Dr. Gaurav Patil is a highly skilled Gastroenterologist and Advanced Endoscopist with more than eight years of experience in complex therapeutic endoscopy and flexible endoscopic surgery. He has performed over 10,000 advanced endoscopic procedures, including ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, EFTR, POEM, and device-assisted enteroscopy. Dr. Patil is among the first in India to promote cutting-edge procedures like POEM-F, ARMS, and advanced ESD techniques. He has also been a key investigator in robotic endoscopy, an emerging revolution in minimally invasive GI care, and is one of the early adopters of AI-assisted endoscopy for enhanced precision and diagnostics. Widely published and recognised internationally, he regularly speaks at major GI conferences and serves on editorial boards of leading journals.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai (2009)
• DNB (Internal Medicine) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2013)
• DNB (Gastroenterology & Hepatology) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2017)

Professional Experience:

• Director – Gastroenterology & Advanced Endoscopy, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai (2025–Present)
• Senior Consultant – Advanced Endoscopy, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai (2023–2025)
• Consultant – Gastroenterology, Baldota Institute of Digestive Sciences, Global Hospital, Mumbai (2017–2023)

Professional Memberships:

• Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)
• American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
• American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
• Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)
• Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES)

Awards & Achievements:

• Among the first in India to promote advanced flexible endoscopic surgery (POEM, ARMS, ESD, EFTR, ESG)
• Performed more than 10,000 advanced endoscopic procedures
• Core investigator in robotic endoscopy research
• Pioneer in integrating AI into routine endoscopy in Western India
• Dr. S. K. Sama National Gold Medal – DNB Gastroenterology
• “Best Abstract” – Digestive Disease Week (2024)
• “Best Poster” – World Endoscopy Organization (2017)
• Editorial-board member for multiple international GI journals
• Regular public-health speaker and community GI wellness educator

Research Papers & Publications:

• Lead investigator in multinational studies on early gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, neuroendocrine tumours
• Research contributions on novel therapies for achalasia cardia and GERD
• Multiple publications in national and international journals