Dr Nikhil Khobragade
Dr Nikhil Khobragade
MBBS, MD, (Int. Medicines, Mumbai), DNB
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.