Varunam Super Speciality Hospital
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Dr nikhil khobragade, gastroenterologist and endoscopist MBBS, MD, (Int. Medicines, Mumbai), DNB
Dr. nikhil khobragade
Dr Nikhil Khobragade focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders related to the digestive system.
This includes a wide range of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which extends from the mouth to the anus, as well as the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts.
Services Provided:
- Diagnostic Procedures:
- Endoscopy: Examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum using a flexible tube with a camera (e.g., upper endoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy).
- Colonoscopy: Inspection of the colon and rectum to identify abnormalities or diseases.
- EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound): Provides detailed images of the digestive tract and surrounding tissues.
- Capsule Endoscopy: Involves swallowing a small capsule with a camera that takes pictures of the small intestine.
- Treatment and Management:
- Medication Management: Prescribing and managing medications for various GI conditions.
- Nutritional Counseling: Guidance on dietary changes to manage conditions like IBS or Crohn’s disease.
- Therapeutic Procedures: Such as dilation of strictures, polypectomy (removal of polyps), and stent placement.
- Screening and Preventive Care:
- Cancer Screening: For colorectal cancer and other GI cancers through regular colonoscopy or other screening methods.
- Vaccination: Hepatitis A and B vaccinations and guidance on other preventive measures.
- Patient Education:
- Lifestyle Adjustments: Advice on lifestyle changes to improve digestive health.
- Disease Management: Education on managing chronic conditions and understanding treatment plans.
Diseases and Conditions Treated:
- Acid Reflux (GERD): Persistent heartburn and regurgitation.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A functional GI disorder causing abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which cause inflammation of the GI tract.
- Peptic Ulcers: Sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, small intestine, or esophagus.
- Celiac Disease: An autoimmune disorder triggered by consumption of gluten, leading to damage in the small intestine.
- Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, including hepatitis A, B, and C.
- Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas, which can be acute or chronic.
- Gallbladder Disease: Conditions such as gallstones or cholecystitis affecting the gallbladder.
- Colon Polyps and Colorectal Cancer: Abnormal growths in the colon or rectum that may require removal or treatment.
- Diverticulitis: Inflammation or infection of small pouches that can form in the walls of the colon.
Dr Nikhil Khobragade employs a comprehensive approach to digestive health, combining advanced diagnostic techniques, effective treatment strategies, and patient education to manage a wide array of gastrointestinal issues.
