Dr. B. Ravi Shankar
Dr. B. Shankar
Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary 30+ Years Experience

Dr. B. Ravi Shankar

MBBS, MD, DNB, DM
Director of Medical Gastroenterology, Chief of Academics - Department of Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

About Dr. B. Ravi Shankar

Professional Summary

Dr. B. Ravi Shankar is a highly accomplished Director of Medical Gastroenterology, Interventional Gastroenterologist, and Hepatologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, where he also serves as Chief of Academics for the Department of Gastroenterology. With over 28 years of dedicated clinical experience, Dr. Ravi Shankar has established himself as one of the most respected figures in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology in India. Dr. Ravi Shankar's clinical expertise spans a remarkable breadth of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. He performs approximately 2,500 endoscopies, 850 colonoscopies, and 250 ERCPs annually, reflecting both his exceptional proficiency and the trust placed in him by patients and referring physicians alike. His specialized skills in biliary tract procedures, esophageal and biliary metal stenting, and capsule endoscopy make him a sought-after expert for complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions. Recognized as the "Legend of the Year in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery" by the Times Health Care Achievers in 2017, Dr. Ravi Shankar combines vast clinical experience with a commitment to academic excellence and patient-centered care. International patients seeking advanced gastroenterological evaluation and intervention can be assured of receiving world-class expertise under his care.

Specializations

  • Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary
  • Interventional Gastroenterology

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • DM (Gastroenterology) — Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow (1996)
  • DNB (Internal Medicine) — Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal (1991)
  • MD (Internal Medicine) — Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal (1991)
  • MBBS — Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad (1986)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad
  • Sunshine Hospitals, Secunderabad
  • Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad
  • Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad

Awards & Recognition

  • Legend of the Year in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery — Times Health Care Achievers, 2017

Professional Memberships

  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG) — National Member
  • Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL) — National Member

Publications

  • "Significance of elevated IgG anticardiolipin antibody levels in patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome" — American Journal of Gastroenterology
  • "Microsatellite instability analysis and its correlation with hMLH1 repair gene hypermethylation status in esophageal pathologies including cancers"
  • "Circulating miRNA profile in HCV infected serum: Novel insight into pathogenesis"
  • "Acute viral hepatitis with rare associations" — Case Report

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