Services
Endoscopy & gastroenterology services in Delhi
Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by Dr. Shrihari Anikhindi - at Medigest clinic, West Punjabi Bagh, and at Apollo Hospitals for advanced, hospital-based endoscopy.
- ClinicWest Punjabi Bagh
- Advanced endoscopyApollo Hospitals
- Also availableOnline consultation
Overview
Endoscopy and gastroenterology services in Delhi
Medigest offers diagnostic endoscopy, liver assessment and specialised gastroenterology tests in West Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi. Upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy and FibroScan are done at the clinic. Advanced endoscopy procedures such as ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), ESD, EMR and POEM are hospital-based and are performed by Dr. Shrihari Anikhindi at Apollo Hospitals, with consultation and follow-up at Medigest.
Each service page below explains what the test or procedure is, why it is done, how to prepare, what happens on the day, recovery, safety and common questions. If you are not sure which endoscopy or test you need, start with a consultation: the doctor will advise only the tests that are likely to help.
At the clinic
Done at Medigest, West Punjabi Bagh.
Upper GI Endoscopy
A short camera test of the food pipe, stomach and duodenum to find the cause of acidity, pain, bleeding or swallowing problems - with biopsies when needed.
Learn moreAt clinicColonoscopy
A camera examination of the whole large intestine to find the cause of bleeding, change in bowel habit or anaemia - and to find and remove polyps early.
Learn moreAt clinicSigmoidoscopy
A short camera test of the rectum and lower colon for rectal bleeding, piles, inflammation and polyps - usually without full bowel preparation.
Learn moreAt clinicFibroScan (Liver Elastography)
A quick, non-invasive scan that measures liver stiffness (fibrosis) and liver fat - often helping avoid a liver biopsy.
Learn moreAt clinicNarrow Band Imaging (NBI) Endoscopy
Image-enhanced endoscopy that highlights subtle vessel and surface patterns - helping detect early, pre-cancerous changes that are easy to miss.
Learn moreAdvanced endoscopy (hospital-based)
Assessment at Medigest; procedures performed by Dr. Anikhindi at Apollo Hospitals.
Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy (ESD, EMR, POEM)
Minimally invasive endoscopic treatment for early cancers, large polyps and swallowing disorders such as achalasia - without open surgery in suitable patients.
Learn moreHospital-basedERCP
An endoscopic procedure to remove bile duct stones, relieve blockages and place stents - treating jaundice and cholangitis without open surgery.
Learn moreHospital-basedEndoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Ultrasound from inside the digestive tract for close-up images of the pancreas, bile ducts and GI wall - with needle biopsy or drainage in the same sitting.
Learn moreHospital-basedPer-oral Cholangioscopy
A miniature camera inside the bile duct for direct viewing - to break difficult stones and take targeted biopsies of narrowings.
Learn moreHospital-basedDouble Balloon Enteroscopy
Deep endoscopy of the small intestine to diagnose and treat bleeding, polyps and narrowings - often after a capsule study.
Learn moreLiver
From a quick FibroScan to precise pressure measurements in advanced liver disease.
FibroScan (Liver Elastography)
A quick, non-invasive scan that measures liver stiffness (fibrosis) and liver fat - often helping avoid a liver biopsy.
Learn moreHospital-basedLiver Biopsy
A small sample of liver tissue, taken with a fine needle under ultrasound guidance, to confirm the diagnosis and stage of liver disease.
Learn moreHospital-basedHVPG (Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient)
The reference test for measuring portal hypertension in liver disease - used to assess severity, guide treatment and monitor response.
Learn moreMotility & function tests
Specialised tests for swallowing problems, reflux, constipation and H. pylori - planned at consultation.
Oesophageal Manometry
Measures how well the food-pipe muscles and valve work when you swallow - key for diagnosing achalasia and other swallowing disorders.
Learn more24-hour pH Impedance Test
Records every reflux episode - acid and non-acid - over 24 hours, to confirm reflux disease and guide treatment when symptoms persist.
Learn moreAnorectal Manometry
Checks how the rectum and anal sphincter muscles work together - to find the cause of chronic constipation or leakage.
Learn moreBiofeedback Therapy
Guided muscle retraining for dyssynergic defecation - a common, treatable cause of long-standing constipation.
Learn moreColonic Transit Study
Measures how quickly stool moves through the large bowel, using small markers and an X-ray - to identify slow-transit constipation.
Learn moreUrea Breath Test (H. pylori)
A simple, non-invasive breath test to detect H. pylori infection - and to confirm it has cleared after treatment.
Learn moreCapsule Endoscopy
A pill-sized wireless camera that photographs the small intestine - the part a routine endoscopy or colonoscopy cannot fully reach.
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Not sure which test you need?
Start with a consultation
The right test depends on your symptoms, history and earlier reports. A consultation helps decide whether you need a test at all - and which one.
- Clinic or online consultation
- Tests explained before they are done
FAQ
About tests and procedures
Which procedures are done at the clinic?
Upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy and FibroScan are done at Medigest, West Punjabi Bagh.
Where are advanced procedures done?
ERCP, EUS, ESD, POEM and other advanced procedures are hospital-based and are performed by Dr. Anikhindi at Apollo Hospitals.
Do I need to fast before an endoscopy?
Yes. For an upper GI endoscopy you should not eat or drink for 6-8 hours. Colonoscopy needs bowel preparation. The clinic gives written instructions when you book.
Is insurance applicable for endoscopy and colonoscopy?
Coverage depends on your policy and whether the procedure is done as day care. Please check with your insurer; the clinic can provide the documents you need.