Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute (BGCI) on Power House Road, Bathinda, Punjab, India, is a gastro hospital led by Dr Raman Garg, a surgical gastroenterologist. It has a keyhole operation theatre, an endoscopy and colonoscopy suite, an in-house laboratory, 24/7 emergency care support and a cashless insurance desk, so tests, treatment and surgery happen under one roof.
20+ years | 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries | Cashless insurance | OPD Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5 PM
What is a gastro hospital?
A gastro hospital is a hospital built around the stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. It is different from a general hospital where gastro is one small department. Here the doctor, the scope room, the laboratory and the operation theatre are all planned for digestive problems. That means fewer referrals, fewer repeat tests and fewer days lost between your first visit and your treatment.
BGCI is run around one surgical gastroenterologist: a specialist who treats with medicines, tests with scopes and operates. You can read about his role on the surgical gastroenterologist in Bathinda page.
What should a good gastro hospital have? A checklist
People often ask, which hospital is best for gastro? Nobody can honestly answer that with a name. Use a checklist instead. Walk into any hospital, including ours, and ask these questions.
| What to look for | Why it matters | At BGCI |
|---|---|---|
| A named specialist with formal gastro surgery training | You should know who will examine and operate on you | Dr Raman Garg, DNB Surgical Gastroenterology, 20+ years |
| Endoscopy and colonoscopy suite | Most gut problems are confirmed by a scope, not by guessing | Advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy suite |
| Keyhole (laparoscopic) operation theatre | Smaller wounds, quicker walking, earlier return to work | Modern laparoscopic operation theatre, 10,000+ keyhole surgeries by Dr Raman Garg |
| In-house laboratory | Blood, stool and liver tests with same-day results save a second trip | Fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory |
| Link with imaging for CT, MRCP and HIDA | Scans are needed for stones, pancreas and tumours | Arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, reports reviewed by Dr Raman Garg the same day |
| Emergency care | Gut emergencies do not wait for OPD | 24/7 emergency care support on +91 82641-60001 |
| Cashless insurance desk | Paperwork should not delay care | Dedicated desk, empanelled with almost all major insurers and TPAs |
| Clear costs | You should know the range before you decide | Ranges published on this site |
| Same surgeon from visit to follow-up | No story repeated, no hand-offs | One surgeon from consultation to follow-up |
| Distance care for out-of-town patients | Farmers and shopkeepers cannot make three trips | Reports reviewed on WhatsApp, follow-up by phone or video |
Facilities at Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute
Laparoscopic operation theatre This is where keyhole gallbladder, appendix, hernia and gut surgeries are done. A camera shows the inside of the belly on a large screen, and the surgeon works through small cuts. Dr Raman Garg uses a stitchless technique with skin glue, so there are no stitches to remove. Most patients walk the same day, and most keyhole surgeries allow discharge within 24 hours.
Endoscopy and colonoscopy suite An endoscope is a thin flexible tube with a camera, used to look inside the food pipe and stomach. A colonoscope does the same for the large gut. Both are done in a dedicated suite with monitoring and a recovery area. Tissue samples (biopsy) can be taken during the test when needed. Learn more about endoscopy and colonoscopy here.
In-house diagnostic laboratory Blood counts, liver function tests, H pylori stool antigen, stool routine, CEA tumour marker and pre-operative blood tests are done in our own laboratory. Results come back fast enough for Dr Raman Garg to plan your treatment the same day.
Imaging through trusted partners Ultrasound, CT, MRI, MRCP and HIDA scans are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda. The reports come to Dr Raman Garg and are reviewed the same day, so you do not wait for a separate appointment.
Patient rooms and 24/7 emergency care support Comfortable patient rooms are available for those who need to be admitted. Emergency care support runs round the clock on +91 82641-60001. Call before you leave home so the team is ready when you arrive.
Cashless insurance desk The desk checks your policy, sends the pre-authorisation request and keeps you informed. Details are further down this page.
What we treat at this gastro hospital
- Gallbladder: gallstone treatment and gallbladder removal surgery
- Appendix: appendicitis surgery
- Hernia: hernia surgery and hiatal hernia treatment. For the full hernia detail, see laparoscopic hernia surgery in Punjab
- Acid and stomach: acid reflux and GERD, stomach pain, gas and bloating, stomach ulcer, H pylori
- Bowel and anal: piles, fissure, fistula, blood in stool, constipation, IBS
- Liver and pancreas: fatty liver, jaundice, pancreatitis
- Cancer surgery: colon cancer, stomach cancer, GI cancer
- Emergencies: gastro emergency, intestinal obstruction
The full map of conditions is on the gastro treatment in Bathinda page.
How a hospital visit works, step by step
- Send your reports on WhatsApp to +91 82641-60001. Dr Raman Garg reviews them before you travel.
- Come to OPD, Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. He examines you and explains the problem in simple words.
- Tests are done the same day where possible: blood tests in the in-house laboratory, scope tests in the suite, scans through imaging partners.
- You get a plan: medicines and diet, a procedure, or surgery. If surgery is not needed, he says so.
- For surgery, the insurance desk arranges pre-authorisation and you get a date.
- After surgery, most patients walk the same day and go home within 24 hours. Follow-up is by phone or video.
Consider a 52 year old farmer from Maur Mandi with burning in the chest and weight loss. He sends his old reports on WhatsApp on Sunday. On Monday he drives to Bathinda, has an endoscopy and blood tests in one visit, and meets Dr Raman Garg again with the results before evening.
Cost at BGCI
Hospital costs should be visible before you walk in. These are typical Punjab ranges.
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPD consultation (also second opinion) | 500 | 700 | 1,000 |
| Ultrasound abdomen | 600 | 1,000 | 1,800 |
| Upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy) | 2,000 | 3,200 | 5,000 |
| Colonoscopy, diagnostic | 4,500 | 7,000 | 12,000 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy or polyp removal | 7,000 | 10,000 | 18,000 |
| Pre-operative blood tests, ECG and chest X-ray | 1,500 | 2,500 | 4,000 |
| Laparoscopic gallbladder removal, planned | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Laparoscopic appendix removal | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, one side | 50,000 | 75,000 | 1,10,000 |
| Emergency surgery for perforation or bleeding ulcer | 70,000 | 1,10,000 | 1,80,000 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on the test or procedure chosen, whether a biopsy or polyp removal is done, whether there was an infection or emergency, and your health.
For comparison, published ranges from Mohali and Chandigarh hospitals put colonoscopy at about Rs 4,000 to 10,000 and appendix keyhole surgery at about Rs 30,000 to 1,00,000. Metro hospitals often charge more. The full list is on gastro treatment cost in Bathinda.
Cashless insurance at our gastro hospital
BGCI is empanelled with almost all major insurers and TPAs for cashless treatment: 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.
- Share your policy copy or card on WhatsApp.
- The insurance desk checks your cover.
- The desk sends the pre-authorisation request to your insurer.
- After approval you get your date, and after surgery the hospital settles with the insurer as per your policy terms.
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 the cashless insurance page.
Emergencies: when to go straight to a hospital
Some gut problems cannot wait for OPD. Seek same-day hospital care for sudden severe belly pain, a hard swollen belly, repeated vomiting, vomiting blood, black tarry stool, yellow eyes with fever, or no gas and no stool for a day. If you are far from Bathinda, go to the nearest emergency room first, then call +91 82641-60001 so BGCI can guide the doctors and prepare for transfer if needed. Read more on gastro emergency in Bathinda.
Why patients choose Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute
- A gastro hospital built around one experienced surgeon, Dr Raman Garg, the first surgical gastroenterologist in the Malwa belt of Punjab. See his profile.
- Scope tests, laboratory and operation theatre in one place, so you do not carry files between buildings.
- Honest advice, including when no operation is needed.
- Published costs and a cashless desk that handles the forms.
- Online review of reports for patients who live far away.
Patients we see from your area
BGCI is the gastro hospital many families reach from Goniana Mandi (12 km, 20 min), Nathana (20 km, 30 min), Rampura Phul (30 km, 40 min), Talwandi Sabo (30 km, 45 min), Mansa (50 km, 1 hr), Muktsar (55 km, 1 hr 10 min) and Malout (60 km, 1 hr 15 min). Bathinda Junction is the railway hub for the Malwa belt, so many patients arrive by train and reach the hospital by auto or taxi. See all towns on areas we serve.
How to book
- Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 or +91 99885-03800.
- Share your reports and describe your problem.
- Visit OPD, Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday is for emergencies only.
- Get your tests and plan the same day.
Address: Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute, Power House Road, Near Street No. 10, Bathinda, Punjab 151001, India. Email: bgcibathinda@gmail.com. Emergency care support: 24/7 on +91 82641-60001. Or use book appointment.
Related pages
Gastro doctor in Bathinda | Gastroenterologist in Bathinda | Laparoscopic surgery | Blog: how to choose a gastro doctor in Bathinda | Blog: ayushman card and insurance for gastro surgery | Blog: when to see a gastro doctor
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.