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The best gastroenterologists for Tarnaka, Hyderabad include Dr. G R Srinivas Rao, Dr. Adi Rakesh Kumar, Dr. Viswanath Reddy D, Dr. Anilkumar Mannava and Dr. Bharani Immaneni. Four practise at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, and one at Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, both about 6 km away. Last updated: October 2026.
Tarnaka is a residential area in north-east Hyderabad beside Osmania University, between Secunderabad and Uppal, with a stop on the Blue Line metro. The nearest large hospitals are in Secunderabad, about 6 km away, including Yashoda Hospitals and Apollo Hospitals, both reachable by metro or a short drive.
This guide lists five gastroenterologists for patients in and around Tarnaka. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 directory where available, with patient recommendation figures from HexaHealth and Apollo 24|7. HexaHealth does not show qualifications, so please confirm these with the hospital. Doctors outside Tarnaka 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 Tarnaka at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. G R Srinivas Rao | Fatty liver, pancreatitis, hepatitis | 25+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Adi Rakesh Kumar | Interventional EUS, ERCP, POEM | 14+ years |
| 3 | Dr. Viswanath Reddy D | EUS, inflammatory bowel disease | 12+ years |
| 4 | Dr. Anilkumar Mannava | Hepatology, ERCP, bariatric endoscopy | 7+ years |
| 5 | Dr. Bharani Immaneni | Gastroenterology | 12 years |
1. Dr. G R Srinivas Rao — Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MD, DM (Gastroenterology) |
| Experience | 25+ years in gastroenterology |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. G R Srinivas Rao is a senior consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, about 6 km from Tarnaka. He has worked in gastroenterology since 2000 and has been at Yashoda since 2007.
His special interests are fatty liver disease, pancreatitis and hepatitis B and C, and he performs endoscopy, ERCP and treatment of GI bleeding.
Why choose Dr. Srinivas Rao: The most experienced gastroenterologist on this list.
2. Dr. Adi Rakesh Kumar — Director of Advanced Endoscopy, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS (Osmania Medical College), MD (General Medicine, Kakatiya Medical College), DM (Gastroenterology, Osmania Medical College), Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP and EUS) |
| Experience | 14+ years in gastroenterology |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Adi Rakesh Kumar directs advanced endoscopy at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad. He completed his DM at Osmania Medical College in 2011 and a fellowship in ERCP and EUS in Mumbai.
He performs interventional EUS, ERCP with SpyGlass cholangioscopy, POEM and G-POEM, and endoscopic resection of early cancers (EMR and ESD).
Why choose Dr. Rakesh Kumar: Leads advanced endoscopy, including POEM and SpyGlass.
3. Dr. Viswanath Reddy D — Consultant Gastroenterologist, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MD, DM (Gastroenterology, CMC Vellore) |
| Experience | 12+ years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Viswanath Reddy D is a consultant gastroenterologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, where he has worked since 2013. He completed his DM at CMC Vellore.
He has a special interest in endoscopic ultrasound and inflammatory bowel disease, and also performs ERCP, manometry and enteroscopy.
Why choose Dr. Viswanath Reddy: CMC Vellore training, with a focus on IBD and EUS.
4. Dr. Anilkumar Mannava — Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Gastroenterology) |
| Experience | 7+ years in gastroenterology |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Anilkumar Mannava is a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad. He completed his DNB in gastroenterology in 2018.
He performs therapeutic endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, third-space endoscopy and endoscopic bariatric procedures.
Why choose Dr. Mannava: Liver and endoscopy care, including endoscopic weight-loss procedures.
5. Dr. Bharani Immaneni — Gastroenterologist, Apollo Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MD, DM (Gastroenterology) |
| Experience | 12 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
| Patient feedback | 90% recommend (75+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Bharani Immaneni is a gastroenterologist at Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, listed about 6 km from Tarnaka, with 12 years of experience.
He holds an MD and a DM in gastroenterology, and 90% of more than 75 patients on Apollo 24|7 recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Immaneni: Well-reviewed gastroenterologist at Apollo Secunderabad.
How to Choose the Right Gastroenterologist in Tarnaka
- 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.
Areas Near Tarnaka Served by These Gastroenterologists
Tarnaka is a residential area in north-east Hyderabad beside Osmania University, between Secunderabad and Uppal. The gastroenterologists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Lalaguda, Mettuguda, Osmania University area, Habsiguda, Nacharam, Manikeshwar Nagar, Vijayapuri Colony, Sitaphalmandi, Adikmet, Ramanthapur and Moula Ali. If you live in one of these neighbourhoods, the hospitals listed above are usually among the closest options for specialist care. Travel time varies with traffic, so check the route before your appointment.
Looking in a different part of the city? See our guides to the best gastroenterologists in Secunderabad, best gastroenterologists in Uppal and best gastroenterologists in Himayatnagar.
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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.
