Answer box: Raman Mandi is about 28 km from Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI) in Bathinda, around 40 minutes by road. Dr Raman Garg, a surgical gastroenterologist and laparoscopic surgeon, sees patients for gallstones, acidity, piles, appendix, liver and bowel problems at BGCI, Power House Road, Bathinda, Punjab, India. Reports can be reviewed on WhatsApp before you travel.
A common story from Raman Mandi
A 63 year old man from Raman Mandi had been taking gas tablets for almost a year. His son, working in another city, kept asking him to see a specialist, but 28 km felt far for someone with sugar and a bad knee. When he finally sent his reports on WhatsApp, Dr Raman Garg's team told him exactly what to bring and whether to come fasting. He came with his daughter-in-law in a hired car, finished the OPD and the scope test in one day, and returned home by evening.
This page is written for families like that: where the patient is older, the trip is not short, and someone else in the family is making the decision.
Plan the night before: a checklist for a 40 minute drive
- Pack all old reports, ultrasound films and every medicine strip you take, including sugar and BP tablets.
- Keep your Aadhaar and insurance card or policy number ready.
- If a scope test may be done, do not eat or drink for 6 to 8 hours before, and ask the team about your morning tablets.
- Take one family member who can listen to the plan with you.
- Carry a light snack and water for after the test, once the doctor allows it.
- Leave early enough to be at BGCI by 9:30 AM for the 10 AM OPD.
Getting from Raman Mandi to BGCI
Raman Mandi is about 28 km from BGCI, and the road journey takes around 40 minutes. Take the road towards Bathinda city and ask for Power House Road, near Street No. 10. Buses to Bathinda run through the day, but for an older patient or someone after a scope test, a taxi or family car is far more comfortable. If you are connecting by train, Bathinda Junction is the main railway hub of the region.
There are two ways to plan the trip:
| Plan | Best for | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| One long day | Consultation plus scope test | WhatsApp reports first, arrive by 9:30 AM, tests and procedure same day, home by evening |
| Two short trips | Surgery cases | Trip one for OPD and tests, trip two on the surgery date, home within 24 hours for most keyhole surgeries |
CT, MRI, MRCP or HIDA scans are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and Dr Raman Garg reviews the reports the same day.
What Raman Mandi patients usually come for
| Who usually asks | Problem | Treatment page |
|---|---|---|
| Adults after 40 | Pitte ki pathri, pain in right upper belly after oily food | Gallstone treatment |
| Teenagers and adults | Pain starting near the navel, moving to lower right side, with fever | Appendicitis surgery |
| Elderly, long tablet users | Khatti dakar, pet me jalan | Acid reflux and GERD |
| Men and women of all ages | Bawasir, potty me khoon | Piles treatment |
| Anyone with food or stomach trouble | Upper GI scope | Endoscopy |
| Age 45 or more, or blood in stool | Large bowel scope | Colonoscopy |
| Patients with vomiting, swollen belly, no motion or gas | Possible blocked intestine, needs urgent care | Intestinal obstruction surgery |
For a hernia in the groin or belly wall, see our dedicated site on laparoscopic hernia surgery in Punjab.
Your visit, step by step
Step one is the WhatsApp review, so that no one comes 28 km for a visit that could have been simplified. Step two is OPD, Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Dr Raman Garg examines you and explains in simple words whether it is a medicine problem, a scope problem or a surgery problem. Step three is tests: blood tests and LFT in the in-house laboratory, ultrasound and scopes the same day when possible. Step four is the plan, shared with your family. Step five is the procedure. For keyhole surgery we use the stitchless technique with skin glue, and most patients walk the same day and go home within 24 hours. Step six is follow-up by phone or video, so your family does not need to make another 28 km trip for a simple check.
Cost for Raman Mandi patients
OPD consultation Rs 500 to 1,000. Main figures:
| 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 |
| CT scan abdomen | 3,500 | 6,000 | 9,000 |
| Laparoscopic gallbladder removal, planned | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Laparoscopic appendix removal | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| 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 whether it is a planned or emergency case, how far the disease has progressed, your age and other illnesses and your health.
Published ranges from Mohali and Chandigarh hospitals put keyhole appendix surgery at about Rs 30,000 to 1,00,000. Full details are on the gastro treatment cost in Bathinda page.
Cashless insurance for Raman Mandi families
BGCI is empanelled 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. 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, which is helpful when a son or daughter is handling the file from another city. See cashless insurance.
What BGCI offers an older patient and a family
A modern laparoscopic operation theatre and an advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite. A fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory, so blood reports do not delay you. Comfortable patient rooms for rest before you travel home. Emergency care support 24/7. A cashless insurance desk. One surgeon from consultation to follow-up. An online pre-arrival consultation for relatives abroad or in other cities, who can join once the reports are on WhatsApp.
Questions from Raman Mandi families
My father is 72 with sugar and BP. Can he have keyhole surgery? Many older patients do well with keyhole surgery, as it usually means a smaller wound and a quicker return to walking. Dr Raman Garg first checks sugar, BP, heart and kidney status, and decides what is safe for your father, not what is quickest.
I stay with my husband's family and cannot travel alone. What should I do? Send reports on WhatsApp first, and bring a family member for the OPD. You can be examined with privacy and a lady relative can stay with you during the check.
I drive a tractor trolley or a truck on the Dabwali side. When can I resume work? After most keyhole operations, patients are advised to avoid heavy lifting and long driving for about 1 to 2 weeks, but the exact time is set after your check.
Our cotton picking is on. Can this wait? Planned gallbladder and piles surgery can often be fitted around the season. Blood in stool, black stool, a rigid belly or yellow eyes cannot wait.
Emergency plan for Raman Mandi
With 28 km to travel, do not start the journey blindly if the patient is in shock, vomiting blood or has a very hard belly with severe pain. Go to the nearest emergency room first. They can stabilise the patient. Then call +91 82641-60001 so the BGCI team knows who is coming and keeps the operation theatre and endoscopy suite ready. Emergency care support is available 24/7. Right lower belly pain with fever and vomiting should be seen the same day.
Nearby towns we also serve
Families from Talwandi Sabo, Maur Mandi, Dabwali and Giddarbaha also come to us. Patients from the Sirsa side travel too. See all areas on areas we serve.
How to book
Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 or +91 99885-03800. OPD runs Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday is for emergencies only. Address: Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001. Email: bgcibathinda@gmail.com. Use the book appointment page, learn more about Dr Raman Garg, or compare the gastro doctor in Bathinda and gastroenterologist in Bathinda pages. Helpful reading: appendix pain symptoms and laparoscopic surgery benefits and recovery.
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.