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The best gastroenterologists for Panjagutta, Hyderabad include Dr. Akash Chaudhary, Dr. Rithvik Golla, Dr. A. Suresh Chandra, Dr. Jatin Yegurla and Dr. Raghu D K. Three practise at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, right next to Panjagutta, including one GI surgeon, and two at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 4 km away. Last updated: October 2026.
Panjagutta is a busy central junction linking Banjara Hills, Somajiguda, Ameerpet and Khairatabad. It is home to the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), a large government teaching hospital, and sits right next to CARE Hospitals on Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, and Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda.
This guide lists five gastroenterologists for patients in and around Panjagutta, with qualifications and experience taken from the hospitals’ own doctor listings, and patient feedback from the HexaHealth and Apollo 24|7 directories where available. Doctors a little further away are marked as nearby. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit, and check the days your digestive or liver specialist sees outpatients.
Top 5 Gastroenterologists in Panjagutta at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Akash Chaudhary | Gastroenterology and therapeutic endoscopy | 26 years |
| 2 | Dr. Rithvik Golla | Gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy | 6 years |
| 3 | Dr. A. Suresh Chandra | Surgical gastroenterology | 23+ years |
| 4 | Dr. Jatin Yegurla | Gastroenterology | 13 years |
| 5 | Dr. Raghu D K | Gastroenterology and hepatology | 23 years |
1. Dr. Akash Chaudhary — Clinical Director and Senior Consultant, Medical Gastroenterology, CARE Hospitals Banjara Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, DM |
| Experience | 26 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 98% recommend on HexaHealth |
Dr. Akash Chaudhary is clinical director and senior consultant in medical gastroenterology at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 26 years of experience.
His listed expertise includes therapeutic endoscopy, ERCP with biliary stenting, endoscopic resection and POEM for achalasia.
Why choose Dr. Akash Chaudhary: Advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP and POEM.
2. Dr. Rithvik Golla — Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, CARE Hospitals Banjara Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS (Osmania), MD (PGIMER, Chandigarh), DM (AIIMS, New Delhi) |
| Experience | 6 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
Dr. Rithvik Golla is a consultant gastroenterologist, hepatologist and interventional endoscopist at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 6 years of experience.
He trained at PGIMER Chandigarh and completed his DM at AIIMS New Delhi.
Why choose Dr. Rithvik Golla: A newer consultant with PGIMER and AIIMS training.
3. Dr. A. Suresh Chandra — Senior Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology, CARE Hospitals Banjara Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS, DNB (GI Surgery) |
| Experience | 23+ years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad |
Dr. A. Suresh Chandra is a senior consultant in surgical gastroenterology at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with more than 23 years of experience.
As a GI surgeon he operates rather than treating with medicines alone; his listed work includes liver, pancreas and bile duct surgery, colorectal and minimal access surgery.
Why choose Dr. Suresh Chandra: Useful when a digestive problem may need surgery.
4. Dr. Jatin Yegurla — Gastroenterologist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MD (PGI), DM (AIIMS Delhi), FAGIE (AIIMS Delhi), ESEGH (UK), gold medalist |
| Experience | 13 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 4 km) |
| Patient feedback | 90% recommend (775+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Jatin Yegurla is a gastroenterologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, with 13 years of experience.
He trained at PGI and AIIMS Delhi.
Why choose Dr. Jatin Yegurla: AIIMS Delhi training and a very large base of patient reviews.
5. Dr. Raghu D K — Gastroenterologist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS (Osmania), MD Internal Medicine, American Board certified, fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology (USA) |
| Experience | 23 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 4 km) |
| Patient feedback | 90% recommend (775+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Raghu D K is a gastroenterologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, with 23 years of experience.
He is American Board certified with US fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology.
Why choose Dr. Raghu: US board certification with over two decades of experience.
How to Choose the Right Gastroenterologist in Panjagutta
- Check the qualification: look for a DM or DrNB in Gastroenterology. A gastrointestinal surgeon operates, while a gastroenterologist diagnoses and treats mainly with medicines and endoscopic procedures.
- Match the need: acid reflux, ulcers, IBS, IBD, fatty liver, hepatitis, pancreatitis and gallstone disease each have doctors with a special interest.
- Look at the set-up: in-house endoscopy, colonoscopy and ultrasound, plus a 24-hour emergency team for gastrointestinal bleeding, save time.
- Bring your records: earlier endoscopy reports, liver function tests, scans and a list of medicines make a first visit more useful.
- Ask about prevention: a good gastroenterologist also talks about diet, alcohol, weight and vaccination such as hepatitis B, not only procedures.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
Go to the nearest emergency department at once for vomiting blood, black or bloody stools, severe abdominal pain, yellowing of the eyes with fever, a hard swollen abdomen, or trouble swallowing with weight loss. Do not wait for these symptoms to settle.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
For acidity, bloating or constipation that comes and goes, a first assessment with a general physician is a sensible start. At Suguna Clinic, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, arrange basic blood tests and an ultrasound, and refer you to a gastroenterologist if needed. See also our guide on full body checkups by age. A referral is not compulsory, and you can see a gastroenterologist directly if symptoms are significant.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice or a ranking endorsed by any hospital. Doctor profiles are compiled from publicly available hospital directory listings and may change; confirm details with the hospital. Consult a qualified gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment.
