Dr. Girish P. Veeranna
Senior Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Dr. Girish P. Veeranna is a senior consultant in Medical Gastroenterology with over 15 years of experience in diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal and liver conditions, including complex and chronic cases.After completing his MBBS and MD in General Medicine, Dr. Girish pursued his DM in Gastroenterology from the renowned St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru—under the mentorship of the esteemed Prof. Harshad Devarbhavi.To further enhance his expertise, Dr. Girish pursued advanced international fellowships in Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) from Japan, among the most advanced endoscopic techniques used today for minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Girish is highly skilled in a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. He is skilled in performing upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, PEG tube insertion, and esophageal dilatation with precision and care. He is also proficient in advanced procedures such as ERCP, EUS-guided biopsies, pseudocyst drainage, and ESD—making him well-equipped to manage both routine and complex gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Girish P. Veeranna has maintained a strong academic and research focus throughout his medical journey. He has authored several studies and case reports presented at leading national and international forums, including INASL and the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology. His research spans a wide range of topics—from hepatocellular carcinoma and drug-induced liver injury to rare causes of liver failure and gastrointestinal malignancies. He has contributed to over eight publications and posters, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing evidence-based gastroenterology.
- Competence in Upper Endoscopy Diagnostic - Injection (including sclerotherapy and glue), Coaptive therapy (including heater probe BiCAP), Hemoclip application, Dilatation (bougie and balloon), Argon plasma coagulation, Variceal ligation, Foreign body removal, Polypectomy, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, Enteroscopy - single balloon/double balloon
- Competence in colonoscopy - Diagnostic (including terminal ileum intubation, biopsy), Polypectomy, Aragon plasma coagulation, Injection, Coaptive therapy (including heater probe BiCAP), Hemoclip application, Early diagnosis of lower GI tumors
- ERCP - Biliary and Pancreatic procedures, Palliative care for malignant biliary obstruction (placement of SEMS)
- Diagnostic & therapeutic EUS - EUS screening of pancreatic lesions, FNA/ FNB of upper GI and hepato biliary lesions, EUS guided Choledochoduodenostomy , EUS guided Cystogastrostomy, EUS assessment of Upper GI and Lower GI tumors, EUS guided liver biopsy and Assessment of liver elastography / stiffness measurement, EUS guided measurement of portal pressure.
- EMR and ESD
Publications & Presentations
- Clinical, demographic characteristics and outcome in 65 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
- Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine chemotherapy-induced steatohepatitis with granulomatous inflammation of the liver
- A Rare Cause of Acute Liver Failure
- Drug-induced liver injury associated with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: Patient characterisation, causes and outcome in 36 cases
- Renal Biopsy Histopathological Features in Patients with Cirrhosis: Post Mortem Study of 27 Patients
- Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Liver: 2 Case Reports
- Complete Remission of HCC with Portal Vein Thrombosis on Sorafenib Monotherapy
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