What happens at your first visit
Dr. Kalia starts by listening. He will ask about your symptoms, how long they have been present, your diet, medicines and family history, and then examine you. Most patients leave the first visit with a clear working diagnosis, a short list of tests that are genuinely needed, and a treatment plan written down.
Second opinions
If you have been advised a procedure, surgery or long-term medication — or your symptoms have not improved despite treatment — a second opinion can help. Bring all previous prescriptions, blood reports, ultrasound or CT scans, and endoscopy or colonoscopy reports (with images or CDs if you have them).
Who should see a gastroenterologist?
See a gastroenterologist if you have acidity or indigestion that keeps returning, a change in bowel habit lasting more than a few weeks, unexplained weight loss, jaundice, an abnormal liver test or ultrasound, blood in the stool or black stools, or difficulty swallowing.
What to expect
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Book
Call, WhatsApp or request a slot online.
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Bring your records
Old prescriptions, reports, scans and endoscopy images.
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Consult
History, examination and a discussion of options.
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Follow up
Review with reports, in person or by phone as advised.
Conditions this helps with
Frequently asked questions
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shivam Kalia MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology) · Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist