Doctor Profile
Dr. D K Bhargava Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
MD, PHD, FACG, AGAF
Apollo Hospital, Delhi, India
45+ Years experience
About Dr. D K Bhargava
- Dr. D. K. Bhargava is a highly esteemed Gastroenterology/GI Medicine Specialist based in South Delhi, Delhi.
- Has an impressive 45 years of experience in the field of Gastroenterology.
- Holds multiple qualifications: MD, PhD, FACG, and AGAF.
- Practices at Apollo Hospitals, South Delhi.
- Known for his patient-centric approach with personalized care for each individual.
- Proficient in both English and Aymara, making him accessible to a diverse patient base.
- Dedicated to advancing gastroenterology through clinical practice and research.
- Keeps up-to-date with the latest advancements in GI medicine to provide state-of-the-art treatments.
- Respected for his compassionate demeanor and ability to listen to patients’ concerns.
- Specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, from common digestive issues to complex GI diseases.
- Follows a holistic approach, considering all aspects of a patient’s health.
- Aims not only to treat conditions but also to educate patients about preventive measures and healthy lifestyle choices.
Education and Training
- MBBS, University of Delhi, 2001
- MD, Internal Medicine, PGIMER, Chandigarh, 2004
- DM, Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 2008
- Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy, Tokyo Medical University, Japan, 2012
- Certification in Liver Transplant Evaluation, King’s College London, 2015
Awards & Achievements
Awarded the Padma Shri and the Dr. B C Roy National Award by the President of India.
Area of Expertise
- Acidity Treatment
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Hepatobiliary Assessment
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment
Work Experience
- Former Professor of Gastroenterology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- Trained at Cornell Medical Centre and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA
- Established many diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic techniques at AIIMS and in India since 1977 such as colonoscopy, laparoscopy in gastroenterology, endoscopic variceal and non-variceal sclerotherapy, polypectomy, and enteroscopy
- Organized 27 workshops on GI Endoscopy (one-week duration) at AIIMS
- Conducted update sessions on Endoscopy and Variceal Sclerotherapy (1985, 1993, 1995, 1996)
- Guest Faculty at IXth International Workshop on Therapeutic Endoscopy, Hong Kong (1994)
- Guest Faculty at IXth Asian Pacific Congress of Gastroenterology, Bangkok (1992)
- Advisor at Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, and Indira Gandhi Institute, Patna
- Councilor, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of Liver (1994–1998)
- President, Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Fellow, International Academy of Proctology
- Visiting Professor at Brown University School of Medicine, USA (1993)
- Visiting Professor at Showa University, Japan (1989)
- Visiting Professor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, USA (1988)
Professional Memberships
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American College of Gastroenterology
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology