Dr. Raj Vigna Venugopal
Medical Gastroenterologist
MBBS, DNB in General Medicine, DM Gastroenterology
29+ Years
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Dr Raj Vigna Venugopal is a renowned Medical Gastroenterologist based in Bangalore. With 29 years of expertise in gastroenterology, he currently serves as the Head of Department and Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.
He is a pioneers in performing Third-space Endoscopy Procedures in the region and holds the distinction of having completed the highest number of Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) procedures. He has the largest single-center Experience in ‘peroral endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Achalasia Cardia’.
Dr Raj Vigna specialises in the following procedures are:
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasonography
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- EUS-guided therapeutic work
- Therapeutic ERCP Per-oral
- Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia Cardia
- ESD EMR for Early Gastric Cancer
Following his MBBS graduation from TD Medical College, Alappuzha in 1995, Dr Venugopal pursued his:
- DNB in General Medicine from Kasturba Medical College, 1998
- DM in Gastroenterology from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow in 2003
His research focuses on distinguishing between Crohn's disease and tuberculosis, providing palliative care for gastric outlet obstruction in advanced gallbladder carcinoma, and evaluating the effectiveness of endoscopic therapy in managing recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis linked to pancreas divisum.
Dr Raj is a member of:
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
- Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
- Indian National Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (INSLD)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Dr Vigna has a significant teaching background, having educated both undergraduate and postgraduate students during his time as an assistant professor at AIMS, Kochi.
Since 2013, he has been involved in the DNB - Gastroenterology course at Manipal, mentoring numerous students on their thesis projects. Additionally, he played a key role in administering the national DNB exit examination in 2020. He is proficient in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil.
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Specializations
Dr. Raj Vigna Venugopal performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Medical Gastroenterology
Registration Details
- Karnataka Medical Council - Registration No. (85181)
Education & Achievements
- TD Medical College, Alappuzha (MBBS)
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (DNB in General Medicine)
- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow (DM Gastroenterology)
Published Paper
- Shah SR, Rao PN, Sarin SK, Chowdhury A, Bhatia S, Dharamsi R, et al. Chronic hepatitis C virus infection in India: Regional demographics and distribution of viral genotypes. Indian J Gastroenterol [Internet]. 2016;35(6):469–77.
- Paul J, Venugopal RV, Peter L, Hussain S, Naresh Kumar Shetty K, Shetti MP. Effects of lifestyle modification on liver enzyme and Fibroscan in Indian patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf) [Internet]. 2018 [cited 2024 Oct 22];6(1):49–53.
- Paul J, Venugopal RV, Peter L, Shetty KNK, Shetti MP. Measurement of controlled attenuation parameter: A surrogate marker of hepatic steatosis in patients of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease on lifestyle modification - a prospective follow-up study. Arq Gastroenterol [Internet]. 2018 [cited 2024 Oct
Memberships
- Karnataka Medical Council
- Indian Medical Association
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology
Work Experience
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road
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Early signs of gastric cancer had me worried until I met Dr. Raj. Now I'm cancer-free.
Today, I feel healthier and pain-free, thanks to him. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for the best doctor for digestive issues.
The procedure was seamless, and now I can eat comfortably without fear. Dr. Raj Venugopal is undoubtedly the top specialist for GI disease in Bangalore for such complex conditions. Grateful beyond words!
எனக்கு எபடைடிஸ் B இருந்தது. டாக்டர் ராஜ் அவர்களின் சிறந்த சிகிச்சையால், எனது கல்லீரல் நிலைமை மிகுந்த மேம்பாட்டைப் பெற்றது. அவரின் சிகிச்சை முறைகள் நம்பகமானவை. நன்றி, டாக்டர்!
I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease, and Dr. Raj Vigna Venugopal helped me manage it with a personalized diet and medication plan. His expertise truly made a difference, and now my liver function has improved significantly.
ഡോക്ടർ രാജ് എന്നെ അൾസറേറ്റീവ് കൊളൈറ്റിസ് തികച്ചു. അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ ചികിത്സാ രീതിയും രോഗത്തെ കുറിച്ചുള്ള വിശദീകരണവും വളരെ സഹായകമായിരുന്നു. ഇപ്പോൾ ഞാൻ മുഴുവൻ ആരോഗ്യവാനാണ്. നന്ദി, ഡോക്ടർ!
डॉ. राज विन्गा वेणुगोपाल ने मेरे अल्सर का सही निदान किया और समय पर सही इलाज दिया। उनकी सलाह और दवाइयों से मेरी हालत में बहुत सुधार आया। उनका अनुभव और समझदारी काबिल-ए-तारीफ है।
I had been struggling with IBS for years, but after visiting Dr. Raj Venugopal, my life changed. His treatment plan was thorough, and his attention to detail was impeccable. Now, I can manage my condition and live comfortably. Thank you, doctor
Gallbladder stones kaafi time se dard de rahe the, but Dr. Raj ki treatment se pain kaafi jaldi theek ho gaya. Unhone har step explain kiya, aur surgery bilkul smooth rahi. He is the best GI doctor in Bangalore. Highly recommend!
ನಾನು ಬಹಳ ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಬೃಹದಾಂತ್ರದ ಕ್ಯಾಂಸರ್ನಿಂದ ಬಳಲುತ್ತಿದ್ದೆ. ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ ಅವರ ಶಿಷ್ಟಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಯಿಂದ ನನಗೆ ಉತ್ತಮ ಸಮಾಧಾನ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿತು. ಅವರ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನದಿಂದ ನಾನು ತುಂಬಾ ಉತ್ತಮ ಆರೋಗ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕಾಣುತ್ತೇನೆ
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Dr. Raj Vigna Venugopal's qualifications are: MBBS, MD General Medicine, DM Gastroenterology.
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