About Dr. Ritvik Raghu

Dr. Ritvik Raghu is an experienced Medical Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Bangalore with more than 10 years of clinical experience in digestive, liver and pancreatic disorders.

His major areas of expertise include chronic liver disease, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, acute liver failure, liver cancer, gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, GERD, IBS and pancreatic disorders.

Dr. Ritvik Raghu has advanced expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, variceal band ligation, stricture dilatation and PEG placement.

He is also experienced in pre- and post-liver transplant care and provides comprehensive management for patients with advanced liver disease and transplant-related gastrointestinal concerns.

His clinical interests include alcohol-associated liver disease, metabolic liver disease, portal hypertension, gastrointestinal bleeding, therapeutic endoscopy, gut-liver interactions and nutrition-focused management of chronic liver disease.

Dr. Ritvik Raghu follows an evidence-based and patient-centred approach, combining accurate diagnosis, advanced endoscopic techniques, preventive care and personalised long-term management for gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

Gastrointestinal and Liver Conditions Treated by Dr. Ritvik Raghu

Fatty Liver Disease Treatment

Comprehensive evaluation and management of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease using lifestyle modification, metabolic risk assessment and regular liver monitoring.

Liver Cirrhosis Management

Specialised long-term management of liver cirrhosis, including monitoring for complications such as portal hypertension, fluid accumulation and liver dysfunction.

Acute Liver Failure Management

Urgent assessment and medical management of acute liver failure and acute-on-chronic liver failure with close monitoring and transplant evaluation when required.

Liver Cancer Management

Evaluation and multidisciplinary management of hepatocellular carcinoma and other liver malignancies based on disease stage, liver function and overall clinical condition.

Liver Transplant Care

Comprehensive pre- and post-liver transplant medical care, including assessment, optimisation, monitoring and long-term management of transplant recipients.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding Management

Rapid evaluation and endoscopic treatment of upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding using appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.

GERD Treatment

Diagnosis and personalised management of gastroesophageal reflux disease, including lifestyle advice, medication and endoscopic evaluation when appropriate.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment

Long-term management of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease using medical therapy, endoscopic assessment and regular disease monitoring.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Management

Evaluation and treatment of IBS symptoms including abdominal discomfort, bloating and altered bowel habits using personalised dietary and medical strategies.

Pancreatitis Treatment

Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pancreatitis, including assessment of complications and associated pancreatic disorders.

Upper GI Endoscopy

Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic evaluation of the oesophagus, stomach and upper gastrointestinal tract for ulcers, bleeding, strictures and other abnormalities.

Colonoscopy

Endoscopic evaluation of the colon for bleeding, inflammation, polyps, bowel disorders and gastrointestinal cancer screening.

Variceal Band Ligation

Endoscopic treatment of oesophageal varices to control or reduce the risk of bleeding in patients with portal hypertension and chronic liver disease.

Capsule Endoscopy

Minimally invasive small-bowel evaluation using a swallowable camera capsule to identify bleeding, inflammation and other abnormalities.

GI Motility and Manometry Evaluation

Specialised interpretation of high-resolution manometry and other motility studies for swallowing difficulties and functional gastrointestinal disorders.