What is the difference between a gastroenterologist and a surgical gastroenterologist?

A medical gastroenterologist diagnoses GI disease and does endoscopy. A surgical gastroenterologist does both — diagnosis and definitive surgery — and is the right specialist when surgical disease is suspected (tumour, hernia, gallstones, complex IBD).

Do I need a referral?

No, you can book directly. Bring previous reports and imaging if available — it makes the first consultation more productive.

How quickly can I get a consultation?

Most patients are seen within 24–48 hours. Same-day slots are usually available for urgent cases — call +91 81698 65898.

Surgical Gastroenterologist in Mumbai

Specialist surgeon for the entire digestive tract — esophagus to anus, including liver and pancreas. Dr. Nitin Jain, 20+ years.

20+ years · 15,000+ surgeries DNB GI Surgery · FARIS Robotic 2025 Powai · Mulund · Ghatkopar · Vikhroli

Medically reviewed by Dr. Nitin Jain · DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), FARIS Robotic Surgery · Updated June 2026

A surgical gastroenterologist (GI surgeon) is a super-specialist trained for an additional 3 years (DNB / MCh) after general surgery to manage diseases of the entire gastrointestinal tract — esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, rectum, liver, pancreas, biliary system and spleen. This depth of training matters because GI conditions often need a combined medical-surgical view: knowing when to scope, when to operate, and when to refer to oncology. Dr. Nitin Jain offers comprehensive surgical GI care at four leading Mumbai hospitals, with same-roof access to endoscopy, imaging, ICU and oncology — important for cancer cases, complex hernias and acute abdominal emergencies.

Conditions commonly treated

If any of the warning signs below sound familiar, get a specialist opinion — early evaluation is the single biggest factor in good outcomes.

Esophagus & stomach disease

GERD with hiatal hernia, achalasia, gastric ulcers, gastric and esophageal cancers — investigated and managed by a single specialist with endoscopic, laparoscopic and robotic expertise.

When to see a specialist

Difficulty swallowing
Persistent reflux on PPIs
Black stools / unexplained anaemia

Treatment offered: Endoscopy, manometry, laparoscopic fundoplication, Heller's myotomy, oncologic gastrectomy / esophagectomy.

Intestinal & colorectal disease

Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, polyps, colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, hernias, fistulas — full spectrum surgical management.

When to see a specialist

Blood in stool
Change in bowel habit
Recurrent abdominal pain with weight loss

Treatment offered: Colonoscopy, laparoscopic / robotic colectomy, sphincter-preserving rectal surgery, fistula surgery, hernia repair.

Liver, pancreas & biliary disease

Gallbladder stones, bile-duct stones, liver cysts and tumours, pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and cancers — hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) care under one specialist.

When to see a specialist

Jaundice
Recurrent upper abdominal pain with vomiting
Mass on liver / pancreas imaging

Treatment offered: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, ERCP + CBD exploration, liver resection, Whipple's procedure, distal pancreatectomy.

Surgical approach & techniques

Full GI workup under one consultant
Laparoscopic & robotic surgical platforms
Multidisciplinary tumour board for cancers
Emergency GI cover 24×7 across empanelled hospitals

Why patients consult Dr. Nitin Jain

DNB GI Surgery, FARIS Robotic Surgery 2025, 20+ years and 15,000+ procedures. One specialist managing the full GI tract avoids fragmented referrals and gives you a single accountable point of care.

Digestive symptoms that have crossed the 4–6 week mark or any red-flag sign (bleeding, weight loss, jaundice) need a surgical gastroenterologist now. Don't keep changing physicians — get a definitive opinion.

Frequently asked questions

Get a definitive specialist opinion

Most TPAs and corporate insurance plans are accepted cashless at empanelled hospitals. Bring previous scans / reports — we'll review them in the same visit.

Where Dr. Nitin Jain performs Surgical Gastroenterologist Surgery in Mumbai

Surgical Gastroenterologist Surgery is offered at the hospitals below — click through for hospital-specific details, insurance, directions and OPD timings.

Surgical Gastroenterologist Surgery at Hiranandani Hospital

Powai, Mumbai

NABH & JCI accredited multi-specialty tertiary care hospital

Surgical Gastroenterologist Surgery at Fortis Hospital

Mulund, Mumbai

Quaternary-care multi-specialty hospital

Surgical Gastroenterologist Surgery at Zynova Shalby

Ghatkopar, Mumbai

Multi-specialty tertiary care hospital with advanced GI, HPB & laparoscopy programme

Surgical Gastroenterologist Surgery at Godrej Memorial

Vikhroli, Mumbai

Multi-specialty hospital with advanced GI, HPB & laparoscopy services

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