Best Gastroenterologist in Dhaka & Bangladesh

About gastroenterologists in Bangladesh

A gastroenterologist treats diseases of the digestive system: the food pipe (oesophagus), stomach, intestines, liver, gall bladder and pancreas. In Bangladesh many gastroenterologists also handle liver disease and are often called "gastro liver specialists". They usually hold an MD (Gastroenterology) or FCPS (Medicine) with gastroenterology training.

Gastroenterologists perform endoscopy and colonoscopy to look inside the digestive tract, take small samples (biopsy), stop bleeding and remove polyps. Persistent acidity, stomach pain, change in bowel habit and jaundice are the most common reasons to book a consultation.

বাংলায়: গ্যাস্ট্রোএন্টারোলজি ও পরিপাকতন্ত্র বিশেষজ্ঞ

Gastroenterologists by district

HealthCareBD lists 517 gastroenterologists in 51 districts of Bangladesh. Dhaka has the most (253), followed by Chittagong (56) and Barisal (19). Choose your district to see gastroenterologists with chambers near you, their degrees and visiting hours.

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Find a gastroenterologist near you

Areas and upazilas with the most gastroenterologists listed on HealthCareBD. Open an area to see every doctor with a chamber there, then choose "Gastroenterologist" above the list.

বাংলায় সংক্ষেপে

বাংলাদেশে গ্যাস্ট্রোএন্টারোলজি ও পরিপাকতন্ত্র বিশেষজ্ঞ খুঁজছেন? HealthCareBD-তে ৫১৭ জন গ্যাস্ট্রোএন্টারোলজি ও পরিপাকতন্ত্র বিশেষজ্ঞের তালিকা আছে — Dhaka-এ ২৫৩ জন, Chittagong-এ ৫৬ জন, Barisal-এ ১৯ জন সহ ৫১টি জেলায়। জেলা বা এলাকা বেছে নিয়ে ডাক্তারের ডিগ্রি, চেম্বার ও রোগী দেখার সময় দেখুন, আর "সিরিয়াল দিন" বাটন চেপে ঘরে বসে সিরিয়াল নিন।

What does a gastroenterologist treat?

• Long-standing acidity, gastritis and peptic ulcer
• GERD (reflux) and heartburn
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease)
• Fatty liver, hepatitis B and C, and cirrhosis
• Gallstones and pancreatitis
• Bleeding from the stomach or bowel
• Difficulty swallowing and persistent vomiting

When should you see a gastroenterologist?

• Acidity or stomach pain that does not settle with simple treatment
• Change in bowel habit lasting more than a few weeks
• Blood in the stool or black, tarry stool
• Yellow eyes or skin (jaundice)
• Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite
• Difficulty or pain when swallowing

Common tests a gastroenterologist may order

• Upper GI endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Ultrasound of the whole abdomen
• Liver function tests and hepatitis B/C tests
• Stool tests, including H. pylori

Bring previous reports to your appointment. Recent tests done at another reputable centre are often accepted, which can save you time and money.

How to choose the right gastroenterologist

Qualifications: Gastroenterologists in Bangladesh usually hold MD (Gastroenterology), FCPS (Medicine) or MRCP with gastroenterology training; MD (Hepatology) for liver-focused specialists. Each doctor's degrees are shown on their profile above.

Registration: every MBBS and BDS doctor must be registered with the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC). You can check a doctor's registration number on the BMDC website.

Hospital and chamber: a gastroenterologist attached to a medical college or large hospital has easy access to tests and admission if you need them. For regular follow-up, a chamber close to home with convenient visiting hours often matters just as much.

Experience with your problem: many specialists have a special interest within their field. Read the designation and degrees on each profile, and ask at the first visit how often the doctor treats your condition.

Hospitals and centres with several gastroenterologists

• National Gastroliver Institute & Hospital — 14 gastroenterologists
• Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka — 7 gastroenterologists
• Bangladesh Medical University — 6 gastroenterologists
• Epic Health Care Chittagong — 6 gastroenterologists
• Apollo Imperial Hospital Chattogram — 5 gastroenterologists
• Dhaka Medical College Hospital — 4 gastroenterologists
• Mymensingh Medical College Hospital — 4 gastroenterologists
• National Gastroliver Institute & Hospital, Dhaka — 4 gastroenterologists
• National Gastroliver Institute and Hospital — 4 gastroenterologists
• Rajshahi Medical College & Hospital — 4 gastroenterologists

Getting an appointment

Most gastroenterologists in Bangladesh see patients by serial at their chamber. Each profile on HealthCareBD shows the chamber name, address and visiting days and hours; doctors who have verified their profile also show their serial number and a WhatsApp booking button. Serials for popular specialists often fill up a day or more in advance, so book early, arrive a little before your time, and bring your previous prescriptions, test reports and the medicines you are currently taking.

Frequently asked questions