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Specialty : Gastroenterology
City : Kolkata
Hospital : Apollo Hospitals
Degree(s) : MD, DM, MNAMS, FACG, FASGE, AGAF, FRCP
Other Degree(s) : Fellowships from three major US-based GI bodies: AGA, ACG, ASGE MNAMS awarded for excellence in specialty practice Invited faculty at global GI congresses, including Endo-Live, ESGE meets, Asian Pacific Digestive Week, etc. Honored by SGEI, ISG and other national societies for service contribution Frequently listed among Top Gastroenterologists in India by patient and doctor rating platforms
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Brief Profile :
Dr. Mahesh Kumar Goenka is one of India’s most respected and pioneering gastroenterologists, with more than four decades of specialised experience in the field of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy. Based in Kolkata, he serves as the Director of the Institute of Gastrosciences and Liver at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, where he has been instrumental in establishing one of Eastern India’s leading centres for gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
With extensive clinical expertise, academic credibility, and national leadership roles in gastroenterology organisations, Dr. Goenka is regarded as a senior figure in modern Indian GI medicine, known equally for his medical contributions and mentorship of younger specialists across India.
Dr. Goenka completed his MBBS from Calcutta Medical College in 1981, followed by his MD in Internal Medicine (1987) and DM in Gastroenterology (1989) from the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh — one of India’s top-ranking institutions for superspecialty medical training.
He also holds:
MNAMS (Gastroenterology) — National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology (FACG)
Fellow, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE)
Fellow, American Gastroenterological Association (AGAF)
These fellowships are awarded to specialists who demonstrate outstanding contribution, research, and leadership in GI medicine at a global level, placing him in the upper tier of internationally recognised Indian gastroenterologists.
Dr. Goenka’s expertise spans the full spectrum of gastroenterology, including:
Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
SpyGlass cholangioscopy and bile duct procedures
Small bowel enteroscopy
Laser lithotripsy for bile duct and pancreatic stones
Liver disease evaluation and management
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
GI cancers, polyps and screening endoscopy
Peptic ulcers, pancreatitis, motility disorders
He is recognised as an early adopter and pioneer of interventional and advanced endoscopic procedures in Eastern India. Thousands of patients who earlier required open surgery have benefited through his minimally invasive endoscopic treatments.
Besides clinical work, Dr. Goenka has actively contributed to the academic development of GI medicine in India.
He has authored and co-authored multiple scientific papers, case reports and review articles in national and international journals.
Served on the editorial boards and advisory committees of gastroenterology publications.
Delivered guest lectures, keynote talks and live workshop demonstrations across India, Southeast Asia and Gulf countries.
Regular mentor and examiner for DM Gastroenterology training programs.
Has conducted hands-on training modules for young endoscopists, making him a respected teacher in his specialty.
Many doctors practicing today in Eastern India consider him their direct or indirect mentor.
Dr. Goenka has been involved with:
Establishing one of India’s most advanced endoscopy units in a private hospital setup
Bringing SpyGlass technology, cholangioscopy and high-end therapeutic endoscopy to Eastern India
Promoting cancer screening endoscopy and early-detection gastro-oncology programs
Encouraging research-based evidence practice in gastroenterology
Creating structured GI care pathways in a region where liver and digestive disorders are highly prevalent
He is recognised for shaping the evolution of endoscopy training and infrastructure in Kolkata over three decades.