Bengaluru, May 21 : Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bengaluru, has announced the onboarding of five distinguished specialists; four Consultant Medical Gastroenterologists and two senior Interventional Cardiologists; marking a major advancement in its mission to deliver comprehensive, advanced, and compassionate care for patients with complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic disorders as well as advanced cardiac rhythm and coronary conditions.
The newly joined experts include:
- Dr. Yashavanth H S is a highly skilled Consultant in Medical Gastroenterology, with over 14 years of experience. He specialises in advanced procedures including ERCP, EUS therapeutics, third-space endoscopy (POEM & ESD), and neuro-gastroenterology. He pioneered the full-fledged gastroenterology department, offering comprehensive care for chronic liver disease, IBD, and complex biliary-pancreatic conditions.
- Dr. Harish Babu Reddy N A is a Consultant in Medical Gastroenterology with advanced training from premier institutions—DM from PGIMER Chandigarh and MD from AIIMS New Delhi. He specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, and other advanced interventions, delivering evidence-based, patient-centric care for gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic disorders.
- Dr. Bharath T is Consultant in Medical Gastroenterology with over a decade of experience. Holding DNB in Gastroenterology and an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship from Manipal Hospitals, he excels in endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, polypectomy, and capsule endoscopy. He is committed to minimally invasive procedures and holistic management of complex GI and hepatobiliary conditions.
- Dr. Sreenivasa D is Lead Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology with over three decades of clinical expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic disorders. He specialises in advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures including ERCP, EUS-guided interventions, POEM, ESD, enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, and advanced pancreatic and biliary interventions. Known for his patient-centric approach and precision in minimally invasive gastrointestinal care, he has also contributed extensively to academic training and research in gastroenterology.
- Dr. V S Prakash is Lead Consultant – Interventional Cardiology & Cardiac Electrophysiology with nearly 36 years of experience. He completed advanced fellowships in cardiac electrophysiology in Taipei and the United States, along with interventional cardiology training in Germany. A pioneer in catheter-based AF ablation in India since 1999, he has performed 6,000+ EP ablations and 35,000+ angioplasties, and is former President of the Cardiological Society of India Karnataka Chapter and Cardiological Society of India Bangalore Chapter.
- Dr. Vanitha N is Consultant – Interventional Cardiology specialises in complex coronary angioplasty & stenting, pacemaker/ICD/CRT implantation, peripheral & renal angioplasty, and heart failure management. With a strong focus on women’s heart health and preventive cardiology, she delivers precise, evidence-based, and patient-centric care for comprehensive cardiovascular conditions.
With this strengthened team, Manipal Hospital Yelahanka continues to build a comprehensive gastroenterology and cardiology ecosystem that combines cutting-edge technology, specialised clinical expertise, and compassionate patient-centred care, ensuring every patient receives the right care at the right time, close to home.