Answer box: If you live in Mansa and need a gastro doctor, Dr Raman Garg is about 50 km away at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI), Bathinda, Punjab, India, a drive of around 1 hour. He is a surgical gastroenterologist: he tests, treats and, when needed, operates by keyhole for gallstones, piles, appendix, hernia and liver and bowel disease.
20+ years | 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries | Cashless insurance | OPD Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5 PM
Mansa patients and the farming calendar
Mansa is cotton and paddy country. A farmer here rarely has a free week, and that is why stomach trouble gets ignored until it becomes an emergency. We plan around you. Use this as a rough guide for booking.
| Time of year | Farm work | Better to book |
|---|---|---|
| April to May | Wheat harvest and sale | Endoscopy, colonoscopy, ultrasound after the mandi rush ends |
| June to July | Paddy transplanting | Short OPD visit only; send reports on WhatsApp |
| September to October | Cotton picking and paddy harvest | Emergency only; defer planned surgery if you can |
| November to January | Sowing done, fields quiet | Best months for planned keyhole surgery |
| February to March | Light work | Follow-up and fitness checks |
This is only a guide. If pain is severe, do not wait for the right month.
Why Mansa patients come to Bathinda
Most people from Mansa have already tried a local chemist, a family doctor or an ayurvedic course. All of that is reasonable for a mild problem. The trouble starts when the same pain returns every month. At that stage, you want a doctor who can order the right test, read it himself and, if surgery is the answer, do it himself.
That is what a surgical gastroenterologist does. He is a specialist for the stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas who also operates. Dr Raman Garg trained in General Surgery at Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, and in Surgical Gastroenterology at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. He has completed 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries and works as one surgeon from your first visit to your last follow-up.
For general information see gastro doctor in Bathinda and gastroenterologist in Bathinda.
Mansa to BGCI: the road, the bus, the day
The distance is about 50 km. The usual route is through Maur Mandi, and the drive takes about 1 hour on a clear day. Cotton season brings heavy tractor traffic, so add 20 minutes between September and November.
- Car or taxi: Best if the patient is in pain, elderly or a woman travelling with children.
- Bus: Direct and connecting buses run to Bathinda through the day. From the bus stand, an auto takes you to Power House Road.
- Train: Bathinda Junction is a big railway hub, and you can reach it from Mansa by road or by connecting train. Check timings first.
- Two person trick: Let one family member go ahead to register while the patient follows in a car.
Book a time. Leave Mansa at 8 AM, meet the doctor around 10 AM or 11 AM, finish tests by lunch, and travel back by evening. If you want a scope test, eat nothing after midnight and phone us the day before so the suite is ready.
What we treat for Mansa patients
| Problem | Common words in Mansa | Read more |
|---|---|---|
| Gallbladder stones | Pitte di pathri, pet vich pathri | Gallstone treatment |
| Acidity and gas | Khatti dakar, gas, pet fulna | Gas, acidity and bloating |
| Piles, fissure, fistula | Bawasir, chira, bhagandar | Piles treatment |
| Stomach ulcer, H pylori | Pet ka alsar | Stomach ulcer |
| Fatty liver, jaundice | Liver ki sujan, peeliya | Jaundice treatment |
| Food pipe trouble | Khana atakna | Swallowing problem |
| Scope tests | Endoscopy, colonoscopy | Endoscopy and Colonoscopy |
| Cancer of gut | Blood in stool, weight loss | GI cancer surgery |
See the whole list on gastro treatment in Bathinda.
What happens when you come
Before the visit, send your old reports and a short note on your symptoms to WhatsApp +91 82641-60001. Dr Raman Garg reviews them, and our team calls you with an honest answer on whether you need to travel at all.
On the OPD day, the doctor examines you. Blood tests, LFT, stool tests and H pylori tests are done in our in-house laboratory. Ultrasound and other scans are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and he reviews the report the same day. If an endoscopy or colonoscopy is needed, it can often be scheduled promptly in our advanced suite.
If surgery is advised, you will be told how it is done, how long it takes, and what recovery looks like. Keyhole surgery uses small cuts, closed with skin glue, with no stitches. Most patients walk the same day, and most go home within 24 hours. After you reach Mansa, follow-up happens by phone or video, so your next review does not cost you a day in the field.
Cost for Mansa patients
OPD consultation Rs 500 to 1,000.
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver function test (LFT) | 400 | 600 | 1,200 |
| H pylori stool antigen test | 1,000 | 1,600 | 2,000 |
| FibroScan (fatty liver stiffness) | 3,000 | 5,000 | 7,000 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy or polyp removal | 7,000 | 10,000 | 18,000 |
| Laparoscopic gallbladder removal, difficult or after an attack | 60,000 | 90,000 | 1,40,000 |
| Anal fissure surgery (lateral sphincterotomy) | 28,000 | 40,000 | 65,000 |
| Fistula surgery | 35,000 | 55,000 | 85,000 |
| 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, whether a biopsy is done during the test, anaesthesia type, and your health.
Published ranges from Mohali and Chandigarh hospitals put keyhole gallbladder surgery at about Rs 40,000 to 90,000. Metro hospitals often charge more. See the complete gastro treatment cost in Bathinda.
Cashless treatment for Mansa families
Many Mansa families hold a health policy through a bank or employer and never use it. At BGCI, cashless treatment works with 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 four steps: send your policy card on WhatsApp, the insurance desk checks cover, the desk arranges pre-authorisation, and after treatment the bill is settled with the insurer as per your policy. 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. See cashless insurance for gastro treatment.
Facilities at BGCI
The hospital has a modern laparoscopic operation theatre and an advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite. The in-house diagnostic laboratory handles blood, liver and stool tests. Patient rooms are comfortable, with space for one attendant. Emergency care support runs 24/7. Our cashless insurance desk handles the paperwork. Surgery uses the stitchless laparoscopic technique with skin glue, and online pre-arrival consultation is available for family members abroad. CT, MRI, MRCP and HIDA tests are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda.
Questions we hear from Mansa
I am a farmer with a gallstone, and cotton picking starts in three weeks. Should I operate now? If the stone is causing attacks, do not wait. An attack in the field is far worse than a short planned break. If it gives no trouble, you may be able to wait until winter. Dr Raman Garg will advise after an ultrasound.
I work at a mandi and lift heavy sacks. When can I lift again after surgery? Most patients can walk the same day. Heavy lifting needs more time, and your own date is set at follow-up. Do not lift loads until the doctor says so.
My mother in Mansa has had loose motions for two months. Is it just the water? Two months is too long. It needs a stool test and possibly a colonoscopy. See dast and loose motions.
I get acidity after langar and wedding meals. Do I need an endoscopy? Only if it happens often, wakes you at night, or comes with weight loss or vomiting. Otherwise, diet and medicine may be enough.
Can my son in Canada arrange everything from abroad? Yes. Send reports by WhatsApp, and we can do an online pre-arrival consultation. The insurance desk can talk to him directly.
Emergency plan
Severe belly pain, vomiting blood, black stools, a rock-hard belly, or yellow skin with fever means same-day hospital care. Go to the nearest emergency room in Mansa first, without waiting for the road to clear. Then call +91 82641-60001, and BGCI will advise about shifting. Our 24/7 emergency care support is on the same number. Sunday OPD is closed, but emergencies are seen.
Nearby towns we also serve
Patients also come from Budhlada, Maur Mandi, Talwandi Sabo and Barnala. Explore areas we serve.
How to book
Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 or +91 99885-03800, or write to bgcibathinda@gmail.com. Address: Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001, India. OPD: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Start on the book appointment page.
Medically reviewed by Dr Raman Garg Last updated: 8 November 2026