Best Gastroenterology Treatment in India
Last updated: April 25, 2026
Much affordable GI surgery procedures is one of the major reasons why men and women travel thousands of miles to get their treatment in India. You can save upto 75% for getting your treatment in India, done by a chosen few best gastroenterologists in India with IndiCure.
| Procedure | |
|---|---|
| Appendix Operation | 1500 |
| Nissen fundoplication | 3900 |
| Hemorrhoidectomy | 1700 |
| Inguinal Hernia | 2900 |
| Gallbladder Removal | 2000 |
| Whipple’s Surgery | 7500 |
| Liver Resection | 7900 |
| Liver Transplant | 35000 |
INCLUDES
- Surgery
- Stay at the Hospital
- Pre-operative Investigations
- Medicines, Consumables
- Food at the hospital
- Airport Transfers
- MediTraWell assistance
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Accommodation outside the Hospital
- Air tickets
- Medical Visa fee
STAY REQUIRED
- Stay at the Hospital - 1 to 2 days
- Stay at the Hotel - 7 to 8 days
- Stay in India - 8 to 10 days
Whether you choose one visit for your Gastroenterology tourism in India or would require to visit again, IndiCure will make sure your trip is seamless and hassle-free. Our team of dental clinics and dental surgeons offer nothing but the best in class care using the top notch technology. We vow to be with you every step of the way practicing our old age Indian custom of Atithi Devo Bhava! (the guest is God)
Factors that affect Gastrointestinal Surgery cost in India
- Gastrointestinal Surgeon’s Fees
An important expense when it comes to your gastrointestinal surgery is going to be your gastrointestinal surgeon’s fees. IndiCure recommends experienced, skilled, board-certified surgeons who are capable of delivering successful surgeries. The charges may vary depending on the experience of the surgeon, popularity, and the approach to treatment.
- Type of Surgery
There are different types of gastrointestinal surgery procedures and techniques to perform the surgery viz, open surgery, laparoscopic or robotic etc. The cost of surgery depends on what technique is used to perform the operation. This depends on your medical condition, your and the surgeon’s preference.
- Type of Surgical Approach
A significant portion of the overall cost of the surgery arises from the use of any customized surgical instruments or specialized technology. With the hopes of improving patient care, new techniques and technologies are often introduced to the surgical process. Such innovative advancements in the surgical approach can increase costs.
- Surgical Facility
Having your GI surgery in an accredited surgical facility by skilled and qualified medical staff is a critical factor. Moreover, the geographical location of this facility also affects the quote. But, IndiCure provides you with a projected estimate that will be affordable.
- Surgery-Related Expenses
The surgery-related expenses include the pre- and post-surgical expenses. The pre-surgical expenses are associated with the candidacy and the medical history of the patient. This also includes the routine medical exams and tests to ensure you’re a good fit for the surgery. Post-surgical expenses may include prescription medications and follow-up consultations.
We at MediTraWell, understand that you travel with a budget in mind and do not like to be greeted by surprises after arrival in India. We thus club all these expenses and give you a package cost that is inclusive and affordable at the same time.
Your case manager shall give you an estimated cost of your surgery after discussing your medical reports with the surgeon. The final cost, however, shall be confirmed after your consultation with the surgeon.
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We Assist you the at Hospital & Provide Post Operative Support
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Best Gastroenterologists in India
Dr. Satish G Kulkarni
Medical Gastroenterologist
MBBS, MD, DNB
Mumbai
Counted among the top medical gastroenterologists in India, Dr. Satish G. Kulkarni has more than 28 years of experience in the field of gastroenterology.
Since 2010, he has also been an international member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
He has been a Life Member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, the Association of Physicians of India, the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India, the Indian Association for Study of Liver, and the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India. Since 2010, he has also been an international member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Prestigious honors bestowed upon him include The Prince of Wales Gold Medal, Dr. Chunibhai Shankarbhai Patel Gold Medal, The Rani Jagdamba Devi & Dr. JK Mehta Prize, The Dr. Latif Patel Prize, The Dr. Ardeshir Koyaji Contractor Book Prize besides many more. Dr. Kulkarni has also published a number of clinically-focused studies in both national and international journals.
The Prince of Wales Gold Medal, Dr. Chunibhai Shankarbhai Patel Gold Medal, The Rani Jagdamba Devi & Dr. JK Mehta Prize, The Dr. Latif Patel Prize, The Dr. Ardeshir Koyaji Contractor Book
Dr. Vinay Dhir
Medical Gastroenterologist
MBBS, MD, DNB, Fellowships
Mumbai
Dr. Vinay Dhir is a skilled medical gastroenterologist in India with nearly 32 years of expertise in the field. He is an esteemed participant in a number of associations, including the Indian Society of Gastroenterology and the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India. He is also a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
He is also a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
After completing his MBBS, he went on to complete his DNB in gastroenterology at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital and his MD in internal medicine at MGM Medical College in Indore. Additionally, Dr. Dhir has training in Endo-Sonography from the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam and a Fellowship in Therapeutic ERCP from the European Gastro Surgical School in Amsterdam.
He has received numerous honors in the field of gastroenterology (endoscopy), including the ASGE Audiovisual Award (2015) and the Digestive Endoscopy Best Reviewer Award (2012).
Additionally, Dr. Dhir has training in Endo-Sonography from the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam and a Fellowship in Therapeutic ERCP from the European Gastro Surgical School in Amsterdam
In addition to serving as teaching for numerous worldwide interventional endoscopy courses, he has several highly referenced works in indexed international journals.
Dr. V P Bhalla
Surgical Gastroenterologist
MBBS, MS, Fellowship, UK
New Delhi
Dr. Bhalla is a renowned surgical gastroenterologist in India with more than 42 years of experience. He is an expert in the treatment of peptic and gastric ulcers, gastroenteritis, acidity, gallbladder (biliary) stones, hepatitis, liver disease, malabsorption, pancreatitis, and other conditions related to the liver and the gastrointestinal tract.
Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Association, the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract in the United States, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract in the United Kingdom, and the Editorial Board of the Journal of Clinical -Diagnostic Research
He is a member of numerous prestigious organizations, including the International Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Association, the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract in the United States, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract in the United Kingdom, and the Editorial Board of the Journal of Clinical -Diagnostic Research.
He did his Fellowship from St. Marks Hospital for Coloproctology and is a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons, London, United Kingdom. He has also done advanced training for liver transplantation at Kaohsiung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan.
Best Gastroenterology Hospitals in India
Apollo Fertility, Navi Mumbai
Location: Mumbai
Speciality: Multi-Superspeciality
Accreditation: Accreditation : Joint Commission International (JCI, USA), National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)
No. of Beds: Beds : 500
Apollo Fertility stands as one of the most reputable choices for fertility treatment in India. Renowned for its advanced facilities, it provides cutting-edge interventions in the field. The protocols at Apollo Fertility are meticulously crafted to tackle both male and female fertility concerns, integrating clinical, surgical, and psychological approaches. A multidisciplinary team comprising experts in Fertility, Reproductive Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology, Embryology, Andrology, fertility-optimizing Laparoscopic surgeons, and dedicated counsellors work with couples to help achieve their dream of parenthood.
Apollo Hospital, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore
Location: Bangalore
Speciality: Multi-Superspeciality
Accreditation: Accreditation : JCI
No. of Beds: Beds : 200
Sheshadripuram’s Apollo Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital that first opened its doors to the public in 2015. It was the third hospital in Bangalore and the fourth in the state of Karnataka. The hospital has been offering outstanding service from its inception, in keeping with the group’s concept. Emergency and trauma care, cardiology, limited access cardiology, pediatric cardiology, neurosciences, gastro sciences, nephrology & renal transplant, and urology are among the specialties offered at Apollo Hospital, Sheshadripuram. It also features two centres specialized to the treatment of heart failure, as well as mobility problems, epilepsy care, and surgery. The Joint Commission International has accredited the hospital. The Apollo Hospital in Sheshadripuram is equipped with the most up-to-date medical technology and provides the most up-to-date medical treatment. It includes a 200-bed capacity, a 10-bed state-of-the-art emergency department, and a 40-bed intensive care unit.
Gastroenterology Procedures
- Anorectal function testing
- Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS)
- Capsule endoscopy
- Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
- Clinical nutrition counseling
- Clinical nutrition evaluation
- Colectomy
- Colonoscopy
- Constipation evaluation
- Diagnostic endoscopy
- Endoscopic mucosal resection
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Esophagectomy
- Fecal incontinence evaluation
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Hepatobiliary disease evaluation
- Hepatobiliary disease postoperative care
- HIDA scan
- Enteral nutrition
- Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery
- Intestinal transit studies for GI motility disorders
- Liver biopsy
- Liver function tests
- Liver transplant
- Living-donor liver transplant
- Magnetic resonance elastography
- Minimally invasive anti-reflux procedures
- Minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Needle biopsy
- Provocative testing for noncardiac chest pain
- Radiofrequency treatment for GERD
- Radionuclide gastric studies for GI motility disorders
- Rectal prolapse surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Splenectomy
- Therapeutic endoscopy
- Upper endoscopy
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
- Virtual colonoscopy
Best Gastroenterology Treatment in India
IndiCure is associated with a few of the best gastroenterologists in India who have extensive experience in treating a wide range of Gastrointestinal disorders and problems. Some people come to India with us because their disease is complicated or peculiar, or because traditional treatments haven’t worked.
Our doctors provide a wide range of treatments to meet the needs of their patients, including complex GI surgeries and laparoscopic procedures. When it comes to diagnostic instruments and equipment, the hospitals we recommend have the most advanced technology available to execute even the most delicate treatments.
The experts are available to meet and surpass the patients’ expectations, from medication-based treatment plans that include Hepatitis C treatment to life-saving operations like Whipple’s surgery or Liver Transplant.
Our doctors are passionate about their patients’ health care and spend the time necessary to address all of their issues.
Questions to Ask
We at IndiCure completely understand your concerns and it is always our endeavor to provide the best outcome for every patient. Following is the list of questions you must ask before you embark on your journey for Gastroenterology Surgery in India.
- Is it time for a surgery?
- Is the gastrointestinal surgeon board certified?
- How experienced is the Surgeon?
- Which language does the surgeon speak?
- Is the treatment done in a well-equipped facility?
- What treatment option is recommended for me?
- What about the risks involved?
- Does the surgeon use a certified anesthetist?
- Can you give me any information on outcomes and complication rates?
- How much pain can I expect, and how will it be managed in the hospital and after I go home?
- How long will the recovery period be?
Preparation for the Surgery
Prepare to answer questions about your:
- Medical history and exams
- Previous surgeries
- Current medication review
- History of smoking, drugs, or alcohol
- Surgical expectations