The Department of Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases of Al Shifa is the premier department of the District possessing the best diagnostic expertise including the Pentax 40 series Video Endoscope. The department is headed by Dr. Saju Xavier MD, DNB, DM (Gastro).

Specialities & Services

 •   GI Endoscopy, Colonoscopy and Duodenoscopy for diagnosis & Treatment of GI diseases.
 •   ERCP, Stone Extraction and Metallic Stenting for biliary diseases, jaundice & Cancer of Biliary Tract.
 •   Speciality clinic for Jaundice and other Liver Diseases.

The department of Gastroenterology along with its expert personnels, perform various endoscopic procedures for treatment of:-

 •   GI Bleeding,
 •   Endoscopic removal of intestinal polyps,
 •   Dialation  of obstruction of Oesophagus,
 •   Removal of foreign bodies.
 •   Treatment of Pancreatic Stones & Strictures