Dr. Rakesh Sringeri | Gastroenterologist | Kauvery Hospital
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Dr. Rakesh Sringeri

HOD, Dept of Medical Gastroenterology

Qualification

MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRCP (UK), FESBGH

Languages Known

English, Kannada, Hindi,Telugu, Tamil

Location

Kauvery Hospital - Electronic City

Brief Profile

Dr Rakesh Sringeri is a well-known Senior Gastroenterologist & Hepato-Biliary Pancreatic (HPB) Physician with over 15+ years of experience in Gastroenterology and Hepatology across two countries ( UK & India). He has gained a breadth of experience in advanced endoscopy procedures (ERCP & EUS) and General/Transplant Hepatology.

Educational Qualifications

  • MBBS - Sree Siddhartha Medical College, RGUHS
  • MRCP (UK)
  • FRCP (UK)
  • FESBGH - The European Section & Board of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Experience

Consultant Gastroenterologist & HBP Physician - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Expertise

  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic – Upper and Lower GI procedures
  • Gastro - Intestinal Bleed cases
  • Advanced Endoscopy procedures - ERCP & EUS
  • Acute and Chronic Liver Disease
  • Hepato-biliary pancreatic medicine
  • Indigestion/Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) & Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Pancreatic diseases
  • Foreign Body retrieval

Accomplishments

  • Awarded “Poster of distinction” at BSG Annual meeting 2014/2015
  • Best case presentation award at West Midlands Registrar Regional Meeting
  • Gold Medal for the Faculty of Medicine (MBBS) awarded by The Provisional Vysya Education Fund

Research & Publications

  • A Novel approach for removal of an impacted extraction balloon catheter in common bile duct during ERCP – A Case report Asp Biomed Clin Case Rep. 2021 Jun 08;4(2):103-106.
  • Surgery for benign colorectal polyps: the impact of an advanced colonic endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) service in a large tertiary centre – R Sringeri et al Gut Jun 2015, 64 (Suppl 1) A176-A177.
  • Needle knife mucosal incision to obtain deep biopsies of submucosal lesions along the GI tract – efficacy and safety – R Sringeri et al Gut Jun 2015, 64 (Suppl 1) A61.
  • Incidental Portal Vein Thrombosis: does it impact the surgical outcomes following liver transplantation - R Sringeri* et al Liver Transplantation Vol.19 Pages S289.
  • Post-Radiotherapy Pharyngeal/Proximal Oesophageal Strictures in Head and Neck Malignancy: Outcome of endoscopic bougie dilation - R. Sringeri* et al Gut 2012; 61: Suppl 2 A307.
  • Impact of applying current BSG guidelines on colorectal cancer screening and surveillance colonoscopy procedures R. Sringeri* et al Gut 2012; 61: Suppl 2 A288.
  • Pancreatic Pseudocyst Management: Experience form a DGH Centre J. Kavanagh* , R. Sringeri, S. Shetty Gut 2012; 61: Suppl 2 A115.
  • Post-operative nutritional support through jejunostomy feeding Vs parenteral nutrition among upper gastrointestinal cancer patients R. Sringeri et al BAPEN Nov 2011.
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement in patients with compound hiatus hernia and intra-thoracic stomach: A case series R. Sringeri * et al Gut April 2011; 60: Suppl 1 A98-A99.
  • Audit on Barrett’s Oesophagus surveillance- R Sringeri et al Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Volume 69, Issue 5, April 2009, Page AB355.
  • The National Bowel Cancer Screening Project; The First Two Years Experience in a District General Hospital (DGH) - G R Lipscomb, Elizabeth O’Brien, Rakesh Sringeri Gut 2009; 58 (Suppl II): A338.
  • Colonoscopy for Bowel Cancer Screening in a DGH – The Patient’s View G R Lipscomb, Elizabeth O’Brien, Rakesh Sringeri, June Adams Gut 2009; 58 (Suppl II) A338.

Regional/National Oral Presentations:

  • Endoscopic ligation techniques in the management of large symptomatic colonic lipomas: Case Series. Midlands Gastroenterology Society (MGS) Autumn Meeting 2014.
  • Diagnostic challenges of IgG4 negative (Type 1) Autoimmune pancreatitis/cholangiopathy: Case Series. MGS Summer Meeting 2014.
  • Case presentation and impact of portal vein thrombosis on liver transplantation, BASL School of Hepatology Meeting 2012.
  • Post-operative nutritional support through jejunostomy feeding Vs parenteral nutrition.

Affiliations & Memberships

  • Royal College of Physicians
  • British Society of Gastroenterology
  • British Association for study of Liver
  • Midland Gastroenterological Society
  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology

Training and Certifications

  • Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training (CCST) – Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Fellow of European Board of Gastroenterology & Hepatology (FESBGH)
  • Fellowship of Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
  • Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy – ERCP & EUS
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Dr. Rakesh Sringeri, consultant gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Kauvery Hospital, Bengaluru, highlights World Hepatitis Day on July 20th, focusing on raising awareness about viral hepatitis. This year’s theme is "One Life, One Liver." Hepatitis A and E spread through contaminated food and water, while B, C, and D spread via infected blood or bodily fluids. Early screening and antiviral treatment can prevent liver damage. The global goal is to eliminate hepatitis B and C by 2030, with a 90% cure rate for hepatitis C.

Dr. Rakesh Sringeri, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Kauvery Hospital, Bengaluru, provides insights into Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) on May 19th, 2023. IBD includes ulcerative colitis, affecting the large bowel, and chronic disease, which can affect any part of the digestive tract. The exact cause remains unclear, but genetic and environmental factors are believed to contribute. Symptoms include abdominal pain, weight loss, and blood in stools. Diagnosis involves blood tests, stool tests, and colonoscopy. Treatment includes anti-inflammatory medications and biologics for severe cases.

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