- About Doctor
Dr. Prashanth B. Gandhi
Dr. Prashanth B. Gandhi is a highly regarded Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist in Bangalore with extensive clinical experience spanning 11+ years. With advanced training from India’s most prestigious medical institutions including Christian Medical College in Vellore, he brings a wealth of expertise to complex digestive and liver care.
In addition to co-founding of Pranushre Gastro-Rheumatology Clinic, Dr. Gandhi serves as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at SPARSH Hospital, RR Nagar, Bangalore. He is also a Honorary Associate Professor of Medical Gastroenterology at Rajarajeshwari Medical College, Bangalore.
Dr. Gandhi is a national faculty member for Medical Gastroenterology at DocTutorials, where he mentors medical residents to achieve their goal of entering the Gastroenterology field through national-level competitive exams. He founded the ‘Evolving Gastroenterologists Association (EGA)’, a YouTube platform focused on in-depth discussions of advanced gastroenterology topics featuring expert speakers.
Dr. Prashanth Gandhi has a strong academic background that includes multiple national and international presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and an active involvement in research. He is a member of major professional bodies nationally and internationally. He is fluent in multiple Indian languages, enabling effective communication with a diverse patient population.
Dr. Gandhi has a strong academic background that includes multiple national and international presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and an active involvement in research. He is a member of major professional bodies nationally and internationally. He is fluent in multiple Indian languages, enabling effective communication with a diverse patient population.
Dr. Prashanth B. Gandhi’s Clinical Specialization
- Leading gastrointestinal, pancreas, and liver specialist in Bangalore, offering expert care for a wide range of complex digestive and anorectal diseases.
- Trusted clinical expert in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP, EUS, balloon enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, and motility studies.
- Special areas of interest include inflammatory bowel disease, psycho-gastroenterology, advanced endoscopic imaging, anorectal disorders, and liver disease.
- Adopts a transparent, patient-centric approach that carefully balances compassionate care with international medical standards and evidence-based medicine.
Conditions Treated
Dr. Prashanth B. Gandhi is a trusted specialist in the evaluation and management of complex gastrointestinal, anorectal, and liver disorders with a focus on long-term wellness and an improved quality of life. Here are few of the conditions he treats.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Peptic Acid Disease
Fatty Liver
Liver Diseases
Pancreatitis
GERD
Motility Disorders
Haemorrhoids
Anal Fistula
Rectal Prolapse
Autoimmune diseases
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Services Offered
Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Endoscopy
Precision-led upper GI endoscopy in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar for the diagnosis and treatment of conditons affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract such as ulcers, acid reflux, stomach pain, and difficulty swallowing.
Colonoscopy
Advanced screening, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for IBD, rectal bleeding, diverticular disease, strictures, polyps, and early stage colorectal cancers by a leading colonoscopy specialist in Bangalore.
Sigmoidoscopy
Targeted Sigmoidoscopy procedures in RR Nagar, Bangalore to effectively investigate and manage lower bowel symptoms, rectal bleeding, inflammation, chronic diarrhea, and distal colon inflammation.
Capsule Endoscopy
Painless capsule endoscopy in Bangalore using a high-definition pill-cam for the diagnostic mapping of deep-seated ulcers, Celiac Disease, unexplained/ occult bleeding, GI tumours, and Crohn’s disease.
Esophageal & Anorectal Manometry
High-resolution esophageal and anorectal manometry in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar to evaluate muscle contracts and accurately diagnose chronic constipation, achalasia cardia & complex swallowing disorders.
Biofeedback Therapy for anorectal disorders
Neuromuscular pelvic floor retraining for the non-surgical correction of chronic constipation, dyssynergic defecation, and fecal incontinence by a leading specialist using Biofeedback Therapy in Bangalore.
Electrogastrography
Neuromuscular pelvic floor retraining for the non-surgical correction of chronic constipation, dyssynergic defecation, and fecal incontinence by a leading specialist using Biofeedback Therapy in Bangalore.
Gut Microbiota Analysis
Comprehensive DNA-based microbiome profiling to analyze gut bacterial health and formulate targeted therapies for IBS and metabolic dysbiosis using Gut Microbiotata Analysis in RR Nagar, Bangalore.
Liver FibroScan (non-invasive liver stiffness assessment)
Liver Fibroscan in Raja Rajeshwari, Bangalore for the non-invasive, pain-free transient elastography-led rapid staging of liver fibrosis, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis without a biopsy.
24-Hour Ph Impadence Study
Gold-standard 24-Hour Ph Impadence Study in Bangalore for 24-hour reflux monitoring, helping to precisely correlate atypical chest pain, chronic cough, and severe GERD symptoms with acid backflow.
Education
- MBBS – M.S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
- MD (Internal Medicine) – M.S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
- DM (Gastroenterology) – Christian Medical College, Vellore
Other Qualifications
- MRCP (UK)
- ESEGH
- DrNB (Gastroenterology)
Memberships
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
- International gastroenterology associations