Visiting
Dr. Dhruvin Shah
DM Gastroenterology | Gold Medalist | Therapeutic Endoscopist
MBBS, DM (GASTROENTEROLOGY)
Gastroenterology· Over 7 years of experience· Ring Road & Adajan
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Gastroenterology
Department overview
Gastroenterology is the medical speciality concerned with the digestive system and its related organs, including the oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. Patients may seek gastroenterology care for symptoms such as abdominal pain, acidity, persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, bloating, changes in bowel habits, constipation, diarrhoea or digestive discomfort. A detailed clinical assessment helps identify possible causes and determine the need for further investigations. Gastrointestinal conditions range from common digestive disorders to complex diseases involving the liver, pancreas and intestinal tract. Evaluation may include medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging and endoscopic investigations when indicated. Treatment depends on the diagnosis and may involve medication, dietary guidance, lifestyle modifications, monitoring or specialised procedures. The goal of gastroenterology care is to support accurate diagnosis, effective symptom management and long-term digestive health. Follow-up consultations may be recommended to monitor chronic conditions, assess treatment response and adjust the care plan according to each patient's needs.
The Gastroenterology speciality focuses on the evaluation and management of diseases affecting the digestive tract, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. At Nirmal Hospital, the supplied consultant information identifies Dr. Dhruvin Shah as a gastroenterologist and therapeutic endoscopist, with special interests in endoscopic bariatric therapies for weight loss and the management of complex endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) cases. Dr. Rinkal Kakadiya is also listed among the hospital's gastroenterology consultants in the supplied website content. Clinical evaluation may involve reviewing digestive symptoms, medical history, physical examination and appropriate laboratory or imaging investigations. Endoscopic procedures can help doctors examine the digestive tract, investigate symptoms and, when indicated, perform therapeutic interventions. ERCP is a specialised procedure used to evaluate and treat selected conditions affecting the bile ducts and pancreatic duct. Treatment is guided by the patient's diagnosis and clinical needs and may involve medication, dietary and lifestyle guidance, endoscopic intervention or follow-up monitoring. Patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions may require coordinated care with other medical and surgical specialities. The goal is to support accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment and ongoing digestive health.
Services
- Gastroenterology Consultation
- Evaluation of Digestive Disorders
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- ERCP Evaluation and Management
- Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies for Weight Loss
- Assessment of Liver and Pancreatic Disorders
- Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Symptoms
- Digestive Health Assessment
- Follow-Up and Long-Term Gastrointestinal Care
Treatments
- Medical Management of Acid Reflux and GERD
- Medical Management of Gastritis
- Management of Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Medical Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Medical Management of Liver Diseases
- Management of Pancreatic Disorders
- Endoscopic Treatment of Selected Gastrointestinal Conditions
- ERCP-Based Management of Selected Bile Duct Disorders
- Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies for Weight Loss
Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastritis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
- Chronic Liver Disease
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Gallstones and Bile Duct Disorders
- Pancreatitis
- Bile Duct Obstruction
- Gastrointestinal Polyps
- Obesity Considered for Endoscopic Bariatric Treatment
Procedures
- Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Gastroscopy)
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Biopsy
- Endoscopic Polypectomy
- Endoscopic Haemostasis for Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Endoscopic Biliary Stenting
- Endoscopic Stone Extraction from the Bile Duct
- Endoscopic Bariatric Procedures for Weight Loss
Care at Nirmal
How this department supports patients
Specialist OPD consultation with detailed clinical evaluation and personalised treatment plans.
In-house radiology, laboratory medicine and cardiology diagnostics for faster, evidence-based decisions.
Multidisciplinary coordination with critical care, anaesthesiology, dietetics and physiotherapy where required.
24×7 emergency backup and intensivist-led intensive care for patients who need escalation.
Insurance and TPA desk support for planned as well as emergency admissions.
Where to visit
Adajan
Nirmal Super Speciality Hospital, LP Savani Road, Adajan, Surat, Gujarat 395009
Campus details →Appointment contacts
Ring Road
Adajan
Appointments:0261-7109999
Our team
2 consultants in Gastroenterology
Visiting
Dr. Rinkal Kakadiya Chanchpara
Gastroenterologist | Liver Specialist | Advanced Endoscopy
MBBS — Government Medical College, Surat; MD (Medicine) — Government Medical College, Surat; DM (Gastroenterology) — PGIMER, Chandigarh; Fellowship in EUS & ERCP — South Korea.
Gastroenterology· Over 6 years of Experience· Adajan
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Consult a gastroenterology specialist
Available at Ring Road and Adajan. Our coordinators will help with appointments, reports and admissions.