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DR MEHUL CHOKSI
Gastroenterologist
Introduction
Dr. Mehul Choksi is one of the best Gastroenterologist in Vileparle West, Mumbai and has an experience of 13 years in this field. After completing his MBBS from Mumbai University, Dr. Choksi pursued his residency training in General Medicine from St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore which has been ranked as one of the top ten medical institutes in the country. Thereafter, Dr. Choksi completed his residency training in Gastroenterology from the prestigious Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu which has been consistently ranked among the top three medical institutes in the country. Dr. Choksi is well versed in Diagnostic and Therapeutic GI Endoscopy procedures encompassing Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound and are trained in the palliative stenting of advanced GI Malignancies.
Hospital Associations
Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital
Services/Interest
- Gastroenterologist
Experience
Dr. Mehul Choksi has an experience of 13 years in this field.
Awards and Recognitions
Oral Paper Award 50th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Gastroenterology, Kolkata, India - 2009 Nominated for Best Shatayushi Foundation Medical Student - 2000
Education
MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine, DM - Gastroenterology
I Speak
English
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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.