Dr. Prabha Sawant
Dr. Prabha Sawant
Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary 46+ Years Experience

Dr. Prabha Sawant

MBBS, MD
Professor and Head of Department of Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

About Dr. Prabha Sawant

Professional Summary

Dr. Prabha Sawant is a highly reputed medical gastroenterologist with an illustrious career spanning over 46 years in medicine and gastroenterology. Currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Gastroenterology at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, she brings unparalleled clinical, academic, and research expertise to the care of patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions. Her extensive experience includes 38 years of dedicated teaching, during which she has guided 38 DM Gastroenterology students at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and has served as a DNB Gastroenterology guide at Gleneagles Hospital since 2017. Dr. Sawant is recognized for her notable expertise in endoscopy and her specialization in the diagnosis, consultation, and treatment of complex gastrointestinal conditions, including portal hypertension, ulcerative colitis, and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. With more than 180 research papers published, four monographs edited, and over 60 presentations at national and international conferences, she is a distinguished academic leader in gastroenterology. International patients seeking world-class gastroenterological care can trust Dr. Sawant's depth of experience, compassionate approach, and commitment to clinical excellence.

Specializations

Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Affiliations

  • Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
  • Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai
  • Sushrusha Citizen Co-operative Hospital, Dadar, Mumbai

Awards & Recognition

  • Dr. V. S. Prayag Memorial Oration, B.J. Medical College, 2012
  • Prof. G.S. Sainani Oration, API Jaipur, 2010
  • Blumberg Oration, Kalinga Foundation, Cuttack, 2010
  • Young Investigator Award, Portal Hypertension, ISG, 1994
  • Phanidar Oration, Baroda, 2017

Research & Publications

Selected Publications

  • Lotlikar M, Pandey V, Chauhan SG, Sawant P et al. Orbital hematoma: a new complication of esophagogastroduodenoscopy. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2019; 114(1):181-182.
  • Chaubal A, Pandey V, Choksi D, Sawant P et al. Anemia in patients with ulcerative colitis in remission: A study from Western India. Indian J Gastroenterol, 2017; 36(5):361-365.
  • Pandey V, Ingle M, Pandav N, Sawant P et al. The role of capsule endoscopy in etiological diagnosis and management of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Intest Res, 2016; 14(1):69-74.

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