Answer box: For Maur Mandi families, the nearest surgical gastroenterologist is Dr Raman Garg at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI), Bathinda, Punjab, India. The drive is about 30 km and 40 minutes. Dr Raman Garg treats gallstones, acidity, piles, liver problems and cancers of the gut, and does scope tests and keyhole surgery himself.
20+ years | 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries | Cashless insurance | OPD Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5 PM
Pet ka doctor for Maur Mandi: who treats what
Maur Mandi is a busy trading town. People here sit long hours at shops and arhtiya counters, eat on the run, and put up with belly trouble for months because the work cannot wait. If that sounds like you or someone in your family, this page tells you what to expect, in order, before you drive to Bathinda.
Dr Raman Garg is a surgical gastroenterologist: a stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas specialist who also operates. That means one doctor looks at your problem from both sides. He can say "medicines will settle this" or "you need a scope" or "this needs an operation", and he does not pass you on to someone else to find out. He has 20+ years of experience, 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries and 1,000+ laparoscopic hernia repairs, and is the first surgical gastroenterologist in the Malwa belt of Punjab. Read more at Dr Raman Garg or surgical gastroenterologist in Bathinda.
Signs that a Maur Mandi patient should not delay
- Burning in the chest or upper belly more than twice a week, or waking at night with sour water in the mouth.
- Pain on the right side under the ribs after a heavy or oily meal.
- A swollen, gassy belly that never feels empty even after passing stool.
- Passing blood, black stool, or a lump near the back passage.
- Food sticking in the throat, or a steady weight fall without dieting.
- Yellow eyes or dark urine.
One or two of these is enough to book. You do not need to wait for all of them.
From Maur Mandi to BGCI: the trip
BGCI is about 30 km from Maur Mandi, around 40 minutes by road in normal traffic. Plan 55 minutes when the mandi is busy with cotton or wheat trucks. Buses to Bathinda run through the day, and a shared taxi or your own vehicle is more comfortable if you are coming for an endoscopy or colonoscopy. Bathinda Junction is the railway hub if someone is joining you from further away.
The address: Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001.
A shopkeeper's one-day plan:
- Evening before: send ultrasound or old reports on WhatsApp.
- 8:45 AM: leave Maur Mandi. Let the shop open late once.
- 10 AM: OPD with Dr Raman Garg.
- Late morning: blood tests, ultrasound or scope.
- Afternoon: plan explained. If a procedure is needed, you get a date that suits your shop and family.
- Evening: back home.
Conditions we treat for patients from Maur Mandi
| Condition | Link |
|---|---|
| Gas, bloating, acidity: gas ki problem, pet fulna | Gas, acidity and bloating |
| Acid reflux, GERD, seene mein jalan | Acid reflux and GERD |
| Stomach ulcer, H pylori | Stomach ulcer, H pylori |
| Gallstones, pitte ki pathri | Gallstone treatment |
| Piles, fissure, fistula | Piles, Fissure, Fistula |
| Fatty liver, jaundice | Fatty liver, Jaundice |
| Pancreas pain | Pancreatitis |
| Constipation and loose motion | Constipation |
| Camera tests | Endoscopy, Colonoscopy |
| Gut cancers | GI cancer surgery |
Hernia patients are guided to laparoscopic hernia surgery in Punjab. Everything else is listed at gastro treatment in Bathinda.
How the visit works, from phone to follow-up
- WhatsApp first. Send reports to +91 82641-60001. The team tells you what to bring and whether a test is needed on arrival.
- Registration and talk. Dr Raman Garg listens, asks about food, work hours, tablets and family history, then examines your belly.
- Tests the same day. Blood and stool tests in the in-house laboratory. Endoscopy or colonoscopy in the BGCI suite. CT, MRCP or HIDA scans are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and he reviews the reports the same day.
- Plan in plain words. Medicines and diet, a procedure, or surgery, with the reason for each.
- If you need surgery. Keyhole technique, stitchless with skin glue. Most patients walk the same day and go home within 24 hours.
- After you go home. Wound and diet checks by phone or video call.
Costs Maur Mandi patients ask about
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPD consultation | 500 | 700 | 1,000 |
| 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 |
| Upper GI endoscopy | 2,000 | 3,200 | 5,000 |
| 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 | 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 number of tests needed, biopsy done during the test, whether there was an infection or attack, and your health.
FibroScan is arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda. For Mohali and Chandigarh comparison, published ranges are about Rs 4,000 to 10,000 for colonoscopy and Rs 40,000 to 90,000 for keyhole gallbladder surgery. See the full table at gastro treatment cost in Bathinda.
Using insurance from Maur Mandi
If you or your employer has a health policy, ask for cashless first. BGCI works with almost all major insurers and TPAs, 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.
- Send your policy card and ID photo on WhatsApp.
- The insurance desk checks cover and sends the pre-authorisation request.
- Approval comes back, usually before your procedure date.
- You are treated and the bill is settled with the insurer as per policy.
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 at cashless insurance for gastro treatment.
What BGCI offers
A modern laparoscopic operation theatre; an advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite; a fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory; comfortable patient rooms; 24/7 emergency care support; a cashless insurance desk; stitchless laparoscopic technique with skin glue; and one surgeon from your first consultation to the last follow-up. Out-of-town family members, including those abroad, can join an online pre-arrival consultation after sharing reports on WhatsApp. See gastro hospital in Bathinda.
Questions we hear from Maur Mandi
I run a shop and cannot shut it for a week. What then? Endoscopy and colonoscopy are day visits. After keyhole gallbladder or appendix surgery, most patients are home within 24 hours and many resume desk work within a few days. Ask for a date that fits your slow season.
I carry loads at the mandi. When can I lift again? Keep to light work at first. Dr Raman Garg will tell you the date for heavy lifting after he sees your wound, since it depends on the surgery.
I am a woman and feel shy about piles. Will I be examined with respect? Yes. A female attendant can stay with you throughout, and the examination is done with privacy. Do not suffer silently; early treatment is simpler.
My father goes to Talwandi Sabo and Mansa side often for work. Can we do follow-ups by phone? Yes. After the procedure, wound checks and diet advice run by phone or video, so he does not need to turn back.
If it is an emergency
Severe pain that does not ease, vomiting blood, black tarry stool, a hard swollen belly with repeated vomiting, or yellow eyes with fever all need hospital care the same day. Get to the nearest emergency room first. Then phone +91 82641-60001 so the BGCI team knows you are coming. See gastro emergency in Bathinda.
Other towns around Maur Mandi we serve
Goniana Mandi, Mansa, Rampura Phul and Talwandi Sabo. See all areas we serve.
Book your visit
Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 or +91 99885-03800, or email bgcibathinda@gmail.com. OPD: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday: emergency only. Emergency care support 24/7. Book appointment online.
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.
Related reading: how to choose a gastro doctor in Bathinda and gas and acidity ka ilaj. See also gastro doctor in Bathinda and gastroenterologist in Bathinda.