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Department of Medical Gastroenterology

About Us

Medical Gastroenterology
UG · PG · Doctoral

The Department of Medical Gastroenterology at Bharati Hospital, under Bharati Vidyapeeth University has been functioning since seven years with State of Art equipment and infrastructure for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

We are providing daily OPD services, with dedicated GI beds also additional HDU and ICU beds for serious cases. Emergency Services are available 24/7 with a Senior Resident (Gastroenterology) and consultant Gastroenterologist on call. We also run Specialty Clinics for Liver Disease on Saturdays and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases on Wednesdays. We are also pursuing DM (Gastroenterology) programme in our department as per National Medical Council norms and recommendations. Personalized patient care is provided as per International protocols and algorithms which are updated regularly with recent technological advances and medical knowledge.

Since its establishment in January 2019, the department has grown rapidly providing state of the art care. Our department is the first to start a DM course in a Deemed to be University in the state of Maharashtra. The annual intake was upgraded from one to four students in 2026.

We are having three endoscopy suites with advanced facilities and fluoroscopic back-up. We are also providing day-care facilities for procedures and minor interventions. The day-care facility, pre- and post-intervention waiting area is spacious, comfortable and well-structured with six beds, each with oxygen supply and multi-function monitors.

We are having advanced 190 series Olympus Endoscopy system for upper and lower GI scopes with an additional ERCP scope. We provide diagnostic and therapeutic EUS and cholangioscopy. We are also equipped with pediatric gastroscope and colonoscope. We undertake third-space endoscopy procedures routinely. We also offer Urea Breath Test and Hydrogen Breath Test facilities.

We are also having a 32-channel Esophageal & Rectal Manometry system for diagnosis of Esophageal & Ano-rectal motility disorders.

Goal:
The vision is to provide the comprehensive care to the patients of Gastrointestinal diseases and hepatobiliary disorders at affordable cost by a team of qualified Gastroenterologists and train aspirant gastroenterology trainees to become competent consultants.
The Department is also planning to add enteroscope and 24 hr pH study services. A Liver Transplant Unit is planned in near future.

The department has an excellent team of Gastroenterologists with a mix of Senior faculty and young enthusiastic, highly motivated faculty which provides care with compassion and competence.

Courses Offered

UG Program Regular clinics are held by the faculty for the UGs.

Post Graduate Residents in the Department of Medicine on rotational postings are trained in Gastroenterological emergency management in addition to exposure and hands-on experience in the management of GI disease and Hepato-biliary disorders.

Doctoral Program DM Medical Gastroenterology – 4 seats annually.

Research and Publications

Sr.No. Title of Paper Author(s) Journal Indexing Year
1 Novel Inflammatory Score: C-Reactive Protein/Albumin Ratio in Pancreatitis Dadasaheb Gajendra Maindad International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research Googlescholar  Feb -23
2 COVID-19's Effect on Hepatic Functions Dadasaheb Gajendra Maindad International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research Scopus,PubMed, Web of Science,Google Scholar, May- 23
3 Short and long-term outcomes of bilateral metal stent placement for malignant hilar biliary obstruction: Tertiary care oncology centre experience  Dr.Vishal Seth 
( Tata Memorial Hospital)  		Indian Journal of Gastroenterology Scopus 
PubMed
Web of Science 
Google Scholar 		Jan 2023
4 ROSE versus MOSE for EUS guided sampling of solid pancreatic lesions: A paired comparative analysis using newer generation FNB needles  Dr.Vishal Seth  Annals of Gastroenterology Scopus 
PubMed
Web of Science 
Google Scholar 		Jan 2023
5 Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided versus Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage After Failed ERCP: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis"  Dr.Vishal Seth  Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques Scopus 
PubMed
Web of Science 
Google Scholar 		SLEPT May 2023
6 Comparison of efficacy and safety of endoscopic and radiological interventions for gastric varices: A systematic review and network meta-analysis (Clinical and experimental hepatology  Dr.Vishal Seth  Clinical & Expiremental Hepatology  Scopus 
PubMed
Web of Science 
Google Scholar 		Jan 2023)
7 Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Assessment About the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Amongst Health Care Workers in a City in Maharashtra, India  Gayatri Gawade Maindad1, Dadasaheb Maindad2Meghana K. Padwal1, Prakash Doke International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical SciencesVol17(1) Google Scholar
Scopus 		2023
8 Outcomes of endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage: A multicenter study from India (with video) Radhika Chavan 1, Vikas Singla 2Sridhar Sundaram Indian Journal ofGastroenterologyVolume(Issue): 43(6) PubMed:Google Scholar
scopus 		Dec
2024
9 Over-the-Scope Clip Application for Duodenal Ulcer: Easier Said than Done Chaiti Gandhi, Radhika Chavan, Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
Volume (Issue): 15(3) 		Google Scholar 
DOI  		2024
10 Magnetic compression anastomosis of post-cholecystectomy benign biliary stricture using modified accessories (with video) Radhika Chavan, Rushil Solanki, Maitrey Patel, Indian Journal of GastroenterologyVolume (Issue): 43(5) PubMed: Google Scholar
Scopus
WOS  		June 2024
11 Norfloxacin versus rifaximin for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis prophylaxis: A randomized controlled trial Sanbanki Pala, Purwa Doke, Dadasaheb Maindad. JKIMSU, Vol. 13, No. 1, 

 Google Scholar 
DOI  		March 2024
12 Hepatology Role of oral Midodrine in preventing hepatorenal syndrome in Child-Turcotte-Pugh class C cirrhotics- a pilot study Dadasaheb Maindad , Salim Gastroenterology and Hepatology vol 17(4)    DEC 
2024 
13 Role of oral Midodrine in preventing hepatorenal syndrome in Child Turcotte-Pugh class C cirrhotics: a pilot study Tariq Salim, Dadasaheb Maindad Gastroenterology and Hepatology From Bed to Bench. Vol (Issue): 17(4) PubMed: Google Scholar
ScopusWOS 		2024 
14 Minimizing bleeding risks during gastric neuroendocrinetumor endoscopicsubmucosaldissectionbypre-emptiveEUS-guided epinephrine injection Radhika Chavan 1,∗, Vishal Seth 1, Zaheer Nabi 2, Dadasaheb Maindad 1, Harshwardhan Dongre 1, Sanjay Rajput 3, Akhil Nagpal 1 VideoGIvol10(9) Google Scholar 
Pubmed  		May 2025
15 Advanced endoscopic techniques for esophageal duplication cyst treatment: beyond surgery Radhika Chavan 1,∗Zaheer Nabi 2, Sukrit Sud 3, Chaiti Gandhi 1, Sanjay Rajput 1,  VideoGIE vol10(6)
326–332.  		PubMed: 
PMC
Google Scholar 		Feb 2025
16 Management of Pancreaticojejunostomy Strictures: A New Perspective with Forward-Viewing EUS Dr. Radhika Chavan Digestive Diseases and ScienceVol70(5) PubMed  Feb 2025
17 No Sutures, Just Magnets: A Paradigm Shift in Colocolic Anastomosis for Malignant Rectosigmoid Strictures Radhika Chavan 
Milind Prajapati  		Journal of Digestive Endoscopy vol16(2) 108-109 Google scholar scopus  May  2025
18 Understanding the Basics of Linear Endoscopic Ultrasound: A Step-by-Step Guide to Anatomy and Orientation Dr. Radhika Chavan Journal of Digestive Endoscopy vol16(2) 77-90 Google scholar
DOAJ Scopus  		June 2025
19 Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gastrojejunostomy as a Primary Treatment Modality for Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction: A Large Multicenter Experience Dr. Radhika Chavan Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Vol 40(6) 		Google Scholar Feb 2025
20 Outcomes of device assisted endoscopic full thickness resection in gastroduodenal submucosal lesions: A large, multicentre study (with videos) Dr. Radhika Chavan Digestive & Liver Disease vol( Pubmed
Scopus
WOS  		Oct 2025
21 Technical considerations in endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy: A comprehensive review Kalpit Devani1 · Vishal Seth2 Radhika Chavan Indian Journal of Gastroenterology Pubmed
Scopus
WOS 		Oct
2025

Ongoing Research Projects

  • Effectiveness of Myo-inositol versus Metformin in women with PCOS who wish to conceive: A multicenter randomised controlled trial (MYOMET trial) with ICMR.
  • Association of dysbiosis of gut microbiome and alteration in the hormonal, biochemical, and metabolomic profile in adolescents and early reproductive age group women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in India: A case control and quasi-experimental study from BVDU seed grant.
  • Diagnostic accuracy of high-risk HPV DNA and cytology in diagnosing precancerous and early malignant cervical lesions: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis with ICMR NIRT TRC.
  • Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Therapy for Pain Relief and Maternal Satisfaction during the First Stage of Labour: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Extension Activities

"Know Your Iron Levels, Know Your Health."

Bone Mineral Density Camp-

Protect Your Future: Pap Smears for Women's Health

Training For ASHA’s (Accredited social health activist)

THE REAL FORCE ON GROUND

NOTEWORTHY INFRASTRUCTURE:

The department is equipped with adult and pediatric gastro scopes and colonoscopies, ERCP scopes, EUS system, cholangioscope and manometry unit. Excellence
  • Image 1 -> C-ARM
  • Image 2 -> ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
  • Image 3 -> CHONAGIOSCOPE WITH EHL
  • Image 4 -> ELECTROCAUTERY UNIT
  • Image 5 -> ENDOSCOPY SUITE
Dr. Girija Wagh Award 2
Dr. Girija Wagh Award 5
Dr. Girija Wagh Award 3
Dr. Girija Wagh Award 4
Dr. Girija Wagh Award 1

Patient Services & Facilities

DIAGNOSTIC
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Hydrogen breath test
  • Urea breath test
  • Esophageal and anorectal manometry
  • Diagnostic EUS
  • Diagnostic cholangioscopy
THERAPEUTIC
  • Esophageal stricture dilatation
  • Achalasia dilatation
  • Foreign body removal
  • Endoscopic variceal band ligation
  • Sclerotherapy for varices and bleeding peptic ulcers
  • Glue therapy for gastric varices
  • Hemoclip application
  • Over the scope clip application
  • Hemospray application
  • Fully equipped electrosurgery unit with Argon plasma coagulation
  • Esophageal, gastric, colonic and biliary stent placement
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for CBD clearance
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound
  • Therapeutic cholangioscopy with EHL

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