Best Gastroenterology Hospital in Hyderabad
The department of medical gastroenterology at Continental Hospitals offers excellence in treatment & care for all ailments of the digestive system. The digestive system comprises of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum in addition to the pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver, and the department of gastroenterology is focused on clinical care for all ailments of these organs.
Continental Hospitals is one of the best gastroenterology in Hyderabad, renowned for its superior patient care and excellent patient outcomes. Endowed with an expert team of gastroenterologists and liver specialists it remains our everyday endeavor to deliver world-class gastroenterological care for patient suffering of a wide range of stomach and liver-related ailments.
A compassionate and dedicated nursing team, state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced protocols and world-class standards of gastroenterological care makes us one of the best gastroenterology hospitals in the country.
At Continental Hospitals, in addition, to excellent treatment for ailments, we remain steadfastly committed to preventive gastroenterological care as well. Our modern lifestyle, dietary habits, and sedentary work makes us susceptible to various types of gastric ailments, however, with simple lifestyle changes, daily dose of exercise and proper diet it is possible to prevent several gastric ailments or delay their possible onset.
Diseases & Conditions
The Department of Medical Gastroenterology at Continental Hospitals provides excellent treatment & care for a wide array of gastroenterological diseases, digestive disorders & liver ailments as listed below:
- Acid reflux disease
- Acute pancreatitis
- Celiac disease
- Chron’s disease
- Chronic diarrhea
- Chronic liver disease
- Constipation
- Fatty liver disease
- Gall bladder stones
- Indigestion
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Lactose intolerance
- Liver cirrhosis
- Liver failure
- Localized abdominal pain
- Nausea & vomiting
- Peptic ulcers
Diagnosis
The department of medical gastroenterology at Continental Hospitals is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities for the early detection and diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders and liver diseases. Diagnosis for cardiac ailments is performed with the help of tests including – blood tests, imaging tests, endoscopic procedures amongst others.
Our team of expert medical gastroenterologists ensure that every patient undergoes a thorough and necessary diagnostic procedures to identify gastric and liver problems accurately, and adequately to arrive at an appropriate treatment plan.
The specialized diagnostic procedures undertaken for identifying gastric and liver diseases include:
- Complete blood picture – A complete and accurate analysis of an individual’s blood & blood component levels
- Fecal occult blood test – An investigation to ascertain hidden traces of blood in the stool samples
- Stool culture – An investigation that ascertains possibilities of abnormal bacterial presence in the digestive tract
- X-rays – Specialized x-ray procedures to check for abnormalities of the gastrointestinal organs
- CT Scans – An imaging technique to create detailed images of the gastrointestinal organs for in-depth analysis of the abdominal organs
- MRI Scans – An imaging methodology that employs radio waves & magnetic resonance to scan internal organs & tissues
- Ultrasound Scans – An imaging methodology that uses high-frequency sound waves to provide images of the blood vessels, tissues, and organs
- Colonoscopy – An investigative procedure using a small tube-like structure with a camera that allows the physician to view inside the colon (large intestine) to identify abnormalities, bleeding, ulcers and other ailments.
- ECRP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) – An investigative method that allows the physician a view inside of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas to ascertain abnormalities and ailments of the said organs.
- EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) – An investigative method that allows the physician a view inside of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas to ascertain abnormalities and ailments of the said organs.
Treatments
The department of medical gastroenterology at Continental Hospitals offers excellence in treatment & care for all gastroenterological disorders which includes ailments of the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and the intestines. We have an expert panel of gastroenterologists and hepatologists with decades of experience in treating the most complicated gastroenterological ailments.
Gastroenterological treatments offered at Continental Hospitals Hyderabad include:
- Treatments for Gall Bladder Ailments
- Treatment for Stomach Ailments
- Indigestion
- Acid Reflux
- Esophagitis
- Gastritis-inflammation
- Ulcers
- Hiatal Hernia
- Gastric Cancer
- Treatment for Ailments of the Duodenum
- Duodenitis
- Ulcers of the duodenum
- Treatment for Liver-related ailments
- Liver cysts
- Liver cancer
- Liver cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Liver failure
- Treatment for Pancreas-related ailments
- Pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cancer
Technology & Facilities
The department of medical gastroenterology at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad is known as one of the best hospitals for gastrointestinal disorders in India, because of the excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities. We remain steadfast in our commitment to provide best gastrointestinal care for every single one of our patients.
Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and world-class infrastructure to deliver excellence in gastroenterological care, Continental Hospitals has consistently set a benchmark for the highest standards of medical care for all its patients.
The facilities at Continental Hospitals for cardiac care include a state-of-the-art Endoscopy & Motility Suite with six procedure rooms - equipped with advanced diagnostic endoscopic tools and equipment. Our center follows international standard hospital sterilization procedures to ensure minimal healthcare-associated infections. And thus far, we have maintained a 0% cross-infection rate.
Our Doctors
Continental Hospitals is one of the best hospitals in India for gastroenterological diseases with an expert panel of gastroenterological and liver specialists. We are renowned for our superior patient care and excellent patient outcomes as it remains our everyday endeavor to deliver world-class gastroenterological care for patient suffering of a wide range of stomach and liver-related ailments.
Our expert panel of medical gastroenterologists include:

Dr Guru N Reddy
MBBS, MD (USA), FACP, FACG, FASGE, AGAF
Chief of Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases

Dr Senthil Kumar
MBBS, MS, FRCS (Ed), FRCS (CCT, UK)
HOD & Sr Consultant - HPB Surgery & Liver Transplants

Dr. Rup Goswami
MBBS, DNB, MS (General Surgery), FRCS (General Surgery), Diplome d’universite – de chirurgie (Laparoscopy), FRCS (General Surgery & HPB)
Sr Consultant - HPB Surgery & Liver Transplants

Dr Raghuram Kondala
MBBS, MD (PGI), DM
Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology

Dr T Pavan Reddy
MD General Medicine (KMC Manipal) DM Gastroenterology (AMC king Gearge Hospital Visakapatnam) PDF Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy
Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology

Dr Ravi Kiran Perumalla
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Gastroenterology)
Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology
What diseases do Gastroenterologists treat?
Gastroenterologists treat all diseases & disorders associated with the gastrointestinal tract and the digestive system. This comprises of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum in addition to the pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver amongst others.
What are the most common gastrointestinal diseases?
The common gastrointestinal diseases include - acid reflux disease, acute pancreatitis, celiac disease, Chron’s disease, chronic liver disease, constipation, fatty liver disease, gall bladder stones, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, liver disorders and others.
What are 5 disorders of the stomach?
Five common disorders of the stomach include – acid reflux disease, lactose intolerance, indigestion, stomach bloating, and celiac disease.
Is ERCP a major surgery?
An ERCP or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a gastrointestinal procedure undertaken for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. It combines an x-ray and endoscopy and is a minor surgical procedure typically completed in half a day.
How long is recovery time from endoscopy?
An endoscopy is a minor surgical procedure that is undertaken to ascertain disorders associated with the gastrointestinal tract – esophagus, stomach, small intestines, gall bladder etc., the procedure usually takes half an hour and the patient is discharged within two hours.