Answer box: Kotkapura is about 50 km from Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI) in Bathinda, Punjab, India, roughly a 1 hour drive. Dr Raman Garg, a surgical gastroenterologist with 20+ years of experience, sees Kotkapura patients for stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and piles problems, and operates by keyhole surgery when it is needed.
20+ years | 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries | Cashless insurance | OPD Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5 PM
Kotkapura to BGCI at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Distance | About 50 km by road |
| Drive time | About 1 hour |
| Hospital | Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda 151001 |
| OPD | Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM |
| Phone and WhatsApp | +91 82641-60001, +91 99885-03800 |
Why patients from Kotkapura come to Bathinda
Kotkapura sits on a busy crossroads, with traffic running towards Faridkot, Muktsar and Bathinda. People here are used to moving around for work. So when a stomach problem refuses to go away, many ask the same thing: where do I find one gastro doctor who can test me and, if needed, operate, without being sent from place to place?
That is the gap a surgical gastroenterologist fills. In plain words, he is a stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas specialist who also operates. One doctor decides whether you need medicines, a scope test or surgery, and does it. You do not carry your file from a physician to a surgeon and then to a third person.
A 52 year old grain trader from Kotkapura, with burning pain in the upper belly every evening, usually first tries tablets from the chemist. After three months he comes to us. Many such patients need only an endoscopy and a few weeks of the right medicine. A few need more. The point is that the same doctor handles both outcomes.
Dr Raman Garg has done 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries, including 1,000+ laparoscopic hernia repairs. He holds a DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology from Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, and is the first surgical gastroenterologist in the Malwa belt of Punjab. You can read more on the gastro doctor in Bathinda page and the gastroenterologist in Bathinda page.
How to reach BGCI from Kotkapura
Go by road towards Bathinda on the main highway. It is about 50 km and takes close to an hour with normal traffic. Allow a little more in the morning rush and during harvest weeks when trucks and trolleys slow the road.
- Own car or taxi: The easiest for elderly patients and for anyone with pain. A one way taxi booking can be shared by two families going on the same day.
- Bus: Buses run on this route through the day. Ask for Bathinda and get off at the bus stand, then take an auto to Power House Road.
- Train: Both Kotkapura and Bathinda are railway stations. Bathinda Junction is a major rail hub, so a morning train works if you check the timing before you leave.
A one day plan. Leave Kotkapura by 7:30 AM. Reach BGCI by 8:45 AM and register when the OPD opens at 10 AM. Consult, get blood tests from our in-house laboratory, and if the doctor advises an endoscopy, it is often arranged the same day. Eat nothing after midnight if you plan to come for a scope test, and tell us on the phone first so we can plan. Most Kotkapura patients leave by 3 PM and are home before dark.
Gastro problems we treat for Kotkapura patients
| Problem | What patients usually say | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Gallstones | Pet me pathri, pain after fatty food | Gallstone treatment |
| Gallbladder removal | Pitte ki pathri ka operation | Keyhole gallbladder surgery |
| Acidity, gas, reflux | Seene mein jalan, khatti dakar | Acid reflux and GERD |
| Piles and fissure | Potty me khoon, bawasir | Piles treatment |
| Stomach scope test | Dooribeen test | Endoscopy |
| Bowel check | Kabz, loose motion, blood in stool | Colonoscopy |
| Appendix pain | Right lower belly pain | Appendicitis surgery |
| Fatty liver, jaundice | Peeliya, liver ki sujan | Fatty liver |
The full list is on the gastro treatment in Bathinda page. For hernia, see laparoscopic hernia surgery in Punjab.
Your visit, step by step
- Send your reports from home. Message +91 82641-60001 on WhatsApp with old ultrasound, endoscopy or blood reports. Dr Raman Garg can look at them before you travel, which often saves a trip.
- Fix a day. Pick a Monday to Saturday between 10 AM and 5 PM. Call to confirm.
- OPD consultation. The doctor asks about your pain, food, bowels and weight, and examines your abdomen.
- Tests the same day. Blood tests and stool tests are done in our in-house laboratory. Scans are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and Dr Raman Garg reviews the reports the same day.
- A clear plan. You are told plainly if medicines and diet are enough, or if a procedure or surgery is the better choice.
- Procedure or surgery. For keyhole surgery we use the stitchless laparoscopic technique with skin glue. Most patients walk the same day and go home within 24 hours.
- Follow up from home. After discharge, we check your recovery by phone or video, so you do not need to drive 50 km for a routine review.
Cost for Kotkapura patients
OPD consultation Rs 500 to 1,000.
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy) | 2,000 | 3,200 | 5,000 |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic | 4,500 | 7,000 | 12,000 |
| Ultrasound abdomen | 600 | 1,000 | 1,800 |
| Laparoscopic gallbladder removal, planned | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Laparoscopic appendix removal | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Piles surgery (stapler, open or ligation, as suited) | 35,000 | 55,000 | 85,000 |
| Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, one side | 50,000 | 75,000 | 1,10,000 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on the type of procedure chosen, whether there was an infection or attack, the number of tests needed, and your health.
For the full price list, see gastro treatment cost in Bathinda.
Cashless insurance for Kotkapura 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.
The insurance desk arranges pre-authorisation. Keep your policy card and ID ready. Send a photo on WhatsApp before you come, and the desk can start the paperwork early. For 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 are on the cashless insurance page.
Facilities 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. A cashless insurance desk. Stitchless laparoscopic technique with skin glue. Online pre-arrival consultation for out-of-town and NRI patients. One surgeon from first consultation to follow-up. CT, MRI, MRCP and HIDA scans are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and reports are reviewed by Dr Raman Garg the same day.
Local questions from Kotkapura answered
I run a shop and cannot close for a week. Can I still get my gallbladder out? Most patients go home within 24 hours after keyhole gallbladder surgery and many return to light desk or counter work in about a week. Your own timeline is set after examination. Plan surgery for a slow season, and ask a family member to cover the shop for the first few days.
My father is 70 and cannot sit in a bus for an hour. What do we do? Start with a WhatsApp review of his reports. If a visit is needed, come by car, and book the first OPD slots when the road is quiet. Wheelchair help is available at the hospital on request.
I drive a truck on the Faridkot road. I get acidity and never take meals on time. Is it serious? Irregular meals are a common reason for gastritis. But black stools, vomiting or weight loss are red flags. Do not wait for the next trip. Get an endoscopy.
My wife has pain on the right side after eating puri and parathas. Is it only gas? It may be gallstones. An ultrasound abdomen, Rs 600 to 1,800, shows this clearly. Do not guess; get it checked.
Emergency plan
If you or a family member has severe belly pain that does not ease, repeated vomiting, vomiting blood, black stools, a hard swollen belly or yellow eyes with fever, do not wait for OPD. Go to the nearest emergency room in Kotkapura at once. Then call +91 82641-60001, and our team will guide you on shifting to BGCI, Bathinda, which has 24/7 emergency care support. Sunday is emergency only.
Nearby towns we also serve
Patients from Faridkot, Bhagta Bhai Ka, Giddarbaha and Muktsar also visit Dr Raman Garg. See the full list on areas we serve.
How to book
Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 or +91 99885-03800. Email bgcibathinda@gmail.com. Visit us at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001, India. OPD is Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Use the book appointment page.
Medically reviewed by Dr Raman Garg Last updated: 8 November 2026