Dr. (Brig) Pankaj Puri is an esteemed Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 33 years of experience in the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He currently serves as the Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Fortis Escorts, Okhla, New Delhi. A graduate of the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, Dr. Puri completed his MD in Medicine from Pune University and his DM in Gastroenterology from PGIMER, Chandigarh. He further advanced his expertise with fellowships from Kings College Hospital, London, UK, and holds prestigious fellowships in FRCP (Edinburgh) and FRCP (London). Dr. Puri’s areas of expertise include the treatment of hepatitis B and C, chronic liver disease, liver transplantation, and advanced endoscopic procedures. With his extensive academic and clinical experience, he has significantly contributed to the field, including over 80 published research articles and his active role in the Indian National Association for the Study of Liver.

Experience Overview

• Director – Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fortis Escorts, New Delhi (Present)

• Head of Department – Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi

• Professor of Medicine, Delhi University

• Professor and Head of Internal Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

• Fellowship in Liver Transplantation, Kings College Hospital, London, UK

Professional Memberships

• Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL)

• European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)

• American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

• Indian Society of Gastroenterology (ISG)

• Royal College of Physicians (RCP), Edinburgh

• Royal College of Physicians (RCP), London

Awards:

• Padma Shree for Excellence in Medical Research and Contributions to Gastroenterology

• Dr. B.C. Roy Award for Outstanding Contributions to Medicine

• Army Commander’s Commendation for Meritorious Service in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

• Best Researcher Award by the Indian National Association for the Study of the Liver (INASL)

• Best Paper Presentation Award at the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL)

Specialty Interests:

• Liver Diseases – Treatment of chronic liver conditions such as Hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis, and fatty liver disease

• Liver Transplantation – Expertise in both living donor and deceased donor liver transplants

• Advanced Endoscopic Procedures – Colonoscopy, ERCP, and Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

• Chronic Digestive Disorders – Managing conditions like IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), GERD, and IBS

• Hepatobiliary Sciences – Focused care in areas like gallstones, pancreatitis, and biliary tract diseases

Languages Spoken

• English

• Hindi

• Punjabi