About the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi
The Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi offers the full service range for the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. The department carries out advanced diagnostic tests and treatment using the very latest methods. Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures are also widely used here. The medical team consists of the highly qualified doctors whose purpose is to provide safe and effective treatment for each patient. The department is headed by Dr. med. Ashok Dalal.
Of particular interest to the department's specialists is the treatment of tumors in various parts of the digestive tract, including the stomach, duodenum, small intestine, appendix, colon, rectum, liver and pancreas, as well as other organs. Cancer treatment covers both conservative techniques and surgical treatment (in collaboration with general surgeons). Most surgical interventions are performed using sparing minimally invasive techniques. The department has 12 beds, as well as 6 beds in the new Endoscopy Unit.
The accurate diagnostics is the key to the successful treatment, so the department carries out all modern diagnostic tests. These include upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), liver biopsy, enteroscopy and others.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Diagnostics and treatment of ulcerative colitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of ischemic colitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
- Diagnostics and treatment of diarrhea
- Diagnostics and treatment of Crohn's disease
- Diagnostics and treatment of colon polyps
- Diagnostics and treatment of constipation
- Diagnostics and treatment of celiac disease
- Diagnostics and treatment of gastrointestinal ulcers
- Diagnostics and treatment of gastrointestinal tumors
- Diagnostics and treatment of tumors of the liver, pancreas and gall bladder, as well as liver metastases
- Diagnostics and treatment of viral hepatitis A, B, C, D
- Diagnostics and treatment of alcoholic liver disease
- Diagnostics and treatment of pancreatitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of pancreatic abscesses
- Diagnostics and treatment of cholecystitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of liver abscess
- Diagnostics and treatment of fatty liver disease
- Diagnostics and treatment of gallstones
- Diagnostics and treatment of pancreatic duct stones
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
Dr. med. Ashok Dalal is a competent gastroenterologist who heads the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi. He underwent specialized training in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic ultrasound examinations and manometry. He became Doctor of Medicine after studying at the Maulana Azad Medical College, while his specialized postgraduate training in gastroenterology Dr. Dalal underwent at the GM Pant Hospital.
Dr. Ashok Dalal is the owner of the Prof M P Mehrotra Gold Medal, which is awarded to the best graduate students in clinical medicine.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Primus Hospital