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Dr. Ramesh Reddy Avula

Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist | MBBS, DNB, DM

Dr. Ramesh Reddy Avula is a highly qualified Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with comprehensive training in internal medicine and superspeciality gastroenterology. He holds an MBBS, DNB in General Medicine, and a DM in Medical Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam. His academic background reflects a strong foundation in evidence-based clinical practice and advanced gastrointestinal care.

With focused superspeciality experience, Dr. Avula is actively involved in the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic disorders. His clinical approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, guideline-based treatment, and patient-centered care.

Endoscopy & Advanced Procedures

He is proficient in performing a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including:

  • Upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy) and colonoscopy
  • Double balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy
  • ERCP with biliary and pancreatic duct stent placement
  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with guided biopsy of liver and pancreatic lesions
  • EUS-guided celiac plexus block
  • Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) and gastric variceal ligation
  • Argon plasma coagulation (APC) for radiation proctitis, GAVE, and GI bleeding
  • High-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM)
  • High-resolution anorectal manometry (HRAM)
  • ARMA (advanced endoscopic treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease)

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Avula has extensive experience in managing:

  • Liver diseases including hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and portal hypertension

  • Chronic and complex diarrheal disorders

  • Pancreatitis and pancreatic diseases

  • Esophageal, gastric, and intestinal disorders including dysphagia and corrosive injuries

  • Upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding

  • Functional and motility-related gastrointestinal disorders

  • Small bowel diseases and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding

Academic Contributions & Achievements

Dr. Avula has an active academic interest in gastroenterology and has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and national conferences. He is a recipient of the Dr. P. Muralikrishna Gold Medal in Gastroenterology, awarded for academic excellence.

His published work includes studies on immune deficiency–related enteropathy and eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, along with poster presentations at national gastroenterology conferences.

Professional Memberships

  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)

  • Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India (SGEI)

  • Association of Physicians of India (API)