Gastroenterology
Consultant Gastroenterology , Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Gastroenterology10+ Years of Experience in Gastroenterology
Fortis Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant is a Consultant Gastroenterologist in Bangalore with expertise in medical gastroenterology, interventional gastroenterology, hepatology and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
He is currently associated with Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bangalore, where he serves as Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Sciences.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant holds MBBS, MD in General Medicine and DrNB in Medical Gastroenterology qualifications and has also completed a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy.
His professional experience includes work as a Senior Resident in Medicine at SVIMS, followed by an Assistant Professor role in Medicine. He later worked as a Senior Resident at AIG Hyderabad and subsequently held Consultant Gastroenterologist positions at other hospitals before his current practice.
His major areas of expertise include medical and interventional gastroenterology, liver disease, pancreatic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, bariatric endoscopy and advanced gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant is trained in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, capsule endoscopy, enteroscopy, ERCP and EUS.
He also performs therapeutic endoscopic procedures such as variceal banding, sclerotherapy, glue injection, polypectomy, clipping and argon plasma coagulation in appropriately selected patients.
His practice includes management of inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease as well as liver and pancreatic conditions requiring specialist gastroenterology care.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant also has experience with enteral-access procedures such as PEG tube and nasojejunal tube placement when nutritional support is required.
Patients seeking digestive and liver care can explore Gastroenterology treatment at Medpas Health.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant holds MBBS, MD in General Medicine and DrNB in Medical Gastroenterology qualifications along with Fellowship training in Advanced Endoscopy.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant's areas of expertise include Gastroenterology, Interventional Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Advanced Endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, Liver Disease, Pancreatic Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Bariatric Endoscopy and therapeutic GI procedures.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant provides comprehensive Gastroenterology treatment at Medpas Health for digestive, liver, pancreatic and inflammatory bowel conditions.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant performs upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to evaluate conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, including bleeding, ulcers and persistent upper abdominal symptoms.
He performs colonoscopy for evaluation of the large intestine in patients with symptoms such as bleeding, altered bowel habits, chronic diarrhoea or suspected inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant performs sigmoidoscopy for selected conditions affecting the rectum and lower colon.
He provides capsule endoscopy for selected patients requiring evaluation of parts of the small intestine that are difficult to assess with conventional endoscopy.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant performs Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for selected bile duct and pancreatic duct disorders requiring advanced endoscopic diagnosis or treatment.
He performs EUS for detailed evaluation of the pancreas, bile ducts, gastrointestinal tract and surrounding structures.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant performs endoscopic variceal banding for selected patients with enlarged esophageal varices and risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
He uses endoscopic sclerotherapy in selected cases to control bleeding from abnormal blood vessels or varices.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant performs glue injection for selected gastric or other varices where endoscopic haemostasis is required.
He performs endoscopic polypectomy for selected gastrointestinal polyps identified during endoscopy or colonoscopy.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant uses endoscopic clips to control selected gastrointestinal bleeding sites and manage certain endoscopic complications.
He performs APC for selected gastrointestinal bleeding lesions and other conditions requiring controlled endoscopic coagulation.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant performs Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy tube placement for selected patients requiring long-term enteral nutrition.
He provides NJ tube placement for selected patients who require enteral feeding beyond the stomach.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant manages inflammatory bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease with medical therapy, monitoring and endoscopic evaluation when required.
He evaluates and manages liver disorders and complications requiring specialist hepatology and gastroenterology care.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant evaluates pancreatic conditions and performs advanced endoscopic procedures such as ERCP or EUS when clinically indicated.
He has expertise in bariatric endoscopy for selected patients requiring minimally invasive endoscopic management of obesity-related conditions.
For comprehensive digestive and liver care, visit Gastroenterology at Medpas Health.
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Gastroenterology), Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy
Medical and interventional gastroenterology, hepatology, bariatric endoscopy , Liver disease, pancreatic disease, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), gastrointestinal conditions
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant performs Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, Variceal Banding, Sclerotherapy, Glue Injection, Polypectomy, PEG tube placement, NJ tube placement, and hemostatic procedures like clipping and APC.
Dr. Koutarapu Chandrakant treats liver disease, pancreatic disease, inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), and various gastrointestinal disorders using both medical and interventional approaches.
Yes. Pancreatic disease is specifically listed among his areas of expertise.
Yes. Liver disease and hepatology are among his major areas of expertise.
Yes. Endoscopic Ultrasound is included among his advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
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