Answer box: Rampura Phul is about 30 km and 40 minutes from Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI), Bathinda, Punjab, India, where Dr Raman Garg practises as a surgical gastroenterologist. He diagnoses stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and bowel problems, does endoscopy and colonoscopy, and performs keyhole surgery himself, all in one place.
20+ years | 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries | Cashless insurance | OPD Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5 PM
Not sure what you need? Start here
Most people in Rampura Phul do not know whether their problem is for a physician, a surgeon or just a medicine change. Use this quick guide.
| What you feel | What it may need | Where to read |
|---|---|---|
| Burning chest, sour taste, belching | Medicines, diet, sometimes an endoscopy | Acid reflux and GERD |
| Pain under right ribs after meals | Ultrasound, then maybe gallbladder surgery | Gallstone treatment |
| Pain at the lower right belly with fever | Same-day check for appendix | Appendicitis surgery |
| Bleeding or lump near the back passage | Examination, then piles, fissure or fistula care | Piles, Fissure, Fistula |
| Change in bowel habit after age 45 | Colonoscopy | Colonoscopy |
| Tiredness, yellow eyes, right-sided heaviness | Liver tests | Fatty liver, Jaundice |
| Bulge in groin or belly | Hernia assessment | Hernia surgery in Bathinda |
| Food sticking, weight loss | Endoscopy soon | Swallowing problem |
If your symptom is not here, check the full list at gastro treatment in Bathinda, or send a WhatsApp message and the team will guide you.
Who you will meet
Dr Raman Garg is a surgical gastroenterologist: a stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas specialist who also operates. He is MBBS from Government Medical College, Patiala, MS General Surgery from Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, and DNB Surgical Gastroenterology from Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, with advanced laparoscopy training in Seoul, South Korea. 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. Full profile: Dr Raman Garg.
Why does this matter to you? Because when a family in Rampura Phul is told "it may be gallstones or it may be something in the pancreas", they want the same doctor to order the test, read it and act on it. That is how Dr Raman Garg works.
Four Rampura Phul stories, and what happened next
A truck driver, 47. Long hours, roadside food, and burning pain that shows up every night. He assumed it was acidity. An endoscopy showed an ulcer, and the H pylori stool test was positive. A course of medicines, plus changes to meal timing, settled it. Surgery was never needed. See stomach ulcer treatment.
A school teacher, 41. Repeated pain after lunch, going to the right shoulder. The ultrasound showed multiple stones. Because attacks kept coming, keyhole removal of the gallbladder was planned for a week that suited her school calendar.
A retired couple, both in their late sixties. The husband had passed blood twice. Colonoscopy was advised at once, not after a few more months of ointments. Early checks are for exactly this.
A new mother, 29. Painful bowel movements and a tearing feeling. After examination, it was an anal fissure, and the first step was diet, fibre and creams. Only if that fails does a small procedure come in. See fissure treatment.
These are examples of how consultations commonly go, not promises of results. Your plan is set after Dr Raman Garg examines you.
Reaching BGCI from Rampura Phul
- Distance and time: about 30 km, 40 minutes by road in normal traffic.
- By road: in general terms, you travel toward Bathinda by the main road and reach Power House Road in the city. Your driver or a taxi can find the address easily.
- By bus: regular buses run to Bathinda. Get down at the main bus stand and take an auto to Power House Road.
- By train: trains run toward Bathinda Junction, the railway hub of the region. If you take a train, keep a taxi for the last stretch if you feel weak after a scope test.
- By taxi: best for a colonoscopy or if an elderly patient is travelling.
BGCI address: Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001.
Day plan for a colonoscopy patient from Rampura Phul: prepare the bowel the day before as advised (the team sends instructions on WhatsApp), reach by 9:30 AM, meet Dr Raman Garg, have the test, rest, and go home with the plan the same afternoon with a family member. Details are on colonoscopy: who needs it and prep.
What each visit looks like
First contact. WhatsApp your old reports to +91 82641-60001. The team reads them and calls back.
OPD. Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Dr Raman Garg listens, examines you and orders only the tests that matter. Blood and stool tests are done in the in-house laboratory. CT, MRCP and HIDA scans are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and he reviews the reports the same day.
Procedure. If you need an endoscopy, colonoscopy or a keyhole operation, the team plans the date and checks your fitness. Surgery uses a stitchless technique with skin glue. Most patients walk the same day and are discharged within 24 hours.
Follow-up. By phone or video, so you do not make an extra trip for a wound check.
Cost for Rampura Phul patients
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPD consultation | 500 | 700 | 1,000 |
| CT scan abdomen | 3,500 | 6,000 | 9,000 |
| MRCP (bile duct and pancreas scan) | 4,000 | 7,000 | 12,000 |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic | 4,500 | 7,000 | 12,000 |
| Laparoscopic gallbladder removal, planned | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Fistula surgery | 35,000 | 55,000 | 85,000 |
| Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, one side | 50,000 | 75,000 | 1,10,000 |
| Colon cancer surgery (laparoscopic or open) | 1,00,000 | 1,80,000 | 3,00,000 |
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, the type of procedure chosen, the number of tests needed, your age and other illnesses, and your health.
Cancer drug treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation is not included in surgery figures. Full price master: gastro treatment cost in Bathinda.
Cashless cover for Rampura Phul 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. The insurance desk arranges pre-authorisation. Ayushman Bharat card holders: call us with your card details and our insurance desk will tell you the same day how your card can be used. Read cashless insurance for gastro treatment and Ayushman card and insurance for gastro surgery.
Inside BGCI
The operation theatre is a modern laparoscopic theatre built for keyhole work. The endoscopy and colonoscopy suite is advanced and separate from the OPD. The in-house diagnostic laboratory is fully equipped. Patient rooms are comfortable. Emergency care support runs 24/7 on +91 82641-60001, and a cashless insurance desk handles paperwork. You see one surgeon from consultation to follow-up. Relatives abroad can join an online pre-arrival consultation. More on gastro hospital in Bathinda.
Local questions from Rampura Phul
I drive a truck and cannot sit long after piles surgery. When can I drive? It depends on the surgery and how you heal. Most patients return to normal activity in a few days to a few weeks. Dr Raman Garg gives you a date after seeing you, so you can plan the next trip.
My mother is 72 and has diabetes. Is endoscopy safe for her? Most elderly patients have endoscopy without trouble. Her sugar, heart and medicines are checked first, and the team may adjust sedation. Bring her prescription list.
Is there any food I must avoid before a gallbladder operation? Avoid heavy, oily meals as advised. Fasting instructions are given before any procedure. Read gallstone diet: what to eat and avoid.
We are a joint family of eight. Can one insurance cover my father's surgery? Cover depends on your policy and sum insured. The insurance desk checks it before the procedure date and tells you what to expect.
In an emergency
Sudden severe belly pain, vomiting blood, black stool, a rock-hard swollen belly, fever with yellow eyes, or heavy bleeding from the back passage needs same-day hospital care. Reach the nearest emergency room first. Then call BGCI on +91 82641-60001 so a plan is ready. Details: gastro emergency in Bathinda.
Towns near Rampura Phul
We also see patients from Nathana, Bhucho Mandi, Maur Mandi and Barnala. All towns: areas we serve.
Booking
Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 or +91 99885-03800. Email bgcibathinda@gmail.com. OPD: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM; Sunday emergency only. Address: Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001. Book appointment.
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: early signs of colon cancer. See also gastro doctor in Bathinda, gastroenterologist in Bathinda, endoscopy in Bathinda and gastro treatment cost.