Advanced Care for Digestive Health

At Samford Hospital, our Gastroenterology Department specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders affecting the digestive system, liver, pancreas, and biliary tract. Our team of experienced gastroenterologists combines advanced diagnostic tools, endoscopic procedures, and medical expertise to provide patient-centered care for both acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions.

Our Mission

To offer comprehensive, safe, and effective digestive health care that improves patients’ quality of life through accurate diagnosis, advanced treatment, and compassionate support.

What We Do

Advanced Diagnostics

Samford Hospital has state-of-the-art capabilities along with the best gastro surgeons in Ranchi for accurately diagnosing digestive diseases and gastrointestinal problems through:

  • Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
  • Colonoscopy
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
  • Breath Testing 
  • Gastric Motility Testing
  • Liver Biopsies
  • Advanced Imaging (CT, MRI, MRCP)

Our gastroenterology procedure suites and endoscopy centres offer the latest high-definition scopes and imaging equipment in comfortable outpatient settings for patients undergoing these diagnostic tests.

Treatments & Interventions

Along with medical management using specialized dietary instruction and medications, Samford’s gastroenterologists perform a variety of interventional endoscopic procedures, including:

  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
  • Radiofrequency Ablation 
  • Stricture Dilation
  • Stent Placements
  • Feeding Tube Placement
  • Haemostatic Techniques to Control GI Bleeding
  • Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drainage
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Therapies
  • HALO Radiofrequency Ablation for Barrett’s Oesophagus
  • Faecal Transplants for C.diff infection

Hepatology & Liver Disease Treatment

As one of the best stomach hospitals in Ranchi, our gastroenterology team at Samford has experienced hepatologists and liver specialistsin Ranchi with dedicated expertise in managing acute and chronic liver diseases through medical therapies, minimally invasive procedures, treatment of liver cancer, and liver transplantation when indicated.

Our hepatology program offers:

  • Fibroscan for non-invasive staging of liver fibrosis
  • Management of viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases
  • Alcohol-related and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease treatment
  • Liver tumour ablation techniques
  • Valuation and preparation for liver transplant 
  • Living donor liver transplants for adults and children

Why Choose Us

  • Skilled gastroenterologists with subspecialty expertise

  • Advanced diagnostic and endoscopic technology

  • Focus on minimally invasive procedures and patient comfort

  • Comprehensive care for both acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions

Doctors of Gastroenterology

Dr. Pranav Kumar Mandal

Director & HOD, Deptt. of Gastroenterology, MD ( Int. Medicine ), DM ( Gastroenterology - SGPGI )