Answer box: If you live in Goniana Mandi and need a gastro doctor, Dr Raman Garg is about 12 km away, roughly 20 minutes by road. He is a surgical gastroenterologist and laparoscopic surgeon at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI), Power House Road, Bathinda, Punjab, India. Most Goniana patients go and come back the same day.
Why Goniana Mandi families choose a Bathinda gastro specialist
Goniana Mandi is the closest of all the towns we serve. That changes how you should think about stomach trouble. You do not need to plan a long trip, rent a vehicle for the day or ask a relative to take leave. A morning visit and an evening at home is realistic.
Most people from Goniana lose months to the same pattern. Gas tablets from the chemist, a local doctor, an ultrasound, another tablet, and the pain returns. A surgical gastroenterologist is a stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas specialist who also operates. So one doctor can look at your reports, decide whether you need only medicines, a scope test or an operation, and do it. You do not get passed from a physician to a surgeon to a third person.
Dr Raman Garg has 20+ years of experience and has done 10,000+ laparoscopic (keyhole) surgeries, including 1,000+ laparoscopic hernia repairs. He is the first surgical gastroenterologist in the Malwa belt of Punjab. His training includes MS General Surgery from Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, and DNB Surgical Gastroenterology from Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. You can read the full profile on the Dr Raman Garg page, and see how he works as a gastro doctor in Bathinda.
Goniana Mandi to BGCI: the 12 km trip and a same-day plan
The drive is about 12 km and takes around 20 minutes on a normal day. Take the road towards Bathinda city, then head for Power House Road, near Street No. 10. Local buses run between Goniana Mandi and Bathinda through the day. A taxi or your own scooter or car is faster. If you reach Bathinda by train, Bathinda Junction is the railway hub and BGCI is a short auto or cab ride from there.
Here is how a typical day looks for a Goniana patient:
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Leave Goniana Mandi, with old reports and your insurance card |
| 9:30 AM | Reach BGCI, registration and file |
| 10:00 AM | OPD starts, Dr Raman Garg sees you |
| 11:00 AM | Blood tests or ultrasound if needed, results the same day |
| 12:30 PM | Plan explained: medicines, scope test or surgery date |
| 1:30 PM | Endoscopy done the same day if advised and you have come fasting |
| 3:00 PM | Back on the road, home in Goniana by evening |
If you have come for a scope test, you must not eat or drink for 6 to 8 hours before. Tell the front desk when you call, and the team will give you a time slot. CT, MRI, MRCP or HIDA scans are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and the reports are reviewed by Dr Raman Garg the same day.
Which stomach and liver problems we treat for Goniana Mandi patients
| Problem you may have | What we do | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Pain on the right side after oily food, gall stone, pitte ki pathri | Ultrasound, then keyhole gallbladder removal if needed | Gallstone treatment |
| Acidity, seene mein jalan, khatti dakar | Examination, scope if alarm signs, medicines and diet plan | Acid reflux and GERD |
| Gas, bloating, pet fulna | Find the cause before more tablets | Gas and bloating |
| Potty me khoon, piles, bawasir | Examination, medicines, or surgery only when needed | Piles treatment |
| Kat or chira, burning pain during stool | Treatment from creams to a small operation | Fissure treatment |
| Food pipe or stomach problem, nigalne me dikkat | Camera test of food pipe, stomach and first part of gut | Endoscopy |
| Blood in stool, long constipation, age 45 or more | Camera test of the large bowel | Colonoscopy |
| Pain low right side with fever | Check for appendicitis, keyhole removal when needed | Appendicitis surgery |
| Peeliya, fatty liver, liver ki sujan | Liver tests, scan, plan | Fatty liver |
Hernia patients are guided to our dedicated site for laparoscopic hernia surgery in Punjab.
Your visit, step by step
- Before you come. Send photos of old reports, ultrasound and prescriptions on WhatsApp to +91 82641-60001. Dr Raman Garg reviews them first, so the OPD time is not wasted repeating tests.
- OPD day. Examination and a clear talk about your symptoms. Many Goniana patients are surprised that the first visit ends with a simple diagnosis, not a long list of tests.
- Tests. Blood tests, LFT and stool tests are done in our in-house laboratory. Ultrasound and endoscopy are arranged the same day when possible.
- Same-day plan. You leave with a clear plan: medicines, diet, the next scope test, or a date for surgery.
- Procedure. For a keyhole operation, most patients walk the same day and go home within 24 hours. Stitches are not needed because we use the stitchless technique with skin glue.
- Follow-up. After surgery you need not drive to Bathinda for every check. Wound photos and reports can be reviewed by phone or video.
What it costs a Goniana Mandi patient
OPD consultation Rs 500 to 1,000. Here are the main figures our Goniana patients ask about:
| 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 |
| Anal fissure surgery | 28,000 | 40,000 | 65,000 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on the size and number of stones, whether you had an infection or attack, the type of procedure chosen, and your age and other illnesses and your health.
For the full price list, see gastro treatment cost in Bathinda.
Cashless insurance for Goniana patients
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. Ayushman Bharat: Call us with your card details and our insurance desk will tell you the same day how your card can be used. The insurance desk arranges pre-authorisation, so you do not run around with forms. Read the steps on the cashless insurance page.
What you get at BGCI
A modern laparoscopic operation theatre. An advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite. A fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory. Comfortable patient rooms. Emergency care support 24/7. A cashless insurance desk. And one surgeon from your first consultation to your last follow-up. Out-of-town and NRI relatives of Goniana families can also do an online consultation before arriving by sharing reports on WhatsApp.
Questions Goniana Mandi people ask us
Can I run my shop and still get treated? Yes, and this is where Goniana has an advantage. A scope test or OPD visit fits inside one working day. For a gallbladder or appendix operation, most patients are home within 24 hours and many shopkeepers return to light counter work in about a week. Your own recovery decides the exact date.
I drive a truck or tractor. When can I drive again after surgery? Most patients are advised to avoid driving for around 1 to 2 weeks after keyhole surgery, and longer for heavy loading. Dr Raman Garg gives you a date based on how you heal, not a fixed rule.
I work in the mandi during the season and cannot take off. What do I do? Do not ignore blood in stool or a severe pain because the season is busy. Come for the OPD first. Many problems need only medicines and diet, and you can plan a procedure around the rush if the doctor says it is safe to wait.
Is it fine for a woman to come alone for the first visit? Yes. Female patients are examined with respect and privacy, and a family member can stay with you. You can also send reports on WhatsApp first and come only when the plan is clear.
Emergency plan
If you have vomiting of blood, black or bloody stool in large amount, a hard, board-like belly with severe pain, or yellow eyes with high fever and shivering, this is an emergency. Get to the nearest emergency room first, which will often be in Goniana Mandi or on the way. Then call BGCI on +91 82641-60001, where emergency care support runs 24/7, so the team is ready when you arrive. Sunday is emergency only. Do not wait for Monday with these signs. They need same-day hospital care.
Nearby towns we also serve
Patients also come from Bhucho Mandi, Maur Mandi, Rampura Phul and Nathana. See all towns on areas we serve.
How to book
- Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 or +91 99885-03800.
- Send your old reports.
- Pick a time. OPD is Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
- Come to Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001.
- Email: bgcibathinda@gmail.com.
You can also use the book appointment page. If you are comparing doctors, our gastroenterologist in Bathinda page explains the difference between a physician-gastroenterologist and a surgical one. Related reading: when to see a gastro doctor and pet dard ke karan aur ilaj.
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.