Dr. R. A. Sastry
Dr. R. A. Sastry
Surgical Gastroenterology 52+ Years Experience

Dr. R. A. Sastry

MBBS, MS, FRCS
Senior Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology

About Dr. R. A. Sastry

Professional Summary

Dr. R. A. Sastry is a highly distinguished surgical gastroenterologist with over four decades of experience in liver, pancreas, biliary surgery, portal hypertension management, and esophageal surgery. A senior consultant specializing in Surgical Gastroenterology, Laparoscopic, and Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB) Surgery, Dr. Sastry has built an illustrious career marked by extensive academic contributions, advanced international training, and leadership roles in prestigious medical institutions. With an impressive academic portfolio comprising 42 publications in indexed journals, 17 chapters in textbooks, and numerous presentations at national and international conferences — including 9 prestigious orations and 140 invited talks — Dr. Sastry stands as a leading authority in his field. His advanced training at the Singapore General Hospital in laparoscopy and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in liver transplantation reflects his commitment to staying at the forefront of surgical innovation. International patients seeking expert care in complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions can trust in his vast experience and proven clinical outcomes. Dr. Sastry's dedication to surgical gastroenterology has been recognized through his conferment of FRCS by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, and his leadership as President of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology and President of the International Hepato Pancreato-Biliary Association (India).

Specializations

  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Gastroenterology & Hepatobiliary
  • General Surgery

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS — JIPMER, Pondicherry, 1974
  • M.S. (Surgery) — PGIMER, Chandigarh, 1978
  • FRCS — Glasgow, 2006
  • Advanced Laparoscopy Training — Singapore General Hospital, July 1994
  • Liver Transplantation Training — Pittsburgh Transplant Institute, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA, March to June 1996

Hospital Affiliations

  • KIMS Hospital, Secunderabad
  • Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad

Awards & Recognition

  • Conferred FRCS by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow
  • Examiner in M.Ch (GI Surgery) in all centers offering the course
  • National Board Examiner for DNB in Surgical Gastroenterology
  • President, Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
  • President, International Hepato Pancreato-Biliary Association (India)
  • Professor of Gastroenterology
  • Delivered 9 Prestigious Orations and 140 Invited Talks
  • Authored 42 publications in indexed journals and 17 chapters in textbooks

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