Dr. Vijay Kumar H J is a renowned Medical Gastroenterologist based in Bangalore, with over 12 years of experience in the field. He is known for his expertise in advanced GI endoscopy, EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound), therapeutic advanced endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, spy scope, endoscopic bariatrics, and hepatology. Dr. Vijay Kumar has a strong academic background, having presented papers at numerous scientific conferences and participated in quiz competitions at both state and national levels.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS from Mysore Medical College & Research Institute, Mysore, 2010
- MD (Internal Medicine) from Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore
- DM (Gastroenterology) from SGPGI, Lucknow, 2019
- Fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine from Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore
- Bariatric Endoscopic Training from Madrid, Spain
Professional Experience:
- Dr. Vijay is currently working as a Consultant, Gastroenterology at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore.
- Consultant Gastroenterology at Globe Healthcare, Lucknow (2021-2022)
- Visiting Consultant Gastroenterology at Foster Health Care Clinic, Bangalore (2020-2021)
- Visiting Consultant Gastroenterology at Sakra Premium Clinic, Bangalore (2020-2021)
- Associate Consultant Gastroenterology at Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore (2019-2021)
- Senior Resident Gastroenterology at SGPGI, Lucknow (2016-2019)
Notable Achievements:
- Stood first in Physiology, Preventive Medicine, and Internal Medicine during medical school.
- Won multiple quizzes during undergraduate and postgraduate studies, including APICON 2009 Karnataka, KAPICON 2014, RSSDI 2014, and Hemato Oncology South Zone 2015.
- Received research and travel grants for international conferences such as the Singapore Hepatology Conference 2018 and Asia Pacific Digestive Week 2018 in Seoul, Korea.
Certifications:
- Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine
- Training in Bariatric Endoscopy (ESG) from HM Sanchinarro University, Madrid
- EUS training from WEO International School of EUS
Professional Memberships:
- Member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- Member of the American College of Gastroenterology
- Member of the World Endoscopic Organization
- Member of the Indian National Association for Study of Liver
- Member of the Indian Medical Association
Fellowships:
- Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine