Gastroenterology
Director – Gastroenterology31 years
Fortis Hospitals
Mumbai
Dr. Vipulroy Dayanand Rathod is the Director of Gastroenterology at Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai. His official Fortis profile reports 31 years of experience. He specialises in complex gastrointestinal disorders and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, with particular expertise in endoscopic ultrasound and hepatopancreatobiliary procedures.
Dr. Vipulroy Rathod completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery at South Gujarat University, Surat. He subsequently underwent advanced endoscopy fellowship training at Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf in Germany. His professional history also includes visiting faculty experience at Yale University and teaching at Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Hospital, Mumbai.
Endoscopic ultrasound, commonly known as EUS, is a major area of Dr. Rathod's documented clinical expertise. EUS combines flexible endoscopy with ultrasound imaging to examine structures within and around the digestive tract. It is particularly useful for evaluating selected pancreatic, biliary and gastrointestinal abnormalities and can support tissue sampling or therapeutic intervention when indicated.
Dr. Rathod also performs advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including ERCP, therapeutic colonoscopy, small-bowel enteroscopy and cholangioscopy. These techniques may be used to investigate or treat selected abnormalities affecting the bile ducts, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract. The appropriate procedure depends on the patient's condition, imaging findings and treatment requirements.
His experience extends to advanced endoscopic resection and third-space endoscopy. These approaches allow selected gastrointestinal lesions and disorders to be treated through specialised endoscopic techniques without conventional open surgery. Patients require individual assessment because not every lesion or condition is suitable for endoscopic treatment.
Dr. Vipulroy Dayanand Rathod is also actively involved in endoscopy education and professional training. His personal website reports extensive procedural experience, international teaching and the establishment of the World Gastroenterology Institute in Mumbai. Patients seeking advanced gastrointestinal, pancreatic or biliary endoscopy can enquire through Fortis Hospital Mulund or other confirmed consultation centres.
Gastroenterology consultation evaluates disorders affecting the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and biliary system. Assessment includes symptom review, medical examination and appropriate investigations. Treatment may involve medication, lifestyle measures, diagnostic endoscopy or specialist interventions depending on the condition.
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy uses a flexible camera to examine the oesophagus, stomach and upper small intestine. It may help investigate persistent swallowing problems, abdominal symptoms, ulcers or digestive bleeding. Tissue samples may be collected when necessary to establish the diagnosis.
Therapeutic endoscopy uses specialised instruments introduced through an endoscope to treat selected gastrointestinal conditions. Depending on the diagnosis, interventions may include removing tissue, controlling bleeding or relieving narrowing. Suitability depends on the location and extent of the abnormality.
Endoscopic ultrasound combines a flexible endoscope with ultrasound imaging to assess structures within and around the digestive tract. It is particularly useful for selected pancreatic, biliary and gastrointestinal abnormalities. The findings may help guide diagnosis, staging or further treatment.
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided sampling allows tissue or fluid to be collected from selected lesions near the digestive tract. It may assist in evaluating pancreatic masses, lymph nodes and other abnormalities. The decision depends on imaging findings, diagnostic needs and potential procedural risks.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP, is a specialised endoscopic procedure used to evaluate and treat selected bile and pancreatic duct problems. It may involve stone removal, stenting or treatment of narrowing. ERCP is generally performed when a therapeutic intervention is expected.
Stones within the bile ducts can cause pain, jaundice, infection or pancreatic inflammation. Selected cases can be treated through ERCP, using specialised devices to remove stones and restore drainage. Treatment planning depends on stone size, location and the patient's clinical condition.
Biliary strictures are narrowed sections of the bile ducts that may obstruct normal bile flow. Endoscopic treatment may involve dilatation, stent placement or tissue sampling. The approach depends on the cause, location and extent of narrowing and whether the condition is benign or malignant.
Therapeutic colonoscopy allows selected abnormalities of the large intestine to be treated through a flexible endoscope. Procedures may include removal of polyps or management of certain bleeding lesions. The intervention is chosen according to the size, location and nature of the abnormality.
Endoscopic polypectomy is used to remove suitable growths from the gastrointestinal tract. Removed tissue is generally examined by a pathologist to determine its nature. Follow-up depends on the histological findings, number and size of polyps and the patient's individual risk factors.
Small-bowel enteroscopy uses specialised endoscopic instruments to examine sections of the small intestine that may not be accessible through conventional endoscopy. It can assist in investigating unexplained bleeding or other abnormalities. Selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures may be performed during the examination.
Cholangioscopy involves direct visualisation of selected parts of the bile duct system using specialised endoscopic equipment. It may be used to investigate strictures, assess suspicious lesions or support difficult stone treatment. The procedure is selected according to the patient's diagnostic or therapeutic needs.
Third-space endoscopy involves advanced techniques performed within tissue layers of the gastrointestinal wall. In carefully selected patients, these techniques may help treat specific digestive tract abnormalities through an internal endoscopic approach. They require specialist expertise and individual assessment of benefits and risks.
Advanced endoscopic resection techniques are used to remove selected gastrointestinal lesions while preserving surrounding tissues when possible. Suitability depends on lesion size, depth, location and suspected pathology. Some lesions require surgery rather than endoscopic removal.
Pancreatic cysts and lesions may require investigation to determine their nature and clinical significance. Evaluation can include CT, MRI or EUS, with tissue or fluid sampling in selected cases. Management may involve monitoring, endoscopic intervention or specialist referral depending on the findings.
Paediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy uses age-appropriate techniques to investigate selected digestive conditions in children. Assessment considers the child's age, medical needs and procedural risks. Treatment requires suitable equipment, trained staff and appropriate anaesthesia or sedation arrangements.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy
Advanced Gastroenterology Consultation, Diagnostic Endoscopy, Therapeutic Endoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound, EUS-Guided Tissue Sampling, ERCP, Bile Duct Stone Treatment, Pancreatic and Biliary Stricture Management, Therapeutic Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Polypectomy, Small-Bowel Enteroscopy, Cholangioscopy, Third-Space Endoscopy, Endoscopic Resection, Pancreatic Cyst Evaluation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding Assessment and Paediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Vipulroy Dayanand Rathod
He is the Director of Gastroenterology at Fortis Hospital Mulund, Mumbai, with specialist expertise in advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy.
MBBS, MS (General Surgery) and Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy, Germany.
Fortis reports 31 years of experience.
Yes. EUS is a principal documented area of his expertise.
Yes. Fortis and his personal website confirm ERCP as an important specialist procedure.
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