Dr. Naresh Bhat Gastroenterologist in Bangalore

Dr. Naresh Bhat

Gastroenterologist, Bangalore

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology)

  • 1 Hospital
  • 39 Years Experience

About

Dr. Naresh Bhat is one the well known doctors of Bangalore who has earned the reputation of being one of the best gastroenterologists in Bangalore. Dr. Bhat, who practices at the Aster CMI Hospital in Sahakaranagar.He was also the Chairman of the Department of Medicine at St. Philomena's Hospital, where he has been working since 1986. Dr. Bhat is also the Chairman, NBI Group India, and the Chairman, IBD Mentors Group. He has also been instrumental in founding the Bangalore Gastroenterology Group in 1989. He Bhat is also the Coordinator for the IBD Mentors Group in India, which aims at educating and training Gastroenterologists in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Dr. Naresh Bhat's introduction into the world of medicine started with his doing MBBS from the St. John's Medical College, Bangalore in 1979. This was followed by his MD (Medicine) from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh in 1983. He, then went on to do his DM in Gastroenterology from the same institute.

Dr. Bhat is a member of the Society of Endoscopic and Laproscopic Endoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI) and the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. Dr. Bhat, who has been into clinical Gastroenterology since 1986, was responsible for setting up tertiary referral units at St. Philomena's Hospital and the Bangalore Hospital. These hospitals are equipped with the latest Endoscopy units, which are able to undertake the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including biliary and pancreatic work. Dr. Bhat is currently heading "GI Associates", which is a group of four Gastroenterologists in practice. He is also Mentor of a multidisciplinary team involved in liver transplant.

Dr. Bhat, who is passionate about teaching and training, is presently involved in evolving a training and credentialing system in GI Endoscopy for the Indian Endoscopy Society. He is also actively involved in a mentoring program for young clinicians in Gastroenterology. His aim is to develop a core group of Endoscopists to foster interest in high-definition Endoscopy. 

Experience

Gastroenterologist, Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Bangalore - Currently working here

Specialities

  • Gastroenterology

Expertise

Education

Fellow in Therapeutic Endoscopy

MBBS, 1979, St Johns Medical College, Bangalore, India

MD (General Medicine), 1983, PGI, Chandigarh, India

DM (Gastroenterology, 1985, PGI, Chandigarh, India

Practice Information

Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore

Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore

#43/2, New Airport Road, NH.7, Sahakara Nagar, Hebbal, Bangalore, Karnataka - 560092

Achievements & Contributions

  • Pope Paul Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Student in MBBS.1980
  • Govt. of Karnataka Award for Best MBBS student in the State.1980
  • Seven University Gold Medals in MBBS & MD.
  • Member, Pancreas India Mentors Group.
  • Former Governing Council Member, Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
  • Former Editorial Board Member, Karnataka Medical Journal.
  • Former President, IMA Bangalore East. 1991.
  • Former Scientific Secretary, IMA Bangalore East. 1987-90.
  • Former Governing Council Member, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India.
  • Expert Member of Government of Karnataka High Level Committee on Hepatitis, which accepted the recommendation on Hepatitis B vaccination in 2001
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