Answer box: Gastro treatment cost in Bathinda, Punjab depends on the test or surgery you need. An OPD visit with Dr Raman Garg costs Rs 500 to 1,000. A diagnostic colonoscopy starts at Rs 4,500 and planned keyhole gallbladder removal at Rs 40,000. Every price below is a starting, average and maximum figure for 2026.
How to read this price page
Most patients ask the cost on the phone before anything else. That is fair. A farmer from Maur Mandi selling a crop to pay for an operation, or a shopkeeper in Goniana Mandi who cannot shut his shop for a week, should know the number early. So here it is, in plain rows.
Each row has three figures. Starting is the lowest usual price, for a simple case with no extra complication. Average is what most patients pay. Maximum is for a harder case, a longer procedure or a sicker patient. Your own bill sits somewhere between the first and the last number, and Dr Raman Garg tells you where after he examines you.
The prices are grouped in three blocks: consultation and tests, scope procedures, and surgeries. Imaging tests such as CT, MRCP, HIDA scan, FibroScan, pH study and manometry are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and Dr Raman Garg reviews the report the same day. Blood tests, stool tests, LFT, H pylori and CEA are done in our in-house diagnostic laboratory.
Group 1: Consultation and tests
The first visit usually decides the path. Some patients need only medicines and a diet change. Others need a scan or a scope. A good first consultation saves you from tests you do not need.
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPD consultation (also second opinion) | 500 | 700 | 1,000 |
| Ultrasound abdomen (liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys) | 600 | 1,000 | 1,800 |
| Liver function test (LFT) | 400 | 600 | 1,200 |
| H pylori stool antigen test | 1,000 | 1,600 | 2,000 |
| Stool routine test | 100 | 150 | 300 |
| Pre-operative blood tests, ECG and chest X-ray | 1,500 | 2,500 | 4,000 |
| Barium swallow | 1,200 | 2,000 | 3,500 |
| CT scan abdomen | 3,500 | 6,000 | 9,000 |
| MRCP (bile duct and pancreas scan) | 4,000 | 7,000 | 12,000 |
| HIDA scan (gallbladder function) | 5,000 | 6,500 | 9,000 |
| FibroScan (fatty liver stiffness) | 3,000 | 5,000 | 7,000 |
| CEA tumour marker | 500 | 650 | 1,000 |
| Biopsy report (histopathology), per sample | 800 | 1,500 | 3,000 |
| GERD pH study | 3,000 | 5,000 | 8,000 |
| GERD manometry | 4,000 | 7,000 | 12,000 |
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 and your health.
A 45 year old from Rampura Phul with pain after fatty meals will usually need only the OPD visit and an ultrasound to begin with. That is about Rs 1,100 to 1,700 on average, and most of the time it gives a clear answer. The costlier scans such as MRCP or CT are asked for only when the ultrasound leaves a question open.
Second opinion is the same fee as a normal visit. Bring your old reports and, if you are out of town or abroad, share them first on WhatsApp at +91 82641-60001. See our page on second opinion for gastro surgery.
Group 2: Scope procedures (endoscopy and colonoscopy)
A scope is a thin flexible tube with a tiny camera. It lets the doctor see the inside of the food pipe, stomach or large bowel on a screen. People search for it as dooRbeen test or endoscopy cost, and the price depends mostly on whether a biopsy or polyp removal is done during the same test.
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on whether biopsy or polyp removal is done during the test and your health.
Read more about endoscopy in Bathinda and colonoscopy in Bathinda, or the guides on colonoscopy cost in Punjab and endoscopy preparation.
Group 3: Surgeries and procedures
Most of our operations are done by keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery. The cuts are small, the skin is closed with the stitchless skin glue technique, and most patients walk the same day and go home within 24 hours. Keyhole surgery costs a little more than open surgery because of the equipment, but patients return to work earlier, which for a daily earner is often the bigger saving.
| Item | Starting (Rs) | Average (Rs) | Maximum (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), planned | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Laparoscopic gallbladder removal, difficult or after an attack | 60,000 | 90,000 | 1,40,000 |
| Laparoscopic appendix removal (appendectomy) | 40,000 | 65,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Piles surgery (stapler, open or ligation, as suited) | 35,000 | 55,000 | 85,000 |
| Anal fissure surgery (lateral sphincterotomy) | 28,000 | 40,000 | 65,000 |
| Fistula surgery | 35,000 | 55,000 | 85,000 |
| Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, one side | 50,000 | 75,000 | 1,10,000 |
| Hiatal hernia repair with fundoplication (for severe reflux) | 90,000 | 1,30,000 | 2,00,000 |
| Intestinal obstruction surgery | 60,000 | 1,20,000 | 2,50,000 |
| Emergency surgery for perforation or bleeding ulcer | 70,000 | 1,10,000 | 1,80,000 |
| Medical treatment of acute pancreatitis | 40,000 | 1,20,000 | 4,00,000 |
| Colon cancer surgery (laparoscopic or open) | 1,00,000 | 1,80,000 | 3,00,000 |
| Stomach cancer surgery (gastrectomy) | 1,50,000 | 2,50,000 | 4,00,000 |
| Other GI cancer surgery (rectum, pancreas, liver), planned | 1,50,000 | 2,50,000 | 4,50,000 |
Note: These are typical Punjab costs for 2026. The final cost may vary after Dr Raman Garg examines you, depending on the type of procedure chosen, stage of disease, whether there was an infection or attack, and your health.
Cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy, radiation) is not included in the surgery figures above.
For details of each operation, see gallbladder removal surgery, appendicitis surgery, piles treatment, fissure treatment, fistula treatment, hernia surgery, hiatal hernia treatment, intestinal obstruction surgery, pancreatitis treatment, colon cancer surgery, stomach cancer surgery and GI cancer surgery. For the hernia side, the full guide is on laparoscopic hernia surgery in Punjab.
What changes the price of gastro treatment
Two patients can have the same name of operation and pay different amounts. These are the real reasons.
- Gallstone size and number. One small stone in a quiet gallbladder is a simple case. Many stones, or one big stone packed in the neck of the gallbladder, take longer.
- Infection or an attack. If the gallbladder or appendix has been inflamed, tissue is swollen and fragile. The surgery is slower and needs more care, which is why the difficult gallbladder row is higher.
- Stone in the bile duct. This can need extra scans and extra steps.
- Your age and other illnesses. Sugar, blood pressure, heart or kidney problems need more checks before and after surgery.
- Type of anaesthesia. Chosen for your safety, not for the price.
- Type of procedure. Piles can be treated by stapler, open surgery or ligation. The right one depends on the grade of your piles.
- Biopsy or polyp removal during a scope. If something is found and removed or sampled, the test moves from the diagnostic row to the biopsy row.
- Stage of disease. In cancer, the stage decides how big the operation is.
- Number of tests needed. A clear ultrasound may be all that is required. A confusing picture may need CT or MRCP as well.
How our prices compare with Mohali and Chandigarh
Many Malwa families drive to Mohali or Chandigarh for gastro surgery and add travel and a relative's stay in the city to the cost. Published ranges from Mohali and Chandigarh hospitals put keyhole gallbladder surgery at about Rs 40,000 to 90,000 (higher for emergency), colonoscopy at about Rs 4,000 to 10,000, keyhole appendix surgery at about Rs 30,000 to 1,00,000, and piles surgery at about Rs 35,000 to 85,000. Metro hospitals often charge more.
Our Bathinda figures sit in the same range. The difference is that you get a senior surgical gastroenterologist, one surgeon from consultation to follow-up, and a hospital 12 to 70 km from your home instead of 200 km.
Cost questions people ask most
These come straight from what people type into Google.
- How much does an endoscopy cost? In Punjab, Rs 2,000 to 5,000, average Rs 3,200.
- What is the normal charge for a colonoscopy? Rs 4,500 to 12,000 for a diagnostic test, average Rs 7,000.
- What is the cost of gallbladder stone surgery? Rs 40,000 to 1,00,000 for planned keyhole surgery, average Rs 65,000.
- How much does an appendix operation cost? Rs 40,000 to 1,00,000, average Rs 65,000.
- How much does laparoscopic surgery cost in Punjab? It depends on the operation. The table above lists every common one.
Insurance and cashless treatment
Bombay Gastro & Cancer Institute is empanelled with almost all major insurers and TPAs for cashless treatment, 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 cashless process has four steps:
- Send your insurance card and doctor's advice to the insurance desk on WhatsApp.
- The desk checks your policy and arranges pre-authorisation with your insurer or TPA.
- You are admitted for the procedure and the approved amount is settled directly with the insurer.
- You pay only what your policy does not cover, and you are discharged with your papers.
Ayushman Bharat: Call us with your card details and our insurance desk will tell you the same day how your card can be used. Full details are on our cashless insurance page and in the guide on Ayushman card and insurance for gastro surgery.
Facilities at BGCI
BGCI has 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 and a cashless insurance desk. Surgery uses the stitchless laparoscopic technique with skin glue, so most patients walk the same day and go home within 24 hours after keyhole surgery. Scans like CT, MRCP and HIDA are arranged with trusted imaging partners in Bathinda, and Dr Raman Garg reviews the reports the same day. Out-of-town and NRI patients can have an online pre-arrival consultation by sharing reports on WhatsApp, and follow-up is by phone or video. See the full list on the gastro hospital in Bathinda page.
Why patients choose Dr Raman Garg
Dr Raman Garg is a surgical gastroenterologist: a stomach, gut, liver, gallbladder and pancreas specialist who also operates. So one doctor decides whether you need medicines, a scope test or surgery, and does it. He has 20+ years of experience and 10,000+ laparoscopic surgeries, including 1,000+ laparoscopic hernia repairs, and he was the first surgical gastroenterologist in the Malwa belt of Punjab. His training includes DNB Surgical Gastroenterology from Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai and advanced laparoscopy training in Seoul, South Korea. Read his full profile on Dr Raman Garg and the pages for gastro doctor in Bathinda and surgical gastroenterologist in Bathinda.
Patients we see from your area
Patients reach BGCI in Punjab, India from Goniana Mandi (12 km), Bhucho Mandi (20 km), Nathana (20 km), Rampura Phul (30 km), Maur Mandi (30 km), Talwandi Sabo (30 km), Mansa (50 km), Muktsar (55 km), Dabwali (55 km), Barnala (70 km) and many more towns. See all 17 on areas we serve. Because the hospital is close, you save the travel cost, the extra city days and often a second trip.
How to book
- Call or WhatsApp +91 82641-60001 (second line +91 99885-03800). Send your old reports if you have them.
- Come for OPD, Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday is emergency only.
- Dr Raman Garg examines you, explains the plan and gives you the exact cost for your case.
- If surgery is needed, the insurance desk arranges pre-authorisation and the date is fixed.
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. Same-day hospital care is needed for severe belly pain, vomiting blood, black stool, yellow eyes with fever or a hard swollen belly. Call at once and come to the nearest emergency first if it is closer. Book on the appointment page.
This page is general information; your plan is set after Dr Raman Garg examines you.
Related pages
Gastro treatment hub, gallstone treatment, laparoscopic surgery, gastro emergency, FAQ, gallbladder removal cost in Punjab.
Medically reviewed by Dr Raman Garg. Last updated: 8 November 2026.