Dr. Abhijith B R
Lead Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology
Dr. Abhijith B R is a Lead Consultant in Medical Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru, with over 10,000 endoscopic procedures performed. He is one of the few gastroenterologists in Karnataka with subspecialty training and hands-on expertise in Third Space Endoscopy — including Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) — as well as Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and complex pancreatico-biliary endoscopy.
He completed his DM (Medical Gastroenterology) from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal — one of India's premier gastroenterology training programmes — and a specialised Fellowship in Diagnostic and Therapeutic EUS from IDL Care School of EUS, Mumbai. His earlier training includes an MD (General Medicine) from Rabindranath Tagore Medical College, Udaipur, and MBBS from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli.
His advanced procedural expertise includes POEM for achalasia cardia, Gastric POEM (G-POEM) for gastroparesis, Zenker's POEM (Z-POEM), Submucosal Tunnel Endoscopic Resection (STER), and Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection (EFTR). In interventional EUS, he performs EUS-guided Gastrojejunostomy (EUS-GJ), Choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS), Rendezvous procedures, coil embolization, and EUS-guided necrosectomy. He is experienced in ESD, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR), and manages complex cases of Disconnected Pancreatic Duct Syndrome (DPDS).
Dr. Abhijith is known for explaining complex procedures in clear, simple terms — ensuring every patient feels confident, informed, and comfortable throughout their treatment journey.
Third Space Endoscopy
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Achalasia Cardia
- Gastric POEM (G-POEM) for Gastroparesis
- Zenker's POEM (Z-POEM)
- Submucosal Tunnel Endoscopic Resection (STER)
- Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection (EFTR)
Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- EUS-guided Gastrojejunostomy (EUS-GJ)
- EUS-guided Choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS)
- EUS-guided Rendezvous Procedures
- EUS-guided Coil Embolization
- EUS-guided Necrosectomy
- EUS-guided Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA)
- EUS-guided Fine Needle Biopsy (EUS-FNB)
- EUS-guided Celiac Plexus Neurolysis (CPN)
Endoscopic Resection
- Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
Advanced Biliary & Pancreatic Endoscopy
- ERCP with Complex Biliary Interventions
- Disconnected Pancreatic Duct Syndrome (DPDS) Management
Endoscopic Hemostasis
- Over-The-Scope Clip (OTSC) Placement
- Hemospray (Endoscopic Hemostatic Powder)
- Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
Cholangioscopy
- Peroral Cholangioscopy (SpyGlass DS)
- Direct Cholangioscopy with Lithotripsy
Enteroscopy
- Single Balloon Enteroscopy
- Device-Assisted Enteroscopy
Luminal Stenting
- Esophageal, Duodenal, and Colonic Stenting
- Lumen-Apposing Metal Stent (LAMS) Placement
Capsule Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Capsule Endoscopy
Non-Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Endoscopic Band Ligation (Rubber Band Ligation) for Hemorrhoids
- Sclerotherapy for Hemorrhoids
Motility Diagnostic Procedures
- High Resolution Esophageal Manometry (HRM)
- 24-hour Ambulatory pH-Impedance Monitoring
- Gastric Emptying Study Correlation
Membership:
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- American college of Gastroenterology
Papers published:
- Rai P, Udawat P, Chowdhary SD, Gunjan D, Samanta J, Bhatia V, et al. Society of gastrointestinal endoscopy of India consensus guidelines on endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage: Part I (indications, outcomes, comparative evaluations, training). Journal of Digestive Endoscopy. 2023;14(01):030–40. doi:10.1055/s-0043-1761591
- Samanta J, Udawat P, Chowdhary SD, Gunjan D, Rai P, Bhatia V, et al. Society of gastrointestinal endoscopy of India consensus guidelines on endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage: Part II (technical aspects). Journal of Digestive Endoscopy. 2023; doi:10.1055/s-0043-1768043
- Ali, I.H. Bale A, Jalihal U, et al. (2022) “Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and treatment response in patients with post cricoid inlet patch—a descriptive retrospective study,” Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 13(04), pp. 235–239. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042- 1758534.
- Bale, A., Ali, I. H., Bale, A., Ramappa, V., & Jalihal, U. (2022). Innovative Upper Gastrointestinal Stenting: Reboring the Blocked Path. Gastroenterology.
- Dhir, V., & Bale, A. (2022). EUS-guided Hepatico-gastrostomy: To dilate or not to dilate? Digestive Diseases and Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-022-07560-2
- Management of Acute Variceal Bleed by Esophageal Variceal Ligation in an Unconventional Position—An Urban-Center Insight. Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 10(04), 213-218. doi:10.1055/s-0040-1709085
- Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients With Cirrhosis of Liver Bale, Abhijith et al. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jceh.2017.06.005
- Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed Due to Invasive Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Hepato- Gastric Fistula Bale, Abhijith et al. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jceh.2017.09.006
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