospital page.
Local questions from Faridkot
I am a retired government employee in Faridkot with a long history of acidity. Should I worry about cancer? Long-standing acidity alone rarely means cancer, but new symptoms after age 50, such as weight loss, trouble swallowing, vomiting or black stool, need an endoscopy soon. See stomach cancer surgery and the early signs guide.
My son studies in Faridkot and eats hostel food. He gets loose motions and cramps often. What should he do? Repeated loose motions with cramps for weeks need a stool test and a doctor's advice. See IBS treatment. Sudden blood in stool is a reason to come the same week.
I drive an auto in Faridkot and sit most of the day. I have piles that bleed sometimes. Bleeding should be checked, not assumed to be piles. Dr Raman Garg may suggest a colonoscopy, particularly after age 40. See blood in stool treatment.
My wife was told a hernia operation is urgent. We want a second look. Send the report on WhatsApp. An obstructed hernia is an emergency, but a small, painless one can often be planned.
Emergency plan for Faridkot
Faridkot has hospitals with emergency departments, so for sudden severe belly pain, vomiting blood, black stool, a stuck and painful hernia lump or a rigid belly, go to the nearest emergency room first. This is same-day hospital care. Then call BGCI on +91 82641-60001 and the team will advise the treating doctors and plan the transfer if surgery in Bathinda is needed. See gastro emergency care.
Nearby towns we also serve
Kotkapura, Bhagta Bhai Ka, Muktsar and Barnala. All towns: areas we serve.
How to book
Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 or +91 99885-03800. OPD: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday: emergency only. Address: Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001, India. Email: bgcibathinda@gmail.com. Or use book appointment.
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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