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DR BHOOSHAN PANDIT
Gastroenterologist
Introduction
Dr. Bhooshan Pandit is one of the best Gastroenterologist in Mumbai and has an experience of 24 years in this field. Dr. Bhooshan Pandit practices at Dr. LH Hiranandani Hospital in Powai, Mumbai, Jupiter Hospital in Thane West, Thane and Hira Mongi Navneet Hospital in Mulund West, Mumbai. Dr. Bhooshan Pandit is renowned endoscopist performing Endoscopy for various common diseases like Hyperacidity-peptic ulcer disease, GERD (acid reflux disease –on the rise due to lifestyle and stress-related problems). Also diagnosing cancers and providing treatment for the same including Metal stenting for Esophageal cancer and enteral stenting. For patients of oropharyngeal cancers, where nutrition suffers, endoscopic PEG placement is done for feeding avoiding surgical procedures for the same. Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding are managed with endotherapy with Endoscopic Band ligation, glue injection or ulcer injection depending on the cause. Also, endoscopic clipping of bleeding vessels and state of the art Argon plasma coagulation is performed in life-threatening conditions.
Hospital Associations
DR L H HIRANANDANI HOSPITAL, Currae Specialty Hospital.
Services/Interest
- Acidity Treatment
- LIVER TRANSPLANT
- Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Colonoscopy
- GERD
- Hepatitis C Treatment
- ERCP
- Hemorrhoids Treatment
- Jaundice Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Liver Disease Treatment
- Hepatitis B Treatment
- Endoscopy Hepatology Consultation.
Experience
Dr. Bhooshan Pandit has 24 years of experience.
Professional Memberships
Indian Society of Gastroenterology , Indian Association of Liver Diseases , European Association of Liver Diseases , Asia Pacific Association of the Study of Liver Diseases (APASL) , Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI).
Awards and Recognitions
Gold Medalist, DM-Gastroentology - 2002 , Asian Best Young Gastroentology Award, Hongkong - 2011.
Education
MBBS, MD, DM.
I Speak
English , Hindi
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Write FeedbackWho is a gastroenterologist?
Gastroenterologists are the physicians who have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, and biliary system which is made up of liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts.
What does a gastroenterologist do?
Gastroenterologist primarily assesses the structure of the digestive tract and are experts in diseases of the digestive tract.
They specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the following symptoms and conditions: Abdominal pain, bleeding in the digestive tract, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, constipation and diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, polyps, diverticular disease, Crohn's disease, gallbladder disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colitis, heartburn, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), hemorrhoids, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and ulcers.
When should you see a gastroenterologist?
You should see a gastroenterologist if you're experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Abdominal pain or bloating
- Bowel movement urges that are hard to control
- Changes in bowel habits
- Dark urine
- Diarrhea
- Esophageal pain
- Excessive gas or belching
- Heartburn (acid reflux)
- Leakage/underwear stains
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite or weight
- Pale-colored stools
- Rectal bleeding
- Vomiting
What diseases do Gastroenterologists treat?
A gastroenterologist treats any condition affecting the gut, such as:
- Oesophagitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and duodenal ulceration.
- Inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease.
- Malignancy (cancer) and benign (non-cancerous) tumors of the gut.
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal hernia
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Liver disease
What procedures do gastroenterologists perform?
Endoscopic ultrasounds to examine the upper and lower tract and other internal organs. Colonoscopies to detect colon cancer. Cholangiopancreatography to identify tumors, gallstones, or scar tissue in the bile duct area. Sigmoidoscopies to evaluate blood loss in the bowel. Liver biopsies to assess fibrosis and inflammation. Capsule endoscopies to examine the small intestine. Double balloon enteroscopy to examine the small intestine.
What happens in your first appointment with a gastroenterologist?
Your gastroenterologist will begin by asking you about the symptoms you have been getting, the duration of the symptoms, any previous tests, and treatments, risk factors, other medical problems, medications, allergies, and social history and will conduct an examination and provide a list of tests.