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Centre of Excellence in Gastro Sciences

The Centre of Excellence in Gastro Sciences at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai, Kottayam, Kerala, provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas and biliary system. The Centre brings together medical gastroenterology, surgical gastroenterology, advanced endoscopy and interventional radiology to provide coordinated care for common digestive disorders as well as complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases.

The Centre provides specialised evaluation and treatment for gastrointestinal cancers, liver diseases, pancreatic and biliary disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, obesity related digestive conditions and other complex gastrointestinal disorders. Its multidisciplinary team of gastroenterologists, surgical gastroenterologists, interventional radiologists and supporting specialists works across diagnosis, endoscopic and image guided interventions, minimally invasive surgery, treatment and follow up. With advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, the Centre provides comprehensive gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and biliary care for patients from Kottayam and across Central Kerala.

Our Doctors

Dr. Manjuraj K P
Dr. Manjuraj K P

Senior Consultant and Head - Surgical Gastroenterology

Dr. Ramesh M
Dr. Ramesh M

Senior Consultant and Head - Medical Gastroenterology

Dr. Prijith Abraham Thomas
Dr. Prijith Abraham Thomas

Senior Consultant- Medical Gastroenterology

Dr. Philip Daniel
Dr. Philip Daniel

Senior Consultant - Medical Gastroenterology

Dr. Venugopal Bhaskaran Pillai
Dr. Venugopal Bhaskaran Pillai

Senior Consultant - Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery

Dr Rijo Sabu
Dr Rijo Sabu

Associate Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology

Dr. A. G. Harisankar
Dr. A. G. Harisankar

Associate Consultant- Surgical Gastroenterology

Dr. Kiran Nath A . V
Dr. Kiran Nath A . V

Associate Consultant- Surgical Gastroenterology

Dr. Dantis John Thomas
Dr. Dantis John Thomas

Associate Consultant - Surgical Gastroenterology

Doctors vector

Our Clinical Expertise

Comprehensive, evidence-based care pathways delivering advanced medical, diagnostic, interventional and surgical treatment across the full spectrum of gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

Luminal Gastroenterology and Motility Disorders

  • IBD
  • IBS
  • GERD
  • Dyspepsia
  • Constipation
  • Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
  • Lifestyle GI Diseases

Liver, Pancreatic and Biliary Disease

  • Hepatitis B
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Fatty Liver
  • Chronic Liver Disease
  • Cirrhosis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pancreatic and Biliary Disease

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

  • Upper GI Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Enteroscopy
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS FNA)
  • EUS Guided Cystogastrostomy
  • EUS Guided Coiling and Glue Injection
  • Endoscopic Polypectomy
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding Management
  • Endoscopic Management of Upper and Lower GI Bleeding
  • Endoscopic Variceal Ligation (EVL)
  • Esophageal and Gastrointestinal Stricture Dilatation
  • Endoscopic Stent Placement (Esophageal and Colonic)
  • PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Tube Placement
  • Foreign Body Removal
  • Therapeutic Endoscopy Procedure
  • Third Scope Endoscopy

Advanced Diagnostic Facilities

  • High Definition Endoscopy Systems
  • Capsule Endoscopy for Small Bowel Evaluation
  • GI Motility Studies
  • High Resolution Esophageal and Anorectal Manometry
  • 24 Hour pH and Impedance Monitoring for Reflux Disease
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Diagnostics
  • Fibroscan for Liver Stiffness and Fibrosis Assessment
  • Advanced Imaging Support (CT, MRI and Ultrasound)
  • Breath Test

Interventional Radiology

  • TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt)
  • Tumour Ablation (RFA and Microwave Ablation)
  • Biliary Drainage Procedures
  • Portal Vein Interventions
  • Embolization for Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Image Guided Biopsies

Hepato Pancreato Biliary and Upper GI Surgery

  • Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Liver Resection (Hepatectomy)
  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Hepato Pancreato Biliary Cancer Surgery
  • Surgeries for Portal Hypertension
  • Esophageal Cancer Surgery (Esophagectomy)
  • Thoracoscopic (Keyhole) Esophageal Surgery
  • Gastric Cancer Surgery (Gastrectomy)
  • Gastric Surgery
  • Anti Reflux Surgery

Colorectal and Peritoneal Cancer Surgery

  • Colon Cancer Surgery
  • Rectal Cancer Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
  • Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS)
  • HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
  • Peritonectomy Procedures
  • Omentectomy
  • Debulking Surgery for Peritoneal Malignancies
  • Management of Peritoneal Metastases (Colorectal, Ovarian and Gastric Cancers)

Obesity and Metabolic (Bariatric) Surgery

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y)
  • Mini Gastric Bypass
  • Revisional Bariatric Surgery
  • Metabolic Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes

Transplant, Hernia and Minimally Invasive Surgery

  • Multi Visceral Organ Transplantation (Liver and Kidney)
  • Multi Organ Procurement
  • Laparoscopic Repair of Abdominal Wall Hernias
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Liver Surgery
  • Complex Abdominal Procedures

Academics

The Centre of Excellence in Orthopaedics is an accredited training centre of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

DrNB Medical Gastroenterology

A three-year super-specialty postgraduate programme accredited by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), providing structured training in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic diseases, with comprehensive exposure to endoscopy, hepatology and GI critical care.
Eligibility: MD/DNB with NEET-SS
Duration: 3 years
Number of Seats: 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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You can book an orthopaedic consultation at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai online at marsleevamedicity.com, through the mobile app, or by calling 04822 359 900. Telemedicine consultations are also available.
Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai is among the best orthopaedic hospitals in Kottayam and Central Kerala, offering robotic-assisted joint replacement, complex revision arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgeries, spine surgery, sports injury management, and comprehensive rehabilitation all under one roof with an experienced multidisciplinary orthopaedic team.
Yes. Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai has a fully equipped physiotherapy and rehabilitation department working alongside the orthopaedic team to ensure complete functional recovery after joint replacement, spine surgery, sports injury, or trauma through customised rehabilitation programmes.
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